Welcome To The 1 st Choice Electrical Estimating System #1 in Estimating software Click To Start 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 1 st 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 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 choices that only we offer ? We have just shown you a few of the many options that the 1 st Choice Electrical Estimating System offers Review of Lighting Options 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 Or Left click your mouse to move on. Feel free to go back and review Or Left 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 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”

1 st Choose Type of Receptacle Choose Quantities Select your average distance between receptacles. Usually 15’ to 20’ is the standard choice but you can decide What 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” Click Back to Control Panel Click Back to Control Panel

You are now sold on the 1 st Choice Electrical Estimating System. No other system is this easy! No other system is this fast! Maybe best of all our system is 1/13 th 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 review Labor Break Down Click 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 Cost Lighting Rough In Labor Switch Rough In Labor This 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 The 1 st Choice Electrical Estimating System For Purchase information go to 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 The 1 st Choice Electrical Estimating System For Purchase information go to Thank You To Website