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Estimating: An Introduction

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About this course

Estimating is an essential part of winning bids and increasing profits. These 15 lessons will help you better understand the estimating process—including types of bids, takeoffs, costs to consider when estimating, and the math that goes into estimating.
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Learning Plan Outline

Getting Started

5 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

Introduction to Estimating

What Is Estimating?

Overview of Estimating Process

Unit Price Bids

Lump Sum Bids

The Nitty Gritty Numbers

3 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

Math for Estimators

Common Formulas

Abbreviations and Conversions

Estimating Takeoffs

3 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

Do I Have To Do a Takeoff?

2D and 3D Takeoffs

Getting Granular

Indirect Costs

2 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

Direct Costs

Indirect Costs and General and Administrative Costs

Estimating Tools and Resources

2 Lessons

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Lessons found in this course:

Estimating Software

Draw on Team Expertise

About these courses

Estimating is an essential part of winning bids and increasing profits. These 15 lessons will help you better understand the estimating process—including types of bids, takeoffs, costs to consider when estimating, and the math that goes into estimating.
Training By Role Office

Learning Plan Outline

Getting Started

5 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

Introduction to Estimating

What Is Estimating?

Overview of Estimating Process

Unit Price Bids

Lump Sum Bids

The Nitty Gritty Numbers

3 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

Math for Estimators

Common Formulas

Abbreviations and Conversions

Estimating Takeoffs

3 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

Do I Have To Do a Takeoff?

2D and 3D Takeoffs

Getting Granular

Indirect Costs

2 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

Direct Costs

Indirect Costs and General and Administrative Costs

Estimating Tools and Resources

2 Lessons

chevron down black 12x25

Lessons found in this course:

Estimating Software

Draw on Team Expertise

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