Most builders estimate with Excel because it's easy to learn, quick to use, and can be customized to your style of estimating. Here you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to create your own customized automated spreadsheet estimating program for use with Excel 2007.

You'll learn how to use the magic of Excel to create customizable detail sheets, cost breakdown summaries, and hyperlink. You'll put all this knowledge to use in estimates for concrete, rebar, permit fees, and roofing. You'll see how to create your own formulas and macros and apply them in your everyday projects. If you've wanted to use Excel, but were unsure of how to make use of all its features, let this new book show you how.

You don't have to be a computer expert to understand the simple instructions included here. Author Jay Christofferson has taught thousands of contractors how to use the power of Excel in completing estimates.

Includes a CD-ROM that illustrates examples in the book and provides you with templates you can use to set up your own estimating system.