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Electrical Construction Estimate
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MATERIAL LIST
| DESCRIPTION | QTY | MATERIAL UNIT | PER | MATERIAL EXT. | LABOR UNIT | PER | LABOR HOURS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select items from Material & Labor Units and click Add to Material List. | ||||||||
| TOTAL MATERIAL | $0.00 | TOTAL HOURS | 0.00 | |||||
CREW MIX / DIRECT LABOR
Add labor hours in Material Takeoff, then allocate them across the crew.
| CLASSIFICATION | ALLOCATION | % | ALLOCATED HOURS | HOURLY RATE | LABOR COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL FOREMAN | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| FOREMAN | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| JOURNEYMAN | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| APPRENTICE | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| TOTAL | 0.00% | 0.00 | $0.00 | ||
AVERAGE ALLOCATED LABOR COST PER HOUR: $0.00
Allocated hours = estimated takeoff hours × allocation percentage. Enter percentages totaling 100%. Non-productive labor and supervision are entered in their separate tabs; allocate only direct labor here.
SUPERVISION
| CLASSIFICATION | HOURS | HOURLY RATE | LABOR COST |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERINTENDENT | $0.00 | ||
| PROJECT MANAGER | $0.00 | ||
| GENERAL FOREMAN | $0.00 | ||
| SAFETY MANAGER | $0.00 | ||
| ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER | $0.00 | ||
| TOTAL | 0.00 | $0.00 |
Enter supervision hours manually. Hourly rates are editable. Labor cost = hours × hourly rate.
NON-PRODUCTIVE LABOR
Set the Crew Mix allocation to establish the hourly rate.
| CLASSIFICATION | PERCENTAGE | % | NON-PRODUCTIVE HOURS | CREW MIX RATE | LABOR COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOB MEETINGS | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| SAFETY MEETINGS | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| MATERIAL HANDLING | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| DAILY SETUP / TOOL STORAGE | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| JOBSITE CLEANUP | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| MOBILIZATION / DEMOBILIZATION | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| PAID BREAKS | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| SITE ACCESS / CHECK-IN | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| TRADE COORDINATION | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | % | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00% | 0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
Each percentage adds non-productive hours based on estimated Material Takeoff hours. Every activity uses the average allocated Crew Mix hourly rate. These percentages do not need to total 100%. Enter only time not already included in your labor units or other tabs.
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Enter quantity and duration, then select Days, Weeks or Months. Each period has its own editable rate. Rental cost = quantity × duration × rate.
| CLASSIFICATION | QTY | DURATION | PERIOD | RENTAL RATE | RENTAL COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 FT ELECTRIC SCISSOR LIFT | $0.00 | ||||
| 26 FT ELECTRIC SCISSOR LIFT | $0.00 | ||||
| 30–32 FT SCISSOR LIFT | $0.00 | ||||
| 45 FT ARTICULATING BOOM LIFT | $0.00 | ||||
| 60 FT TELESCOPIC BOOM LIFT | $0.00 | ||||
| BACKHOE — 4WD | $0.00 | ||||
| MINI EXCAVATOR — UNDER 12,000 LB | $0.00 | ||||
| SKID STEER — WHEELED | $0.00 | ||||
| TRENCHER / DITCH WITCH | $0.00 | ||||
| TELEHANDLER — 6,000 LB | $0.00 | ||||
| TOTAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL | $0.00 | ||||
U.S. budget reference rates; confirm local quotes and the supplier’s rental-month terms. Delivery, pickup, taxes, fuel, operators and damage waivers are additional.
Rental rate references
BigRentz provides the 19 ft and 26 ft starting rates. Other defaults are based on Bradco’s March 2026 rental schedule. The 30–32 ft scissor rate uses its general scissor-lift budget allowance. These references are not national averages.
DIRECT JOB EXPENSE
Enter quantity, duration and rate. Days, Weeks and Months use quantity × duration × rate. Each and Allowance use quantity × rate.
| CLASSIFICATION | QTY | DURATION | BASIS | UNIT RATE | EXPENSE COST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOB OFFICE TRAILER | $0.00 | ||||
| STORAGE CONTAINER | $0.00 | ||||
| PROJECT TRUCK / VAN | $0.00 | ||||
| VEHICLE FUEL | $0.00 | ||||
| PORTABLE RESTROOM | $0.00 | ||||
| DUMPSTER / WASTE REMOVAL | $0.00 | ||||
| SMALL TOOLS / CONSUMABLES | $0.00 | ||||
| TEMPORARY POWER / UTILITIES | $0.00 | ||||
| JOB PHONE / INTERNET | $0.00 | ||||
| PPE / SAFETY SUPPLIES | $0.00 | ||||
| TOTAL JOB EXPENSE | $0.00 | ||||
Editable starting budget allowances, not quoted prices. Unused period rates start at $0.00; enter your supplier’s rate. Avoid duplicating equipment, supervision or labor costs already included elsewhere.
QUOTATIONS
Enter each supplier or subcontractor’s quoted amount. Edit the classification and record the company, quote reference and scope. Include each cost once in the estimate.
SUPPLIER QUOTATIONS
| CLASSIFICATION | COMPANY | QUOTE REFERENCE / SCOPE | QUOTED AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL SUPPLIER QUOTATIONS | $0.00 | ||
SUBCONTRACTORS
| CLASSIFICATION | COMPANY | QUOTE REFERENCE / SCOPE | QUOTED AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL SUBCONTRACTORS | $0.00 | ||
ESTIMATE RECAP
MARKUPS
Labor includes allocated Crew Mix, Non-Productive and Supervision costs. Profit is applied to cost plus overhead. Percentages are editable.
| TYPE | COST | OVERHEAD % | OVERHEAD $ | PROFIT % | PROFIT $ | SELL PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATERIALS | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| LABOR | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| SUBCONTRACTORS | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| GENERAL EXPENSES | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| EQUIPMENT | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| QUOTED MATERIAL | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| TOTAL | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
BID SUMMARY
| DESCRIPTION | RATE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| Job Cost | $0.00 | |
| Sales Tax — Materials | % | $0.00 |
| Sales Tax — Quotes | % | $0.00 |
| JOB COST WITH TAX | $0.00 | |
| Overhead | $0.00 | |
| Profit | $0.00 | |
| SELL PRICE BEFORE ADDITIONS | $0.00 | |
| Contingency | % | $0.00 |
| Performance Bond | % | $0.00 |
| Permit | % | $0.00 |
| Engineering | % | $0.00 |
| FINAL SELL PRICE | $0.00 |
Tax applies to base materials and quoted material. Contingency, bond, permit and engineering each apply to the sell price before additions.
BID ANALYSIS
Square footage comes from Project Info. Enter job months here; planned weeks are used when months is zero.
| Overhead | 0.00 |
| Profit | 0.00 |
| Total Return | 0.00 |
| Final Sell Price | 0.00 |
| Total Return % | 0.00 |
| Project Square Feet | 0.00 |
| Price Per Square Foot | 0.00 |
| Hours Per Square Foot | 0.00 |
| Total Labor Hours | 0.00 |
| Hours Per Month Required | 0.00 |
| Hours Per Week Required | 0.00 |
| Workers Required | 0.00 |
JOB COST PERCENTAGES
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