Electrical Estimating for Contractors: Common Bid Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Every electrical contractor has a story about a job that looked profitable on paper and lost money in the field. Usually the problem started long before the crew showed up. It started in the estimate, when quantities were missed, assumptions went unchecked, or the numbers were rushed to meet a bid deadline.
This post covers where electrical estimates most often go wrong and what you can do...