Throughout the construction industry, there is a shortage of skilled labor and increased demand for skilled electrical estimators, especially with the increase in data center projects driven by wide adoption of AI.
Like many electrical contractors, WTC Electric does not always have enough estimators available to meet their needs. Increasing volume of projects to bid presents an opportunity, and also a challenge. For WTC Electric, the goal was simple.
Electrical contractors like WTC Electric, located in Charlotte, North Carolina are using Drawer AI to reduce takeoff time on large projects by as much as 70%, according to WTC Electric Innovation Manager Noah Locklair.
“We needed a way to get more work done at a fraction of the cost of hiring another estimator, assuming we could even find one,” says Noah Locklair, Innovation Manager at WTC Electric.
When evaluating Drawer AI, WTC Electric found:
- Drawer AI offers dramatically more accurate device detection than any competitor tested
- Drawer AI Concierge Service allows WTC Electric to manage peak load more efficiently
- Drawer AI integrated QA tools ensure high confidence in bid quality
- Drawer AI is ideal for larger, late‑stage design projects
- Drawer AI is the only vendor WTC Electric found that offers automated branch routing
WTC Electric found that speedy branch-circuit routing and built‑in wire sizing eliminated manual effort, and the platform’s quick implementation allowed immediate use on large, late-stage projects. During busy periods, the Drawer AI Concierge Service functioned as an extension of the WTC Electric team.
“It’s great that the service is built right into the product, and we can use the QA tools to spot check the work if needed,” Locklair noted.
The Results
Through Drawer AI software and human-in-the-loop services, WTC Electric achieved a 70 % reduction in takeoff time. Their bids are now more accurate, due to reliable device detection and consistent routing. They can respond faster to opportunities previously beyond their capacity.
“In some projects, when poor drawing quality trips us up, the concierge team helps us get it done fast. It's been a great partnership, and the product keeps evolving to meet our needs,” says Noah Locklair, Innovation Manager at WTC Electric.
What’s Next for WTC Electric and Drawer AI?
WTC Electric plans to continue expanding Drawer AI use across more projects and potentially into new offices. As Drawer AI evolves, they anticipate deeper integration into their estimating workflows and further automation.
About Drawer AI
Drawer AI delivers advanced electrical takeoff software that combines powerful AI with human-assisted services. Drawer AI offers automating device detection, branch routing, and QA in order to help electrical contractors scale estimating capacity, submit more bids, and maintain high accuracy.
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