CSDA: How to Prepare Estimates that Win Jobs
When: January 22 – 23, 2024
Time: 8AM – 5PM
Where: WOC 2024 (more info to come)
Pricing: $900
Course Code: CSDAMT
Please Note: Registration is handled through World of Concrete.

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.