ESTIMATING

  • Degrees of estimates
  • Cost spreads
  • Production rates

LABOR

  • Wage and benefits
  • Factors that affect production rates

EQUIPMENT

  • Ownership and operation cost
  • Definition of equipment crews

OVERHEAD

  • Fixed and variable costs
  • Profit and mark-up

BID

  • Bidding and types of contract
  • Bid closing techniques

EXAMPLES

  • Several practical examples