Construction Estimating Fundamentals
Construction Estimating Fundamentals
Duration: 40 Hours
Delivery Method: Virtual
Format: Instructor-Led Live Online Training
Target Audience: Estimators, Junior Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Project Coordinators, ost Consultants, Project Managers, and construction professionals involved in estimating, tendering, procurement, and cost control.
Course Description
This competency-based 40-hour course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to prepare accurate construction estimates using Canadian industry practices. Participants learn the complete estimating process, from interpreting drawings and specifications through quantity take-off, pricing, tender preparation, procurement, contracts, scheduling considerations, cost control, risk management, value engineering, and health and safety. Learning is supported by practical exercises and real-world Canadian case studies.
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Perform quantity take-offs using accepted industry practices.
- Prepare labour, material, equipment and subcontractor estimates.
- Develop competitive tender submissions.
- Understand procurement methods and CCDC contracts.
- Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations.
- Apply estimating principles throughout the project lifecycle.
- Recognize scheduling impacts on estimating.
- Apply cost control and risk management principles.
- Identify value engineering opportunities.
- Incorporate health and safety requirements into estimates.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional estimating practices.
40-Hour Course Outline
| Module | Hours |
| Canadian Construction Industry Overview | 3 |
| Construction Health & Safety | 3 |
| Construction Communication & Documentation | 3 |
| Construction Law & CCDC Contracts | 4 |
| Reading Drawings, Specifications & Quantity Take-Off | 10 |
| Construction Estimating & Pricing | 8 |
| Tendering, Procurement & Bid Preparation | 4 |
| Planning, Scheduling, Cost Control & Value Engineering | 3 |
| Final Review & Multiple-Choice Examination | 2 |
Assessment
- Practical estimating exercises and workshops
- Canadian construction case studies
- Final multiple-choice examination (approximately 75 questions)
- Minimum passing grade: 70%
Attendance & Certification
Attendance is required for the full 40-hour virtual program. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to participants who meet the attendance requirements and achieve a minimum final examination score of 70%.
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