wire cost

[teco]

Not to get off subject but I'm noticing in Ma a lot of companies are hiring the subs on their own now and being the GC themselves. Speaking only for myself, I much prefer that. I should point out that I almost always work directly for the companies. When I can show them a considerable increase in copper from my bid date they are usually agreeable.

 

[sparky=t]

Not to get off subject but I'm noticing in Ma a lot of companies are hiring the subs on their own now and being the GC themselves. Speaking only for myself, I much prefer that. I should point out that I almost always work directly for the companies. When I can show them a considerable increase in copper from my bid date they are usually agreeable.

you could more than likely put another 5% on your price and still save them money compared to them using a G.C. !

 

[Tiger Electrical]

Include a requirement for a deposit due upon signing that's large enough for you to purchase the copper right away.

and have a short acceptance period. I use 10 days. If the customer wants to sign the contract in 20-60 days and copper prices have tripled I have a way out of the contract. If anyone doesn't understand I explain that wire is like lobster. I get a price for the day.

 

[dduffee260]

I agree with Tiger. At least you have something to go with like that.

 

[petersonra]

We are not seeing the huge fluctuations in wire pricing that were common a year or 2 ago. Maybe a regional thing.

 

[macmikeman]

You are about to start seeing price increases again. Inflation is going to rear its ugly head real soon, especially on commodities. Fill your tank up now....