When people can"t afford new homes, they normally repair their old homes. Remodeling work can be extremely profitable work for savvy contractors. But it can be tricky to estimate remodeling costs as many of the problems are hidden, and many repairs uncover new problems. This complete pricing guide for dwelling reconstruction costs can help you. It"s based on thousands of repair and remodeling jobs throughout the U.S. It provides reliable, specific data you can apply on every repair and remodeling job. Up-to-date material costs and labor figures based on thousands of jobs across the country. Provides recommended crew sizes; average production rates; exact material, equipment, and labor costs; a total unit cost and a total price including overhead and profit. Separate listings for high- and low-volume builders, so prices shown are specific for any size business. Estimating tips specific to repair and remodeling work to make your bids complete, realistic, and profitable. Includes a CD-ROM with an electronic version of the book with National Estimator, a stand-alone Windows estimating program, plus an interactive multimedia video that shows how to use the disk to compile construction cost estimates. Revised annually