5+1 tedious tasks you could automate as an electrician  

Electrical work requires precision and attention to detail—every centimeter and every calculation matters. However, many time-consuming and tedious tasks are involved, which most professionals don’t enjoy…Fortunately, today, there are solutions that can help reduce planning and execution time, minimize errors, and optimize material usage.

Here are 5+1 common challenges in conventional electrical work that have likely cost you long hours—tasks that our automated planning software can complete in seconds.

1. Creating offers (including working time and labor costs)    

What’s the benefit of the automatic quoting?  

uplan electrical planning software’s offer generator is a favorite among its users, and for good reason. Imagine this: you dive into planning, select the products, and define their functions. Instead of manually looking up product prices and article numbers, they appear instantly with just one click.

Why is this important?  

Plans often change—one lighting fixture less, a few extra outlets, not to mention fluctuating manufacturer prices. Keeping track of these updates manually, recalculating labor costs, and ensuring error-free calculations can be a nightmare. Since uplan continuously updates the pffer whenever changes are made to the plan, you can avoid the hassle of manual adjustments (and the errors that come with them).

2. Manual electrical planning

Why is this important?  

Based on user feedback, creating offers and electrical plans are the most time-consuming tasks—time that could be spent on execution or new projects. The Wizard cuts these hours of tedious work down to mere seconds. And if the client wants to reposition the thermostat? No problem—you can manually adjust everything as needed!

3.  Changing devices and designs 

What’s the benefit of the device and design change function?  

Have you ever carefully placed all the icons and symbols in your plan, only to realize later that something needs changing? Even something as simple as swapping standard outlets for waterproof versions in bathrooms? With uplan’s device and design change function, this is effortless. A single click lets you replace any inserted icon. Plus, the built-in feature ensures compliance with standard equipment usage.

If you want to present multiple brand options to your client, you can switch from, say, Gira E2 White to Legrand Valena Life Aluminum with a click and instantly receive updated prices and item numbers.

Why is this important?  

Electrical planning is all about precision and attention to detail—every step matters. If changes need to be made along the way, instead of starting over or manually adjusting each component, uplan allows quick and easy modifications. This means less time spent on planning and more time perfecting the project and communicating with clients.

4. Calculating back boxes

What’s the benefit of the automatic calculation of back boxes?

While working on plans, uplan can automatically determine the number and type of back box needed based on the walls and ceiling materials as well as the installed components. It’s like having a knowledgeable assistant doing the calculations at lightning speed..

Why is this important?  

Suppose a wall’s material is changed to drywall—this simple modification can impact the required back box types. With uplan, these calculations are automatically adjusted in real-time. When you place a function on the layout, you can be sure the corresponding back box will also be included in the offer.

5. Calculating cable type and length 

What’s the benefit of the automatic cable length calculation?  

The last thing you want when designing is to realize you’ve selected the wrong cable type or ordered an insufficient amount. Fortunately, uplan not only automatically selects compatible cable types for the chosen components but also calculates the exact required lengths and their necessary topology.

Why is this important?  

Choosing the right cable type and length is crucial. Incorrect calculations can lead to costly mistakes and extra work. uplan ensures you always have the right cable with the precise length required, eliminating potential errors.

+1 Creating electrical cabinet drawings

What’s the benefit of the automated electrical cabinet drawing?  

This one is self-explanatory. Since the software handles everything from planning to item data and offer generation, why should you manually design the electrical cabinet? Of course, this drawing also updates automatically whenever you modify the plan. You can even request it as an additional feature to your projects anytime.

Why is this important?  

First, it saves hours of work. Second, manually drawn electrical cabinets are prone to errors—missing devices or incorrect wiring can be difficult and time-consuming to fix later. With uplan, you get precise, error-free results every time.

If the software does everything, what’s left for you?

Automated quoting, precise work-time calculations, simplified device changes, automatic back box and cable length calculation, and quick electrical cabinet planning all contribute to streamlining repetitive tasks, allowing you to complete them faster and error-free.