With four successful electrical estimating training sessions under their belts, Linda and Marc Candels are ready to kick off 2019 with their fifth Electrical Estimating Training and Apprenticeship which starts on January 29. The Candels Electrical Training Academy teaches the art and science of electrical estimating. The four-month session covers a wide range of topics as […]
Bidding and Bonding Essentials: When and Why?
You know your business, and your potential customers know you. The next step is looking at jobs available to bid and the companies soliciting your submission. The number of bidders, the “signals” you are receiving from those seeking a proposal, and whether you have the tools, equipment, bonding or pre-approval required are items you must […]
Meet the Candels on Call – Electrical Estimators Team!
The Candels Electrical Estimators Team is full of real people. We aren’t a faceless corporate machine or a one-man band. We are a team of real people ready to help you with all of your estimating needs. We’re here to help! Visit our Services page for the full range of our offerings. Let us know […]
The Estimating Process – It Starts Earlier than You Think!
When do you think the estimating process begins? This article is the first of a 12-part series on the estimating process. In starting the New Year, it is appropriate to examine the processes we complete but might not give much thought to, such as estimating. Many of you might think that the estimating process starts […]
IEC Welcomes Candels Estimating as Bronze Industry Partner
IEC is proud to announce that Candels Estimating will join its community of industry partners as a Bronze Partner. Candels Estimating provides a range of services from the typical “plans and specs” projects to those requiring budgeting, design, or value engineering. “We are excited to welcome Candels Estimating as a Bronze Partner,” said Thayer Long, […]
Ask the Experts!
This is an area where you can ask questions to the estimating experts at Candels, your “on call” electrical estimators, and have them answered. Questions can be on anything from estimating, business consulting, software, estimating and more! You can also email us at asktheexperts@candelsoncall.com How do I address escalating commodity material pricing of copper or PVC in my […]
The 2014 National Electrical Code has been published!
The NFPA has officially released the new 2014 National Electrical Code. The code is updated every 3 years, so the next one will not be published until 2017. For any states adopting the NEC on an annual basis, the new code will take effect on January 1, 2014. Please note, however, that some states do […]
Candels opens its all new Candels Electrical Training Academy in Fort Myers Florida
Often we are asked the question “Where can I go to learn how to be an electrical estimator?” Until now, the answers ranged from on the job training (also known as “trial by fire”), peer mentoring, and one-on-one training with an outsourced estimating consultant. The wait is over! Candels Estimating, the leader in outsourced estimating […]