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Estimating 101 - May 25

When
May 25, 2023
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
SFU Surrey, 10285 University Drive, Room 3040

Registration

Member Estimating 101 - May 25th, 2023 – $999.00
Non-Member Estimating 101 - May 25th, 2023 – $1,999.00

Being an estimator in the mechanical industry is a challenging and rewarding opportunity. Proper estimating skills and accurate costing are critical to the success of your company. This course will provide you with basic understanding the estimator’s role and an introduction of techniques used in estimating. This course is designed for individuals who are entering or new to the position of estimator, project manager, field supervision or support staff.

Topics covered during the session are:

Role of the estimator
Types of bids
Estimate structure
Construction documents and the estimate
Quantifying by the use of take‐off techniques
Material costing
Labor and the MCA Labor Estimating Manual (LEM)
Subcontractors and scope alignment
Finalizing the estimate and writing a quotation

This course will be taught by Keith Rahn, a licensed mechanical contractor and professor at the McWhorter School of Building Science at Auburn University. Keith's teaching expertise is in mechanical and electrical systems, as well as construction communications, materials and methods.