Introduction to Construction Estimating (BuildForce Canada Online Course)
Gold Seal: 2 Credits * BC Housing: 4 CPD Points
Description
Please note, new registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PDT will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment.
Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day.
For people working in estimating or for any individual who wants to become an estimator.
Gain the knowledge and skills required to visualize the scope and magnitude of a construction project and produce accurate and reliable estimates.
Course work includes reviewing drawings through various phases of a project with the aim of determining the quantity and type of materials required for the project.
- Have a good understanding of estimating practices.
- Know site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements.
- Know how to handle purchasing and logistics, and how to manage materials on site.
- Organize cost data in a clear and logical manner.
- Be able to manage historical information related to costs and know how and when to update this information.
- Know how to assemble bids and meet bid closure deadlines.
- Provide on-site solutions to work-related problems in relation to equipment and material placement
This course uses interactive elements, scenarios, videos, and quizzes to reinforce learning.
A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion. Upon successful completion, you can download your certificate.
Duration: This course consists of 8 lessons of approximately 25 minutes duration each, for a total of about 3 hours of self-paced instruction.
How registration works: Registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PDT will receive logins and instructions within 24 hours of payment. Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for people working in estimating or any individual who wants to become an estimator in any part of the country, in any sector (residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, pipeline, civil).