Electrical Estimating Services
For electrical contractors and subcontractors who are bidding on e electrical estimating services for residential, commercial and industrial projects, Forte Estimating will supply specialized electrical estimating services for you. Our estimators have actual hands-on experience in the trade and are experienced in using takeoff software to create accurate estimates ready to submit for a bid, along with current material and labor pricing, and are able to provide electrical takeoff services and electrical cost estimating.
Our team will provide you with the detail required as a specialty subcontractor bidding work on its own or as a general contractor that requires an electrical estimate within a complete bid package in order to price the work correctly and present competitive bids.
Starting from your plans and specifications, we create a comprehensive wiring estimating services package in a format that can be directly sent to suppliers for material pricing, or can be utilized for your own bid review.
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What Is Electrical Estimating?
Electrical estimating includes the quantity of conduit, wire, devices and equipment needed for a building’s power distribution and lighting systems.
Takeoffs include conduit, wire by size and length, devices such as outlets and switches, and panels, switchgear and lighting fixtures called out on the electrical drawings.
These quantities are important not just for the bid, but also for material ordering and scheduling after the project has been awarded, and an electrical takeoff that is off 10% can cause issues long after the project is sold.
Our Electrical Takeoff Process
Each assignment in wiring estimating services starts with a thorough examination of the drawings and specifications, and a detailed quantity take-off in the categories that are most important for good pricing.
After quantities are measured, another estimator checks the takeoff for accuracy before pricing is added, and thus any mistakes in measurement or scope gaps are detected before hitting your bid.
What's Included in Our Electrical Estimate
A conduit and wire quantity schedule by circuit, device and fixture count by room and equipment schedule, with a reference to the capacity of the panel and switchgear, are provided for accurate electrical contractor quoting.
Files are provided as both a spreadsheet and a pdf and can be tailored to your preferred takeoff or bid format if you have one.
Key Considerations for Electrical Estimating
Panel and equipment capacity is based on a load calculation performed by an electrical engineer, and our estimators use those calculations directly to verify the capacity of equipment is compatible with the designed system. The number of fixtures and the type of fixtures are compared to reflected ceiling plans to ensure that the number of fixtures and types of fixtures are consistent with the lighting design intent.
Residential vs. Commercial Electrical Estimating
The common elements of residential electrical estimates include standard service capacity and device quantities for a one-family home, whereas commercial electrical estimates may include much more significant service capacity, a much more complicated panel schedule and special lighting control systems.
Why Trade Contractors Choose Forte
If you are a specialty subcontractor that is bidding on electrical projects, you know that an estimator from a drawing set is not an estimator from the field. The industry-specific understanding which can help us to catch scope that a general estimator may not have picked up and prevent you from losing your margin before you even put your number in.
We also have a flexible electrical estimating pricing structure that goes from one-time project pricing to a monthly retainer for subcontractors that are bidding this scope on a regular basis and want a partner they can rely on for consistent and dependable electrical estimating services.
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Call us now and upload your construction project plans with all the specific details to explain the scope of work that includes construction drawings, specifications and other specific documentation.
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Our expert team of BIM Estimators manages to deliver the final draft for review and consult through an email or call to consult and finalize the construction project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you reference load calculations for panel and equipment sizing?
Yes, we always check the electrical engineer’s load calculations to verify panel, switchgear and equipment sizes are in conformance with the designed system.
Can you cross-check lighting fixture counts against reflected ceiling plans?
Yes, fixture count and types are confirmed on the reflected ceiling plan to validate the purpose of the lighting design is captured.
Do you estimate lighting control systems separately?
Yes, because lighting control systems are different equipment and have different programming needs, are quantified separately.
Are you able to estimate rough-in and finish electrical scopes?
Yes, the electrical estimates include the cost of the conduit, wire, and the devices and fixtures.
What is the quickest time to get a turnaround on the electrical estimate?
Typically, most electrical estimates are finished within 24-48 hours for standard-sized projects, and larger or more complex projects will be finished within 3-5 business days.
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