📏 Module 3: Electrical Takeoff Methods
Discover how to perform accurate electrical takeoffs manually and digitally to prepare a complete estimate.
🎯 Learning Objectives
This module walks you through the core strategies of doing electrical takeoffs. Below, each learning objective is broken down for real-world application:
📌 Understand the Basic Steps in Performing an Electrical Takeoff
A takeoff is the starting point for estimating. You'll learn how to scan a plan set, determine what's needed, and identify key areas for material and labor measurement.
📌 Learn About Symbols, Scaling, and Measurement Techniques
Takeoffs rely on accurate reading of symbols, using proper plan scale, and applying measurement techniques (such as using a digital wheel or software rulers). We’ll practice both manual and digital scaling approaches.
📌 Compare Manual vs. Digital Takeoff Methods
Manual takeoffs can be done with a scale and highlighter; digital tools offer speed and precision. We compare the two methods and show when each is appropriate depending on budget, accuracy, and complexity of the job.
📌 Explore Tools like Bluebeam, PlanSwift, and On-Screen Takeoff
We introduce industry tools that help automate the takeoff process. You'll learn what each does best, how to set up a takeoff file, and how to extract quantities using layers and symbols from the plan set.