Commercial Estimating/Bidding Education

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RoaddogSparky

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Industrial Electrician
Hey Guys,

I'm getting involved in larger commercial jobs than I am used to as a contractor (25,000-100,000 sq. ft.). I have done a lot of work for other companies on large commercial jobs, but have very little experience estimating for these jobs for my own company. I need some training. Does anyone out there know of a good course to take? I am willing to travel to it if it is worth it. I learn best in person but if I can't find an in person course, I am open to an online course. Thanks for the input.
 
Look Into Mike Holts electrical estimating to understand the basic foundation along with Rs means book & NECA labor units. they helped me alot on learning how to estimate better.
 
pkm1 said:
Look Into Mike Holts electrical estimating to understand the basic foundation along with Rs means book & NECA labor units. they helped me alot on learning how to estimate better.
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Two of the worst sources to learn about estimating....sorry
 
sbirnbaum said:
I'd love to hear why you say so. Do you have other suggestions?
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NECA labor units are extremely high. I only used them on change orders.
RS Means is ok for budgeting, but commercial estimating is a science. Your competition will be within a couple of percent points between them. You need a system like Accubid, Conest, Vision, etc.....and training of that software
 
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