10 weeks / 45-50 hours

Online / Self-paced

Multiple session dates available

Visit https://training.uark.edu/professional-development/courses/cei-estimating-bidding.php to learn more

This Estimating and Bidding online course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off activities associated with General Conditions, Site Work, Concrete and Form Work, and Masonry Estimating.

Prerequisites

To do well in this estimating and bidding course you should already have the following skills:

   - Know how to read blueprints
   - Know how to use a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
   - Have a basic knowledge of construction estimating subjects including:
       = Basic math skills
       = Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.)
       = Use of the calculator and architectural scale
   - Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others

Take Introduction to Construction Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint Reading  if you feel you need more information in these areas before taking this class.  You will need skillful blueprint reading and basic construction estimating skills to be successful in this class.