Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Mastering Construction Estimating and Project Cost Control

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a Build Smart Institute Certificate that validates your proficiency in construction estimating - a key skillset for success in the industry.

Students will have access to this 12-hour course for 180 days. There are 7 modules with an exam at the end of each module. 

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Careers in Construction

Topics Covered:

  • Project manuals.
  • Gaining an understanding of the bidding process.
  • The use of computer software for estimation.
  • The 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.
  • Increase Profit on Bids.


Please note: A textbook must be purchased separately for this class. After registration, you'll receive a link to purchase the required textbook (MSRP $107.68 digital). 

Syllabus
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What's Included
  • Course Certificate
Scheduling Process
  1. Contact us and let us know how many employees need training.
  2. We will send a request for bid to our network of over 400 trainers.
  3. Sit back, relax, and within 24-48 hours you will have competitive pricing and a training date for this course.
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