Estimating and Bidding II

This Estimating and Bidding 2 course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating. We will also focus on the preparation of work-place ready estimating documents.

By the end of this online class students will be able to:

- Estimate the conceptual cost of structural metals.
- Prepare quantity take off and estimate of rough carpentry.
- Prepare a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing.
- Use unit prices to price doors and windows.
- Prepare quantity take off and estimate various finishes.
- Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of mechanical systems.
- Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of electrical systems.

The Certificate in Construction Estimating program includes this class.

Prerequisite knowledge:

To do well in this CP 9106 estimating and bidding online class students should already have the following skills.

- Know how to read blueprints
- Know how to use a spread sheet software such as Microsoft Excel, Numbers (Mac)
- Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including:
o Basic math skills.
o Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.).
o Use of the calculator and architectural scale.
- Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others.

Students should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if they need more information in these areas before taking this class. Those courses are not prerequisites but they will be a part of the Certificate in Construction Estimating. Estimating and Bidding 1 is not a prerequisite.

Learning objectives

By the end of this class students will be able to:

- Perform quantity take offs and conceptual estimating for structural and miscellaneous metals.
- Prepare quantity take offs and estimates for rough carpentry and framing.
- Prepare quantity take