Construction Estimating Basics

Course Highlights

• Learn and experiment with various methods of pricing work
• Discover the basic components of every effective estimating system
• Review spreadsheets and other tools of the trade
• Develop work breakdown structures
• Learn how to “feed” bid items
• How to avoid ‘rookie’ mistakes
• Understand overhead and profit
• How to bid in the public sector
• Build and use reliable cost data
• Explore strategies for gaining and maintaining a competitive edge

Who should attend:

• First time Estimators
• Estimating Assistants
• Those responsible for pricing and negotiating change orders