"When I was learning to estimate, each "opening" would be taken off and entered into the estimating program as an assembly. For instance, 1 receptacle would include one 4" box with strap, mud ring, 2 #10 screws, a ground pigtail, a receptacle, plate, 40' 3/4"EMT (or MC cable, depending), and 120' #12 THHN. "

CT,
OK, you then have figured your material cost for an opening assembly. How is that different than pricing by the opening? I guess it makes the computer happy?

GJ



[This message has been edited by golf junkie (edited 12-20-2002).]