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Electrical Estimating is important to different individuals involved in the electrical industry. The apprentice and electrician need to have an understanding of estimating so as to gain a perspective of the value of their work. The aspiring estimator needs to understand the nuts and bolts of estimating to properly perform a complete and accurate estimate. The electrical contractor must know how to estimate to determine the job's selling price and for proper job management.

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Course Outline:

Chapter 1        Introduction—the purpose, importance, and need for proper estimating.  

Chapter 2        About Estimating—what estimating is all about: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Chapter 3        Understanding Labor Units—what they are, how they’re used, and how to develop and use your own. 

Chapter 4        The Estimating Process—starting with estimate preparation and ending with extending and totaling of material cost and labor units. 

Chapter 5        The Summary and Bid Process—(A) how to summarize the estimate to determine the job’s estimated break-even cost, (B) determine profit margins and how to perform a bid analysis, (C) how to determine unit prices.

Chapter 6        Estimating Residential Wiring—details of a complete estimate of a 3,700 sq ft residence. 

Chapter 7        Estimating Commercial Wiring—details of a complete estimate of a 7,740 sq ft commercial building. 

Chapter 8        Computer Estimating—the technical aspects of computer assisted estimates.

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