Construction Estimating Contact the RDCA office or email at [email protected] The Estimating course is designed to learn how to develop and submit a construction bid. This is accomplished through a series of real world, hands-on exercises to understand the key issues at each stage of the estimating and bid process. Topics include: Reviewing the project life cycle and alternative methods of contracting for construction projects Defining the role of estimation throughout the project life cycle Understanding “preliminary estimating methods” (ie. estimating techniques used during project planning and prior to tendering Reviewing the UniFormat and MasterFormat standards for organizing information about construction projects Detailing the relationship between procurement law and processes and detailed estimating Understanding how estimators use construction cost estimating to develop a bid price Describing and applying the processes used to develop detailed cost estimates, including quantity takeoff, costing and mark-up. Discussing the processes used to finalize and submit a bid. This course addresses the needs of both the General Contractors and Sub Contractors to have effective processes to develop reliable cost estimates and prices. Students will work with actual bid documents including drawings and specifications to learn core estimating principles and processes. The final exam will consist of a take home project to prepare and submit a bid. Estimating is a complex and detailed aspect of construction management. This 3 day course will ensure that students understand the key concepts and methods used to price proposals. We recommend students be familiar with reading construction drawings and have a general understanding of construction project tendering and contracting practices. This course counts for 5 Gold Seals towards your designation. This course is eligible for Canada-AB Job Grant Savings WHEN: Save 1/3 of the Cost of this course using the Canada-AB Job Grant April 23 - 25, 2015 3 full days, includes material & lunch (8:00 am to 5:30pm) WHERE: Red Deer Construction Association Office COST: $1,000 per person for members. $1,200 per person for non-members (GST Extra) E-mail Registration Form to: [email protected] or Fax: 403-343-3280 Deadline to register: April 17, 2015 Name: _____________________________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________________________ Contact Phone No. & E-mail: ___________________________________________________ Instructor: Gerald Cree: Estimating Gerald is a Gold-Seal certified construction management professional with over 30 years’ experience managing large-scale residential, commercial, industrial and environmental projects throughout Western Canada and the United States. His experience covers all aspects of construction management including ; design, development, estimation, project planning, tendering and procurement with additional expertise in civil, structural, electrical and mechanical disciplines. Throughout his career, Gerald has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to professional development and has successfully achieved certification in many areas, notably: Project Management Professional (PMP), Master of Project planning and Construction Law and is presently working towards his Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDS) certification. Gerald brings an in-depth knowledge of the industry met with real world experience to his role as instructor for the Canadian Construction Institute. Take advantage of the NEW Canada-Alberta Job Grant to Save on this Course Fee The job grant program assists employers train workers to meet their specific needs The program puts skills training decisions in the hands of Alberta employers Employers select the candidates for training, and decide what training is required Employers have a job available for the candidate at the end of the training The training must up-skill current employees or prepare new employees at the entry level Employers contribute 1/3 financially to the training, and the Grant pays 2/3. Canada Alberta Job Grant Guide Canada Alberta Job Grant Application Form Local Contact for Grant Support 1-855-638-9424
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