Electrical estimating
Should you take an Electrical Estimating Course?
In the fast paced and highly competitive world of electrical contracting, accuracy and efficiency in estimating are the foundation of success. To give professional electrical contractors the skills needed to be competitive in this of the industry, we are thrilled to announce the launch of two electrical estimating courses. These courses are designed to cater…
Read MoreLearn Electrical Estimating Essentials:
In the fast paced and highly competitive world of electrical contracting, accuracy and efficiency in estimating are the foundation of success. To give professional electrical contractors the skills needed to be competitive in this of the industry, we are thrilled to announce the launch of two electrical estimating courses. These courses are designed to cater…
Read MoreWhen is the best time to take an electrical estimating course?
The best time to take an electrical estimating course depends on your situation and goals. Here are a few situations that show when the timing is right to take an electrical estimating course from Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. 1. Early in your electrical career: If you are just starting in the electrical industry or considering…
Read MoreWell done!
Had a great time teaching this group in Ottawa on October 23rd and 24th. They worked hard and came away with a firm grasp of electrical estimating. The most common comment is the feedback was the job closing conversation. As part of the closing session we discuss among other things what costs, expenses, and labour…
Read MoreNext Online Course…
Our next online Course 1 is October 30th, 31st, November 1st and 2nd. We will run from 9:00AM to 1:15PM each day. The content is the same as our full day courses. Course 1 is $1090.00 plus tax Estimating Fundamentals Role of an EstimatorSetting Up an EstimateMethods of EstimatingEstimating Tools and FormsLabour Manual and Use…
Read MoreWe are running a Course 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. EST on October 30th, 31st, November 1st and 2nd. The corresponding Course 2 runs the same hours on November 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th. You can register directly through this link Suderman Estimating Course Registration Here are some comments from people who have…
Read MoreThinking about Electrical Estimating Software?
Small and midsize Electrical Contractor’s today fill many roles… manager, business development, purchasing, installations, human resources, scheduling and estimating to name a few. At Suderman EStimating Systems Inc. we often get asked about electrical estimating software. Here is an article we wrote for EBM, Electrical Business Magazine. https://www.ebmag.com/estimating-software-what-to-look-for-the-estimator-winter-2023/
Read MoreWhat keeps you awake at night?
The past few years have been hard on electrical contractors, electrical estimators and the entire construction industry. Let’s face it, we’ve been hit with material shortgages, skilled labour shortages, increased non-productive labour, under bidding by other companies, material cost increases, increased job expenses, increased wages and more. At Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. we hear a…
Read More2023 is just around the corner… are you and your team ready?
These guys are… Wow, the end of November already. 2023 is just around the corner. Is your business ready? Materials costs have skyrocketed. Labour costs are increasing. Are you guesstimating or estimating? In the super competitive market we are in today accurate bids can make the difference between winning a job and making money or…
Read MoreAre you ready for 2023?
It has been a busy few weeks at Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. We’ve been teach electrical estimating courses across Canada, doing estimates for companies that don’t have an estimator. and supporting companies that need estimates turned around very quickly. Are you ready for 2023? More jobs, more estimates, more wins, more losses, more estimates… The…
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