Pre-Construction – The Basics to Estimating, Bidding, and Procurement, 4-Night Course
August 10, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
$370.00 – $530.00
📊 Construction Estimating, Bidding, & Procurement Course 📅
Dates:
📅 August 10th, 11th, 17th, & 18th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Instructor:
👷♂️ Moe Yamani
Senior Construction Manager with Microsoft
🔧 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 10th
🏗️ Introduction to Preconstruction
💡 Understanding different levels of Estimating: ROM, conceptual, and hard bid
💻 Technology in construction: Takeoff & estimating software
🔄 Internal coordination & scope reviews
🤔 Managing assumptions, unforeseen conditions, & more
Monday, August 17th
📑 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
Tuesday, August 18th
🔄 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 21 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.
