Magia Electrical Estimating

Magia Electrical Estimating, developed by Aurora Micro Products, is a powerful tool for electrical contractors and estimators. The latest version, 5.3.6839, includes numerous features tailored to streamline the estimation process, making it especially useful for those in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Falling under the Business category with a specific focus on Finances, this program is designed to simplify the complexities of electrical estimating.

One significant feature is the material pricing and labor hours provided on a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, a critical component that unfortunately requires the user to have Microsoft Excel installed, as it is not included with the software. By inputting material costs and labor hours into the spreadsheet, electrical contractors can further apply their labor costs, overhead, and profit to create a detailed project price.

Magia Electrical Estimating operates in two effective modes: as a stand-alone program and as a Microsoft Excel Add-In. When using the stand-alone mode, users can update materials and create additional units. The Microsoft Excel Add-In, on the other hand, is perfect for Electrical Estimating Take-offs and Electrical Material Pricing. Plus, it utilizes the Trade Services' TRA-SER SX Electrical Material Pricing System for up-to-date material pricing.

Users can easily access a free download of the software, which comes with a thirty-day evaluation trial. This allows potential users to explore its functionalities without any immediate financial commitment. Despite the necessity of Microsoft Excel to unlock its full potential, the adaptability to various job scopes and the integration with Excel make Magia a versatile tool in the electrical estimation field.

Pros:

• Offers a free 30-day evaluation trial
• Adaptable to residential, commercial, and industrial projects
• Utilizes Trade Services' TRA-SER SX for up-to-date material pricing
• Dual-mode functioning: stand-alone and Excel Add-In

Cons:

• Microsoft Excel is required but not included
• Limited to electrical estimating; may not be suitable for other trades

You may want to check out more software, such as Best Estimate Pro, Magi-Cut Express or RAI ESTIMATION, which might be similar to Magia Electrical Estimating.