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41 lines
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id: electrical-estimating-methods
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aliases: []
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tags:
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- authorship/original
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- destiny/permanent
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- status/complete
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- topic/construction/electrical
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- topic/estimating
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- type/media-commentary
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title: _Electrical Estimating Methods_
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---
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# _Electrical Estimating Methods_
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Electrical Estimating Methods, Fourth Edition
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(Wayne J. Del Pico)
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264 page book
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## Pros
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* Clear and condensed prose
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* Lots of philosophy
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* Practical attitude
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* Includes an appendix of common symbols and abbreviations
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## Cons
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* Some confusing non-electrical considerations/tangents (lap)
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* Doesn't acknowledge lack of standardization of certain terms
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(direct/indirect only, no incidental)
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## Best Suited For
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* Study by estimators in training
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* Reference by estimating teams looking to standardize procedures and terminology
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## Overall
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* Incredible book, I would love to have a copy
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