Description

Session Description:

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

Target audience: 

Individuals who are new to estimating or are looking to hone their skills Prerequisite: An understanding of electrical construction and the application of electrical material and completion of NECA’s Introduction to the Manual of Labor Units online course (included with registration.)

Duration: three-days

Continuing Education Hours: 18 Hours

Speaker: Matt Firestone

Daily Agenda: Matt Firestone

• 7:30 AM - Breakfast Served
• 8:00 AM - Seminar Begins
• 12:00 PM - Lunch
• 1:00 PM - Seminar Continues
• 4:00 PM - End of Day

Cost: 

WI Chapter NECA Member - $XXX

Non-member - $XXX

*Please note, if eligible, the $99 educational subsidy will be applied to this seminar for the Wisconsin Chapter members. This will be reimbursed via check after the seminar.

Place: 

Address

Room Block: 

There is a hotel room block assigned for August 23-26, 2026. If you choose to reserve a hotel room for this event, please reserve via this link: XXX
Please note, the room block will expire on XXXXXXX.

Course Cancellation Policy:

There will be no charge for cancellations made by MONTH DATE, YEAR. 50% will be charged from MONTH DATE, YEAR, to MONTH DATE, YEAR. MONTH DATE, YEAR, and beyond, as well as no-shows, will be charged the full registration price. The full course price of $XXX per Wisconsin Chapter NECA member at $XXX for non-members will be charged for cancellations and no-shows. Attendee substitutions are welcome at any time. 

Code of Conduct:

By attending this event, you are agreeing to abide by all National Electrical Contractors Association Code of Conduct rules & etiquette and privacy guidelines. You are also agreeing to abide by the NECA & ELECTRI International Events Code of Conduct.