W. P. Jackson has over 30 years of experience as a builder and developer of quality and luxury homes, subdivisions
and garden apartments. He is active in local government, is currently serving on the planning commission in his
community and is a consultant on construction operations. This book is the result of his interest in improving
professional standards among builders.
Summary
Estimate every phase of residential construction from site costs to the profit margin you include in your bid.
Shows how to keep track of manhours and make accurate labor cost estimates for footings, foundations, framing and
sheathing finishes, electrical, plumbing, and more. Provides and explains sample cost estimate worksheets with
complete instructions for each job phase.
