Estimating Solutions
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Bob Evans has been in construction for over forty years and has a wealth of construction knowledge and estimating experience. His website Estimating Solutions is about educating people on estimating construction costs, how to create cost plans, and bills of quantities, and giving support either by mentoring or carrying out the work, for a fee.
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Essential Tips for Streamlining Your Small Business Organization Lesson 4 – Getting organised
Running a small business comes with its own set of challenges, and one of the biggest hurdles is maintaining a smooth organization.
But fear not, because we’ve got you covered with these 10 essential tips to streamline your small business organization. From managing projects efficiently to improving communication amongst team members, this article will provide you with expert advice on how to optimize your business operations.
Keyword: streamline, small business organization Whether you’re a solopren ..read more
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3M ago
Unlock Your Business Potential: The Power of Implementing Efficient Processes and Systems Lesson 2 – Business process and systems
Unlocking your business potential requires more than just a great product or service. It demands efficient business process and systems that streamline your operations and drive growth.
In today’s competitive landscape, businesses that fail to implement effective processes often find themselves falling behind. From inventory management and production scheduling to customer support and marketing automation, efficient processes can transform your business, making it ..read more
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3M ago
The Ultimate Guide to Business Support for Small Businesses: Lesson 1 – From struggle to success:
Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? Look no further! In this ultimate guide, we will show you how to boost your business’s success and profits through effective business support for small businesses.
Running a small business can be challenging, but with the right support and resources, you can achieve remarkable growth.
Whether you need help with marketing, finances, or operations, our guide has got you covered.
Discover proven strategies to streamline y ..read more
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3M ago
Plasterboarding price per m2
This article will show you how to build up a plasterboarding price per m2. Are you planning a home renovation project or building a new house? Plasterboarding is an essential step in creating a smooth and polished finish for your walls and ceilings. However, determining the cost of plasterboarding can be tricky and depends on various factors. In this comprehensive guide, we unveil the key factors that affect plasterboarding pricing.
From the size of the area to be plasterboarded to the complexity of the project, each element plays a significant role in determining ..read more
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3M ago
Business support lesson 1
My business story, how I was stuck and what I did to move it forward. This is one of four videos. Watch all of them
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Lesson 1 – From struggle to success
Lesson 2 – Process and systems
Lesson 3 – Constraints and how deal with them
Lesson 4 – Getting organised
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Business support lesson 4
Getting organised to lead your business to success.
More lessons
Lesson 1 – From struggle to success
Lesson 2 – Process and systems
Lesson 3 – Constraints and how deal with them
Lesson 4 – Getting organised
What to do next
If you have not watched all four lessons, please do so before completing the form below. If you would like to have a chat about your business, tell me a little bit about your it and any support you are looking for. Complete the form and I will contact you to arrange a chat.
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Business support lesson 3
How to find constraints and how to eliminate them to allow for business growth.
More lessons
Lesson 1 – From struggle to success
Lesson 2 – Process and systems
Lesson 3 – Constraints and how deal with them
Lesson 4 – Getting organised
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3M ago
Creating a Successful Project Plan in Project Management
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, having a well-structured and comprehensive project plan is essential for your project’s success.
The importance of a project plan in project management
A project plan serves as the roadmap for your project, guiding you through each phase and ensuring that you stay on track to meet your objectives. It provides a clear, organized structure for managing tasks, resources, and timelines. Projects can quickly become chaotic without a project plan, resulting in missed deadlines, budg ..read more
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3M ago
Taking off construction quantities
The drawing below is a simple foundation and solid ground floor. We will use this drawing and the specification for our construction takeoff.
The example is only a small section of work on a project, but it will give you an idea of how to develop a bill of quantities from the takeoff.
The takeoff process Excavations
The first item to takeoff is the removal of the topsoil; I have measured the outside face of the foundation trench in the calculation. The soil depth from ground level to the underside of the stone fill is 250mm. The topsoil is 150mm, leaving 100 ..read more
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3M ago
Estimating productivity and constants
It is essential to understand labour estimating productivity when pricing projects to secure more work and ensure you don’t lose profit. There is a fine line between profit and loss in construction when margins are so tight.
When estimating labour costs, you must know how long a task will take.
You can do this using construction experience and knowledge or a table of constants.
Using experience for estimating productivity
Example
As a joiner, I know how long it took me to fit a 125mm x 45mm door casing. I could fit five per day. With a labour rate o ..read more