This construction estimator training course introduces students to civil engineering estimating, estimating heavy civil construction projects, and site work construction projects. This online class will cover reading and understanding civil construction plans, determining earthwork quantities, determining crew make-up, and fundamentals of estimating various civil and site work components.

Taking this course along with other construction estimating continuing education classes will provide foundational knowledge for students who are newer to the construction industry or new to civil estimating and serve as a “knowledge refresher” for experienced professionals.

PREREQUISITES

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

• Familiarity with highway and civil plan reading
• Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including:
  • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
  • Be familiar with the use of a calculator
  • Be able to organize your work so it can easily be understood by others