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May 10 (8:00AM) - 12 (4:00PM), 2021

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"

The event is to be held Monday, May 10, 2021 to Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (REVISED DATES!)

Drake Oak Brook Hotel, 2301 York Road Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 571-0000

Please join us for this ECA Research and Education Committee program!

“Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"
Monday to Wednesday, May 10 – 12, 2021 (REVISED DATES)
 
Bob Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor”
 
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
2301 York Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 571-0000
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (All three days)
Breakfasts available at 7:45 am; Lunches are to be provided, as well.
 
The fee for this program is $200.00 per ECA member.

Program description:

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction"
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

You must bring the following items with you to class:
 ·        A laptop or tablet running the current version of Microsoft Excel and with the
          ability to open PDF files.     
·         A measuring device such as a roller-meter multi-scale or hard-sided scale
          (capability to measure 1/8”, 1/4”, 1/2", 1:10 and 1:30 scales)     
·         Hand tally counter
·         Highlighters (colors to include yellow, orange, pink, blue, green and purple)
·         Red pen or pencil
·         Pencil & Eraser
·         Calculator

To obtain a certificate of completion for the Basic Estimating course you must:

  • Attend 90% of the course
  • Sign in and out, providing your full contact information
  • Participate fully in all discussions and activities throughout the course
  • Fill out the online evaluation following the course

Recommended operating systems and browsers:
Operating Systems:  Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or 10
Browsers: * Chrome or Firefox
*Various courses within the NECA Learning Center may have been developed to optimize one browser over another for the best user experience. This requirement is noted as needed. We can provide limited support for other operating systems (OS) and browsers. We recommend you upgrade to the newest version of your OS and browser.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

PLEASE NOTE COVID-RESTRICTIONS / GUIDELINES WILL BE IN PLACE: Masks are required for anyone entering the facility. Please contact ECA with any questions or concerns: (708) 531-0022.

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