Pre-Construction – The Basics to Estimating, Bidding, and Procurement (4-night training)
August 11, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$350.00 – $500.00📊 Construction Estimating, Bidding, & Procurement Course 📅
Dates:
📅 August 11th, 13th, 18th & 20th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Instructor:
👷♂️ Moe Yamani
Lead Estimator at Turner Construction Company
🔧 Course Overview:
This course is your introduction to the essential world of Estimating, Bidding, and Procurement in construction! Whether you’re new to the field or looking to enhance your skills, this beginner-friendly class will provide you with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the preconstruction phase.
Prepare for advanced estimating courses and start your path toward becoming a qualified estimator!
Course Topics:
🗓 Monday, August 11th
- 🏗️ Introduction to Preconstruction
- 💡 Understanding different levels of Estimating: ROM, conceptual, and hard bid
- 💰 Direct & Indirect costs
- 📑 Types of Contracts
- 📝 Estimation preparation & effective kick-off meetings
- 🛠️ Networking with subcontractors
- 💼 Project qualification requirements (wage scale, bonds, etc.)
- 📊 Pricing sources & working with procurement
🗓 Wednesday, August 13th
- 🏗️ Design phases & cost updates
- 📄 How to read and analyze documents
- 🛠️ Scope of work creation & takeoff techniques
- 💻 Technology in construction: Takeoff & estimating software
- 🔄 Internal coordination & scope reviews
- 🤔 Managing assumptions, unforeseen conditions, & more
🗓 Monday, August 18th
- 📑 How to read and interpret subcontractor proposals
- ⚖️ Bid leveling & descoping key subs
- 🛠️ Internal department collaboration
- 🔧 Impact of long lead items, material, and labor shortages
- 💰 Understanding bid sum, general conditions, and contingency
🗓 Wednesday, August 20th
- 🔄 Meetings/constructability reviews & Value Engineering
- ⏳ Managing escalations and acceleration
- 💼 Bonding, insurance (SDI), and liquidated damages
- 📦 Creating a detailed deliverable package for clients
- 🛠️ Building relationships with subs and tracking market trends (inflation, shortages)
- 📚 Lessons learned from past projects
Meet Your Instructor: 👷♂️ Moe Yamani has 20 years of experience in construction management, including roles as preconstruction manager and lead estimator. He holds a Master’s in Construction Management from Morgan State University and teaches construction management courses at accredited academic institutes.
📈 Customize the Course for Your Team!
- 🏢 We can host at your place or ours
- 📞 Contact Brittany Chaapel for more details!
Get ready to build your career as a qualified estimator in construction! 🏗️👷♂️💼