Course Details

B0417
Bus.Ops

 

Estimating (1): Fundamentals - Interpreting a Civil Construction specification

All

Key topics covered:

This session covers reading and interpreting plans and specifications and their relationship to creating an estimate for the project.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of workshop, the participants will have an understanding of:

• The value of good estimating
  
• The different levels of estimating and the approach required for each
  
• Sound estimating techniques including:

- Quantity takeoffs
- Supplier inquiries
- Normal estimating production rates
- Direct Cost Assessments
- Indirect Cost Assessment
- Contingencies
- Preliminaries and other allowances