COR125: Takeoff and Estimating

16 Hours  |  16 CEPs

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: COR103 – Understanding and Using Construction Documents  |  COR117 – Door, Frame, and Architectural Hardware Applications |  COR123 – Using Door, Frame and Hardware Standards

Profitability of a company often hinges on the accuracy and efficiency of the bids that estimators turn out. Overprice, and your bid will not be considered; underprice, and you will have more work than you need, and you will consistently lose money with each project. This course introduces you to material takeoff techniques and estimating skills that will help you become a more accurate and efficient estimator. You will learn how to:

• Perform material takeoffs
• Prepare Requests for Information (RFI)
• Prepare Requests for Substitutions
• Calculate overhead costs
• Apply mark-ups
• Prepare estimates