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iBidElectric
The iBidElectric Podcast is built for electrical contractors, estimators, and project managers who want to bid smarter, win better work, and protect their margins. Each episode delivers clear, practical guidance drawn from real-world electrical construction experience—not theory, not fluff.
Hosted by industry professionals with decades in the field, the podcast breaks down the art and science of electrical estimating in a way that is easy to understand and immediately useful. Topics include takeoffs, labor units, material pricing, risk management, design-build estimating, change orders, value engineering, and how estimating decisions impact project profitability long after the bid is submitted.
You will also hear honest discussions about common estimating mistakes, how to avoid underbidding, and how to build repeatable systems that lead to consistent results. Whether you are estimating small commercial jobs, large institutional projects, or design-build work, the iBidElectric Podcast helps you think like a business owner—not just a bidder.
This podcast is ideal for contractors who want to move from “winning jobs” to winning profitable projects. If your goal is better bids, fewer surprises, and stronger financial outcomes, this show is designed for you.
Episodes
27 episodes
NEC 2026 Code Changes Explained
Today we’re talking about something that quietly reshapes every electrical project long before the first conduit is installed—the 2026 National Electrical Code.This isn’t one of those Code cycles where you just highlight a few new...
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32:56
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iBidElectric Electrical Estimating Services & Cost Consulting
Electrical work is one of the largest, most complex, and most misunderstood components of modern construction. It touches every system, impacts every schedule, and often determines whether a project stays on budget or quietly drifts beyond it.<...
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11:53
Electrical Construction Claims Analysis Services for Owners and Contractors
Electrical claims are one of the most common — and most misunderstood — issues in construction. They often arise long before attorneys become involved, typically when costs exceed expectations, scope changes occur, or assumptions made early in ...
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15:17
Electrical Construction Expert Witness Services by iBidElectric
Construction disputes often come down to one issue: electrical cost and scope. Electrical systems are complex, highly integrated, and frequently priced under incomplete information. When disagreements arise, courts, arbitrators, mediator...
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12:45
How iBidElectric Helps Construction and Facility Managers Reduce Costly Electrical Change Orders
Change orders are one of the biggest sources of frustration — and budget overruns — in construction and facility projects. While some changes are unavoidable, many electrical change orders are predictable, preventable, and often avoidable
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15:06
Electrical Estimating Services for Owners and Construction Managers
Accurate electrical estimating is one of the most critical — and most misunderstood — parts of a construction project. For owners and construction managers, electrical scope often represents a significant portion of project cost, yet early deci...
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13:56
Why Construction Managers Can Strengthen Design-Build Pursuits by Partnering with iBidElectric
Design-build has shifted how owners evaluate construction managers. Clients are no longer selecting a builder based solely on past projects or schedule promises. They are choosing teams that demonstrate cost clarity, risk awareness, and deci...
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12:46
Electrical Owner’s Representative Services for Facility Managers Managing Day-to-Day Projects
Most facility managers are not overseeing billion-dollar construction programs. Instead, they are responsible for a steady stream of smaller, high-impact electrical projects that keep buildings operational, safe, and compliant.The...
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4:24
Electrical Owner’s Representative vs. Construction Manager
Owners and facility managers are often told that a construction manager will “handle everything.” Yet many projects still experience budget overruns, unclear electrical costs, and disputes that surface late — when they are most expensive to fix...
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4:43
Electrical Owner’s Representative Services for Retail and Restaurant Rollouts
Opening stores across multiple cities — or across the country — presents a unique challenge for owners and facility managers. Speed matters. Consistency matters. Cost certainty matters. Yet electrical construction pricing often varies wildly fr...
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4:53
Why Facility Managers Need an Electrical Owner’s Representative
Facility managers are increasingly responsible for overseeing capital projects, renovations, and major electrical upgrades — all while ensuring that budgets remain intact and operations stay uninterrupted. Electrical systems add layers of compl...
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4:02
What an Electrical Owner’s Representative Does and Why Facility Managers Need One
When facility managers take on capital projects, renovations, or major electrical upgrades, they face a unique challenge: translating technical electrical scope into accurate, defendable budgets. Electrical systems are complex, multifaceted, an...
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4:48
Why Facility Managers Need an Electrical Owner’s Representative from Day One
Electrical systems are the backbone of any commercial or institutional facility, yet they are often one of the least understood and most expensive parts of a construction or renovation project. For facility managers, this creates a persistent c...
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4:53
Why Electrical Construction Projects Go Over Budget — and How Facility Managers Can Prevent It
Electrical construction projects rarely go over budget because of a single mistake. Most overruns are the result of decisions made early, often before a facility manager ever sees a final price. Once construction begins, the opportunity to cont...
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5:12
How Much Should Electrical Work Really Cost in a Commercial Building?
If you’re a facility manager, chances are you’ve asked this question more than once: “Does this electrical number make sense?”You may be reviewing a contractor proposal, preparing a capital budget, or explaining costs to leaders...
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4:43
How to Estimate PV Solar Projects Accurately: A Practical Guide for Electrical Estimators
Estimating photovoltaic solar projects has become a core skill in modern electrical construction. As commercial owners, institutions, utilities, and developers continue to invest in renewable energy, the demand for accurate, disciplined solar e...
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11:55
Top Electrical Estimating Skills Employers Look for in New Graduates
For new graduates entering the construction industry, landing an electrical estimating role is less about knowing everything and more about demonstrating the right skills. Employers understand that graduates are still learning. What they look f...
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7:13
Is Electrical Estimating a Good Career for Construction Management Students?
Construction management students often graduate with a broad skill set—and a difficult choice. Field operations, project management, scheduling, safety, and estimating are all viable paths, but not all offer the same balance of income, stress, ...
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12:12
How to Become an Electrical Estimator with a Construction Management Degree
A construction management degree gives graduates a broad understanding of how projects are planned, priced, and built. But many graduates are unsure how to translate that degree into a specific role—especially one that offers long-term stabilit...
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13:48
Entry-Level Electrical Estimator Salary: What New Graduates Can Expect
For construction management students and recent graduates, salary is often the deciding factor when choosing a career path. Electrical estimating consistently ranks as one of the strongest entry-level options in construction—not just for starti...
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14:02
How Electrical Estimators Are Using AI Today
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in construction—it is already shaping how electrical estimators work today. While AI is not replacing professional judgment, it is changing how estimates are built, reviewed, and refined. El...
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13:24
Electrical Estimator vs Project Manager: Which Career Is Better After College?
Graduating with a construction management degree opens the door to many career options, but two paths come up again and again: electrical estimator and project manager. On paper, both are respected, well-paid roles. In reality, they offer very ...
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10:57
What Does an Electrical Estimator Do in Construction?
Electrical estimating is one of the most important—and least understood—roles in the construction industry. Many people assume estimators simply count materials and plug numbers into software. In reality, electrical estimators play a critical r...
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13:35