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Electrical Estimating Course 1 (Day 1)
Presented by Suderman Estimating Systems Inc.
Suderman Electrical Estimating Course 1 is an intense, hands-on two-day course designed to introduce the basic principles of electrical estimating and its real-world applications. Participants will gain a solid foundation in essential concepts, tools, and techniques required to create accurate and competitive estimates, combining theoretical instruction with practical exercises to build confidence and capability in the estimator role.鈥
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand estimating fundamentals, including: What is a Take-Off, What is an Estimate, Role of an Estimator, Setting up to Estimate, Estimating Tools and Forms, Methods of Estimating, Review of drawings and specifications, and Organization of Estimate (including counting methods).鈥
- Perform detailed takeoffs by reviewing drawings and specifications, organizing estimates, measuring and counting materials, and using standard estimating forms effectively.鈥
- 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, and a 400-amp service entrance.鈥
- Price, labour, and summarize by applying labour units and extensions (including allowances for non-productive labour), incorporating material pricing, labour costs, job expenses, markups, and profit, and developing sales techniques to support effective job closing.鈥
馃懃听Ideal Audience:聽New and developing electrical estimators, project coordinators, and electrical professionals who need a structured introduction to estimating principles and practice.鈥
馃搮听WHEN: April 14, 2026 | 馃晿 8:00 AM 鈥 4:30 PM
馃搷听WHERE:听痴颈谤迟耻补濒
馃挼听COST:聽Course 1 $1231.70 ($1090 + taxes) per person (for both Nov 12 and 13 sessions). Course 2 $1163.90 ($1030 + taxes) per person (for both Dec 2 and 3 sessions). Register and pay for Courses 1 and 2 at the same time for $1970.00 鈥 a savings of $150.00.鈥
About the Instructors:聽At Suderman Estimating Systems Inc., courses are led by highly experienced professionals who bring decades of real-world experience as electricians, estimators, and industry leaders across the electrical and construction sectors. They understand the practical challenges of electrical estimating and provide hands-on training that goes beyond theory to focus on real project conditions and contractor needs.鈥
Course Format:聽This is a full two-day, virtual instructor-led training that blends presentation, demonstration, and guided estimating exercises, allowing you to immediately apply concepts to typical electrical projects.鈥
Need to Know:
鉁斅Payment:聽Online via provider registration or invoice (per organizational arrangements).
鉁斅Cancellation: 含羞草传媒 the Suderman for details.
铀柯Accessibility | 鉂換uestions?聽含羞草传媒: T茅moc Vega, Learning & Development Coordinator 鈥撀tvega@ecao.org.鈥
Limited spots 鈥 Act fast!
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