NECA Manual of Labor Units

[RoaddogSparky]

Hey all,

I'm considering getting the NECAs manual of labor units. The PDF I have found us $300. Is it worth it? Anyone got better deals they know of? It sounds like a good resource. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[warren ostroff]

its good but are you using it for estimating, T&M or change orders. Do you use an estimating program?
if you are an electrician and unit price it wont help you so much.
Example if you are a working guy and look at a 4 inch galvanized elbow it like 4 hours. to install an elbow.... wow...... What that dont explain is that the 10 ft length needed to be cut and threaded and carrying it to the location and setting up the vise and and and... so just getting the book might help a bit but it all depends on what you want to use it for....

 

[RoaddogSparky]

its good but are you using it for estimating, T&M or change orders. Do you use an estimating program?
if you are an electrician and unit price it wont help you so much.
Example if you are a working guy and look at a 4 inch galvanized elbow it like 4 hours. to install an elbow.... wow...... What that dont explain is that the 10 ft length needed to be cut and threaded and carrying it to the location and setting up the vise and and and... so just getting the book might help a bit but it all depends on what you want to use it for....

Mostly want it for estimates. No I don't use a program but I think I'm going to start soon.

 

[warren ostroff]

Most packages come with labor units you’ll need to customize.

 

[cdslotz]

Most packages come with labor units you’ll need to customize.

Yes, but not really that much. NECA are usually available in software packages, but no one uses them unless for change orders.
You would get crushed using NECA units on a competitive bid

 

[mooreaaryan]

NECA MLU at 60% got us in the door. NECA is a good baseline then get your troops involved to make it real if possible

 

[RoaddogSparky]

Thanks for the feedback you guys.

 

[OK Sparky 93]

Can anyone verify if the NECA manual is the same as why is in Mike’s business textbook? If so, is it geared all toward the commercial side, or residential also?

 

[2Broke2Sleep]

Just bought Durands Electrical manual labor units pdf for $135 off their website. Seems pretty reasonable. Helps with some stuff that I've done many times but tend to uner/overestimate the time on....

 

[pkm1]

We use rs means & neca.