3 - Saturday Estimating Workshop
January 10, 2026 - January 17, 2026 - January 24, 2026
Electrical Estimating Workshop Outline
Learn how electrical estimates are built — from scope, lighting & power takeoffs, feeders and panels, to labor productivity, quote strategy, and a clean final estimate you can defend.
- A step-by-step electrical estimating workflow
- Lighting/power takeoff approach that reduces missed scope
- A clean estimate structure (materials, labor, OH & profit)
Scope Review: Electrical Sheets + Specs
How to locate electrical scope fast, interpret keynotes, and catch hidden requirements before pricing.
- E sheets + one-lines/riser diagrams
- Legends, symbols, device callouts
- Specs and coordination notes
Lighting Takeoffs
Count fixtures correctly, capture controls, and avoid the common misses that blow up labor.
- Fixture schedules + types
- Controls (occ sensors, dimming, photocells)
- Emergency/egress requirements
Power + Devices
Receptacles, GFCIs, dedicated circuits, equipment connections — and how to price device density.
- Device takeoff flow that prevents misses
- Equipment connection responsibilities
- Typical commercial device allowances
Feeders, Conduit, Panels + Gear
How to quantify feeders and raceways, and how to approach gear without getting crushed on lead times.
- Panel schedules + load assumptions
- Conduit/cable takeoff logic
- Gear: switchboards, transformers, disconnects
Labor, Productivity & Risk
Apply manhours realistically based on ceiling type, access, congestion, phasing, and remodel conditions.
- Labor units by system (lighting/power/feeders)
- Productivity factors + adders
- RFI triggers + scope clarifications
Final Estimate Assembly
Build a clean, defensible estimate: materials, labor, equipment/gear, OH & profit, contingency, exclusions.
- Material vs labor separation
- OH/profit and escalation language
- Exclusions that protect your number