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]

i bought your whole package and this is by far the best investment I have made for my company. A ton of people don't understand the difference between net and gross profit. My dad is a contractor who has been working his whole life and thought he was making good money, thing is he never took out his overhead to see what he was really making. Once I showed him all the math on the excel it was eye opening for him and showed him just how low his prices are, compared to others in the industry. I am fortunate enough to be born in an age where information like this is readily available, your videos have been one of the most helpful resources on my journey to becoming a General Contractor.

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@locosporelmarisco]

Nice to know this information thanks

[@ChrisPyle]

Link doesn't work....

[@SauerkrautX]

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

[@Youngdolphforlife]

I got the opportunity of a lifetime to become a construction estimator and your videos are definitely teaching me a lot and definitely buying the spread sheet. Great work 👍🏾

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@youdeserveabundance254]

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.

[@Jesse_Lane]

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[@brianmosse]

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

[@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.

[@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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[@rekhachaturvedi9642]

Not for a second it felt like a lecture, even though it was way too informative! You are doing a noble job for the people like us. Thank you!

[@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.

[@markhaughton4226]

Hello Mr Lane my name is Mark I'm the owner of Haughton Construction Corp thank you for sharing your estimating excel spreadsheet I did learn alot

[@Jesse_Lane]

😄👍🏼

[@ksa-g869]

I am watching this great work in 2021 from Saudi Arabia... thanks for your informative videos

[@hewadhewadmal6547]

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

[@nicholasiezzi9790]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@xenowolf22]

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

[@griffjackson6862]

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

[@Jesse_Lane]

😊

[@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.

[@troyjessup1802]

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

[@Jesse_Lane]

💪🏼😊

[@jeanchery7246]

Thanks for giving me more information also Great teaching 👍

[@lukehampton3437]

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

[@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!

[@6host_Casper]

good for you man, lots of guys want to be in the position for you

[@Jesse_Lane]

Anyone can do it. Just put in the work.

[@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

[@Jesse_Lane]

🙌🏼🎉

[@javierfernandezjr]

Commercial carpenter here looking to eventually get into commercial contracting. Look like I'm in the right place.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Yes

[@jl5822]

I'm the only estimator here for my company. We're running around $30MM a year and I've estimated around $150MM in my 6 years. Being an estimator is a pain because we have to know enough about everything to make sure we cover all the costs needed for a particular project. It's not an easy job. One tiny detail could cost you $100k or put you in a lawsuit. Keep on truckin' yo!

[@djessbolan]

And lemme guess, you get paid nothing compared to the work you have been winning?

[@ridwanlawal1007]

@@djessbolan nothing has ever been truer 😞

[@javidullahkaryar181]

To calculate the percentage of indirect overhead or office overhead ,it is good to divide the last year’s office overhead by the total projects’ value and multiply by 100. This is the best average percentage for office overhead to be added to each project you bid for.

[@pastimegamin]

The only thing I would add or keep in mind is the salary overhead section. We run multiple jobs at once and to charge 1 customer for all your salary employees per week will not land you a job because of how expensive it will be. I would recommend just keeping a separate sheet that calculates ALL of your overhead per month and try to spread it out amongst each job.

[@MrErick35]

Very informative! Thank you, J. Jane

[@Bbindner]

Excellent information. Downloading now.

[@Luis-un5bh]

This is great Im starting my own construction business as well

[@Jesse_Lane]

Nice!

[@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.

[@bcmthepurchaser8251]

Nobody caught the 400LF of 11"x18" Arch Pipe. RIP site work budget. Great video. I wish I'd found you years ago. Baptism by fire is expensive but the lessons won't be forgotten.

[@jerrylindsey6936]

I appreciate your help with the videos

[@nahshondavenport2726]

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

[@Jesse_Lane]

🎉🎉🎉🙌🏼

[@jlgresidentialconstruction8488]

Thank you! Glad I found your page, I will be downloading the tool kit.

[@Jesse_Lane]

💪🏼

[@gullybull5568]

17:26 drywall finishing. 1 $per foot. includes materials includes corners BY HAND. 1500SQ IS 7500 wall x 2 floors. estimated. 15,000ft is 15,000$. BUT its based on SKILL . 100 PER HR skill.

[@gullybull5568]

you never talk about THIS MAJOR work to be simply PAINTED by some noob 3$ a foot.

[@pasifikadeso685]

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

[@Jesse_Lane]

🤩

[@PattiProffitt21]

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

[@Jesse_Lane]

Heck yeah.

[@kalebdickson826]

I like the call the general conditions “project overhead” !

[@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!!

[@bebright4774]

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

[@sdad1016]

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

[@davonchadewickwhite8436]

Nice.

[@smartchoicecorp]

Hey Jesse, you're one of a kind.

[@Jesse_Lane]

😊

[@zalezrealty5135]

Subscribed, Buying the Sheet... This was a seminar.

[@Jesse_Lane]

🙌🏼😊

[@AmitGamer96436]

Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@walterleap]

Hi Jesse, I'm Walter from Peru. I'm started in the construction industry. Thank you for sharing your knowledge God bless you.

[@GemelosRenovationMaintenanceLL]

Thanks!

[@Jesse_Lane]

You’re welcome!!! 😊

[@juanmartinez-vn8om]

love your attitude man, thank you for the video

[@noahpayne2691]

I just started estimating for a GC and this is good content man. Educational stuff and you’re entertaining. Hope the channel grows, keep it up man !!

[@Jesse_Lane]

Thanks bro!!

[@jakester3876]

I was very much amused!

[@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. 👍

[@pieceofkorn]

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

[@kmonk7853]

Nice video, enjoyed your down to earth delivery!

[@bayan6325]

Great video, now i need job as construction estimator

[@GradCraftsman]

Fantastic job

[@geoffreyreeks2422]

Thank you. Regards, Geoff. Reeks

[@nicholasdama1550]

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

[@karolkolodziejek885]

Great and informative video ! keep up the great work I will be subscribing 100%

[@hx2856]

Very educative! Great Job!

[@Nazgrok]

Very helpful, I just subscribed

[@natito9204]

loved the video , thank you jesse

[@tracybrito5581]

I really like your channel. Very clear and understanding.

[@Jesse_Lane]

🤙🏼

[@G0dgroup]

Thanx for sharing.

[@andredaye1473]

Nice video, very helpful information... I have a small $35-$40k job thk for the information,,,,

[@kimmmmik]

Aspiring Gen Con Here 👍

[@michaelmccullin5725]

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.

[@jesustrevino5287]

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!!

[@earlvinobregon9986]

Good day sir, if you need any help for your quantity takeoffs i can assist you with that,I do most of the trades,im a freelance estimator,and you can hire me in an affordable price, i used planswift in my takeoffs, you can email me at [e-mail] for more details

[@AaronSof]

This is good content. Very niche!

[@sailingdijan9128]

Great stuff, we really enjoy your videos! Inspirational. We got this! Lol

[@Jesse_Lane]

😃

[@d.baileyspeaks]

Great video!! I’m a licensed Real Estate Broker. About to attempt the GC license

[@Jesse_Lane]

Nice!

[@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.

[@josephnoel1002]

Great presentation!!!

[@huynhnhatlinh830]

You are awesome, i love you. Linh, from Viet Nam

[@Jesse_Lane]

Love you too

[@philw2469]

Good info! Thanks Jesse Lane.

[@markfreeland259]

Awesome video

[@shaunlcolvin]

Thanks for awesome videos

[@Jesse_Lane]

🥳

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Brilliant 👍

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Thank you

[@shirttechs4244]

Great stuff..Thx

[@keatonlewis3350]

Great Stuff!!

[@giovannidejesus7334]

Amazing video love it.

[@JosephMcPherson-Author-BigJoe]

Great info. My problem is getting timely bids from serious subs when I don't have the job yet. They're always asking ,do you have the job yet? If not they put me on the back burner. Then, I'm shooting in the dark or working on previous averages to get a number out timely.

[@iranwrestling1152]

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

[@sethtalbuildersptyltd2207]

this presentation is really cool..... capetown S.A

[@luisaragon3867]

Great video 👍

[@erickjuarez4074]

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

[@sterlingsilver5937]

Thank you for the Breakdown. If you Start a training course related to this id be interested in participating.

[@michaelwilliams357]

Great video....

[@rodolforamirez5349]

This is awesome !!!

[@SteveN-zb3rn]

I love your channel, i love how you break up these so well to help any "dumb" guy like me to understand. I have a general question, how do i get a bid from any multifamily GC say for a 50 unit apartment construction and know that s/he is not quoting too much. In general how to estimate how much it costs to build a multifamily.

[@rubenshartman]

Very good

[@floridaboy6931]

My Grandad used to call it organizing an army of ants He also used to say once you've got some years a trade, try to get the tools off you hips

[@vonnie.]

I learned quite a bit.

[@Jesse_Lane]

Good!

[@plantboy2221]

100's of ways to accomplish this. You can use your way which seems ok, I haven't looked at it outside the video. I would recommend making it more flexible. What I mean is it needs to be broke down in any which way as far as your summary goes discipline wise, your way is ok. Pivot tables or Subtotal Formula's or helpful, macros can refresh the table automatically. You may not be the only general contractor getting the job. Macro's, learn them. You can use your templates as is and create a master file that will go into each bid file, compile the data, make it auditable and so on. Don't put all your peas in one pot.

[@jaimevillar2006]

I just came across this channel I really enjoyed the video looking forward to buy the spreadsheet🙂

[@Jesse_Lane]

😊

[@marty1004]

Great video

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great video

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Great video! Keep uploading!

[@jackpurdoneverydayzero]

Awesome video, we have the same profile photo lol