2008 National Repair & Remodeling Estimator

Product Description

The complete pricing guide for dwelling reconstruction costs. Reliable, specific data you can apply on every repair and remodeling job. Up-to-date material costs and labor figures based on thousands of jobs across the country.

Provides recommended crew sizes; average production rates; exact material, equipment, and labor costs; a total unit cost and a total price including overhead and profit. Separate listings for high- and low-volume builders, so prices shown are specific for any size business. Estimating tips specific to repair and remodeling work to make your bids complete, realistic, and profitable.

Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windows™ estimating program, plus an interactive multi-media video that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates. Revised annually.

Order this book now to qualify for immediate download of the electronic version at no extra cost.

Included with National Estimator CD-ROM:

Job Cost Wizard – turns estimates into invoices and exports both in QuickBooks Free Online Technical Support – for the National Estimator Software Free Monthly National Estimator Updates – Updates to the 2007 costbooks and zip code modification factors are updated monthly. Monthly price updates on the Web are free and automatic all during 2007. You'll be prompted when it's time to collect the next update. A connection to the Web is required.

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The National Estimator System Requirements:

PC with 300 megahertz or higher Intel (or equivalent) processor recommended; 233 MHz minimum required. Operating Systems: Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows Vista. Requires up to 160 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space. Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor. CD-ROM or DVD drive. Keyboard and Mouse or compatible pointing device. For Internet access: DSL or Cable recommended; 56 kilobits per second (Kbps) or higher-speed modem minimum. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 (or higher), Netscape 7.1, Firefox 1.0, or Mozilla 1.7 minimum.