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Podcast: The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology
Episode: SBA 490: The Art & Science of BAS Estimating
Description: Estimates shape the success of every building automation project. Knowing how to assess labor, materials, and subcontractor needs can determine your profitability and project outcomes. This episode gives you a practical look at the estimating process, revealing what matters most when preparing accurate and competitive BAS proposals. You'll gain a sharper sense of what to look for, where the risk lies, and how to improve the quality of your estimates. Topics covered in this episode: ·      The essentials of reviewing specifications and drawings ·      System-level thinking for identifying control scope ·      Device takeoffs and labor pl...