Recently I had the misfortune of being asked to estimate a school renovation project in New Jersey. I say misfortune because it was the worst set of drawings I have …
Electrical Estimating for Design Build Projects
Have you ever wanted to perform design assist electrical budgets in hopes of generating more revenue for your company? Providing electrical estimating budgets can give electrical contractors an edge over …
Electrical Estimating a Linear Heat Detection System & Visual Smoke Detection Cameras
“Suburban Station is an art deco office building and underground commuter rail station in Penn Center, Philadelphia. Its official SEPTA address is 16th Street and JFK Boulevard. The Station is …
Why Are You Wearing Your Tools?
People start businesses everyday. Some people are driven by visions of grandeur or wealth. Others want freedom and flexibility that they perceive comes with owning their own company. Some are …
DBPEC 2016 Year in Review
2016 was an interesting year for DBP Electrical Consulting. The political season ushered in a feeling of optimistic caution among most of the electrical contractors I dealt with. As a …
DBP Electrical Consulting Attends IECRM 2016 Energy Expo and Wire-Off Competition
DBP Electrical Consulting had a booth at the IEC Rocky Mountain Chapter 2016 Energy Expo and Wire-Off Competition. It was a great opportunity for the staff to get out of …
CERT Consulting Estimators Round Table Conference
The CERT (Consulting Estimators Round Table) winter conference was held last week on February 13th in beautiful and warm Scottsdale Arizona. It was a welcome break from the long Colorado …
Happy Holidays!
Seasons Greetings from DBP Electrical Consulting! It’s hard to believe that 2014 is all but a memory. Overall DBP Electrical Consulting had a great year! There were some bumps along …
Challenges of Being an Estimator
In the ever changing construction industry there are many challenges and in the estimating field it is no different. In December 2012 I embarked on a new career path as …
Change Order Ethics
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