Electrical Estimating Learning & TrainingTo become a proficient electrical estimator is a process and it does not happen overnight. However, if this is one of your goals, there is no better time than right now to begin the process. Learning and training to be an expert estimator is something all successful contractors require. Well developed estimates are essential to a profitable business. The steps to becoming an expert estimator require first-hand experience, studying the subject using various resources and availing yourself of a mentor. It’s been said there is no substitute for experience and this definitely applies to learning electrical estimating. To repeatedly experience or practice estimating is one way to develop the skill. Now, if you bid many projects regularly, for instance four or more per month, then you are getting valuable on-the-job training. On the other hand, if you only bid one job every quarter or so, it will be difficult for you to develop the skill and your training is too limited to become an expert. So, if you estimate few projects I recommend you estimate extra projects even if the projects are of marginal business interest to you.
Also, good estimating software companies provide you with training videos which accelerate your learning, teaching you how to estimate correctly and profitably. Check this training video out.
Here is a quality video training sample for Red Rhino software Finally, you will benefit greatly from finding a mentor. Look for a person who has been in the business longer than you have and who has a successful track record. Ask for them to share the techniques, tips and tricks they have learned over time. You may be surprised how willing people are to show you what they know and what a difference it can make in the development of your estimating skills.
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