05/21/2025

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" 5/20/25 - 5/22/25

The program was held at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.

"Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction "
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for each of the three days)
IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH)
Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member - Facilitator

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research & Education Committee was proud to have presented the "Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction" seminar.  The program was held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (for each of the three days) at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute (INTECH) in Alsip, IL.  Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member was the Facilitator.

The program background:

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 discussed 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

We thank Jim for his efforts!  We thank all that were able to participate with the sessions.

Pictured above is Jim Johannemann, NECA Estimating Training Faculty Member as he began the program.

Pictured above and below are the attendees making self-introductions.