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Suderman Electrical Estimating Courses

Course Information

SUDERMAN ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING COURSE 1

Suderman Electrical Estimating Course 1 is an intense 2-day hands-on course designed to introduce the basic principles of Electrical Estimating and its applications.

By the end of the course all participants will have completed a full project estimate.

Course includes:

  • *NEW* 2012 Suderman labour manual with CD
  • Take-off and estimating forms
  • Scale and pencils
  • Lunch and refreshments

Course Agenda

Estimating Fundamentals

  • 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
  • Measuring and Counting
  • Use of Forms
  • Use of Computer Estimating Systems

Pricing, Labouring and Summarizing

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

Layout and Estimate for

  • 110 volt Receptacle Outlets for an Office
  • Lighting Fixtures and Switches for an Office
  • Lighting and Outlets for a Plant (Take off on computer estimating sytem)
  • Distribution and Feeders
  • 400 amp Service Entrance

SUDERMAN ELECTRICAL ESTIMATING COURSE 2

Suderman Electrical Estimating Course 2 is an in-depth 2-day hands-on course that provides the participant with the opportunity to learn advance electrical estimating techniques for systems, distribution, service equipment, motor power and control.

Suderman Electrical Estimating Course 1 is a prerequisite.

Course includes:

  • Take-off and estimating forms
  • Lunch and refreshments

Labour manual and scale previously provided in Suderman Electrical Estimating Course 1 to be brought by attendee.

Course Agenda

  • Review of:
    • Estimating Fundamentals
    • Detailed Take off
    • Pricing, Labouring, Summarizing
  • Supplier pricing
  • Sub-contracts
  • Job Closing on computer recapitualtion sheet

Layout and Estimate for

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