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I have a small electrical and PV company. I have the opportunity to price quote a lot of work for rewiring buildings close to rail track.This will be a fair bit of travel and some of the building are in quote remote locations. i.e. lumping tools and materials. Install is metal clad, galv...
What a farce! Irish running the show hardly any local labour or British labour. Does anyone know what the rates are for nights because from what the agency are telling me is that after 38 hours you go onto the same rate as the people on days. Doesn't seem right to me?? Also health and safety is...
Hi I know works rough out there but I'm offering free labour in the Sheffield area. I'm currently at Sheffield college attending night school doing electrical installation 2330 level 3. I'm looking for experience on site. Just to help out and look over the shoulder but not get in the way. I...
Just been pricing up a job to provide lighting onto a buliders yard roughly 50msq and supply from SWA ran from garden centre to yard, SWA has already been put in perviously. What are your opinions on costing?
I have priced to connect up power from the main garden centre to your yard via a...
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I am after looking for electrical labour to start monday morning (21st May) for a week guaranteed, possibly more to do solar installations on price per job in southampton and portsnmouth area. Qualified prefereably. Must know how to split supply into dwelling and put up 2 way board. No...
my Client is looking for skilled labour with BESC Overhead lines, National Grid and current Drugs and Alcohol Cert. Please call on 07941 277731 for more details - project will last approx 4 weeks and is in North Wales.
I have a customer who asked me to split labour and materials costs on quote which I did....I recieved a voicemail today saying she wants every single material itemised plus cost!!! Does she think I just sit round with all this free time? I've already done something I don't normally do because...
Hello everyone,
Just wondering if anyone would like to share a few tips on the techniques they use when working out quotes on domestic jobs
* working out lenghts of of cable required
* methods of calculating labor
* etc etc.
I tend to use the technique
Number of points multiplied by the...
Has anyone got any recent experience with this type of project.. Its a new build leisure facility, 18m sq. sports barn, 2x large meeting/function rooms, various stores, toilets and receptions etc. I have not had much time to look at this in too much depth and have not properly quoted anything...
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Can any body give me a rough price what they would charge for labour for the following work.
Installation of New Distribution Board
New light in walk in wardrobe.
New 10.5kw shower plus new priority unit for shower selection ensuring only one electric shower can run at any time...
Hi Guys. Currently going through MCS. Assessment in October. Looking for some experience, tips and tricks in exchange for some free labour. Have been looking at threads on this forum for a few weeks now for some insight and I must say it has been very educational.
I am an experienced electrician...
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I did a 6 week intensive course last month (2377, 2382, 2392 & 2393 and looking for some on-site experience (Free Labour) in either electrical or solar PV. I have my own van and basic tools, CSCS card (green) and I am 36 but looking for work in the North London area and willing to start...
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Based in South Wales. City and Guilds, 17th Edition, 2391 Inspection and Testing qualified, tools and transport.
Looking to get involved in a couple of Solar installations for free.
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My companys turnover has rapidy increased over the last 6 years and we have steadily grown from 2 ( buisness partners) to 25 sparks. We have been trading as a labour only subbie using the Lukins installation times guide and Excel to tender and win various contracts.
The company we are...
Can anyone help with the basics of pricing,im thinking of setting up as i've been offered my old bosses contracts.The problem is i've never really had to price for a contract or a big job.Their are a couple of Fire Alarm & Emergency Lightings contracts for Apartment blocks and Public...
Had a meeting today with home improvement company/developer.He wants a couple of electricians as subbies to work on various contracts he has coming up.When i do price work i normally provide materials and make decent money.£50 a socket /switch ,set price for consumer unit and bonding...
As the title reads, how do you employ someone to help at busy periods.
Are there any forum members who can offer some guidance on how to hire temporary labour, I am a sole trader so seeking advice on insurances, payment and any other points that are required etc. Any advice would be grately...
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