Estimating
Online Estimating Level 1
Member Cost: $499
Non‐Member Cost: $699
Construction estimating creates sales opportunities for your business and detailed, accurate estimates are essential!
This course is recommended for anyone new to a sales or estimating role. It will take you through the process of estimating: from the contract documents to the methods of calculating material quantities used in construction. Discover how to use “take off” methods from professional drawings to develop an accurate materials list. Understand the components and material you’ll need to create a typical estimate for decks, garages and bungalows. Through videos, practical exercises, and mini knowledge assessments you will get the solid estimating foundation you need.
We encourage all Level 1 Estimating students to complete the online Terminology and Blueprint Reading Courses to ensure they are confident reading blueprints.
Register for Online
Estimating Level 1
Estimating Level 1
In-person session: TBD
Member Cost: $499
Non‐Member Cost: $699
This class is delivered in-person as well as being offered virtually on livestream.
Construction estimating creates sales opportunities for your business and detailed, accurate estimates are essential!
This course is recommended for anyone new to a sales or estimating role. It will take you through the process of estimating: from the contract documents to the methods of calculating material quantities used in construction. Discover how to use “take off” methods from professional drawings to develop an accurate materials list. Understand the components and material you’ll need to create a typical estimate for decks, garages and bungalows. Practical exercises and more will give you the solid estimating foundation you need.
We encourage all Level 1 Estimating students to complete the online Terminology and Blueprint Reading Courses to ensure they are confident reading blueprints.
Online Estimating Level 2
Member Cost: $499
Non‐Member Cost: $699
Construction estimating creates sales opportunities for your business and detailed, accurate estimates are essential! You’ve learned the basics, and now it’s time to advance your expertise.
This course will continue to build on the concepts of Estimating Level 1. We strongly encourage you to complete Estimating Level 1 prior to enrolling in Level 2.
You’ll review architectural and structural drawings to complete the entire process of creating an accurate, professional take-off. Discover the terminology and components you need for a standard 2-storey home, bonus room, walkout, duplex, 2-storey duplex, and tall walls. Through practical exercises and actual estimating examples, this course will enable you to provide robust service to your customer and drive additional revenue to your business.
Register for Online
Estimating Level 2
Estimating Level 2
In-person session: TBD
Member Cost: $499
Non-Member Cost: $699
This class is delivered in-person as well as being offered virtually on livestream.
Construction estimating creates sales opportunities for your business and detailed, accurate estimates are essential! You’ve learned the basics, and now it’s time to advance your expertise.
This course will continue to build on the concepts of Estimating Level 1. We strongly encourage you to complete Estimating Level 1 prior to enrolling in Level 2.
You’ll review architectural and structural drawings to complete the entire process of creating an accurate, professional take-off. Discover the terminology and components you need for a standard 2-storey home, bonus room, walkout, duplex, 2-storey duplex, and tall walls. Through practical exercises and actual estimating examples, this course will enable you to provide robust service to your customer and drive additional revenue to your business.
Bundle Deal
For the price of one, you can get Estimating Level 1 & 2 along with Industry Terminology and Blueprint Reading for $599!
Read below for more information of the additional courses.
Online, Self-paced learning
Duration: 8 hours
This class is your key to unlocking insider knowledge! Going through this course will give you ease and familiarity with terms that would otherwise take years of trial and error to learn. Dive into this in-depth look at all the components you’ll come across when creating a customer estimate (takeoff). You will learn about fences, decks, garage floors, main and subfloor framing, garage walls, roofs (residential and garage), trusses, as well as interior assembly.
Who's it for? This course has been designed for people brand new to the building industry or for those stepping into the new role of an estimator.
Online Blueprint Reading
Online, Self-paced learning.
Duration: 8 hours
Are you looking to better understand the information found on working drawings for the purpose of estimating? This course covers the basic content of residential working drawings. It includes several different types of drawings to help students become familiar with all aspects of blueprint reading. Upon completion of this class, students will have a good understanding of house plans and be able to:
- Identify the information included in title blocks, cover sheets and schedules
- Realize the liability and contractual obligations arising from working with blueprints
- Differentiate between items shown in the section and in elevation and the importance of the ‘cut plane’
- Calculate vertical and horizontal dimensions in both imperial and metric
- Recognize building terms, abbreviations and symbols common to the building industry
Comprehend the information included on-site plans, including grades, slope and setbacks.
