Construction Accounting And Financial Management (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780135232873
Author: Steven J. Peterson MBA PE
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 1DQ
How can the estimator increase the profit the company makes on a project?
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Explain the manner the estimator can increase the profit the company makes on project.
Explanation of Solution
The estimator might enhance the profit on a job by recognizing times when a higher profit and overhead gain might be charged or by dropping construction costs in the course of getting better price for materials and subcontractors’ work.
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