Gain practical experience in construction estimating while mastering digital tools and industry-standard workflows. This comprehensive training prepares you to create accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates, equipping you for success in construction management and preconstruction roles.
Build your construction estimating skills from the ground up in this comprehensive online certification course, mastering quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and digital tools like Bluebeam Revu for real-world projects. Gain practical expertise to create accurate estimates, support preconstruction planning, and prepare for the Bluebeam Certified Professional Exam.
Key Construction Estimating Skills You'll Gain:
- Master fundamentals of estimating for residential/commercial projects, including plan interpretation, quantity takeoffs, and types of estimates (conceptual, preliminary, detailed).
- Perform digital takeoffs and cost analysis with Bluebeam Revu, estimating labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and managing risks/contingencies.
- Apply industry-standard tools/workflows to create cost proposals, reinforced by hands-on projects, quizzes, and exam preparation.
Courses & Videos in This Package
Intro to Construction Estimating Course Online
Taught by a professional construction estimator, this Construction Estimating Course will show you the purposes of construction estimating, the estimating tools used, and the skills required for construction estimating. You will go over quantity takeoffs and how to determine prices based on estimated quantities. The course wraps up discussing cost estimate proposals and what is included and excluded when creating an estimate.
- Understand the fundamentals of construction estimating for residential and commercial projects.
- Learn to interpret architectural and structural plans to extract relevant cost-related data.
- Master different types of estimates, such as conceptual, preliminary, and detailed estimating.
- Gain insight into quantity surveying, estimating takeoffs, labor costs, equipment costs, and contingency planning.
- Explore industry-standard tools and software used for creating precise cost estimations.
- Develop problem-solving skills to analyze discrepancies and mitigate cost overruns effectively.
Learning Objectives
Learn how to estimate a construction project by understanding quantity takeoffs, master format, cost categories, project conditions, and bid delivery.
- Topic 1: Introduction - Learning Objectives - What is Estimating?
- Topic 2: Definitions & Abbreviations
- Topic 3: Units of Measure
- Topic 4: The Takeoff
- Topic 5: Pricing Resources
- Topic 6: Cost Categories
- Topic 7: The Estimate
- Topic 8: Project Considerations
- Topic 9: Validation
- Topic 10: Estimate Cover Sheet, Recap & Instructor Thoughts
Construction Estimating with Bluebeam Course Online
Learn how to perform accurate digital takeoffs and organize construction estimates in this hands-on Bluebeam Estimating course. Designed for contractors, estimators, and construction professionals, this course focuses on using Bluebeam Revu to generate quantity reports, streamline workflows, and prepare data for project proposals. You’ll work directly with construction drawings to master core estimating skills from measurement to final reporting.
- Takeoff Fundamentals: Build a solid foundation in digital estimating by learning key concepts such as takeoffs, quantities, and bid preparation using Bluebeam Revu.
- Measurement Tools: Practice using Bluebeam’s measurement, markup, and dynamic fill tools to calculate quantities across all building systems, including walls, windows, flooring, and roofing.
- Organized Estimating: Learn to manage data using tool chests, layers, spaces, and customizable columns. Export your takeoffs into shareable, editable reports for clients or team use.
- Real-World Application: Apply your skills to real project drawings with structured exercises and assignments that mirror professional estimating workflows.
Welcome and Course Introduction
Welcome to the course! This opening video sets the stage for what’s ahead, including how Bluebeam Revu will be used for digital takeoffs and cost estimating. You’ll get a feel for the tools, the pacing, and how each lesson builds practical skills you can apply on real projects.
- Lesson 1: Getting Started with Digital Takeoffs in Bluebeam
- Lesson 2: Area & Count-Based Estimating Workflows
- Lesson 3: Exterior Finishes & Framing Systems
- Lesson 4: Interior & Ceiling Takeoffs by Layer and Zone
- Lesson 5: Structural Foundations, Framing & Masonry
- Lesson 6: Estimating Outputs and Cost Integration
