Product Overview
Accurate and precise estimating is critical to the financial viability of a construction firm. This course provides an introduction to the field of construction estimating and covers all aspects of the production of an accurate estimate.
This training program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to visualize the scope and magnitude of a construction project and produce reliable estimates. This is accomplished by reviewing drawings through various phases of a project with the aim of determining the quantity and type of materials required for the project.
Objectives
After completing this course, you will:
- Describe the building practices involved in the construction process.
- Consider factors that affect labour and operational costs when preparing estimates.
- Consider the management of materials for an estimate.
- Describe how to maintain systems for managing records.
- Know how to produce accurate and professional estimates.
- Know how to assemble bids and meet bid closure deadlines.
- Explain different types of changes and their impacts on projects.
Audience
This course is intended for people working in estimating or any individual who wants to become an estimator in any part of the country, in any sector (residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, pipeline, civil).
Certification Details
- A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Industry Credits
- This course has been accredited by the Canadian Construction Association (CCA) to two (2) credits towards the Gold Seal Certification upon successful completion of this course. A final mark of 100% is required in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Course Length
This course takes approx. 3 hours of self-paced instruction to complete.
Available Formats
This course is available online in English and French.
Accessing Your Course
- Please note that course access is not immediate.
- If purchased during regular working hours, you can expect course access within 1 to 2 hours.
- If purchased after working hours, please expect to receive your course access the following business day.
- If purchased on the weekend, please note that you will not receive course access until the next regular business day.
Refunds or Transfers
- Once activated or a pin has been issued: No refunds or cancellations are permitted once an order has been placed for an E-learning course.
- If not issued: Refunds or cancellations are permitted.
- If the pin has not been assigned to an account, it can be transfers between users.
- For a complete document on the NRCA Education Policies, click here.
Education Provider Information
This course is delivered through BuildForce Canada’s E-Learning Centre. BuildForce Canada provides Canada’s construction and maintenance industry with the information and resources it needs to meet and manage its workforce requirements. Focusing on three key areas — labour market information, recruitment and retention, and e-learning and skills development - their programs and initiatives have helped the industry build the capacity and capability required to meet current and future workforce demand since 2001. Learn more about BuildForce Canada online at www.buildforce.ca
