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    Estimating Tips for Long Lead Time Items

    Jan. 18, 2024
    Five major considerations to keep in mind when estimating for electrical components with significant lead times
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    Essential Estimating Tips

    Dec. 18, 2023
    From the EC&M e-books library: How to ensure your next estimate is as accurate and successful as possible

    EC&M Asks Video — Tips for Determining the Correct Amount of Labor Hours

    Nov. 30, 2023
    In Episode 25, Don Kiper covers another popular reader-submitted question on electrical estimating best practices.
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    How to Estimate Using Project Management Principles

    Oct. 11, 2023
    Recommendations for remaining organized throughout the electrical estimating process

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    eBook: Essential Estimating Tips

    Dec. 20, 2023
    From the EC&M e-books library: How to ensure your next estimate is as accurate and successful as possible
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    EC&M Asks Video — Considerations for Averaging Branch Wire Estimates

    March 30, 2023
    Don Kiper answers reader-submitted questions about electrical estimating in Episode 12.
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    How to Reduce Lost Labor Hours on Electrical Construction Projects

    Feb. 10, 2023
    Supply chain shortages, project creep, inadequate planning, and finger pointing are among the reasons why a full-time employee often has the productivity of a part-timer. Here...
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    Understanding Labor Hours and Labor Costs

    Oct. 14, 2022
    Take a look at the labor components that will contribute to an accurate estimate.
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    Eight Timeless Estimating Principles

    July 13, 2022
    Don't miss these time-proven tips from the pages of yesteryear.