How to estimate and bid jobs, by trade
Step-by-step guides on how to estimate and bid excavation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction and land development jobs.
How to estimate excavation and earthwork jobs
A step-by-step guide to estimating excavation and earthwork bids: cut/fill, swell and shrink, haul, trenching, equipment production and risk items.
Read the guide →How to bid HVAC jobs
Learn how to bid commercial and residential HVAC jobs: equipment schedules, ductwork by weight, air devices, piping, labor units, controls and TAB.
Read the guide →How to bid electrical jobs
How to estimate and bid electrical jobs: device counts, lighting, feeders and branch circuits, gear, labor units, temporary power and markup.
Read the guide →How to bid plumbing jobs
How to estimate and bid plumbing jobs: fixture counts, water and DWV piping takeoff, equipment, gas, labor by phase, testing and markup.
Read the guide →How to bid construction jobs as a general contractor
How general contractors estimate and bid construction jobs: scope review, CSI takeoff, sub bids, general conditions, contingency and markup.
Read the guide →How to estimate land development costs
How to estimate land development and site work costs: clearing, grading, utilities, roads, stormwater, erosion control, phasing and soft costs.
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