Description
* Description: Reading drawings and building accurate material lists saves money; this workshop makes both skills practical. You’ll decode electrical symbols, schedules, and notes, then trace circuits across plan, elevation, and detail views. Takeoff exercises teach how to count devices, measure conduit and cable, and quantify supports and fittings realistically. A pricing template links takeoffs to a bill of materials and labor assumptions, producing consistent proposals. Alternates and value options are documented so clients can choose without surprises later. Change‑order tracking ties plan revisions to scope, reducing disputes and rework. Sample projects include an apartment unit, a small retail space, and a service upgrade. You’ll practice annotating drawings with layers and color codes for quick QA in review meetings. Hand‑off packets include labeled PDFs, summaries, and a question log that speeds approvals. All methods emphasize clarity, traceability, and realistic allowances rather than optimistic guesses.
* Format: Drawing sets (PDF), symbol legend, takeoff sheets, pricing template, and review checklist with video walkthroughs.
* Duration: 2 hours of instruction plus a 60‑minute hands‑on takeoff lab.
* What You’ll Learn: Plan reading, device counting, conduit/cable measurement, BOM building, alternates, and change‑order hygiene.
* Target Audience: Apprentices, estimators, and small contractors who want accurate, defendable bids.
