This Course is the Place to Learn it all! Candels Electrical Estimating Training Academy offers Estimating 201 – Electrical Estimating Apprenticeship–a comprehensive course/apprenticeship that introduces the beginner estimator to the field of electrical estimating. This is not just a course. It’s a real apprenticeship. “Each student will learn the trade of electrical estimating and walk away […]
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Construction Proposal Letter
Construction proposal letter: This document spells out a detailed picture of everything involved to submit a solid bid. A good portion of the estimating process involves completing the take-off, checking it for accuracy, making labor adjustments, applying your overhead and direct job expenses, and deciding how much, if any, profit you want to put on […]
Win the Bid: Key Points
Win the Bid: Key Points for the Bidding Process Win the Bid: You know by now that the estimating process involves much more than the take-off. The process starts before you even look at a set of plans, and the process never really ends. This process involves an almost endless loop of deciding which projects […]
Bid Process and Follow-up!
Construction Bid Process: Our estimating process has now taken us to the point where we are ready to submit the bid. Our take-off is complete and checked for accuracy We applied labor adjustments We included and reviewed our quotes A detailed scope or proposal letter is written to support our price There are two bidding […]
Design-Build Projects: Clear Communication Is Key
What is a design-build project? A design-build project is one that is not necessarily drawn or engineered, but one that has some sort of written scope and building footprint to use. Design. (di zīn’)(verb). To prepare plans for work to be executed Build. (bild) (verb). To cause to be constructed. Design-build. (di zīn bild) (verb) […]
Electrical Estimating and Take-offs: Feeders
Heavy material cost and labor dollars in the feeders! As we continue to discuss the electrical estimating and take-offs, the most material-cost-intensive part is the electrical feeders. Pay special attention to wiring methods. Most of the time, you will be providing copper conductors, either in PVC, EMT, or GRC depending on the application. If the […]
Why Generation Y
Generation Y and Baby Boomers–why we need them: If you are one of the myriad of contractors who looks for skilled tradesmen or estimators, you will certainly know that there is a shortage of both! This acute shortage holds back many companies from expanding. It is estimated that at least 70% of construction companies have […]
Construction Estimating Process Starts Earlier than you Think
Construction estimating process: Mistakenly, many construction professionals believe that the estimating process starts with the take-off. In reality, the estimating process starts much sooner than that, and it requires careful thought and consideration of many factors. So before you unroll that set of plans and uncap a highlighter, consider the following. Start with knowing your […]