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title: "_Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating_"
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# _Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating_

Holt, C. M. (2023). Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating. Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc

234 page textbook

## Pros

* Attractive design
* Detailed color illustrations
* Compelling topic organization and progression

## Cons

* No mention of RFQ process

* Many/most topics are grossly oversimplified

* Tone is undeservedly authoritative and principled,
  refusing to acknowledge the questions of complexity
  that the content itself begs

  > "Never make assumptions"
  > What happens when RFI's go unanswered?

## Best Suited For

* Electricians with no prior estimating experience and no real need of detail

## Overall

This book is far too large in scope to lack the detail it does. The curriculum
is clearly designed for those unlikely to need or understand its topics
