The 105 Estimating and Bidding online course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with General Conditions, Site Work, Concrete and Form work, and Masonry Estimating.  Taking this construction estimator training online is a convenient and flexible way to fit this course into your busy schedule!

By the end of this class you should be able to:

1. Estimate the cost of general conditions
2. Prepare quantity take off of excavation and back-fill
3. Prepare a quantity take off of concrete, and form work
4. Use unit prices to price your estimate
5. Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of masonry work

PREREQUISITES: To do well in this course you should already have the following skills:

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