2006-10-28 10:27:36 · 5 answers · asked by dorine1956@sbcglobal.net 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Are you talking about the HVAC/R trade?
Experience is the number one factor!
If you have not worked in the field as a "tin knocker", you will not have a concept of length of time to fabricate, wrap or insulate, and hang the duct.
Typically residential is not hard to estimate as their is not much to it. When you become an estimator for commercial / industrial, you can losa your a** on a large sheet metal job.
There are numerous programs out there such as quick pen, estimator, etc. that can be used as a "guide" only. You must know what your crew is capable of performing for you in an honest days labor.
Newt
2006-10-29 01:04:10 · answer #1 · answered by Newtgadget www.T-C-Pro.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a journeyman Tinner. That is the best way to become an estimator. Years of experience in the field is the best way to be good at it
2006-10-28 19:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by Leo C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the experience then I would start by taking a class on windows Excel.
2006-10-29 08:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dawg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reference to auto body repair?
2006-10-28 17:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sheet if I know
2006-10-28 17:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋