The research resulted in the creation of a model electrical pre-construction planning process that was based on outstanding processes used on successful electrical projects. The model process is a standardized process that electrical contractors can implement in order to formalize their planning practices and improve the effectiveness of their planning. Furthermore, the research developed a method to assess planning effectiveness by comparing actual planning to the model process and filling out a scorecard (see the implementation manual).  The scorecard can be used by contractors to identify specific planning activities that need additional effort prior to project execution.