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Suderman Electrical Estimating Systems Inc.

Course Information

Content Estimating Fundamentals

  • What is an Estimator?
  • Role of an Estimator
  • Setting Up to Estimate
  • Methods of Estimating
  • Estimating Tools and Forms
  • Labour Manual and Use
  • Pricing

Detailed Takeoff

  • Review Drawings and Specifications
  • Organization of Estimate
  • Reviewing of Addendums
  • Measuring and Counting
  • Use of Forms

Pricing, Labouring and Summarizing

  • Listing of Material
  • Pricing, Labouring Units and Extension
  • Summarizing
    • Labour Cost
    • Non-Productive Labour
    • Job Expenses
    • Mark-up and Profit
    • Job Closing

Introduction to Computer Estimating

  • Advantages of Computerized Estimating
  • Set-up of Job to Take-off
  • Inputting of Take-off
  • Typical Extension and Recap Sheet

Course #1 - 2 Days

Phases of a Job; Layout and Estimate

  • 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

Course #2 - 2 Days

Phases of a Job; Layout and Estimate

  • Fire Alarm
  • 600 amp Distribution
  • QMQB Panelboard
  • CDP Panelboard
  • 600 V Switchgear
  • Bus Duct
  • Motor Control Center (Complete Design)
  • 7 KV Service Entrance

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