Surge in data center construction spurs innovation as electrical contractors at peak load look to complete electrical takeoff faster and more accurately with Drawer AI.
Case Study: WTC Electric
Executive Summary
Key Performance Metrics
Takeoff Time Reduction
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Device Detection Accuracy (more than)
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WTC Electric achieved a 70 % reduction in takeoff time
through Drawer AI software and human-in-the-loop services.
Key Benefits
Dramatic Time Savings
70% reduction in takeoff time allows WTC Electric to handle more projects without additional hiring
Superior Accuracy
Most accurate device detection of any competitor tested, ensuring reliable bids
Concierge Service
Built-in human support helps manage peak workloads and challenging projects
Integrated QA Tools
Automated branch routing and wire sizing with built-in quality assurance
Amid a critical skilled labor shortage in construction, where the Associated Builders and Contractors estimate that the industry must attract 439,000 net new workers in 2025 alone, Drawer AI is stepping in to help electrical contractors scale estimating capacity without additional hiring.
At the same time, data center construction is accelerating, spurred by wide adoption of AI. This places great demands on electrical contractors who play a key role in building sustainable and reliable data centers. According to Grand View Research, the global data center construction market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 11.8% between 2025 and 2030, with market size expected to increase from roughly $241 billion in 2024 to nearly $457 billion by 2030.
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 Locklair.
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 Locklair.
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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