Estimating is a vital part of your business and growth. Poor estimating practices, such as inaccurate quantity take-offs and unit pricing or deficient spreadsheet management could be the difference between making a profit or taking a loss.

With our Basic Commercial Estimating and Advanced Commercial Estimating courses, we take the guess work out of estimating by building a solid foundation of knowledge. The class uses real world conditions and is taught by a seasoned Senior Estimator.

This course builds a foundation of knowledge that students will use while estimating virtually any construction assembly or project type.

The Basic Commercial Estimating course is designed to teach the art of estimating commercial construction projects using MS Excel. Students will become proficient and productive estimators by focusing on proven estimating techniques and concepts that emphasize takeoff detail and accuracy.

This course is designed to assist students, who have basic estimating skills, to understand of all phases of the estimating process, from identifying bidding opportunities to transferring a successful bid to the project management team.

The class explores in detail several significant areas of importance, such as…

• A company’s estimating capabilities
• Identifying bid opportunities
• Evaluating potential project success
• Recognizing hidden costs in bid documents

In addition, students participate in a mock bid to demonstrate actual bid day procedures and conditions learned during the coursework. 

This course builds on the Basic Commercial Estimating class and covers several key advanced processes and strategies.

BASIC COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING
January 6, 2026 – January 29, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00pm-9:00pm

ADVANCED COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING
April 7, 2026 – April 30, 2026
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00pm-9:00pm

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