Is simPRO Really Built for Your Electrical Shop?
simPRO handles electrical project management but the complexity-to-value ratio frustrates smaller electrical contractors.
Uncle Steve on simPRO for electrical
The Electrical Industry at a Glance
Licensed electrical contractors — residential, commercial, and industrial wiring, panel upgrades, and maintenance.
90,000+
US Companies
$1M–$6M
Avg. Revenue
5–30 electricians
Field Crew Size
7% annually
Growth Rate
What simPRO Gets Right for Electrical
- +Job scheduling and dispatch
- +Invoicing and payment collection
- +Customer communication
Where simPRO Falls Short for Electrical
Too complex for small electrical shops. Long implementation. Mobile limitations for field documentation.
Electrical Industry Data & Research
Key statistics shaping the electrical market today.
- Job cost control software has only 59% adoption among electrical contractors — 41% still rely on manual tracking
- — NECA Technology Survey, 2024
- Electricians are projected to grow 6% through 2033 with 73,500 openings per year
- — Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
- Construction professionals spend 14+ hours per week on non-productive tasks like searching for files and reconciling documents
- — FMI/Autodesk Construction Productivity Report, 2024
Electrical Operational Challenges simPRO Doesn't Solve
Electrical companies face unique operational challenges. simPRO addresses some but leaves critical gaps.
Operational Challenges
- 1NEC code updates every 3 years require re-training and documentation changes
- 2Arc-flash hazard analysis and labeling requirements on commercial jobs
- 3Panel schedule documentation lost between rough-in and final inspection
- 4EV charger and solar installations adding new permit complexity
Compliance & Regulations
- ANEC (National Electrical Code) compliance — updated every 3 years
- BState electrical licensing with continuing education requirements
- COSHA electrical safety (NFPA 70E arc-flash protection)
- DLocal AHJ permit and inspection requirements per jurisdiction
Electrical contractors deal with strict code compliance, multi-phase projects, and AHJ inspections. Panel schedules, wire pull sheets, and as-built drawings on paper get lost between rough-in and trim — and the inspector does not accept 'we had it somewhere.'
What Electrical Companies Typically Use
These tools handle different slices of electrical operations — but none of them deliver No ReKeying, eliminate paper, or close the handoff gaps. That's what we build.
Specific simPRO Gaps for Electrical
Dig into the specific pain points that simPRO leaves open.
Rekeying Data
simPRO's desktop-mobile gap creates rekeying cycles....
simPRO + rekeying data →
Handwritten Forms
simPRO mobile forms don't match the desktop capability....
simPRO + handwritten forms →
Payroll Handoff
simPRO time-to-payroll bridge requires manual steps....
simPRO + payroll handoff →
Inspection & Compliance
simPRO compliance features are basic for heavily regulated trades....
simPRO + inspection & compliance →
Dispatch & Scheduling
simPRO dispatch is capable but has a steep learning curve....
simPRO + dispatch & scheduling →
Inventory & Parts Tracking
simPRO inventory is comprehensive but complex to configure for mobile use....
simPRO + inventory & parts tracking →
How We Deliver No ReKeying for Electrical Teams Using simPRO
Map Your Workflow
We study where simPRO stops and paper starts in your electrical operation — the forms, the handoffs, the re-entry.
Build a Working Prototype
A real, functional prototype that eliminates paper for your electrical crew and works alongside simPRO — not replacing it.
Prove It Before You Pay
Test it on a real electrical job. If it doesn't eliminate the paper problem, you don't pay.
No ReKeying for Your Electrical Operation — Keep simPRO, Lose the Clipboards.
Tell us about your electrical operation and how simPRO is falling short — we'll build a working prototype that delivers No ReKeying. No commitment, no credit card.