Advanced Cost Estimating for Concrete Construction

This advanced course establishes a clear framework for developing dependable cost estimates for concrete works on complex projects. The material extends beyond basic take-off and pricing to include design interpretation, sequencing logic, and resource planning that reflect real construction conditions.

The course walks through the practical side of formwork design and selection, concrete supply and placing methods, finishing operations, and reinforcing steel estimation. It also looks at specialized concrete applications, including high performance mixes, architectural finishes, and large volume placements.

Indirect costs, contingency modelling, and methods for validating estimates against benchmarks and actual project data are also included, ensuring a complete approach to building reliable concrete estimates for both tendering and execution stages.

Mandatory Prerequisites

Who Should Attend:

The course is intended for construction professionals responsible for developing comprehensive cost estimates for concrete works. It serves estimators, cost engineers, project managers, and construction managers accountable for concrete driven scopes, as well as field engineers and superintendents whose insight into sequencing and productivity informs accurate and defensible estimating practices.

Industry Credits

• This course is a CCA Gold Seal Certified Course. Students will receive 4 Credits towards the program.

Course Format

• Live, Online, Instructor-led training. This is a highly interactive course facilitated by the instructor on a video platform.
• You will be expected to have your webcam on during the whole class and participate in break-out rooms, small-group discussions, and other activities with your instructor and classmates during the course.
• Course access information will be provided to you in advance of the training by your instructor
• Full attendance and participation in all sessions is mandatory for course completion. If a student misses a class session, we are unable to transfer registration or provide a partial refund of the registration fees.

Course Requirements (Technology & Participation)

This course requires full face-to-face interaction and participation from both the instructor and students. In order to attend, you’ll must make sure you have the following:

• Computer or laptop with webcam (webcams are mandatory): This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates, reading/viewing on-screen content like slides or videos, and interacting via typing with questions or responses. For this reason, you must have a webcam and use a full computer/laptop, and we do not permit students to attend using a tablet or cell phone.
• A quiet space with minimal distractions: Please plan to be fully engaged in the class, and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.

Refunds or Transfers: 

• Five (5) or more business days before the course start date: Full refund of registration fees or can be transfers to a different course date.
• Less than five (5) business days before the course start date and course no-shows: No refunds or transfers to future course dates.
• For a complete document on the NRCA Education Policies, click here. 

Other Policies

• Substitution of another member of your company/team is permitted up to the course start date for no additional fee.
• Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance of this requirement.
• If the NRCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, NRCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future.