Interactive Tools
Stop guessing. Use concrete math to protect your margins.
Concrete Volume Calculator
Calculate cubic yards needed for a slab, including a waste factor.
Equipment Depreciation (Straight Line)
Calculate annual depreciation expense for a piece of owned equipment to include in your overhead.
Related: Financial Structuring, Inland Marine Insurance.
Overhead Allocation Rate
Determine what percentage to add to direct job costs to cover annual overhead.
Related: Estimating Overhead, WIP Schedules.
Material Escalation Estimator
Calculate the impact of a price spike on a fixed-price contract if you lack an escalation clause.
Related: Bidding, Management.
Schedule Delay Cost
Calculate the daily cost of a project delay (Liquidated Damages + Overhead).
Related: Contracts, Schedule Management.
Change Order Markup
Calculate the required price for a change order to maintain margin.
Related: Change Orders, Bidding.
Subcontractor Bond Premium
Estimate the cost of requiring a sub to provide a performance bond.
Related: Insurance, Sub Management.
Lumber Waste Estimator
Calculate board feet needed including typical waste factors.
Related: Estimating, Management.