09/21/2026
"Advanced Estimating Strategies" - September 21 - 22, 2026
Session was held at IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.
"Advanced Estimating Strategies"
Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm - Large Multi-purpose Room
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
6201 W. 115th Street in Alsip, IL 60803
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Advanced Estimating Strategies" seminar that was held on Monday, September 21, 2026 - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (each day) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) at 6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL. The sessions were facilitated by Michael Bill, NECA Education.
Advanced Estimating Strategies:
Developed to discuss all phases of the estimating process, this course covers all phases of preparing a competitive bid. Key topics include identifying desirable bid opportunities, analyzing the company's capabilities to insure profitable results, the estimator’s role at various stages of the project, writing an effective scope letter and identifying often hidden costs in the bid documents.
Following this course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the steps necessary to prepare a competitive bid
- Identify the most desirable bid opportunities
- Describe how a company’s capabilities can be analyzed to insure profits
- Discuss cash flow and bonding
- Discuss relevant contract terms
- Identify price adjustment techniques, overhead, and profit
- List the documents required to estimate a construction project
The Association thanks all who participated, as well as Michael’s efforts with the program.
Pictured above is Michael Bill, NECA Education,
as he opened up the program.
Pictured are the attendees during their introductions.
Pictured are the attendees for the session(s).
Pictured below are portions of the updated lobby of INTECH: