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Construction Estimating 101: Introduction to Construction Estimating
Welcome!
Welcome to Construction Estimating 101! (2:35)
Meet the Instructor
Meet Your Instructor (3:13)
Introduction to Construction Cost Estimating.
What is Construction Cost Estimating? (3:16)
What does a Construction Cost Estimator do? (5:03)
Estimating for New Construction vs. Remodeling. (7:09)
What are Construction Estimates used for? (4:14)
Two Basic Types of Construction Estimates. (11:26)
The Basic Process of Construction Cost Estimating.
Different Estimating Styles and Processes (3:59)
The Importance of a Good Estimate (5:03)
Bidding Projects vs. Selling Projects (10:35)
Step 1 - Pre-Qualify Your Project (9:04)
Step 2 - Complete Project Take-Off (8:40)
Step 3 - Develop Estimate (8:47)
Step 4 - Check Your Work (4:06)
Focus 4 - Four Primary Types of Quantities (8:56)
Basic Cost Categories for Construction Estimates (20:08)
Understanding Production Rates and Difficulty Factors (4:45)
Estimating Methods - Computer vs. Paper (8:50)
Estimator's Intuition (4:45)
Estimating Case Study
Case Study: 2 Car Garage (18:53)
How Estimates Integrate with Construction Contracts.
Introduction to Estimates and Construction Contracts (7:22)
How Your Company's Success Depends on a Good Estimate.
Connecting Estimating and Accounting (5:50)
Connecting Estimating and Sales (6:09)
Connecting Estimating and Project Management (4:36)
Thank You!
Closing Out (0:40)
Handouts & Discussion Board
Estimating Rate Worksheet
Discussion Board
What is Construction Cost Estimating?
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