DBP Electrical Consulting LLC provides electrical estimating services and training for the electrical industry. We are based in Loveland Colorado about an hour north of Denver Colorado. Whether you are looking for a full time electrical estimating service, or an estimate on an as need basis, DBP Electrical Consulting is there to service your needs. We use…
DetailsDo you know what traits to look for when hiring or replacing an estimator? What makes a good estimator? Is it knowledge of the code? Perhaps it is thoroughness and accuracy? Maybe it’s the ability to sit for long hours at a desk starring at electrical drawings. Chances are if you are reading this blog…
DetailsBy David Parden Recently DBP Electrical Consulting provided estimator training to Apex Power & Automation at their Lethbridge AB office. It was our first venture outside of the United States to provide training and in some ways it was as enlightening for us as it was for them. The workshop was a basic three day…
DetailsAre you making money on change orders? Most contractors believe they are but there are statistics to prove otherwise. When you price a change order do you simply price the change like any other estimate and just add what feels like a nice fat percentage since your already working on the project? If that is…
DetailsAs I sit here in my office on these final days of 2011 I have been reflecting on the year that was and thinking about what 2012 might look like. Below are a few observations I have made and what I think could happen in 2012. From what I was able to ascertain dealing with…
DetailsRecently David Parden was interviewed for an article called “Squeeze Play” in EC&M magazine where the writer discusses fluctuating material prices. You can read the full article here
Providing budget estimates to your clients can help you increase your sales significantly! Granted you will spend more money estimating these jobs with no guarantee of landing the project but if you do land the project you will likely end up with a much high profit margin than had you landed a competitive bid project.…
DetailsDealing with last minute scope changes on a bid day will be a lot easier if you put some thought into your estimate prior to starting your take-off. Using estimating software is essential to making accurate last minute changes! I have blogged about developing your process in the past. If you have developed a well…
DetailsI deal solely with electrical subcontractors and I believe that the biggest mistake competent electrical estimators make is to properly educate clients and potential customers on what actually wins projects. I tell my customers that I do not have the magic bullet that is going to win them projects. I tell them about what my…
DetailsIn today’s competitive market your ability to value engineer (VE) projects may well be the difference between landing the job or not. Frequently the good ole days of simply being the low bidder and landing the job are long gone. More and more owners are taking the lowest bidders and allowing them to come up…
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