Estimating and Bidding
Gain a basic understanding of estimating and bidding procedures, including the role of the estimator, various levels and details of an estimate, CSI format of a general contractor’s bid and the bidding process. Contractors, subcontractors, construction managers, architects and engineers involved with this key phase of commercial construction benefit from this insightful and practical information.
Examine
quantity takeoff; pricing labor, material and equipment; bonding;
productivity
factors; private and public bidding formats; minority requirements; and
markups
and bidding strategies.
Prerequisite:
Construction Blueprint and Plan Reading or two years experience reading construction blueprints and plans.
Instructor(s):
Paul Martin
is the senior estimator for Harbison Mahony Higgins Builders, Inc. He is also a LEED-accredited professional through the USGBC and serves on the Executive Board for the American Society of Professional Estimators and on the National Education Standards Board of ASPE. Martin has more than 15 years of construction estimating experience ranging from OSHPD hospitals, hotels, parking structures and large public works projects.When:
Jan. 5-March 9: Tues., 6-9 p.m.
Where:
Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K St, Sacramento, CA
Directions:
Fee:
$690.00 ($740.00 if postmarked after 12/22/2009).
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
10% discount for BES, SBE and BIA members
Credit:
3 quarter units academic credit, X402.2
Required textbooks:
Construction Estimating: An Accounting and Productivity Approach by James J. Adrian ISBN 0875634397. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093CNM204
