Lighting Controls take-off in electrical estimatingHow can you have a complete estimate which includes light fixtures, but does not have lighting controls. The answer - you can't! So we will look at what to do during your take-off of lighting controls, which will then carry on to entering these details into your electrical estimating software. Starting Point - Start your lighting fixture take-off by noting items that must come from a supplier. Since lighting controls are items that must be quoted by your suppliers, they are among of the first items that you take off. Take off lighting control panels, remote control switches, photo cells and any other accessories for the lighting control panels. Also, take off dimming systems, racks, remote controllers, scene controllers and other dimming accessories. All these items are often quoted along with the lighting package. Remember to take off wall and ceiling occupancy sensors (motion sensors). Occupancy sensors are also often quoted along with the lighting package. Tip - Take off wall box dimmers along with other switches and outlets. Wall box dimmers are generally quoted separately from dimming systems.
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