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id: electrical-estimating-methods
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title: _Electrical Estimating Methods_
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# _Electrical Estimating Methods_

Electrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition
(Wayne J. Del Pico)

264 page book

## Pros

* Clear and condensed prose
* Lots of philosophy
* Practical attitude
* Includes an appendix of common symbols and abbreviations

## Cons

* Some confusing non-electrical considerations/tangents (lap)
* Doesn't acknowledge lack of standardization of certain terms
  (direct/indirect only, no incidental)

## Best Suited For

* Study by estimators in training
* Reference by estimating teams looking to standardize procedures and terminology

## Overall

* Incredible book, I would love to have a copy
