Electrical Estimating Methods, 4th Edition

Electrical Estimating Methods, 4th Edition

by Wayne J. Del Pico
Released November 2014
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781118766989

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Book description

Simplify the estimating process with the latest data, materials, and practices

Electrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide to estimating electrical costs, with data provided by leading construction database RS Means. The book covers the materials and processes encountered by the modern contractor, and provides all the information professionals need to make the most precise estimate. The fourth edition has been updated to reflect the changing materials, techniques, and practices in the field, and provides the most recent Means cost data available. The complexity of electrical systems can make accurate estimation difficult, but this guide contains all the necessary information in one place.

An electrical estimate represents the total cost for materials, labor, overhead and profit, but accuracy is virtually impossible without a basic knowledge of the field, and real-world experience in the type of work required. Inaccurate estimates lead to problems with customer satisfaction, which often create payment issues. A thorough, complete, and accurate estimate is in the best interest of all parties involved in the work. Electrical Estimating Methods provides more than just data. Detailed discussions about the work itself help highlight factors that may escape notice, and access to the latest cost data helps tie everything together. Features include:

  • Discussion of current equipment, materials, and processes

  • Means data for both residential and commercial projects

  • Case studies that illustrate best practices

  • Online access to the latest Means data for fast access on the job

    • The book discusses specific situations as well as general practices, and provides comprehensive guidance to the creation of a true, current, estimation of costs. For electrical contractors and estimators, Electrical Estimating Methods contains must-have content that simplifies the estimating process.

    Table of contents

    1. About the Author
    2. PART 1 THE ESTIMATING PROCESS
      1. CHAPTER 1 Components of an Estimate
      2. CHAPTER 2 Types of Estimates
        1. ORDER OF MAGNITUDE ESTIMATES
        2. SQUARE FOOT ESTIMATES
        3. ASSEMBLIES ESTIMATES
        4. UNIT PRICE ESTIMATES
      3. CHAPTER 3 Before Starting the Estimate
        1. OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS
        2. TO BID OR NOT TO BID
        3. DOCUMENT STUDY
        4. ESTIMATING TEAM MEETING
      4. CHAPTER 4 The Quantity Takeoff
        1. BEGINNING THE QUANTITY TAKEOFF
        2. RULES TO FOLLOW FOR ACCURATE TAKEOFFS
        3. ACCOUNTING FOR WASTE
        4. OTHER FACTORS THAT AFFECT QUANTITIES
      5. CHAPTER 5 Pricing the Estimate
        1. SOURCES OF COST DATA
        2. COST CATEGORIES
        3. TYPES OF COSTS
        4. PROFIT
      6. CHAPTER 6 Direct Costs
        1. MATERIAL
        2. LABOR
        3. EQUIPMENT
        4. SUBCONTRACTORS
        5. PROJECT OVERHEAD
        6. BONDS
      7. CHAPTER 7 Indirect Costs
        1. HOME OFFICE OVERHEAD
        2. PROFIT AND CONTINGENCIES
      8. CHAPTER 8 The Unit Price, Project Overhead Summary, and Estimate Summary Sheets
        1. UNIT PRICE SHEET
        2. PROJECT OVERHEAD SUMMARY SHEET
        3. THE ESTIMATE SUMMARY SHEET
      9. CHAPTER 9 Prebid Scheduling
        1. SCHEDULING THEORY
        2. CRITICAL PATH METHOD (CPM)
        3. VALUE OF THE PREBID SCHEDULE
        4. TASK TYPES
        5. TASK DURATIONS
        6. CALCULATING DURATIONS
        7. MILESTONES AND CONSTRAINTS
      10. CHAPTER 10 Bidding Strategies
        1. THE BUSINESS PLAN
        2. COMPETITIVE BIDDING
        3. RESOURCE ANALYSIS
        4. MARKET ANALYSIS
        5. GENERAL BIDDING STRATEGIES
        6. MAXIMIZING THE PROFIT-TO-VOLUME RATIO
      11. CHAPTER 11 Project Cost Control and Analysis
        1. COST CONTROL
        2. PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY
        3. OVERTIME IMPACT
    3. PART 2 COMPONENTS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
      1. CHAPTER 12 Raceways
        1. CABLE TRAY
        2. CONDUIT (TO 15′ HIGH)
        3. CONDUIT FITTINGS
        4. CONDUIT IN CONCRETE SLAB
        5. CONDUIT IN TRENCH
        6. CUTTING AND DRILLING
        7. WIRE DUCT—PLASTIC
        8. TRENCH DUCT
        9. UNDERFLOOR DUCT
        10. SURFACE METAL RACEWAYS
        11. WIREWAYS
        12. FLEXIBLE METALLIC CONDUIT
      2. CHAPTER 13 Conductors and Grounding
        1. WIRE
        2. ARMORED CABLE
        3. CABLE TERMINATIONS (TO 600 VOLT)
        4. SHIELDED POWER CABLES
        5. CABLE TERMINATIONS (HIGH VOLTAGE)
        6. MINERAL INSULATED CABLE
        7. NONMETALLIC SHEATHED CABLE
        8. FIBER-OPTIC CABLE SYSTEMS
        9. SPECIAL WIRES
        10. GROUNDING
        11. UNDERCARPET WIRING
        12. UNDERCARPET TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
        13. UNDERCARPET DATA SYSTEMS
      3. CHAPTER 14 Boxes and Wiring Devices
        1. PULL BOXES AND CABINETS
        2. OUTLET BOXES
        3. WIRING DEVICES AND LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHING
        4. FASTENERS
        5. HANGERS
      4. CHAPTER 15 Starters, Boards, and Switches
        1. CIRCUIT BREAKERS
        2. CONTROL STATIONS
        3. FUSES
        4. LOAD CENTERS
        5. METER CENTERS AND SOCKETS
        6. MOTOR CONTROL CENTER
        7. MOTOR CONTROL CENTER COMPONENTS
        8. MOTOR CONNECTIONS
        9. MOTORS
        10. MOTOR STARTERS AND CONTROLS
        11. CONTACTORS
        12. RELAYS
        13. PANELBOARDS
        14. PANELBOARD CIRCUIT BREAKERS
        15. SAFETY SWITCHES
        16. SWITCHBOARDS
        17. SUBSTATIONS
        18. CONTROL SWITCHES
      5. CHAPTER 16 Transformers and Bus Duct
        1. TRANSFORMERS
        2. ISOLATING PANELS
        3. BUS DUCT
        4. BUS DUCT/BUSWAY—100A AND LESS
        5. UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
      6. CHAPTER 17 Power Systems and Capacitors
        1. CAPACITORS
        2. GENERATOR SET
        3. AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCHES
      7. CHAPTER 18 Lighting
        1. INTERIOR LIGHTING FIXTURES
        2. EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING
        3. EXTERIOR FIXTURES
        4. LAMPS
        5. TRACK LIGHTING
        6. FIXTURE WHIPS
      8. CHAPTER 19 Electrical Utilities
        1. ELECTRIC SITE WORK
      9. CHAPTER 20 Special Systems
        1. SPECIAL SYSTEMS
        2. CLOCK SYSTEMS
        3. DETECTION SYSTEMS
        4. DOORBELL SYSTEMS
        5. ELECTRIC HEATING
        6. LIGHTNING PROTECTION
        7. NURSES’ CALL SYSTEMS
        8. CLOSED-CIRCUIT TV SYSTEMS
        9. RESIDENTIAL WIRING
      10. CHAPTER 21 Electrical Demolition and Temporary Facilities
        1. DEFINING THE ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION SCOPE
        2. ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION
        3. TEMPORARY FACILITIES
      11. CHAPTER 22 Contract Modifications
        1. CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
        2. WHAT MAKES CHANGE ORDERS DIFFERENT
        3. EFFECTS OF OVERTIME
      12. CHAPTER 23 Project Closeout
        1. THE CLOSEOUT PROCESS
        2. OBJECTIVES OF THE CLOSEOUT PROCESS
        3. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
        4. ADMINISTRATIVE CLOSEOUT
        5. LESSONS LEARNED
      13. CHAPTER 24 Computerized Estimating
        1. BASIC SPREADSHEET PROGRAMS
        2. STAND-ALONE ESTIMATING SOFTWARE
        3. QUANTITY TAKEOFF SOFTWARE
    4. APPENDIX: Symbols and Abbreviations
      1. TRADE SPECIFIC SYMBOLS
    5. Index
    6. End User License Agreement

    Product information

    • Title: Electrical Estimating Methods, 4th Edition
    • Author(s): Wayne J. Del Pico
    • Release date: November 2014
    • Publisher(s): Wiley
    • ISBN: 9781118766989