RDCA Gold Seal Construction Estimating Course - April 23

Construction Estimating
Contact the RDCA office or email at rdca@telusplanet.net
The Estimating course is designed to learn how to develop and submit a construction bid. This is
accomplished through a series of real world, hands-on exercises to understand the key issues at each
stage of the estimating and bid process. Topics include:
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Reviewing the project life cycle and alternative methods of contracting for construction
projects
Defining the role of estimation throughout the project life cycle
Understanding “preliminary estimating methods” (ie. estimating techniques used during
project planning and prior to tendering
Reviewing the UniFormat and MasterFormat standards for organizing information about
construction projects
Detailing the relationship between procurement law and processes and detailed estimating
Understanding how estimators use construction cost estimating to develop a bid price
Describing and applying the processes used to develop detailed cost estimates, including
quantity takeoff, costing and mark-up.
Discussing the processes used to finalize and submit a bid.
This course addresses the needs of both the General Contractors and Sub Contractors to have
effective processes to develop reliable cost estimates and prices. Students will work with actual bid
documents including drawings and specifications to learn core estimating principles and processes.
The final exam will consist of a take home project to prepare and submit a bid.
Estimating is a complex and detailed aspect of construction management. This 3 day course will
ensure that students understand the key concepts and methods used to price proposals. We
recommend students be familiar with reading construction drawings and have a general understanding
of construction project tendering and contracting practices. This course counts for 5 Gold Seals
towards your designation.
This course is eligible for
Canada-AB Job Grant Savings
WHEN:
Save 1/3 of the
Cost of this
course using the
Canada-AB Job
Grant
April 23 - 25, 2015
3 full days, includes material & lunch (8:00 am to 5:30pm)
WHERE:
Red Deer Construction Association Office
COST:
$1,000 per person for members. $1,200 per person for non-members (GST
Extra)
E-mail Registration Form to: rdca@telusplanet.net or Fax: 403-343-3280
Deadline to register: April 17, 2015
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Company: __________________________________________________________
Contact Phone No. & E-mail: ___________________________________________________
Instructor: Gerald Cree: Estimating
Gerald is a Gold-Seal certified construction management professional with over 30 years’ experience
managing large-scale residential, commercial, industrial and environmental projects throughout Western
Canada and the United States. His experience covers all aspects of construction management including ;
design, development, estimation, project planning, tendering and procurement with additional expertise in
civil, structural, electrical and mechanical disciplines. Throughout his career, Gerald has demonstrated an
ongoing commitment to professional development and has successfully achieved certification in many
areas, notably: Project Management Professional (PMP), Master of Project planning and Construction
Law and is presently working towards his Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDS)
certification. Gerald brings an in-depth knowledge of the industry met with real world experience to his
role as instructor for the Canadian Construction Institute.
Take advantage of the NEW Canada-Alberta Job Grant to Save on
this Course Fee
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The job grant program assists employers train workers to meet their specific needs
The program puts skills training decisions in the hands of Alberta employers
Employers select the candidates for training, and decide what training is required
Employers have a job available for the candidate at the end of the training
The training must up-skill current employees or prepare new employees at the entry level
Employers contribute 1/3 financially to the training, and the Grant pays 2/3.
Canada Alberta Job Grant Guide
Canada Alberta Job Grant Application Form
Local Contact for Grant
Support
1-855-638-9424