Practical, instructor-led construction estimating training built around real drawings, real bid documents and professional takeoff workflows.
Learn a repeatable system for reviewing documents, measuring quantities, building labor and material costs, organizing scope and preparing a complete bid. The curriculum is designed for beginners, working estimators, contractors, engineers and remote takeoff professionals.
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A structured introduction to drawings, specifications, units, scopes and estimate organization.
Develop complete trade takeoffs with marked drawings, Excel quantities and professional bid deliverables.
End-to-end estimating—from document review through pricing, labor, equipment, overhead and proposal submission.
Navigate drawings, specifications, addenda and scope requirements with confidence.
Create traceable quantities using professional takeoff software and correct units.
Separate labor, material and equipment costs and apply productivity, waste and regional rates.
Complete bid forms, alternates, allowances, exclusions and contractor-ready proposals.
Each masterclass includes focused instruction, practice files and one reviewed assignment.
Earthwork, utilities, paving, curbs, sidewalks, drainage and landscaping.
Request enrollment ↗Foundations, slabs, walls, reinforcing, CMU, brick, lintels and accessories.
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Request enrollment ↗Equipment, ductwork, piping, insulation, controls, testing and labor.
Request enrollment ↗Power, lighting, conduit, wire, devices, panels, low voltage and fire alarm.
Request enrollment ↗Fixtures, domestic water, sanitary, storm, gas, equipment and insulation.
Request enrollment ↗Scale setup, measurements, tools, legends, layers, markups and exports.
Request enrollment ↗Templates, assemblies, takeoff items, reports and Excel exports.
Request enrollment ↗Private screen-sharing session focused on your drawings, software or estimating questions.
Five flexible private sessions, saving $50 compared with the hourly rate.
Private training for up to five participants, tailored to your company’s scopes and standards.
No. The Foundations program starts with drawing orientation and estimating terminology. Experienced students may begin with the professional or specialty programs.
Yes. Training is instructor-led online, with practical assignments, files and feedback that can be completed from any location.
The curriculum demonstrates Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift and Excel. Estimating principles remain useful with other takeoff platforms.
Yes. Professional and career programs use realistic construction drawing sets, specifications and bid scenarios.
Yes. Private coaching is available at $75 per hour, and a five-hour package is $325.
Yes. Private company training starts at $1,250 for up to five participants, with curriculum tailored to the company’s trades and workflow.
Tell us your current experience, preferred trade and course choice. We will confirm the next available class schedule before payment.