Construction Estimating Principles and Application Certification
Certificate holders recognize both principles and tactics required to remain competitive and competent in the current market, while asking “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?” This 8-hour program incorporates software, tools, and process best practices. Hosted by Paul Stout of Power Summit, https://powersummit.com, and Troy DeGroot of UChapter2, https://uchapter2.com.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Hours
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Ability to recognize danger zones to avoid
- Bluebeam Document Manipulation
- Bluebeam Markups
- Bluebeam Navigation
- Bluebeam Revu
- Calibrating drawings
- Capacity to build system flexibility
- Display and export data
- Escalation Management
- Identify pricing & project constraints
- Manage risk within the estimate
- Optimize time to complete
- Perform cost/price analysis
- Use standard and custom measurement tools
- Work with PDF drawings
Earning Criteria
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Completion of Track 1 (4 Hours) – The Estimating Principles Behind Every Bid: This open forum discussion led by a panel of experienced construction estimators explores advanced elements of construction estimating.
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Completion of Track 2 (4 Hours) – How Technology Can Produce Faster, More Accurate Estimates: Being more visual in your bid scope can put you ahead of the competition by showing you understand the project. Technology can not only replace your highlighters, scales, and calculator but build company standards for you and your team with an emphasis on Bluebeam.