Michael, I can vividly remember, and often reflect on my first desperate conversation with you. April, 2015, I've purchased Markup and Profit and Profitable Sales book. . We really appreciate all you have done for us and the industry over the yearsDecember, 2016, Thank you for all your help over the years. Online only. They are the foundation of my Construction business. I have become a dedicated reader of your books and blogs and have recently purchased the Profitable Estimating online class which is excellent as well. Michael thank you for all the valuable information. Just having an accurate estimate can be one of the biggest deciding factors in many bids (more on that later) and can help your projects run as smoothly as possible. Make sure you have a digitized pricing database that keeps track of all your prices. I've read your book "Markup and Profit" a couple times and it has been helpful.December, 2016, It's really hard to believe the years have just flown by us since 2001. For example, when you’re calculating painting on a project; some people like to spend an extra couple hours to be as precise as possible and subtract doors and windows from their takeoffs. We have purchased your book Markup and Profit as well, and it's extremely helpful as well. Thank you for sharing and helping others with the skills and wisdom given to you. !October, 2018, I have been working in residential alterations and renovations 15yrs. I've always wanted to know how it's really done. Covering all of the Details. March, 2015, Love the material content. So let’s get into how to write estimates for construction jobs. May, 2016, We have read your book Mark up and Profit and we are amazed how much information it contains. Our weekly newsletter is sent most Wednesdays with a link to new articles and a reminder of upcoming events. Even though they are about a different industry than I am in - the principle of each article always applies to all business including mine. January, 2014, You can't imagine what you've done for me - Thank you! Download our Ultimate Blueprint to Grow Your Construction Business in 2019. . I can't wait to read Profitable Sales. October, 2019, Just wanted to also say that Your teachings really have changed my business for the best. . Somehow, though, it made more sense to hubby when Michael said it…. We’ve designed a system to help every Contractor, Developer, Architect, and Owner succeed. I really appreciate what you've done here. Here you can also enlist the project milestones. April, 2020, You two make a great team, I truly felt the passion in your teaching and sharing. Making money and growing the company . You were instrumental in helping my business succeed.February, 2020, By the way these little online seminars are great!!! . Since every measurement is automatically calculated with pinpoint accuracy, as well as all additions/subtractions from measurements, it makes your estimate much more accurate overall and leaves a lot less room for human error. We’ll schedule 2021 discussions shortly; until then, you can view 2020 events here. You address many of the problems we've previously faced and it's comforting to know you've been through it and have lived to tell the tale.January, 2020, Thank you and Michael for doing the webinar! But, as you all know, each estimate will look different depending on the trade. I find everything very informative. . Thanks! Thank you for all of the invaluable information you have provided over the years. Since that time, I have read from your blog roll everyday and purchased your book . . I haven't implemented all of your ideas but that is my goal for 2016. Of course, labor rates in New York will not be the same as labor rates in South Dakota for example. And given that we’re a construction estimating firm with over 900 clients, we’ve picked up a thing or two on how to write estimates that win people projects. !March, 2019, What a blessing your class has been to us. Thank you! . November, 2014, What a great resource your company is. January, 2016, I have taken Michaels advice and after the class, thanks to the Profitable Sales book, have pre sold 2 projects for this spring with a $1500.00- $2500.00 non-refundable deposit for feasibility and budget analysis. It has been a priceless resource for me so thank you very much. In this portion, you should include all the specific goals outlined in the construction contract or deal. Thanks to this book and the seminar, I am still in the business. I just don”t know many people that can estimate… Read more ». October, 2017, If I hadn't came across your website 6 years ago I would have scrapped the idea of running my own construction business entirely. It has been extremely helpful. Construction Estimating Starts With Accurate Plans, https://www.markupandprofit.com/more/estimating/fast-track-estimating-software/. I finally started and its already changing how I think. It’s my business bible, and one of the only reasons I’m still in business after 4 1/2 years on my own with no college education! Even having managed multiple types of businesses over 30 years, including contracting, I always find useful tips within the letters, or at the very least, reminders to put me back on track. September 2020, I have been a huge fan of yours for several years. We are just going through some issues with payment and troublesome clients so I am so grateful for this information. December, 2014, I am a subscriber, and am gaining more knowledge of how to run my business versus just being a mechanic. From where I sit you and your firm provide an invaluable service. Learn how to get leads on autopilot, bid jobs faster, and close more sales. Any estimator must know how to read plans. I'm ordering the software to to replace a stick build one. You can no longer take 10, 15 or 20 days to put an estimate together. Thank you for providing such great insight and perspective! The cost of each additional little door or window will be minimal so rather than spending time figuring that out we just don’t spend time subtracting the openings most of the time.