09/21/2024

"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction"

The program was held at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.

"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction"
September 16 - 17, 2024

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee was proud to have sponsored the "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar that was held on September 16 - 17, 2024 at the Hyatt Lodge Hotel in Oak Brook, IL.  The sessions were well attended.  Glenn DeSoto, NECA Education was the instructor.  He also facilitated the previous “Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction” earlier this year. 

Building upon the principles taught in NECA's Basic Estimating course, this course focuses on the strategy and business decisions made during the estimating and bidding processes. The course will assist estimators and managers think strategically in how they find, evaluate, and bid electrical construction projects.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the estimator’s role and responsibilities throughout the bidding process.
• Define estimating terminology.
• Evaluate bidding opportunities for most desirable projects.
• Analyze factors that have effects on cost and labor productivity.
• Evaluate the potential risk factors of a project.
• Discuss the risks and responsibilities identified in the project specifications, labor agreements, scope letters, and standard contracts.
• Describe the difference between overhead and profit and how they are applied to estimates.

We thank Glenn for sharing his expertise.  We thank you for your continued support of Association activities.

Attached is Glenn DeSoto, NECA Education as he began the session.

Pictured below are examples of the Attendee self-introductions:

Pictured below is the entire class at the close of the program.