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    Help on estimating electrical costs

    Hi, I've just joined as I need some help. I have bought a two bedroom flat that I will be renovating and this is my first time. I'm just trying to work out all the costs that it will involve. The consumer unit looks quite old and might need to be replaced; I just hope the flat doesn't need a...
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    Estimating the Age of Electrics. Rewiring Fun.

    Hi, I'm about to take leap of faith buying a property which I've not been able to see properly. It has a been extended a couple of times since it was built in 1970 and the current owner has no idea about the history of electrics, no certificates of any kind and doesn't want any visiting...
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    Introduction - MacLaren Electrical - Estimating Service

    Hello everyone, My name is Paul and I am a qualified electrician and electrical engineer based in Inverness, Scottish Highlands. My company, MacLaren Electrical, provide a third party electrical estimating service to contractors in Australia and the UK I will be using the forum to learn and...
  4. mjtefc9

    Electrical Estimating Qualification or Course

    Hi all, As part of my job I am involved in Electrical estimating, I understand there are a few one day courses out there but I wondered if anybody knew of any courses that would lead to a qual ? Thanks
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    Spons estimating guides

    hi all, New here! Been reading from the fringes for awhile and have finally signed up. Long story short.... has anyone got any of the latest Spons books (mechanical and electrical price book or the electrical one)? I've recently moved house and cannot find them anywhere!! Ideally I really...
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    Electrical estimating?

    Hello everyone. I've been working for over eleven years directly for the leading electrical contractor for London and south east area as electrical estimator. When I search the internet I can't find any reasonable electrical estimating courses and the literature available is usually good but...
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    Electrical Estimating and Job quoting software

    Hi Guys, I own a Small to meduim size electrical contracting business thats exspanding by the minute! pricing as we all know is a real pain and normally happens at 7pm with dinner on the table.. any of you guys got ideas or reviews on Estimating software for quoting domestic and commerical...
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    m&e operating software

    im developing a customercare dept for the company i work for, and im looking for some software to log jobs, send engineers, get signatures from customers on phones etc, bt i want one that i can bolt on to a bigger operating system once i develop my dept, to include estimating and ordering, does...
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    Invoicing and Estimating

    Hi Guys Wondered if anyone had any templates of how they structure their invoicing and estimates they would be willing to share with me? Just wanted to make my paperwork look a little more professional when it comes to the structure and breakdowns. Any help is appreciated! Thanks bilbo
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    Anyone tried using the electrika cloud estimating tool?

    i saw the other day that electrika has some new tool for online estimating and quotes and jobs and stuff. it's this thing: Electrika - Free Estimating Software has anyone tried it? is it worth the bother?
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    Estimating Software

    Evening, first post so go easy on me! Up until now i've always estimated manually, trawling through the details etc.... I cover domestic, commercial and mid/light industrial with works up to £50k but more regularly below £10k. I've now got an opportunity on two very large luxury new build...
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    2395 estimating r1 + r2

    Question in 2395 past paper need help please. if someone can show me how they worked this out a circuit wired in 2.5mm/1.5mm twin with CPC sheathed copper cable has an r1 + r2 reading of 1.33 ohms, the value of r2 measured separately would be 1. 0.83 2.0.5 3.1.0 4.0.33 all in ohms thanks
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    M&E Estimating Service - Manchester - North West

    Gents, I would like to my company to this forum.I am director of Lomax Estimating Services based within Manchester, I Provide a M&E remote estimating service to various contractors pre design and also design & build. If you require any further information please don't hesitate to contact me...
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    Estimating a medium/large project - Some advice would be fantastic.

    Hi, I'm estimating a decent sized project and it would be great to hear what a few others think. I'll give you an idea of the project. It's servicing about 10,000 or so emergency lights in 15 buildings on one site. Servicing includes, louvre cleaning, lamp, battery, and as required inverter...
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    estimating

    would just like a bit of advice on pricing a job not sure if I have gone in too expensive. Job involves wiring a new conservatory extension which will involve 25m of 2.5mm t+e, 35m of 1.5mm t+e. 4 double sockets to be chased out and 8 downlighters and an outside security light and 1 new light...
  16. kingeri

    EICR - estimating dates of alterations and additions

    I find it relatively easy to judge the age of additions and alterations to installations with some degree of accuracy (I think). One useful clue can be the date stamp or sticker on accessories and MCBs etc.. My problem is I don't know how to read most of them. Is there a method I am unaware...
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    Electrica Estimating Software [IT'S FREE]

    I've been using Electrica for a while now. Not sure why/if I've posted details before? :crazy: If not, here it is: Free Electrical Estimating Software Just register then you get access within a couple of minutes. The PDF catalogues are great if you want to check compatibility for...
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    Help with estimating

    Having recently started my own business after many years in the industry, I’m getting my first real taste of trying to estimate prices for my work. I want to be as fair as possible – I’m not out to squeeze as much money as possible out of every job. I genuinely want to give the customer good...
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    Quotation template & Costing, estimating spreadsheet

    Hi all I was hoping I could get some help I am looking for a professionaly looking quation template to give to my customers also I am wondering if anyone also has a simple job estimating spreadsheet that they could send me..... I am not a sparky we are starting our own construction company but I...
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    HI.. Need advice how to get into estimating... any advice no matter how small!!!!

    Hi i completed a full apprentiship and have been working on the tools. For a while now ive been wanting to get into the estimating side. I've been looking for a trainee electrical estimator role but i can't find any in the londo area. I was hoping some one will have any advice or even know of...

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