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Electrical

Sequence

1. Estimate preparation

  1. Read about the project specifications and construction type

  2. Locate Equipment Schedules

  3. Device specs (Decora or Standard)

2. Takeoff

  1. Takeoff all equipment that is not #12
  2. Go by Drawing in chronological order
  3. Takeoff Enlarged Drawings
  4. Do final checklist in electrical takeoff notes

Tip

It is sometimes easier to rebuild a designation than to modify it. For designations with existing takeoffs, Right-Click > Empty Designation. The build process can then be completed anew.

3. Extension (Review and Checking)

  1. Count Car chargers and location

Takeoff

Lighting Control

By PDI convention, lighting-controls are generally "Electrical", not "Lighting".

Receptacles

Mechanical Connections

CU/IP

  • Units Condensing Unit
  • Mechanical Connection

Trash Chute

Horizontal:

  • Check if shown on power drawings as mech connection
    • If not, use 100ft length

Vertical (Riser):

  • Takeoff: COMMON ASSEMBLIES/MISC ASSEMBLIES/TRASH CHUTE RISER CIRCUIT...
  • Uncheck Link 'Enable Livecount'
  • Takeoff in Typical
    • Length = average floor to floor height