Author: Brian Seymour
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Way to go?
Whether you prepare estimates manually or electronically, be sure you have covered all the costs to keep your business viable. Brian Seymour explains. During the past ... -
The preliminary round
Contractors need to beware of often-missed costs when finalising a tender. Brian Seymour explains. Preliminary costs are a particular category of expenses incurred during construction. They are ... -
Clause for concern
Electrical estimators must beware of detrimental clauses in tender documents. Brian Seymour highlights the risks. Electrical contracting can be a bit of a gamble, in that ... -
To bid or not to bid
Making submissions for larger projects can be a not-so-tender trap. Brian Seymour offers sage advice on avoiding the pitfalls. So many contractors have been sent down ... -
Estimating: The professional way
A qualified, experienced estimator can help an electrical contractor to stay in business and make a profit. You can quote Brian Seymour on that. Registered electrical ... -
Beware of the variables in estimating
Accounting for not-so-obvious costs makes the difference between disaster and profit. Brian Seymour explains. The cornerstone of any project is a sound estimate, no matter how ... -
Sound, like a plan
Focusing on the basic skills needed in an electrical contracting business, Brian Seymour tells how to manage the planning and achieve a profit. Busy electrical contractors ... -
How to make money and get paid
Following on from the previous issue, Brian Seymour focuses on the basics for going it alone as an electrical contractor. Here he outlines how to get ... -
The tender trap
Counting and measuring are central to accurate estimating, but there’s much more to it. Brian Seymour outlines the detail. In the world of competitive tendering, the ... -
Summarising an estimate
A well-designed estimate summary sheet ensures you won’t break out in a cold sweat when the costs come in. Brian Seymour goes through a checklist. ...
