The Take-Off
After the plans have been reviewed, specifications read, and the Scope of Work sheet prepared, you are now ready to begin the take-off. Each step you perform must be done quickly and without hesitation. Accuracy of the take-off is built into the estimating system. Follow these steps to complete the take-off:
Count light fixtures
Count switches and switch plates
Count receptacles, floor boxes, special receptacles, and phone outlets
Count special systems
Count disconnects, motor controllers and one-of-a-kind items
Write up panels and switchgear
Measure feeders
Measure branch circuits
Measure special systems raceways
Counting Receptacles, Floor
Boxes, Special Outlets and Phone Outlets
Counting Disconnects and Motor
Controllers
Panels, Switchboards and Motor Control
Centers