Electrical takeoffs under Dubai timelines
Electrical packages in UAE tenders often require rapid turnarounds while handling frequent clarification bulletins. A repeatable checklist is critical for speed and quality.
Electrical takeoff checklist
Drawing and revision setup
- Latest single source of drawing set confirmed
- Discipline and package boundaries defined
- Addenda log reconciled before extraction
Core quantity checks
- Panels, DBs, SMDBs, and switchgear extracted
- Lighting fixtures and controls counted by room/zone
- Small power points and specialty outlets validated
- Cable containment (tray, trunking, conduit) quantities reviewed
- Fire alarm / ELV scope mapped where included
Schedule and annotation checks
- Panel schedules aligned with one-line intent
- Fixture schedule aligns with reflected ceiling quantities
- Interface items clearly tagged (base build vs fit-out)
Commercial checks
- BOQ mapping complete
- Assumptions log updated (wastage, terminations, accessories)
- RFQ package issued with normalized line items
Feature mapping in Aginera
| Workflow stage | Aginera feature |
|---|---|
| Extraction | AI Agents + Takeoff/QTO |
| Scope validation | BOQ/Estimate mapping |
| Supplier issue | RFQ package + quote compare |
| Revision response | delta re-run on changed sheets |
What this improves
This checklist helps teams reduce missed scope, improve supplier quote comparability, and issue cleaner submissions with less last-minute rework.