Electrical Estimating Training

Electrical Estimating is a science that calls for much training and study.

Our team is fully proficient at providing the training you need to learn the science of electrical estimating.

The key benefits you will gain from this training are:

• More accurate estimates
• Faster estimating turn-around
• Increased profitability
• Improved negotiating skills
• Seeing Industry Best Practice software in use
• Understanding of Labour Units

Total comprehensive online self-paced
electrical estimator training series:-

FOUNDATION TRAINING MODULE

• PREREQUISITE

  This foundation training module provides the basic skills and practical tools for electrical estimating.You will be able to immediately start using this Electrical Estimating System Management Plan to improve your efficiency and value while training in the art and science of electrical estimating with proven functions and processes to help you go to the next level.

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PART 1

• ‘Session 1’ – Introduction to Electrical Estimating
  • Process Overview
  • Ascertaining Project Viability
  • Factors Affecting Project Viability
  • Functions of an Electrical Estimate
  • The Estimate as a Marketing Aid
• ‘Session 2’ – Electrical Estimating Requirements
  • Electrical Estimating Tools
  • Electrical Estimating Forms
  • Integrated Management System for Electrical Engineering Contractors
• ‘Session 3’ – Electrical Estimating Elements
  • Received Tender Documents
  • Register Tender Details
  • Establish Tender File
  • Electrical Estimating Terminology
  • Scales, Symbols and Specification
  • Functions and Elements of Specification
  • Types of Drawings – Architectural and Electrical
• ‘Session 4’ – Preparing Electrical Estimates
  • Review Tender
    • Tender Requirements
  • Essential Preliminary Work
  • Technical Breakdown
  • Take-off Quantities and Subcontract Items
  • Accuracy Required in Take-off
  • Create Quote in Integrated System
  • Add Departmental Sections to Integrated System
• ‘Session 5’ – Material Requirements
  • Material Selection and Listing
  • Obtain and Evaluate Prices
  • Add/Edit Material Items to Integrated System
• ‘Session 6’ – Labour Requirements
  • Obtain and Establish Labour Units
  • Items Affecting Labour Costs
  • Fundamentals of Estimating Labour
  • Add/Edit Labour Fit Times to Integrated System
• ‘Session 7’ – Operating Costs
  • Direct Job Cost
  • Overhead Expense
  • Material and Labour Mark-ups
  • Job factor variables
  • Labour Efficiency Levels
• ‘Session 8’ – Electrical Estimating Review
  • Technical Review
    • Accuracy of Specified Items
    • Accuracy of Measurements
  • Commercial Review
    • Pricing for Profit
    • Role of Pricing
  • Conforming and Alternative Offers
    • Tender and Contract Conditions
    • Adjusting the Bid to Ensure Viability
• ‘Session 9’ – Prepare and Submit Tender
  • Constructing the Tender Offer
  • Constructing the Tender letter
  • Submitting the Tender

PART 2

• ‘Session 10’ – Post Submission Follow Up
• ‘Session 11’ – Electrical Estimate Analysis
• ‘Session 12’ – Project Budgeting
• ‘Session 13’ – Electrical Design and Construct Estimating

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