Course Description

8 hours

“Estimating is a key component in establishing a successful contracting business. Knowing what to charge is only part of the equation. Knowing how long a job will take and what is involved in developing a quotation for a job is critical”.

This course reviews the methods and procedures commonly used in estimating, including assessing labour costs for installations along with other useful data for the electrical estimator. 

Course content:

• The Estimator's Attributes
• The Estimate
• Types of Plans & Symbols
• The Tools of the Estimator
• Electrical Estimating Terminology
• Accuracy Required in Take-off
• Reading the Specification
• Specification Notes & Title Sheet
• Estimating Procedure
• Tendering
• Constructing the Tender Letter
• Estimating Modernisation Work
• Residential Wiring
• Conceptual Estimating
• Project Budgeting