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Introduction to Estimating for General Contractors – 2-Night Course
📊 Intro to Estimating for General Contractors 🏗️
🎯 Who Should Attend:
Join us for a 2-night class on March 30th & 31st! 📅
- Aspiring General Contractors 🏢
- Professionals interested in learning the fundamentals of estimating 💡
- Those looking to improve their preconstruction phase skills 🛠️
📚 Course Overview:
This introductory course provides a solid foundation for General Contractors to begin estimating projects accurately. Participants will explore the essential skills and knowledge needed to estimate effectively and understand the different phases of design drawings, including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction stages. 📝
*A basic understanding of blueprint reading is required prior to enrollment. *
🔑 Course Highlights:
- Understanding Design Drawings: Learn the different phases of project design 🖥️
- Conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction stages 📐
- Gathering Key Attributes: Learn to assess gross square footage (gsf), perimeters, and floor-to-floor heights for accurate project requirements 📏
- Estimating Formats: Dive into CSI Masterformat and Uniformat—industry-standard classification systems 📊
- Practical Estimating with Excel: Set up estimates using Excel, with tips, tricks, and best practices to streamline the process ⚙️
- CSI Division Content Organization: Learn how to categorize project components efficiently by CSI division 🗂️
👨🏫 Instructor Bio: Maryanne Kostick
Maryanne Kostick is a Cost Manager at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company with over 10 years of experience in the field of estimating. As a passionate educator, she conducts training sessions focused on enhancing the preconstruction phase of projects. Maryanne is committed to advancing industry knowledge and ensuring that each project is set up for success from the very beginning. 💼
💬 What You’ll Learn:
- Develop the foundational skills to build accurate estimates for general contracting projects 🔑
- Gain insight into the estimating process and understand industry-standard formats 📈
- Learn how to organize and categorize components for an efficient estimation system 🗂️