CSDA: How to Prepare Estimates that Win Jobs

OBJECTIVE

This course outlines the purpose of an estimator in the concrete cutting and sawing industry and reviews different methods of making estimates, compares estimates and actual costs, and discusses how estimators affect the company’s bottom line.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Industry professionals with at least three years experience with a concrete cutting company who want to learn how to become an estimator or for those who want to broaden their knowledge of estimating.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to Estimating
• The Function of the Estimator
• The Costs – What Are the Costs of a Job?
• Estimating Techniques
• Building an Estimating Model
• Verifying the Estimate
• Customer Service Skills
• Professionalism

COURSE PREREQUISITES

• None

COURSE FEE

Per Person: $900

Fee covers two days of instruction, from 8 AM – 5 PM, classroom materials, participant workbook and a box lunch. Students are responsible for their own lodging and transportation.

LOCATION

World of Concrete
Las Vegas Convention Center
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

WHAT TO WEAR

Appropriate work clothing

WHAT TO BRING

All students are advised to bring a calculator and architect/engineering scale for the blueprint section of the course along with a pen and note taking materials.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that situations arise that may require a change of plans. If you are unable to attend a course for which you are registered, please contact the CSDA office as soon as possible. Substitution of participants is permissible any time prior to the start of a particular course. If no substitutes can be scheduled, CSDA, in order to cover costs associated with processing cancellations, assesses a cancellation fee of $75.00 per course. Cancellations must be requested at least 72 hours before the start of the course.