WelcomeTo The

1st Choice Electrical Estimating System

#1 in Estimating software

Click To Start

Click To Start

Click F5 to open the program then Start to run.

Click F5 to open the program then Start to run.

Thank you for your interest in our Electrical Estimating Software.

If you are a paper estimator today in the next few minuets your life is about to change!

 If you are new to computer estimating let us show you what

you can accomplish with only a few clicks. 

You will discover just how easy our software is to use and you will be certain that you no longer want to be a paper estimator.

 We at 1st Choice Electrical Estimating Software have

developed an estimating “System” that does require you to be a Computer Guru or an Electrical Engineer to operate.

 If you are reviewing this show wondering if you need to make the jump to computer estimating Our System was designed

just for you!

From the control panel you can be transported from

one section to another as easy

as clicking a button

From the control panel you are in control of your estimate with just a click of a

button.

It is as easy as it seems.

Lets take a look at “Company Information”

Fill out your company’s information and this will be placed on your

“ Request For Quotes”.

Click to ReviewClick to Review

Insert your information into the

appropriate cells.

Change the tax rate to match your area

Lets move back to the

Control Panel

Click Back to

Control Panel

Click Back to

Control Panel

Ok Lets get started

Click on Lighting options.

Click Lighting Options

To Review

Click Lighting Options

To Review

First install your

lighting tag ID for each type

of light to match your

lighting schedule.

In this example it is A-B-C-D etc

Some projects might be

L1-L2-L2 etc

Next install your

quantities

From the drop down menu you have the choice of adding flex to that type of fixture

simply by selecting yes.

Next you install the

man-hours for each

individual type of light.

Most systems only give you

one labor choice to be applied to all

lights.Can you

install a lay in troffer in the same time as

a 30’ pole light?

We give the option to

have different labor units for each type of

light depending on it’s difficulty.We also give

you guide lines of man-hours in our

How To Book. 

There is so much information collected from this one page that we will let you move through at

your own pace.Left click your mouse when you

have finished your review to move on.

There is so much information collected from this one page that we will let you move through at

your own pace.Left click your mouse when you

have finished your review to move on.

After filling in the information that we have just reviewed, scroll down the screen to continue

with even more lighting options.

Choose your options-Raceways,

Can you start see the power and choicesthat only we offer ?

We have just shown you a few of the many options that the

1st Choice Electrical Estimating Systemoffers

Reviewof

LightingOptions

Total Number of lights

Total Number of lights with

flex

Fitting type

Only FCEES gives you the option to add extra

conductor at each termination point.If you have 20’ of

raceway wouldn’t it make since that you

would need more than 20’ of conductor?

Install a typical average distance

between each light

You even have the option to add home run raceways and conductors for your lighting circuits.The “How To Book” covers this option in detail.

You have seen just a small sample of why The

1st Choice Electrical Estimating System is the simplest estimating system on the

market.Simply by Inserting your lighting quantities, and a few other options you have completed

your lighting take off.You have created a “Request for Quotation”,

and a list of material with man-hours. 

Feel free to go back and review

OrLeft click your mouse to move

on.

Feel free to go back and review

OrLeft click your mouse to move

on.

Now Lets see what we have accomplished with just a few clicks.

Click on

“ Request for Lighting Quote”You have created a “Request for Lighting

Quote” suitable for printing.After printing you may elect to send this to your

favorite supply house for quotation.You have the option to add notes if needed.

Notice that we have covered you by adding the following notes: Fixtures to meet all

specifications and include all bulbs, hangers, and freight.

Click Request for Lighting Quote

Click Request for Lighting Quote

Print and send

for quotation.

Now review your “Lighting Rough

In Summary”where you can

review all of the material and labor

it will take to install your lights.

Click Quote

Summary

Click Quote

Summary

Click on Lighting Rough In Summary

Click on Lighting Rough In Summary

This is just a portion of the

labor and material break

out.

This is just a Small picture

of the information

that you have acquired

 

Get the picture?This is so easy .

We have even counted your screws.

There is nothing left for you to do but install.

Lets move forward to

“Receptacle Options”You will be amazed how fast you

can complete these assemblies 

Click “Receptacle

Options”

Click “Receptacle

Options”

1st ChooseType of

ReceptacleChoose

Quantities

Select your average distance between

receptacles.Usually 15’ to 20’ is the

standard choice but you can decideWhat suites your

needs 

From the drop down menu just select

type of receptacle for

choice #1.

If you elect to you may add extra conductor length to

each receptacle for termination

From the drop down menu select your

raceway type

From the drop down

menu select a plate type

Here is one more feature only we offer.This option

allows you to add extra

raceways and conductors

to cover your home runs.Not used in

highly competitive

bidding. 

Without opening

another page we have 3

more choices of receptacle

types and options .

Just one more feature to save you time that only we offer!

Without opening

another page we have 3

more choices of receptacle

types and options .

Just one more feature to save you time that only we offer!

Give yourself a hand.

What could be easier?

Most of your selections want change from estimate to estimate

and will only need to be set up the first time.

Lets review what we have accomplished.

Click “Receptacle Rough In Summary”.

 

With just a few clicks you

have compiled a

list all of the material and labor needed to complete all of your

receptacles types.

Lets move back to the “Control Panel”

ClickBack to Control Panel

ClickBack to Control Panel

You are now sold on the 1st Choice Electrical Estimating System.

No other system is this easy!No other system is this fast!

Maybe best of all our system is 1/13th the price of other estimating software.

It does exactly what you were looking for looking for when you started shopping for an electrical estimating software.

You may feel that it is time to close the show so you can go and place your order, but we have a few more items that we want to

show you.Click to continue

 

Lets reviewLabor Break Down

Click Labor Break DownClick Labor Break Down

Labor is a very important part of any

estimate.We have provided

you with a wonderful break down.

You may elect to charge all of your man-hours at one

rate of pay but with our system you have a choice to actually have 4 completely

different rates of pay.These can be labeled

to suite your company’s

terminology.

We have installed a safety feature to make sure that you have used 100% of your labor.

Total Man-Hours

Total Labor CostLighting Rough In LaborSwitch Rough In LaborThis is a quick review of your

labor cost for your completed assemblies.

Lets review our Quote Summary

Click Quote Summary

Click Quote Summary

You can see a simplified

break down of the whole

estimate on this screen.

You can review your cost of Material for

Lighting-Receptacles-

Feeders-HVAC-Site, ETC.Total Labor

From the drop down menu you select how much profit

you want to add for each section.

This allows greater flexibility.Selling Price

This is just a small example of what our system will do for you.

It is simple enough for the first time estimator and powerful enough for the seasoned veteran.

The book that is included will teach you each section and how to use it.

It is also will teach you tips and tricks of the trade.Thank you for viewing some of the features of

The1st Choice Electrical Estimating System

For Purchase information go towww.electricalestimatingsoftware.com

This is just a small example of what our system will do for you.

It is simple enough for the first time estimator and powerful enough for the seasoned veteran.

The book that is included will teach you each section and how to use it.

It is also will teach you tips and tricks of the trade.Thank you for viewing some of the features of

The1st Choice Electrical Estimating System

For Purchase information go towww.electricalestimatingsoftware.com

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