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6/28/2021 - 9/5/2021

INTRODUCTION 

This 105 estimating and bidding online course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with General Conditions, Site Work, Concrete and Form work, and Masonry Estimating.

By the end of this class you should be able to:

1. Estimate the cost of general conditions
2. Prepare quantity take off of excavation and back-fill
3. Prepare a quantity take off of concrete, and form work
4. Use unit prices to price your estimate
5. Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of masonry work
6. The Certificate in Construction Estimating program includes this class.

PREREQUISITES

To do well in this 105 estimating and bidding course you should already have the following skills:

• Know how to read blueprints
• Know how to use a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac), or the spreadsheet software found in open source software programs (i.e. LibreOffice, Open Office)
• Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including:
  • Basic math skills
  • Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.)
  • Use of the calculator and architectural scale
• Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others

You should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if you feel you need more information in these areas before taking this class.