August 19, 2024
Developing a Winning Takeoff and Estimating Process for Your Team
On average, construction estimators win around 10-20% of the projects they bid for. Now, aiming to be awarded every project….
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July 25, 2024
Selecting Your First Estimating Software: A Podcast Discussion
McCormick President Paul Wheaton appears on the latest episode of Today’s Electrical Estimating, a podcast hosted by Chris Trommer and….
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July 24, 2024
How to Estimate (and Win) Large Electrical Jobs
Estimating electrical jobs for large construction projects involves complex calculations for buildings like skyscrapers, factories and hospitals. These lucrative opportunities….
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June 28, 2024
The 10 Habits of Successful Electrical Estimators
One of the most important steps to winning more lucrative electrical jobs is cultivating successful estimating habits. These habits should….
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June 25, 2024
7 Tips to Win Commercial Electrical Jobs
Learning how to bid electrical jobs effectively is crucial for success in the competitive electrical contracting industry. Electrical estimating jobs….
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June 6, 2024
Tips to Improve Your Construction Bids
The accuracy of your bid is crucial to not only winning the job but also determining expected costs and forecasting your….
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May 24, 2024
Understanding Construction Bidding
Construction bidding is an essential part of running a successful construction company. You’re probably familiar with a construction bid, having….
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April 15, 2024
The Differences Between Construction Takeoff, an Estimate and a Bid
In the preconstruction phase, to be confident in your data and assured of the competitiveness of your bid, you have….
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February 27, 2024
Five Things Contractors Should Look for When Buying Construction Estimating Software
When you hear the word “tools,” certain images probably come to mind: a hammer, a drill – maybe even a….
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