Construction Cost Estimating / Bidding

To equip Contractors with the foundational principles, methodologies, and tools of constructive cost estimating, enabling them to develop accurate and defensible cost estimates for engineering and construction projects through the analysis of labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and risk factors.

Learn the theory, procedures, and practices that are used to develop construction project estimates and final bid price.

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ACCESS

Access to this course and many more by applying to the BGA program. Learn more about this program here.

Class Starts On July 15, 2025

Learning Objectives

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Bidding process; the bid package

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General conditions; subcontractor bid comparisons; planning for the estimate

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Internal and external management considerations

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Predesign, conceptual, and preliminary budgets

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Discuss design review, preconstruction and detailed estimates, unit prices, lump-sum bids, direct and indirect costs, overhead, bonds, and insurance.

Contact Hours

Contact Hours:

3 Hours

Real Life Application

Real Life Application:

Knowledge of the types and components of construction estimates

The ability to develop construction project estimates and bids

Ideal for

Ideal for:

Construction project managers/ M/WBEs

Estimators

ACCESS

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