Creating estimates for your new residential construction project just got a little easier. In Estimating with Microsoft® Excel, Third Edition, Jay Christofferson, a recognized expert in computerized estimating, details step-by-step how you can save money and time by using Microsoft® Excel 2007 to develop estimates that are reliable enough for your most important management decisions. The book and CD includes formulas for calculating concrete, rebar, labor, permits, taxes, and more, and demonstrates how to apply them in your everyday construction project management.

You'll learn essential skills for programming basic formulas to automating Excel to integrate with other software packages. Estimating with Microsoft® Excel will show you how to eliminate time-consuming steps and repetitive work by- setting up an accurate, efficient estimating system; creating databases; writing formulas; adapting shortcuts. Boost your profit margin with the power of Microsoft® Excel 2007!