Estimation should include
- preparing a material list, using plans
- contacting a local supplier for pricing
- calculating flat labor cost
- increasing material and labor cost by a specified percent to include profit.
Process/Skill Questions:
- How is labor cost generated?
- What is an addendum to a contract? What information might be included in an addendum?
- If material costs rise during a job, is it possible to raise the cost of the job? Why, or why not?