Construction Cost Estimating - Complete Guide

Learn the fundamentals of estimating - FAST

What you'll learn

Construction Cost Estimating

How to estimate construction costs

The fundamentals of estimating

Estimating with microsoft excel

What is estimating

Why estimating matters

Understanding construction costs

Different Estimating Methods

When to estimate

Top-Down (Budget) Estimating

First-principles (bottom-up) estimating

Direct cost estimating

Labour costs

Plant Costs

Sub-contract costs

Indirect costs

Reviewing and submitting your estimate

Requirements

No experience required. We'll show you the basics!

Description

Master Construction Estimating in Less than 90 Minutes (and get an excellent Excel estimating template)Estimating is the foundation of every successful construction project — yet many professionals still rely on outdated methods or guesswork. This course shows you a better way.By learning structured estimating techniques, you’ll build accurate, competitive bids and protect your margins while saving time.You'll also kick-start your career as a construction estimator!We’ve helped over 35,000 students grow their construction careers with practical, industry-focused training that delivers results.This course is:Proven – Thousands of students with 94% reporting improved confidence or job performancePractical – Built by real construction professionals, for use on real projects Efficient – Learn the essentials fast without unnecessary fluffResource-Rich – Includes an editable Excel estimating template, slides, and materials you can use immediatelyWe actively respond to questions and continually improve our content based on student feedback.What You’ll LearnSection 1 – Introduction to EstimatingWhat is construction estimating (and why it’s so important)Why it mattersUnderstanding construction costsWhen to estimateEstimating methodsSection 2 – How to EstimateTop-Down (Budget) EstimatingFirst-principles estimatingDirect CostsIndirect costsRIsk and opportunityProfit and overheadsReviewing and submitting your estimateSection 3 – ConclusionLearn to use our estimating templateConclusion

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Estimating Guidebook!

Lecture 3 Estimating Spreadsheet

Lecture 4 What is Estimating?

Lecture 5 Why Estimating Matters

Lecture 6 Understanding Construction Costs

Lecture 7 Estimating Methods

Lecture 8 When to Estimate

Section 2: How to Estimate

Lecture 9 Top-Down (Budget) Estimating

Lecture 10 First-Principles (Bottom-Up) Estimating

Lecture 11 Direct Costs

Lecture 12 In-Direct Costs

Lecture 13 Risk and Opportunity

Lecture 14 Profit and Overheads

Lecture 15 Reviewing and Submitting

Section 3: Conclusion

Lecture 16 Estimating with Excel

Lecture 17 Conclusion

People interested in a career in the construction industry,People wanting to become construction estimators,Construction estimators,Project managers