Pricing Electrical Change Orders the right way!

A large number of Electrical Contractors believe that they are making bank on change orders simply by pricing their labor for a task at a much higher rate but in reality, they are losing money big time! Find out why in my video below titled Pricing Electrical Change Orders. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC8YPZQM-Co

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is coming to the Electrical Industry

Whether we like it or not AI (artificial intelligence) is coming to the electrical industry, and it is going to affect us all including business owners, project managers, electrical estimators, and electricians. To give you an idea of what may be coming I have assembled some interesting links you should check out.   Forbes, Illuminating…

How will the Tariffs affect The Electrical Industy?

How will Tariffs affect the Electrical Industry? As of writing this blog post I have not seen any substantial negative consequences beyond a lot of uncertainty. Fear is a powerful thing though and that in itself will eventually impact the industry if left unchecked for an extended period of time. David Long is the Chief…

Will the 2024 Election Influence the Construction Industry?

Today I voted in the 2024 election and as I waited in line, I started thinking about the effect the election will have on the construction industry. I have already noticed a decline in projects coming out to bid which is not uncommon at this point in a presidential election year cycle. Many of my…

Poorly Designed Bid Documents

Lazy Engineering Creates Electrical Estimating Nightmares

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 ever received and I don’t mean since starting an electrical estimating service, I mean ever! The project consisted of approximately seventy five electrical drawings alone.…

Electrical Estimating a Linear Heat Detection System & Visual Smoke Detection Cameras

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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 simply thrust into the situation without a lot of choice (yes that does happen)! The vast majority of the new electrical contractors are people who…

DBPEC Website Woes

Recently I decided to update DBPEC’s website with a fresh new WordPress theme. Our previous website had served us well over the years, but it was beginning to lose search engine rankings and its age prevented it from being very mobile friendly After seeking advice from someone going through the same process, I selected a…