Online Classroom: EBM Lab Training
Course 3: Using real blueprints, takeoff a complete 12,000 sq/ft commercial office building from beginning to end.
What You'll Learn
- Real-world estimating best practices
- Use Electrical Bid Manager to work up a complete bid
- Site Utilities, Site Lighting, Branch Power & Lighting, Feeders, and Distribution

Who Is This Class For?
Estimators, Project Managers, Owners
Class Description
Using real blueprints, you will takeoff a complete 12,000 square foot commercial office building from beginning to end. Great class for real-world practice in learning to implement EBM. Includes Site Utilities, Site Lighting, Branch Power & Lighting, Feeders, and Distribution.
IMPORTANT: We will email you the PDF blueprint to print prior to the class. We recommend you print it in large format but standard 8.5x11 paper is okay.
This Online Classroom will be conducted over the Internet. Each student will be provided access to their own "Online Desktop". This online desktop will include the current versions of EBM and other Vision InfoSoft software. The student will use their web browser to log in and interact with their online desktop during the class.
Class Length: 6-hours (two-part 3-hour sessions, with a small break in-between)
Class Location: Online using your web browser.
Recommendations: USB headset or laptop/PC with microphone/speaker. (Better than calling in)
Part 1
6:30am PST - 9:30am PST (3-hours)
- Program and Job Setup
- Plan Review
- Takeoff
- Switchgear
- Site Utilities/Feeders
- Feeders (inside)
- Fixtures
- Branch Power
- Roof/HVAC
Part 2
10am PST - 1pm PST (3-hours)
- Takeoff (continued)
- Site
- Fire Alarm
- Panels
- Misc - temporary items and importing from EPIC
- Job Extension
- Job Totals
- Quotes
- Non-Productive Labor
- Direct Job Expenses & Misc. Materials
- Subcontracts
- Overhead and Profit
- Proposals
- Breakouts
After Completion of the Class:
- Create commercial electrical bids using Electrical Bid Manager
- Read an electrical plan and consider bid approach
- Look for possible omissions and errors
- Prepare bid report for submission
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Professional Trainer & Consultant
Brian Hoffelder is a co-founder of Vision InfoSoft and combines over three decades of experience in software development, software training and first hand estimating to provide a real-world perspective on the most critical skills required for efficient and profitable bidding.