PataBid has developed partnerships with leading electrical supply houses to improve the accuracy of electrical estimates and increase access to cloud-based estimating software. Contractors can link their electrical supply accounts to PataBid Quantify for instant material pricing when estimating projects. Commercial electrical supply partners provide real-time pricing data that flows directly into estimates, eliminating manual price research. As a pioneer in direct electrical supply integrations, PataBid is driving change in the construction industry by creating a more collaborative ecosystem that connects contractors, electrical supply houses, and commercial electrical supply distributors for streamlined procurement and accurate project costing.
Key Benefits of Electrical Supplier Integrations
INSTANT
Import up to the minute pricing into your estimates in seconds, 24/7, without the need to call electric supply company branches.
AUTOMATIC
Stay updated on material price changes with automatic pricing updates in Quantify. Schedule how often the pricing is updated from your preferred electrical supplier.
EFFICIENT
Streamline preconstruction workflows to reduce estimating errors, save time, and maximize profits.
DIRECT BUYING
Place your orders directly within Quantify from specific electrical suppliers. Buy your jobsite materials with a simple click.
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH FOR CONTRACTORS AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIERS
Real-Time Connectivity for Electrical Supply Houses
Adopting cloud-based electrical estimating software is essential for the long-term success and profitability of any electrical contracting company. PataBid collaborates with leading electrical supply partners to develop the most comprehensive software platform on the market, designed specifically to serve the electrical contracting community. Our innovative integrations with electrical suppliers and commercial electrical supply networks promote the adoption of digital estimating software for electrical project estimation. This enables contractors to consistently produce predictable and profitable projects through seamless access to real-time electrical supply pricing and powerful procurement capabilities.
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Electrical supplier integrations improve transparency in material ordering and allow contractors to see product pricing from a variety of sources in one platform
Minimize estimating errors from manual price data entry by using real-time pricing in Quantify provided by your preferred electrical supply house
Stay in the know about fluctuating material costs with Quantify's automatic price updates
Integrated estimating software aims to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration in the estimation process, leading to more reliable and competitive bids
PataBid Quantify is the first electrical estimating software fully integrated with multiple electrical supply houses and electrical suppliers. This groundbreaking electrical supply integration makes quoting software more accessible to contractors and supports smarter construction practices by connecting them directly to their preferred electrical supply partners. Save time and maximize project profits through seamless electrical supply house connectivity — start your PataBid Quantify software free trial today.
ADVANTAGES OF DIRECT PRICING THROUGH ELECTRICAL SUPPLY HOUSES
Electrical Supplier Perks
Every electrical supplier offers unique benefits. Discover the specific perks of each electrical supply house integration with PataBid.
Quantify Cost Rebate
Once a contractor purchases a Quantify license(s) and then spends at least $30,000 with City Electric Supply (per license) through Quantify, he/she will then receive a rebate. The rebate will be equivalent to the cost of a Quantify license and is credited directly onto the contractor's CES account. This offer works for all future re-subscriptions and also for companies with multiple licenses. Please contact us if you have any questions.
* This offer is only valid in Canada at this time. Please contact us if you are in the United States and would like to receive this offer.
PataBid has integrated CES's e-commerce platform into Quantify's quoting software. Users can now import up to the minute pricing from their electrical suppliers into their electrical estimates with just a couple of clicks from within the platform. Complete on screen takeoff and bid electrical work accurately using Quantify's instant pricing through City Electric Supply.
Buy Now & Procurement
PataBid's integration with CES's e-commerce platform allows contractors to place orders directly from Quantify. With a simple click, users can order electrical material from any of the City Electric Supply locations within Canada or the USA. PataBid is the only estimating software on the market where contractors have access to instant pricing and ordering from their preferred electrical supplier from within the same platform. Stage material orders by job phase or delivery date for improved jobsite logistics.
Request for Quote (RFQ) Process
PataBid's new RFQ process with City Electric Supply allows contractors to submit RFQs directly into the CES ERP system. This direct integration eliminates manual entry errors and drastically speeds up the quoting process. Once CES completes the RFQ, the pricing flows straight back into your estimate — giving you full control over how to carry or direct the pricing.
PataBid’s integration with Gescan electrical supply house links contractors accounts to Quantify to import up-to-the-minute pricing into your estimates in seconds, anytime. Stay informed with automatic material pricing updates in Quantify and schedule how often your electrical supplier prices are refreshed. This streamlined process helps reduce estimating errors, saves time, and maximizes profits, optimizing your preconstruction workflows.
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PataBid has expanded its integration with Gescan electrical supply house, allowing contractors to now place material orders directly within Quantify. This streamlined connection eliminates the need to duplicate bills of materials across systems, simplifying procurement from estimate to order. As a cloud-based electrical estimating software, Quantify now offers smarter project breakdowns—letting users stage material orders by job phase or delivery date for improved jobsite logistics. The updated integration reflects the industry’s shift toward smarter, AI-powered construction tools.
WHY ELECTRICAL SUPPLY HOUSES SHOULD INTEGRATE
Win-Win Partnership: Benefits for Electrical Suppliers & Contractors
For Electrical Supply Houses:
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Increased order volume through direct contractor access
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Reduced administrative overhead from manual quote requests
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Enhanced customer loyalty through seamless integration
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Competitive differentiation over non-integrated electrical suppliers
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Real-time visibility into contractor demand patterns
For Contractors:
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Instant access to electrical supply house pricing
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Streamlined procurement without leaving estimating software
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Reduced phone calls and email exchanges with electrical suppliers
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More accurate estimates with real-time material costs
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Faster project turnaround times
For the Industry:
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Digital transformation of electrical supply chain
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Improved accuracy across electrical supply house transactions
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Enhanced collaboration between electrical suppliers and contractors
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Reduced waste through better demand forecasting
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More efficient construction project delivery
A DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIERS
Ready to Get Started with Electrical Supply Integration?
Ready to create this win-win partnership? Our electrical supply integrations offer a unique opportunity for electrical supply houses and electrical suppliers to support the contracting community through real-time material pricing access. Stand out from the competition and help create a more collaborative construction industry where electrical supply partners connect directly with contractors.
For Electrical Suppliers: Contact our team to discuss integrating your electrical supply house with PataBid Quantify.
For Contractors: Encourage your electrical supplier to integrate with PataBid today to get material pricing in your hands when you need it most. Help drive the future of electrical supply connectivity.