Course Summary:

Principles and Practices of Estimating for Construction and Design Professionals

Course #K036
March 4-5, 2010
Pyle Center*, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin
Course Fee: $795 Discount Is Available

Benefits

Gain practical information and learn proven approaches as you

Focus on basic principles and practices used in construction project estimating
Study the four primary estimating approaches and learn the background information regarding how and when each should be applied
Share experiences and ideas as you attend with chief estimators, staff estimators, project managers, facility managers, project architects and engineers

Topics

Project Delivery Approaches and Their Effect on Estimating
Types of Estimates and Their Accuracy
Useful Techniques for Take-offs: Determining Quantities
Avoiding Estimating Errors
Factors that Determine Variations in Estimates
Developing an Estimate
Computer-based Estimating
Contractor’s Perspective: Estimates and the Bid Process

Audience

This course focuses on the introductory knowledge and the basic skills necessary for successful construction project estimating. You should be comfortable with basic algebra and have a beginning understanding of building and construction procedures. The course is not intended for experienced estimators. Our objective is to present the requisite information and to demonstrate effective techniques for entry-level estimators so that they can become more proficient and productive.

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 14 Professional Development Hours (PDH), 14 AIA Learning Units (LU) and 1.4 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

General Information

Fee Covers Notebook and other course materials, break refreshments, lunches and certificate.

Cancellation Policy No-Penalty Cancellation To cancel your enrollment, you must notify us promptly. Please consider re-enrolling in a future course. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.

Accommodations We have reserved a block of sleeping rooms ($112/single; $127/double, including parking and Madison Taxi's silver cab from the airport) for course participants at the Campus Inn, 601 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. To reserve a room, call 800-589-6285 or 608-257-4391 and indicate that you will be attending this course under group code 74987. Room requests made later than February 7 will be subject to availability.

Course Location This course will be held at Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 608-262-1122

Course Discount Enroll by February 11 and save $100. Early registration fee is $695.

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