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Trends in estimating for 2024

It’s time to talk trends! Here we rounded up factors that may affect electrical estimators in 2024 based on research, customer feedback and the experience of our team.

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Construction industry trends for 2024

What are the construction industry trends in 2024? Here are some of the key elements to be prepared for.

How to effectively estimate labour costs

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Estimating best practices

How to effectively estimate labour costs

Electrical estimators must be able to accurately estimate labour costs. Underestimating labour is a common and costly mistake.

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Benefits of using takeoff software

Top 4 features of takeoff software

Essential tools for electrical estimating

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Electrical estimating careers

How to become an electrical estimator

What path should you take to become an estimator? Find out the different options, and what life is like beyond your first estimating role.

Estimating best practices

Why Countfire is a top choice for takeoff software

Are you looking for the best takeoff software for electrical estimating? Here’s why Countfire is a top choice:

Intro to electrical estimating

9 ways to use the cloud if you’re an electrical estimator

Are you using cloud takeoff software? What about other cloud-based applications? These can be a real efficiency for electrical estimators - here’s how:

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Managing “scope creep” on electrical projects

Managing scope creep on electrical estimating projects can be a challenge. Here are some tips for keeping it under control:

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How safe are your business documents? Tips for online security

How reliable is your online security for storage of business documents? We’re looking at some of the risks and things you can do to keep your data safe:

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The different stages of electrical estimating

What different stages are there to the electrical estimating process? Here’s what any budding estimator needs to know:

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How to easily manage PDFs

At Countfire we work with PDFs often. In this guide we give you all of our top tips for easy PDF management.

Intro to electrical estimating

Automated take-off vs. digital take-off - What’s the difference?

What is the difference between digital take-off software and automated take-off software? We’re breaking down some key factors to look out for.

Construction industry

Is electrical prefabrication worth it?

Electrical prefabrication is growing in popularity. How does it stack up in terms of benefits for electrical contractors?

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