This online course features hands-on estimating and quantity takeoff activities associated with General Conditions, Site Work, Concrete and Form work, and Masonry Estimating. Taking this construction estimator training online is a convenient and flexible way to fit this course into your busy schedule!

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

1. Estimate the cost of general conditions
2. Prepare quantity takeoff of excavation and back-fill
3. Prepare a quantity takeoff of concrete, and form work
4. Use unit prices to price your estimate
5. Prepare a quantity takeoff and conceptual estimate of masonry work

PREREQUISITES

To do well in this class, you should already have the following skills:

• Know how to read blueprints
• Know how to use a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
• Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects, including:
  • Basic math skills
  • Estimating terminology (quantity takeoff, 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
• Take Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if you feel you need more information in these areas before taking this class. You will need skillful blueprint reading and basic construction estimating skills to be successful in this class.