Electrical Estimating Course 1 (Day 2)
November 13 @ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Suderman Electrical Estimating Courses 1 & 2 are intense, hands-on courses designed to introduce the basic principles of Electrical Estimating and its applications.
Course 1 is a two-day course designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in electrical estimating. It covers the essential concepts, tools, and techniques required to create accurate and competitive estimates. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical exercises, participants will learn how to perform detailed takeoffs, organize estimates, and price materials and labour effectively. The course also explores the role of an estimator, the importance of understanding drawings and specifications, and the process of summarizing estimates to include markups, profit, and job expenses.
About the Instructors:
At Suderman Estimating Systems Inc., electrical estimating courses are taught by a team of highly experienced professionals who bring decades of real-world expertise to the classroom. Their instructors are not just educators—they are seasoned electricians, estimators, and industry leaders who have worked in various roles within the electrical and construction industries. They understand the challenges of electrical estimating and provide practical, hands-on training that goes beyond theory.
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
- Organization of Estimate
- Counting
- Perform detailed takeoffs by:
- Reviewing drawings and specifications
- Organizing estimates
- Measuring and counting materials
- Use of Forms
- How to 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
- 400-amp service entrance
- Price, labour, and summarize, including:
- Apply labour units and extensions to calculate labour costs and adjust for non-productive labour
- Summarize estimates by incorporating material pricing, labour costs, job expenses, markups, and profit
- Develop sales techniques and understand the process of job closing
📅 WHEN: November 12 and 13, 2025 | 🕘 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 WHERE: Virtual
💵 COST: 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 and pay only $1970.00. A savings of $150.00
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