Construction Estimating

Learning Objectives:  The course objective is to develop skills in estimating the quantities, resources, and construction management concepts required in construction projects. Students will learn various construction techniques and methods to understand how projects are estimated and built.

This 2-day a week, 4-week course will cover the following :

• Introduction to Construction Estimating
• Estimating in MasterFormat and UniFormat II
• Estimating Fundamentals and Common Tools
• Concrete, Masonry, Metal, and Wood Quantity Takeoff
• Specialties, MEP, Earthwork, and Utility Quantity Takeoff
• Unit Rates, History Cost Data, and RSMeans Data
• Overhead, Profit, Markup, and Subcontractor Pricing
• Bid Submission, Winning Proposals, and Project Buyout

*course requirements:  Microsoft Excel
It is encouraged to bring your laptop to class, but not required. 

Class dates: April 29, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | May 8, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 15 , 2024 | May 20, 2024 | May 22, 2024

4pm-5:30pm

Intro to Construction Estimating I & II Bundle:  $550

Cost: $299 (member) | $349 (future member)

*cost includes textbook “Construction Estimating Using Excel”

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Construction Estimating I

Learning Objectives:  The course objective is to develop advanced skills in estimating various construction projects. Students will learn different construction estimating methods and practice advanced estimating skills using real-world example projects.

This 2-day a week, 4-week course will cover the following :

• Overview of the Construction Estimate Lifecycle
• Labor, Equipment, Materials, and Subcontracts
• Indirect Costs, Contingency, and Various Adjustments
• Commercial Estimate Example and Problem Part I
• Commercial Estimate Example and Problem Part II
• Heavy Civil Estimate Example and Problem Part I
• Heavy Civil Estimate Example and Problem Part II
• Experts Recommendations and Best Practices

*course requirements:  Microsoft Excel

It is encouraged to bring your laptop to class, but not required.

Class dates: June 3, 2024 | June 5, 2024 | June 10, 2024 | June 12, 2024 | June 17, 2024 | June 19 , 2024 | June 24, 2024 | June 26, 2024

4pm-5:30pm

Intro to Construction Estimating I & II Bundle:  $550

Cost: $299 (member) | $349 (future member)

*bring your textbook “Construction Estimating Using Excel” that you were provided in Class I