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Step-by-step instructions show how to create your own customized automated estimating program that will help you save time, increase productivity, and improve the accuracy of your estimates. Estimating With Microsoft Excel shows you how to use the magic of Excel in creating detail sheets, cost breakdown summaries, and linking. You'll put this all to use in estimating concrete, rebar, permit fees, and roofing. You can even create your own macros. Many builders estimate with Excel because it's easy to learn, quick to use, and can be customized to your style of estimating. Author Jay Christofferson is one of the countries leading experts in computerized estimating for home builders. He teaches you how to build a fully customized estimating program without buying expensive specialized software or hiring a consultant. From programming basic formulas to sophisticated applications like automating Excel to integrate with other software packages, Estimating With Microsoft Excel will help you set up an accurate, efficient estimating system. With easy-to-understand examples and screen shots, you will create estimating operations powerful and reliable enough for your most important management decisions. "This could be one of the most important books you have ever read. Enjoy it!" -Leon Rodgers, author of Basic Construction Management and President of Construction Management Associates. Compatible with PCs. Includes a CD-ROM that illustrates examples in the book and provides you with templates you can use to set up your own estimating system. Author: Jay P. Christofferson Published by: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) 140 Pages, 8 x 11 |
