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id: mike-holts-illustrated-guide-to-electrical-estimating
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aliases: []
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tags:
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- topic/electrical
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- topic/estimating
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- type/media-commentary
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# _Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating_
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Holt, C. M. (2023). Mike Holt's Illustrated Guide to Electrical Estimating. Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc
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234 page textbook
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## Pros
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* Attractive design
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* Detailed color illustrations
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* Compelling topic organization and progression
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## Cons
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* No mention of RFQ process
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* Many/most topics are grossly oversimplified
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* Tone is undeservedly authoritative and principled,
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refusing to acknowledge the questions of complexity
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that the content itself begs
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> "Never make assumptions"
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> What happens when RFI's go unanswered?
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## Best Suited For
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* Electricians with no prior estimating experience and no real need of detail
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## Overall
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This book is far too large in scope to lack the detail it does. The curriculum
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is clearly designed for those unlikely to need or understand its topics
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