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3M 90541-80025T TEKK Protection Digital WorkTunes Hearing Protector and AM / FM Stereo Radio $40.97 Protect your ears while keeping yourself motivated at your job site with your favorite tunes or radio programming with the AO Safety 90541 WorkTunes with digital tuning hearing protector, which includes an integrated AM/FM radio and a stereo input jack for connecting an MP3 player. A great choice for use on construction sites (check your local regulations), in your workshop, or in your yard while … |
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Mr. Heater MH35LP 35,000-BTU Propane Radiant Heater $129.99 The Mr. Heater MH35LP 35,000 Btu portable propane radiant heater is perfect for construction sites where you don’t need to heat more than 800 square feet. The MH35LP is a radiant heater, which means it directly heats objects in front of it instead of the surrounding air. This makes it very efficient: you can get up to 12 hours of use from a 20-pound propane cylinder. Hook-up is simple using the in… |
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Plan Station 90206 Portable Workstation $69.98 … |
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Dewalt DPG82-11C Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle $9.75 … |
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Dewalt DPG54-1C Protector Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses with Wraparound Frame $0.99 Meets ANSI Z87.1+ standards. Offers 99.9% UV protection. Feature sleek design with rubber tipped temples. Weighs less than 1 oz. and is impact resistant. Distortion free polycarbonate lens…. |
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Dewalt DPG52-1C Contractor Pro Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses $2.37 The DEWALT Contractor Pro is high performance eyewear in a lightweight design with a tough, distortion-free polycarbonate lens that provides impact resistance…. |
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Dewalt DPG55-11C Clear Anti-Fog Protective Safety Glasses with Dual-Injected Rubber Frame and Temples $9.95 … |
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McGuire Nicholas Briefcase and Laptop Tote #AZ-CO3 $26.95 … |
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Construction Jobsite Management $116.20 This new updated third edition of Construction Jobsite Management deals with all facets of construction project management from the contractor’s point of view. It examines the duties that are handled by the project manager, construction superintendent, and construction engineer throughout the progress of a job, from the configurations of a project team through project closeout. A hallmark of this … |
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Management of Construction Projects: A Constructor’s Perspective $96.00 Successful construction projects are delivered by skilled project managers. This book examines the skills, knowledge, tools, and techniques needed to be a successful project manager from the perspective of the construction contractor’s project manager…. |
Estimating Construction Costs Requires Skill and Accuracy
The major part of an estimator’s job obviously is estimating job costs. In the past, doing this manually left marginal room for error. Today, with technology evolving everyday, software has been developed to reduce the chances of input error. The software offers an assortment of different templates that allow you to enter your costs, inventory and even profits. This allows you to give a more accurate estimate without leaving the jobsite. With this software, what used to take hours and even days to complete can now be completed in a fraction of the time. The software programs can be learned in a short amount of time, and are made so even those who are computer illiterate can learn them.
Estimating software allows your business to operate on a higher level by making it look more professional. You are able to estimate jobs faster and more efficiently. Your business will have the appearance of stability and competence. Changes on a jobsite occur often, and in the past, when the changes occurred, it would cause the estimator large amounts of stress adding or subtracting from the estimate. With estimating software, the estimator can adjust the estimate with a few clicks of the mouse within minutes. This saves a lot of time. You can make the changes right on the jobsite and print them out for the customer to sign. It is just that easy.
There are several software programs on the market today to assist you in estimating your project. However there are few features that the software must have in order to give an accurate estimate. The program must be able to allow you to break down each of the costs including inventory labor and profit. This is important to allow you to create an accurate estimate. Having a program that contains a separate vendor list is also a key feature. A good estimating software program should assist you in understanding all aspects of your business and will allow you to save time and money. When you are able to check your
profit and loss statement within seconds, you may be able to offer a potential client rebates and discounts. This could mean the difference between getting the client and losing them.
By using the estimating software, you may be able to surpass your competition in the customer service aspect of construction. You will look more professional and up to date with the times. It makes the process of estimating look like a walk in the park, and can save you a lot of time and money and may also assist you I generating more business.
About the Author
Nick Hurd is the developer of LiteningFast Estimating. LiteningFast is an estimating program that helps you estimate faster, easier and more accurately. It’s integrated with QuickBooks to provide job cost. Construction Cost Estimating – must be accurate to make money It was introduced to the market in 1994 and currently has over 3,500 users in the US, Canada, and around the world.
Is having a home inspection done a smart idea, even for a new construction home?
I have learned not to trust my builder since signing the initial contract back in February ‘07. We are going to closing in 2 weeks (June 25) and have been talking to a lot of friends who say we should get an inspection done before our final walk thru. There have been a number of mistakes that I have discovered along the way that I have had the builders correct since I have been fortunate enough to be able to visit the jobsite at least every 2-3 days since the start. I have probably already answered my own question, but just wanted to see what others thoughts were.
Also, who would you recommend in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that you would consider to be a reputable and trustworthy home inspection company?
Yep, you have answered your own question. I recommend inspections to all of my customers because you can never have too much information about your biggest investment. To find a reputable inspector in your area, go to the American Society of Home Inspectors website (ASHI) to see who they suggest.
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