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Electrical Estimating Training
Set your contracting business on the path to success by gaining a solid foundational knowledge of electrical estimating from industry experts
Looking to sharpen your electrical estimating skills in a competitive market? PataBid has partnered with Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. in Canada and Candels on Call in the USA to bring in person and online electrical estimating training course options to our valued customers. Our internal team also now offers personalized, 1:1 Quantify software training to help new users set up their labor, assemblies and templates to be applicable to their specific sub-trade needs. Find the right electrical estimating training course for you and your business and start bidding confidently and accurately today.
PataBid's personalized, 1:1 software application training is here to help new users get the most out of their Quantify mechanical/electrical estimating software subscription. At $120/hour, this individualized software training option provides expert virtual consultation and setup support to ensure the software is fully configured for your specific sub-trade needs. This service includes training on setting up pricing sources, creating assemblies, pre-configuring crews and learning how to maximize the software's automated tools to bid more projects in less time.
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training and onboarding simple and efficient. Book your 1:1 virtual software training today!
CandelsPRO Electrical Estimating Certification program is an online, comprehensive learning platform that teaches students everything they need to know to become proficient at electrical estimating. Students are provided with a CandelsPro workbook, and they receive access to 100+ hours of video content, quizzes and assignments through the online platform. Choose to have access to the online learning platform for either 2, 4 or 12 months.
The CandelsPro estimating program covers essential topics such as the fundamentals of electrical estimating, national electrical code compliance, lighting and wiring methods, branch devices, and utilities. It also includes training on low voltage systems, takeoff, calculating labor, overhead, determining the final bid price and more.
Sign up for any length of access to CandelsPro Electrical Estimating Certification program and get a free trial license of PataBid Quantify included to practice and use for course assignments. Purchase a Quantify license after taking a CandelsPro electrical estimating training program and receive a 10% discount off your first year of PataBid Quantify.
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Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. offers two different electrical estimating training courses that are taught online or in person. The Suderman Electrical Estimating Course 1 is an intensive, hands-on program that introduces the fundamentals of electrical estimating, including setting up estimates, detailed takeoffs, and summarizing material pricing and labor costs. Course 2 is an advanced, immersive course that builds on the fundamentals of Course 1, focusing on estimating techniques for complex electrical systems such as distribution, service equipment, and motor control. Participants learn detailed takeoffs, pricing, labor costs, and handling change orders, with practical materials for eight takeoffs. Both course options are delivered over a two day period and all participants receive a Suderman training manual, assignment worksheets and practical training on essential estimating tools and techniques.
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Essentials of Estimating
Using electrical/mechanical estimating software is a valuable tool for helping contractors bid effectively. However, a solid understanding of estimating fundamentals, gained through electrical estimating training, is equally important. To successfully bid electrical work, make sure your business leverages three key tools: research, knowledge, and technology. When combined, these tools will help you create profitable bids and ensure long-term success for your contracting business.
Research
Know your industry
Exploring your business's strengths & limitations is key to knowing which jobs to target. Research on current industry trends also provides additional information to help you find the most relevant bid opportunities to pursue.
Knowledge
Know the basics
Building accurate estimates starts with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of electrical or mechanical estimating. Learning the basic steps to bidding work is crucial to assembling accurate estimates and winning jobs.
Technology
Know the software
Use powerful technology available in an MEP estimating software platform to produce fast, reliable and consistent estimates. Become familiar with all automation features and tie-ins to other business software.