Regional Training Schedule
In-Person Electrical Regional Training
Upcoming Classes
We will be re-opening our in-person regional classroom training. Our two-day group training sessions are intended for all levels of electrical estimators and will help boost your knowledge and expertise.
May 2024
Electrical Estimating and Beyond - Austin, TX
Location: IEC - Central Texas Chapter (Austin, TX)
When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Cost: $345 Members / $395 Non-Members*
Description:
This is a full-day introductory course that covers the basic principles of commercial electrical estimating.
How to Register: IEC Central Texas Chapter's Website
This includes a complete overview:
- Introduction to estimating tools
- Blueprints and specifications
- Setting up the estimate
- The steps to a successful bid
- Job Breakdown
- Material and labor costing and much more!
Course 1: Intro to EBM, EPIC & T&M - Austin, TX
Location: Austin, TX
When: Friday, May 31, 2024 (8:00am - 11:30am)
Cost: $531*
Description:
This course is designed for Vision users who want to become familiar with the basic estimating operations of Electrical Bid Manager.
This includes a complete overview:
- Job Set-Up
- Takeoff
- Pricing management
- Extension and Summary reports
Course 2: EBM Extended Training - Austin, TX
Location: Austin, TX
When: Friday, May 31, 2024 (12:30pm - 4:00pm)
Cost: $531*
Description:
Learn shortcuts that will cut estimating time for the jobs you bid on most.
Learn how to:
- Use advanced features and set up personalized shortcuts
- Easily create temporary custom items and assemblies
- Generate an audit trail so you can manage and update your estimate
- Simplify change orders
Course 3: EBM Lab Training - TBD
Location: TBD
When: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Cost: $TBD
Description:
Using real blueprints, take off a complete 12,000 sq/ft commercial office building from beginning to end.
Learn how to:
- Create commercial electrical bids using Electrical Bid Manager
- Read an electrical plan and consider the bid approach
- Look for possible omissions and errors
- Prepare a bid report for submission
Course 4: PlanSwift Electronic Takeoff Overview
Location: TBD
When: Call your Account Manager to Schedule (1.5 hours)
Cost: $TBD
Description: Discover the power of integrated On-Screen Takeoff or PlanSwift. This is a 1-on-1 training session. Simplify your electronic takeoffs and reduce costly errors. Note: Course 4 is a 1-on-1 session with Vision's trainer using a provided computer.
Learn how to:
- Basic setup and concepts in electronic takeoff
- How PlanSwift’s measuring tools and plugins can reduce errors
- Eliminate double entry by linking your electronic takeoff in PlanSwift to your EBM estimating software
- Update entries made in electronic takeoff
Seats are limited.
For additional information or to register, call (800) 258-7752.
Contact Training
Interested in a classroom session in your neck of the woods? Call us at (800) 258-7752 or complete this form.