Mastering Construction Estimating and Project Cost Control Courses

This 7-module Mastering Construction Estimating and Project Cost Control course is designed to help students become acquainted with the bid/estimating process, from the first bid meeting to bid day. This course allows you to learn at your own pace while gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to accurately prepare construction estimates. Covering fundamental principles and practical techniques, you will develop expertise in evaluating costs across a wide range of construction components and effectively managing subcontractor quotes and scopes of work.

Topics Covered:

Project manuals, understanding of the bidding process, using computer software for estimation, difference between job and home office overhead. determine the cost of labor, request for Quote (RFQ) and Subcontractor Scope of Work, calculate material quantities and costs calculate the costs of insulation, damp roofing, waterproofing, and roofing, calculate storefront, window, and door estimates estimate the cost of the steel studs, plaster, drywall, wallboard, flooring, and painting, the cost of subcontracting HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work increases profit on bids.