02/15/2024

Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction Program

Program was held at INTECH in Alsip, IL

"Basic Electrical Estimating of Electrical Construction" 
February 12 - 14, 2024

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago’s (ECA’s) Research and Education Committee was pleased to have sponsored the “Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction” workshop being held on February 12 – 14, 2024 at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.  The program had 30 registrants and the sessions were facilitated by Glenn DeSoto, NECA Education Instructor.

Program description / content:

Small mistakes in an estimate can have a huge impact on your bid’s bottom line and this course provides the tools needed to be both comprehensive and competitive. This course will discuss the process for assembling an estimate including: developing material lists, applying labor unit data, material takeoff and application of direct job costs, overhead, and profit.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

List types of mistakes found when estimating electrical construction projects and how to avoid them
--Describe the parts of an estimate
--Explain the importance of establishing the true cost for a project
--Develop an estimate to provide job management information
--Discuss how labor units can be used to competitively bid projects
--Explain the difference between a competitive bid and simply a low bid

We thank Glenn for his expertise and all that were able to participate with the program!

Pictured is Glenn DeSoto, NECA Instructor    

Pictured above from left to right are: Sue Vistine, Kelso-Burnett Co. and
                     Glenn DeSoto, NECA Instructor, as each attendee gave a self-introduction.   

Pictured are the attendees as Glenn DeSoto, NECA Instructor began the session.

Pictured above is the 'team' with the closest final estimation. 

Pictured above is a group photo of the attendees and instructor.