ECABC Electrical Estimating Course Information
ECABC is pleased to offer the following Electrical Estimating Courses by Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. Suderman Estimating Systems Inc. has been teaching Electrical Estimating since 1984.
Electrical Estimating Course 1 November 20th and 21st
8.5 hours each day.
Start time: 8:00 A.M. PST. Finish at: 4:30 P.M. PST.
Maximum class size 15 people.
Course materials Provided:
Suderman Estimating Systems Labour Manual
Scale, highlighters, and mechanical pencil
Course 1 materials include a binder with drawings, specifications, and worksheets for 5 takeoffs and additional information relating to estimating
Estimating Fundamentals
Role of an Estimator
Setting Up an Estimate
Methods of Estimating
Estimating Tools and Forms
Labour Manual and Use
Detailed Takeoff
Review Drawings and Specifications
Organization of Estimate
Measuring and Counting
Use of Forms
Layout and Estimate for
110 volt Receptacle Outlets for an Office
Lighting Fixtures and Switches for an Office
Lighting and Outlets for a Plant
Distribution and Feeders
400 amp Service Entrance
Pricing, Labouring and Summarizing
Listing of Material
Labour Units and Extension
Summarizing:
- Material Pricing
- Labour Cost, development, how to use and adjust
- Non-Productive Labour
- Job Expenses
- Mark-up and Profit
- Job Closing
- Sales Techniques
Electrical Estimating Course 2 December 17th and 18th
8.5 hours each day.
Start time: 8:00 A.M. PST. Finish at: 4:30 P.M. PST.
Maximum class size 15 people.
Course 2 builds on what was learned in Course 1.
Course materials Provided:
Course 2 materials include a binder with drawings, specifications, and worksheets for 7 takeoffs and additional information relating to estimating
Layout and Estimate for
600 Amp distribution
QMQB Panel board
CDP Panel board
600V Switchgear (Remove and Replace)
Bus Duct
Motor Control Center, Motor power and control wiring
5KV Service Entrance
Pricing, Labouring, and Summarizing
Listing of material, pricing and suppliers quotes
Labour units, extensions, Non-productive labour & cost
Job expenses and sub-contracts
Mark up, profit and job closing
Quotation example
Change orders and extras on jobsites
Hourly cost of a vehicle and hourly charge out rates
Unit pricing
Introduction to computer estimating
Electrical Contractors Association of BC
1101 – 750 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T8
Tel: 604.294.4123
Email: education@eca.bc.ca