Merit Saskatchewan

Intro to Construction Estimating (BuildForce Canada Online Course)
2 Gold Seal Credits
Date
Ongoing
Location
Self-Paced Online Learning
PRINCE ALBERT, SK
S6V3X3
Event Description

SUMMARY

Accurate and precise estimating is critical to the financial viability of a construction firm. This course provides an introduction to the field of construction estimating and covers all aspects of the production of an accurate estimate.

 

DESCRIPTION

This training program will provide you with the knowledge and skills to visualize the scope and magnitude of a construction project and produce reliable estimates. This is accomplished by reviewing drawings through various phases of a project with the aim of determining the quantity and type of materials required for the project.

 

OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Have a good understanding of estimating practices
  • Know site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements
  • Know how to handle the purchasing and logistics associated with materials on the job Know how to manage materials on site
  • Organize cost data in a clear and logical manner
  • Have the ability to keep historical information related to costs (including those associated with labour, material, overhead, equipment and availability of required items)
  • Know how and when to update historical information related to costs
  • Assemble bids and meet bid closure deadlines
  • Provide on-site solutions to work-related problems in relation to equipment and material placement

 

How registration works:

 

New registrations will be processed Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM CST.  Participants will be emailed a pin and instructions within 24 hours of payment.

 

Courses purchased on weekends or holidays will receive logins and instructions on the next business day.

 

Contact & Support

For support or inquiries, please email training@meritsask.com or call 1-844-MERIT4U. (637-4848)

Pricing
All prices in Canadian dollars
Ticket Price
Intro to Construction Estimating (BuildForce Canada Online Course)
  $150.00
Accommodations

System Requirements:

 

It is recommended students use a computer with the following:

 

• Pentium 4, 3 GHZ
• 2 GB of system memory (RAM)
• Speakers or Headset
• High Speed Internet Access
• Adobe Flash Player 10+

 

Please note at this time it is not recommended that students use any version of Internet Explorer. We suggest that they either use Google Chrome or Firefox to take their course(s).

Cancellation &
Refund Policy

No cancellations/refunds once pin is emailed to participant.

 
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