Master the numbers behind electrical contracting with clear, practical methods.
The Electrical Contractor presents a practical guide to understanding profits, overhead, and the costs of running an electrical business. It explains how to measure shop costs, overhead charges, and a true net profit, using examples and step‑by‑step calculations. The text also covers bookkeeping approaches and how to structure estimates for different kinds of projects.
This edition focuses on making pricing accurate and reliable, with guidance on estimating, calculating wire sizes, and planning for underground and pole‑line work. It aims to help readers approach contracts with a clear view of costs and expected margins.
Ideal for electricians, contractors, and students seeking a practical, no‑fluff guide to pricing and profit.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the vital subject of success in the electrical contracting business, a field that was rapidly evolving from a solitary trade to a more organized enterprise in the early 20th century. The author, writing for a contemporary audience of contractors, recognizes the challenges of establishing successful business practices in this dynamic landscape. The book tackles the core principles of achieving profitability, examining how contractors must understand both business methods and the intricacies of electrical construction. It outlines the crucial concept of 'overhead expense', a term that may be unfamiliar to some individual contractors, and explains how to accurately calculate and apply it to ensure sustained financial success. The author provides a practical system for bookkeeping and cost-keeping, offering valuable tools to help contractors track their expenses and labor costs. These methods are essential to establishing a firm financial footing and making informed decisions about pricing and bidding on projects. This book offers a valuable historical snapshot of the electrical contracting industry, while simultaneously providing timeless advice that remains relevant to business success today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333626228_0
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Vendeur : Bulrushed Books, Moscow, ID, Etats-Unis
Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #259A-0021
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333626228
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333626228
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 96 pages. 8.94x5.94x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333626223
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