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 […]
Where it All Starts
My first day in the apprenticeship program was pretty easy. Linda and Marc reviewed the course materials, course objectives, and student expectations. They also went over the history of Candels and their experience in the electrical estimating field. Candels experience ranges from commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and other projects such as switchyards, airports and railway […]
Introduction to Electrical Estimating: Before the Apprenticeship
My name is Trevor and I recently started working at Candels Electrical Estimating as a project coordinator. I will be participating in the current Electrical Estimating Apprenticeship that is being run by Candels Estimating Training. Before working at Candels, I didn’t know much about the electrical field. I had watched some YouTube videos and read […]
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 […]