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03-22-2023, 06:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Cape Cod
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Originally Posted by Rmarsh
Good point.
When I wanted to educate myself on construction estimating I bought a couple of books from RSMeans. For starters they break it down to four basic categories of construction, economy, average, custom, and luxury. The books were somewhat useful to me .....but I always fell back to stick by stick estimates to arrive at a number....then divided by square foot....every job was a different sq. ft. price. because of the variables. They have dozens of books on estimating...residential, remodelers guide, commercial etc.
They are not cheap....current issue in the picture is $398.
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Way back when I had a steady diet of framing 3 bedroom ranches, I’d keep track of square foot framed by man hr. , framed, trimmed, windows, interior partitions,,,, if I remember right,,, 6 to 7 square foot per man hr., this was a great help trying to come up with an accurate bid $$$….. same for capes, full dormers, set back dormers,,, etc.
Now I fish …. :-)
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03-24-2023, 05:12 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,698
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Originally Posted by Guppy
Way back when I had a steady diet of framing 3 bedroom ranches, I’d keep track of square foot framed by man hr. , framed, trimmed, windows, interior partitions,,,, if I remember right,,, 6 to 7 square foot per man hr., this was a great help trying to come up with an accurate bid $$$….. same for capes, full dormers, set back dormers,,, etc.
Now I fish …. :-)
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I am in a good place right now....i make this kitchen installing gig look like childs play. No more estimating jobs for tight wads! Work hourly now so I cant be screwed with.
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03-25-2023, 03:29 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,698
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Lack of capable tradesmen goes hand in hand with the lack of work ethic in the general population today.....along with the prevailing attitude that "work sucks".
If you were to run an add for construction workers how many applicants do you think would have these traits? I've hired dozens of guys and learned to keep my expectations low.
appearance, attendance, attitude, character, communication, cooperation, organizational skills, productivity, respect and teamwork
BTW.... Mike Rowe is an excellent ambassador for the trades....hes doing a lot to help with the problem.
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