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Two-day Estimating Biathlon
(Attend
one or both)
Day
one – Estimating Boot Camp
(7 hours)
April
3, 2008 and October 8, 2008
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work through
the process of estimating from "A to Z"
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learn time
saving estimating techniques
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develop /
define scope
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develop a
work breakdown structure (WBS)
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analyze your
estimate for completeness and price
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uncover
essential bidding information to ensure the best bid
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learn to avoid common mistakes
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discover tips and tools that lead to better organization
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identify and deal with risk factors
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arrive at an appropriate markup and know where the numbers
came from
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learn to
arrive at the final Price
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Explore the
crucial GC / Sub relationship in bidding
Attend this Workshop if:
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you are new to estimating
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you want to improve your skills
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you want a new perspective
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you want to be more organized in your estimating department
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you are a seasoned veteran seeking validation or seeking
competitive edge
Day
Two – Construction
Math and Takeoff
Marathon
(7
hours)
April
4, 2008 and October 9, 2008
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Representatives from major trades will guide participants through
detailed takeoffs
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Work through a set of plans performing actual quantity and
material takeoffs
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learn fundamental mathematical formulas along the way
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get “insider” tips and tricks to help understand the way the
trades look at plans and specs
Who should attend this Workshop?
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Anyone wanting a guided hands-on ‘tour’ through a set of plans
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Estimators
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Project Engineers
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Project Managers
NOTE:
Anyone wanting a better understanding of plan takeoff will benefit from this
‘marathon’ session
Participants do not have to be
involved in estimating to benefit from this session
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