12-Step Estimating Process
Estimate Kickoff Meeting Agenda
Spec Review Checklist
Estimate Turnover Meeting Agenda
Final Estimate Review Meeting Agenda
9 Cost Centers for Capturing Unforeseen Costs
This is an edited version of a post written by Clay Young, which originally appeared on his LinkedIn profile. 1. General Conditions – Capturing the Unforeseen Costs – Link to Original Post Indirect, general expenses, job-related overhead (JRO), G&A, or general conditions, as it is commonly referred to in the commercial world, are a critical […]
Protect Profits: How to Capture Unforeseen Costs in Your Estimates
For subcontractors, a strong profit margin hinges on your ability to accurately estimate costs. But no two projects are the same. Unexpected costs crop up all the time, and they threaten even the most painstakingly crafted bids. To help subs tackle this, Billd tapped Clay Young, Owner of Falcon Electric and former Chief Estimator at […]
15 Tips from Subcontractors to Catch Unforeseen Costs in Your Bids
General Tips to Avoid Unforeseen Costs: Involve multiple team members at every stage of the bid: Hold bid meetings to maximize team communication and gain different perspectives on which items could turn into unforeseen costs. One sub recommended pre-bid meetings, mid-bid meetings, and post-bid meetings between supers, PMs and field ops teams. They characterized this as […]
