2027 NECA Advanced Estimating Course

In this program, participants will discuss all the phases of the estimating process. This course covers the various aspects of preparing and submitting a competitive bid. Key topics include identifying desirable bid opportunities, analyzing the company’s capabilities to ensure profitable results, the estimator’s role at various stages of the project, writing an effective scope letter, and identifying often hidden costs in the bid documents. Building upon the principles taught in NECA’s Basic Estimating course. Advanced Estimating Strategies focuses on the strategy and business decisions made during the estimating and bidding process. The course intends to help estimators and managers think strategically about how they find, evaluate, and bid on electrical construction projects. Participants of this course should already have an understanding and experience in estimating and bidding on electrical construction projects. This program is recommended for individuals who have successfully completed the Basic Estimating in Electrical Construction course or have similar industry experience. 

Advanced Estimating Strategies builds directly on the Basic Estimating Course. You must have completed NECA’s Basic Estimating of Electrical Construction course, either this February or in a previous year, before registering for Advanced. For more information on the Basic Estimating Course, CLICK HERE

Date: May 10th – 11th, 2027

Time: 8 AM – 4 PM Each day

Location: Puget Sound Electrical JATC – 550 SW 7th St. Renton, WA 98057

Registration: REGISTER HERE

Fee: Your company will be billed $100 per registrant, per course.

Lunch will be provided daily

Course Learning Objectives

Through active participation and completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the estimator’s role and responsibilities throughout the bidding process.
• Define estimating terminology.
• Evaluate bidding opportunities for the most desirable projects.
• Analyze factors that have effects on cost and labor productivity.
• Evaluate the potential risk factors of a project.
• Discuss the risks and responsibilities identified in the project specifications, labor agreements, scope letters, and standard contracts.
• Describe the difference between overhead and profit and how they are applied to estimates.

It is recommended that participants bring the following items to the course:

• Notepad or Notebook
• Pen or Pencil
• Highlighter
• Calculator
• A laptop or tablet is also acceptable for taking note