Electrical Estimating Software
Digitize your estimating and takeoff
The trifecta of takeoff, estimating, and project tracking software.
How do you quote commercial electrical work?
You can quote commercial electrical work by using With Quick Bid, you can:
- Assemble price estimates quickly
- Review and revise material and labor pricing
- Set up customized material databases for the specific types and sizes of jobs you bid on
Quick Bid also has an email quote process, known as eQuote, which allows suppliers to submit updated material pricing. This tool is especially useful for electrical contractors as it calculates all the necessary details for estimating and bidding, making it an ideal solution for commercial electrical estimating software
Which methods are best for estimating electrical items?
The best method for estimating electrical items can be found using On-Screen Takeoff®. With On-Screen Takeoff, you can:
- Quickly count items like outlets, switches, and lights
- Measure linear distances for conduits and cable runs
- Customize your counts with recognizable industry symbols
You can even create and organize materials for your electrical jobs to set up your bid and takeoff, based on current prices and your trusted suppliers. For pricing accuracy, you can also incorporate an electrical pricing app like Quick Bid® to keep your estimates up-to-date.
On-Screen Takeoff has dramatically improved the accuracy and ease of our takeoffs. There isn't any more guesswork.
Which software is best for estimating and costing?
For estimating and costing, we recommend the combination of On-Screen and Quick Bid together, as they combine the fast counts of On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid’s ability to quickly create estimates and adjust bids. You can make this tag team even stronger by adding in Digital Production Control® which provides real-time job analysis and forward planning.
Here’s what Digital Production Control can do for you:
- Integrate and analyze data from On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
- Compare project data to actual labor hours
- Document completion stages to protect your schedule and your budget
