Key Takeaways
- CyanBuild's AI reads electrical plans and device and fixture counts automatically.
- Price with your local $50-95/hr rates — no spreadsheet.
- Typical Electrical costs: $80-150/EA/receptacle installed, $120-400/EA/lighting fixture, $800-2,500/EA/panel, $6-18/LF/conduit run.
- Visual proof per item means a defensible, reviewable estimate.
How CyanBuild handles Electrical takeoff
Electrical takeoff covers device counts, conduit, wire, panels, fixtures, and raceway from plan symbols and schedules. CyanBuild detects and counts device and fixture counts and other electrical elements from your PDF, measures areas and runs, and lets you price each line with local rates.
Electrical cost reference
| Item | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Receptacle installed | $80-150/EA | |
| Lighting fixture | $120-400/EA | |
| Panel | $800-2,500/EA | |
| Conduit run | $6-18/LF |
Common Electrical tasks
- Device and fixture counts
- Conduit and wire runs
- Panel and gear
- Low-voltage and life safety
Materials CyanBuild tracks for Electrical
- Conduit (EMT, RMC, PVC)
- Wire (THHN, MC cable)
- Devices (receptacles, switches)
- Boxes
- Panels and breakers
- Fixtures
Electrical takeoff: manual vs CyanBuild
| Capability | Manual takeoff | CyanBuild AI |
|---|---|---|
| Device and fixture counts | Count/measure by hand | Detected and counted |
| Pricing with your rates | Spreadsheet | Built in |
| Cross-trade rollup | Separate files | One estimate |
| Audit trail | Paper or PDF | Visual proof per item |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does CyanBuild handle Electrical takeoff?
Upload your Electrical plans as PDF. CyanBuild's AI detects and counts device and fixture counts and other electrical elements, measures areas and runs, and hands you a reviewable takeoff you can price with your local $50-95/hr rates.
What does Electrical work cost?
Typical Electrical ranges: $80-150/EA for receptacle installed; $120-400/EA for lighting fixture; $800-2,500/EA for panel; $6-18/LF for conduit run. Labor runs about $50-95/hr (journeymen).
What materials are included in a Electrical takeoff?
Common Electrical materials: Conduit (EMT, RMC, PVC), Wire (THHN, MC cable), Devices (receptacles, switches), Boxes, Panels and breakers, Fixtures.
Can CyanBuild estimate Electrical labor and materials separately?
Yes. Electrical takeoff separates material quantities from labor hours so you can price each with your own rates and review the build-up line by line.
Is there Electrical-specific estimating software?
Yes — see our Electrical estimating software page for the estimating workflow, and the how-to-estimate guide for a step-by-step Electrical cost build-up.