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The Guide for Contractors to writing effective proposals

Estimating is moving completely to digital CAD

Working Smart Estimating with Spreadsheets

More to Feeders than you may think..

Prefab and the solution

Your Business and Labor Rates

Get to know your General Contractor

Renovation Work

Job Costing for Electrical Contractors

If you are looking at doing some electrical work in the near future, you need to understand how electrical projects are estimated. If you want to know what to look for in an electrical bid, keep reading.

Electrical construction estimates are necessary in construction
projects to avoid waste and make more accurate approximations.
Without proper costing and estimation the property owner will have
a different time coming up with an accurate budget.

Your Business

In June 2003, Richard Manrodpresented his paper, “The How, Why and Future ofEstimating” to NECA's Academy of Electrical Contracting.Since things change so rapidly, we talked to Manrod to find out ifsome of his ideas have come true.
Manrod, an instructor forMcCormick estimating systems since 1999, has an impressive resume.He operated Manrod Electric Inc., in Rockford, Ill., for 35 years.A...

5 Challenges Estimators Face Today

Pricing Strategy for your VDV Services

Bid Strategy is key to winning more jobs!

The Bid Follow Up:
The General contractors project manager will begin workingthrough all of the subs contracts and could have room to negotiatewith you. Your chances are higher to negotiate if you have a goodrelationship with the awarded GC.
Develop a relationship with the General Contractors! (*VERYIMPORTANT*)
Either go to their office to talk face to face or call anddiscuss how your company can...

Estimating Economics

Renewable Energy coming to a city near you

Technology Estimating

The RIGHT LIGHTS

Construction Employment on the rise as the economy grows!

More Than Half of Respondents Use or Plan to Use Design/Build

Your Business Breaking up Is Easy to Do: Being Picky on Projects
Can Pay Off

Value Engineering is one of the most commonly misunderstood
processes in the world of cost estimating