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Electrical Estimating Software for Residential Projects

Electrical Estimating Software for Residential Projects Canada & USA: How to Improve Accuracy and Efficiency for ElectriciansResidential electrical estimating software automates takeoff, pricing, and bid management so electricians produce…
Best Residential Electrical Estimating Software for Accurate Costing

Best Residential Electrical Estimating Software for Accurate Costing

Accurate electrical estimating is crucial for winning bids in the residential sector. Precise costing is essential for profitability and securing projects for electrical contractors, home builders, and estimators. However, manual estimating…
Master Electrical Estimation Crew Sizes & Job Tracking

Master Electrical Estimation Crew Sizes & Job Tracking

Accurately estimating crew size and tracking project progress are two of the biggest challenges electrical contractors, project managers, and estimators face. Misjudging crew size can lead to blown budgets, missed deadlines,…
Mastering Labor Costs: How to Calculate Labor Burden Rate Accurately?

Mastering Labor Costs: How to Calculate Labor Burden Rate Accurately?

Accurate labor cost estimation is vital for project success. Small business owners, financial analysts, and HR managers often find calculating Labor Burden rates challenging. Overlooking factors such as indirect costs or payroll taxes can…
Crack the Code to Residential Electrical Estimating Success

Crack the Code to Residential Electrical Estimating Success

Precise estimating is crucial for winning bids and increasing profits in residential electrical projects. Mastering this skill is vital for electricians and contractors in today’s competitive market. This guide covers the fundamentals,…
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Choosing Electrical Estimating Software. Where is the easy button?

You woke up today with an increasable desire to change the way your company is estimating electrical projects. Furthermore, you know that you have fallen behind on technology. You finally understand that you must have electrical estimating…
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There is an easy path to creating an accurate electrical estimate.

The Easy Path There is an easy path to creating an accurate electrical estimate reasonably fast. The answer is simple. “Spend endless hours learning how”. You must be willing to spend time learning how to estimate in the…

Update your Software Prices

Best Bid Electrical Estimating Software has just purchased Real Time Pricing. . We can now help you with keeping your prices updated. Real Time Pricing is an affordable way to keep your A list items up to date. www.electricalestimating.net All…
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Best Bid’s Online Estimating Classes

Best Bid Electrical Estimating Software’s Online Estimating Classes are registering for new classes. Space is limited so sign up now. If you ever wanted to learn to estimate or estimate better these electrical estimating…

Free Estimating Trainning #6

Free Electrical Estimating Training #6 Estimating Electrical Projects does not have to be hard. Continued from lesson #5 Specifications Read the specifications carefully to determine the type of raceway and fittings you will be using.…

Free Estimating Trainning #5

Free Estimating Trainning # 5 Continued from lesson # 4 Identifying Difficulty Factors to Adjust Your Man-Hours   A. N = Normal – Installation of 2 x 4 troffers in a lay-in ceiling 9 feet tall or less. B. M = Moderate –…