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 multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates. Revised annually.


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 Quarterly National Estimator Updates – Updates to the costbooks and zip code modification factors are updated quarterly. Quarterly price updates on the Web are free and automatic all during 2012. You'll be prompted when it's time to collect the next update. A connection to the Web is required.


-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The National Estimator System Requirements:

•Operating Systems:
◦Windows 7, Vista or XP. Note: Windows 7 and Vista 64-bit now supported.
•PC with 1 gigahertz (GHz) or higher Intel (or equivalent) processor recommended.
•Requires up to 160 megabytes (MB) of hard disk space.
•512 MB system memory.
•1024 x 768 or higher video resolution, video adapter and monitor.
•CD-ROM or DVD drive.
•To listen to video tutorial - Sound card and speakers or headphones.
•DSL or Cable internet connection is recommended for automatic updates and other optional program features.