How to Estimate Construction Projects as a General Contractor *Excel Spreadsheet*

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How to Estimate Construction Projects as a General Contractor! Jesse Lane shares the secret to Estimating Construction Projects as a General Contractor using his custom Excel spreadsheet! How to estimate construction projects as a General Contractor is a much watch as a contractor wanting to better his skills in construction bidding! This will greatly help with Project Cost Management!!
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[@PaulFrom94]

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[@ChrisPyle]

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[@SauerkrautX]

How does a person work for decades and not know how to subtract overhead and figure out your net? Lmao

[@rekhachaturvedi9642]

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[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@christiansaldana5455]

My grandfather is an architect principal but also very frequently acts as the project manager on projects, and I plan on getting tutored in cost estimating this summer. Your video was helpful bro, thanks for helping me dip my toe in the water with this aspect of the construction process.

[@jonbrunner1647]

Jesse, Love the video! Estimating tends to be a sort of hush hush that doesnt get discussed often. Everyone seems to have there own formulas and methods and they're not typically so eager to discuss them. Great information! Thanks for posting!

[@Jesse_Lane]

You’re very welcome Jon!!

[@DeepSkyAngel]

I just started doing Low Voltage Estimating, this channel is very interesting. I like how you went over everything and how you explain them.

[@hewadhewadmal6547]

Great job keep it, I learned more things that I haven't seen yet in excel. Thank you very much, Mr.Jesse Lane.

[@Bmywudt2]

I really enjoyed watching this and appreciate your effort in making the video. I am currently a GC in NYC with little experience in estimating. The spreadsheet would definitely come in handy as a start up for my company.

[@lukehampton3437]

Absolutely amazing work you’re doing man. Thanks for imparting all of your knowledge!

[@yahirresendiz1625]

I’ve been seeing your videos for a while and I would like you to know that you’re a blessing for all you do! These videos are so helpful to new GC like me thank you!

[@Jesse_Lane]

I’m so glad to hear that!!!!

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As educating and fun it is to listen, I'm definitely going to be fallowing your channel, registering and hopefully get good advice to understand construction. I love the business aspect of it and specially the way you ran it through to us.

[@boudrie311]

Very informative! I really enjoyed the upbeat & entertaining way that you presented your spreadsheet. Good job!

[@edwardmartinez4596]

Great video! You go in depth and give actual advice. Thank you

[@hotsteelwelding7073]

Interesting stuff, and I was actually entertained enough not to completely fall asleep. Thank you!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Haha! Glad I could make it just a little interesting 😃

[@mathisbeutler3359]

Nice video. I’ve been a licensed GC for about five years. I need info like this. I’m good at getting the jobs but often have clients start to get upset about confusing billing, surprise change orders, etc. which leads to delays in getting paid. Or even not getting paid. I’m ready to go from being a good construction worker to a good business man. Thanks Jesse.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes!!!!!

[@bigeasyarts8415]

That’s a great goal right there. I’m sure my prices are probably a lil low. I use homewyse to get a baseline. Then factor in my overall efficiency with specific job at hand. Like decks and fences are my specialty, but any carpentry really do I know my takeoffs are spot on and I can deliver quality at a faster pace. But say Sheetrock work my numbers are a bit higher, cause I know I’m slower in general and may need an extra coat here and there. So I make sure add some extra labor cost. If I manage to not screw the pooch where I know it’s not my strong suite, it balances out maybe a previous job where the mud work are my lunch. Not many lessons are learned as far as those that take food outta your family’s pantry. Plus I live the incentive to build up my weaker skill sets. Unfortunately these day snl you either need to be the absolute best of the bestest at one thing. Or be damn good ata lots of things. Lol.

[@amandalledoux8699]

Very informative! Thank you for explaining allllll the facets and rules/regs for anyone to learn. Keep your down to earth character! My career was in medicine for years then my husband took a leap of faith and left his industrial plant job to start from scratch. Your videos are such a relief!!! Thank you and I pray God grows your company!

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@zwelihlegumede2896]

Thanks bro and never hesitate to mention how the liking and comments is positive for the channel because I didn't know for instance. Great stuff keep it up

[@SolidPillarsDevelopment]

Thank you for your time, I enjoyed watching it.

[@nicholasdama1550]

Lots of good information! Thanks Jesse, hope business is well.

[@juanmartinez-vn8om]

love your attitude man, thank you for the video

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Love this video! Appreciate the help on this. Buying this spreadsheet, now!

[@markswitzer4930]

Ok, you covered it... lol! I was sitting here asking in my head why you were adding a % markup vs a profit margin %. But you did address that at the end. Many contractors I know don't do it with the profit margin method.

[@josehenriquez3274]

Thanks so much for this mini master class it's truly appreciated

[@prestonfunkhouser1301]

Very well done. This is a great overview on estimating construction projects.

[@brianmosse]

Jesse if you have not been trained in the sales presentation business, you are a very good and natural presenter.

[@oluwadamilolaomojuwa6715]

Thanks a lot for the Spreadsheet. Very detailed information

[@signpros248]

I’m an electrician by trade but noticed the profitability of the GC. I have now teamed up with a large GC company to learn the game completely before attempting to climb the ladder again. I’m a Jax native and love your videos! Your my source for common sense advice and direction in this new to me field. Thanks so much for your videos! I would love to buy you dinner and a beer to say thanks.

[@xenowolf22]

Very informative. I’ll be buying this when I get serious.

[@trevormartin698]

Hello from St. Petersburg! I watch your videos pretty often and every time I watch, I catch something new. I've been a PM for a large developer out of Denver for about 4 years now and every bit of this aligns with our best practices. One thing I caught on my second viewing of this video was that you mentioned that you have been doing it for 6 years... it definitely seems like you've been at it for WAY longer than that. Fingers crossed that I can get to your level in the next two years!

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@doloresochoa1366]

It was quite interesting to watch. Considering the fact that I am no expertise in this field my attentiveness to the detail of the excel formatting throughout the video remained in-tacked even till the very end. Well done.

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[@dborrerojr]

Cool video brother! Thanks for taking the time out to help us newbie GCs 😎🙌

[@najiakbar9693]

Hi Jesse, I am an architect and I really liked your video, I am referring it to my students, God bless!!!

[@carlosandrades7092]

thank you for explaining everything so so clear

[@joshdimas1515]

Just starting off and this video is very helpful! Thanks

[@Thegovernedcitizen]

Hey Jesse, I will have to say, great work, the last couple of weeks I’ve been checking out your videos. At a young age I have been in construction, from a super to a project manager, quality control on Bragg for the government until I made a change into NASCAR. Loved NASCAR did it for 15 years, but the virus really screwed us. But my point, even though I have all this experience, you forget things. So your videos are exceptional and they are very i informative. I’m out of racing now, so I’m looking at starting my on Sub company. Not ready for GC personally yet. Biggest thing that a person needs to be comfortable with is there own ability to understand like you said at the beginning. But yeh great job! Keep doing the videos, good luck to you wish you the best! I’m in NC probably moving to AZ since I’m out of NASCAR now to be with my son in October. Anything that you can think of that would be a different type of trade out west that’s not out East, please let me know. Have a blessed week

[@jamesparker2004]

Great job Jesse! Up at 1.30am thinking about the massive remodel job I just scored and found my way to your videos. Would love to see a video on the highs and lows of scheduling a big project.... keep up the good work!

[@Bbindner]

Excellent information. Downloading now.

[@JustRuso22]

really enjoying the video! great content i know its been a year since this video came out but i learn so much in so little time! Thanks!!

[@Huntereconomic]

What a nice information! Thank you I will put it in practice with my business

[@kmonk7853]

Nice video, enjoyed your down to earth delivery!

[@m77ast]

You did a great job with the video. We run a charitable enterprise in the U.K. and this makes things a bit easier. 😃 - thanks.

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One of the best video breakdowns I’ve watched yet! Awesome job!

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@trexor14]

Very informative. Great job. Great for getting into custom home building.

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Great job Jesse keep it up!

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[@MrErick35]

Very informative! Thank you, J. Jane

[@carlosacosta-hh2iv]

Jesse you have been so helpful with all your videos. God bless you in all

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thanks! I’m so glad. 🙂

[@kevindiehl820]

Looks exactly what I was looking for as a template to bid to a GC. your spread sheet looks that versatile . very nice !

[@Jesse_Lane]

So many people have purchased the spreadsheet and absolutely rave about it! I’m glad it was what you were looking for!

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Hey. Jesse just saw your video for every first-time interested thanks. ill be looking forward to more video.

[@OlomanaKboy90]

I think your awesome. Very inspirational and matter of fact. I have been a handyman for years and pulling the trigger on the GC LIC. I am going to check out some more of your videos. 👍

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i like the positive energy dude.

[@Jesse_Lane]

🔥😎

[@hx2856]

Very educative! Great Job!

[@natito9204]

loved the video , thank you jesse

[@Jesse_Lane]

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Confirmed You are scheduled with Jesse Lane. Looking forward. Shabbat Shalom.

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[@scottieingramsi]

Is there any way to contact you and are you willing to give advice? I am in the process of getting class a residential building, commercial building and heavy highway, i want to be the GC and sub everything out

[@WHF1978]

Mr. Lane I am highly interested in construction estimating as well as construction Managment, I have no experience in the field but I’m a fast learner and as stated highly interested in this line of trade. My question to you is, would you be willing to help and or guide me to things I should be looking at to get started in the career path of your expertise. Thank you in advance

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I'm ready to buy, but can you let me know if it works with google sheets?

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Great Vid! Thank you for sharing, keep up the good work!!

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I'm in a position to architect an entirely new software for this industry and your channel has been invaluable for diving in to gain scope. Thank you for the effort you've put in to make this A-grade content.

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Very nice work Sir, keep it up God Bless You

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I really like your channel. Very clear and understanding.

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@jerrylindsey6936]

I appreciate your help with the videos

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You’re awesome man! Great content and definitely gonna download a copy of that spread sheet. Thanks for showing us your ways.. good stuff!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes sir!!

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Excellent work , I am looking forward to Watch more clips based on estimation and tricks

[@matttempleman9797]

I just started my own building contracting company and I’m starting to give my clients quotes. This helped so much. Thank you so much.

[@Jesse_Lane]

I’m so glad!!!

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I need a job man what’s up! Lol

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@@Oh-gz2je well if you're in new Zealand then give me a shout!

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As a Project Engineer for a GC, absolutely love your videos.

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@randypadilla4335]

VERY HELPFUL THANKS ! 💪

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Definitely buying this excel sheet!!! Thank you! You just got another subscriber!!

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[@philw2469]

Good info! Thanks Jesse Lane.

[@imtiazahmed4124]

i liked the spread sheet idea which "actually" shows the net profit after all the over heads, good stuff

[@erinbuckley1170]

Hey, thanks Jesse. I grew up in Concrete Construction. I am now considering starting up my own family Construction Business (I'm nearly 40 and female). Your vids are really good and I love your excitement about construction, there is so much more room for creativity and pedantry and new age business development in the Building Industry. Ill download the spreadsheet if I make it that far for sure (love the simplicity of having each contractor listed simply but with their quote itemised so clearly- excellent) AND love the column for mark-up to be analysed and tallied reasonably . Thanks

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Brilliant ! well explained!

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Thanks man, very helpful

[@NVCduluth]

This video is something I been wanting to see. My wife and I are in the works of starting our own business. I been in the trades for many years now and I work for a large company now. I run work for them. I have learned a lot and from watching videos like this helps fill in the gaps of info that I at times don’t get to be involved in enough. Fully enjoyed and will be buying the spreadsheet. Please keep the videos coming

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Thank you. Great video!

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Thank u so much for amazing video and work u do. i am new in construction getting my GBC soon.

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Nice and easy to understand

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Great video! Keep uploading!

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Great video actually helped me a lot thinking of maybe becoming a gc when I’m older

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Learned so much from this video! Talk about specifications more.

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Interesting and very Informative.

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Awesome, spreadsheet exactly what I need, thanks Jesse...

[@Jesse_Lane]

🤩

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Very helpful info. That spread sheet is looking like a good investment. I am WAY more comfortable in the field, and spreadsheets are such an annoyance that I tend to put them on the back burner. This one is very easy to understand.

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Thank you I am going to watch every video you have. You rock

[@Jesse_Lane]

Heck yeah.

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[@Jesse_Lane]

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Thank you so much!!!

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This content is awesome!

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Thank you 😊

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I am training to be an estimator at work. It seems like a lot of stuff to learn. But your a good teacher and I like your spreadsheet. It seems like an awful lot for a beginner though like me

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This is awesome !!!

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