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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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