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Construction Estimating Principles & Application

Tuesday, August 4,
from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. EDT

Built for estimators who want to sharpen their approach and gain a competitive edge, this virtual course examines estimating principles, processes, and tools through a practical, industry-focused lens.

Participants will explore ways to improve how they evaluate projects and develop estimates, beginning with the question: “How can we approach this project differently than our competition?”

What You’ll Learn

How to evaluate complex projects
How pricing affects project constraints
How to build flexibility into your estimating system
How to determine the time needed to complete an estimate
How to manage risk within an estimate
Common estimating danger zones to avoid
How Bluebeam and Excel can support faster, more accurate estimates
How to work with PDF drawings and calibrate them for takeoffs
How to measure lengths, areas, and counts
How to display, organize, and export estimating data

Reading Construction Documents

Part 1: Wednesday, August 5
from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Part 2: Thursday, August 6
from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. EDT

Designed to quickly build confidence, this two-part course covers the fundamentals of reading and understanding construction documents.

Participants will learn how information is organized across a drawing set and how plans, specifications, and other documents work together to communicate material and construction requirements.

What You’ll Learn

An introduction to construction documents
Common industry document standards
How to identify and understand title block information
How to navigate construction drawing sets
How to review floor plans and elevations
How to use specification sections alongside drawings
The role and importance of specialty plans

Please note: Bluebeam software will be used to deliver and demonstrate the course material, but this is not Bluebeam functionality training.

Who Should Attend

These courses are designed for professionals who want to strengthen their construction knowledge and apply it more effectively in their work.

Construction Estimating Principles & Application is intended for estimators seeking to evaluate their current processes, improve the way they approach projects, and produce more accurate estimates.

Reading Construction Documents is ideal for entry-level architectural or engineering designers, apprentices, tradespeople, project coordinators, estimators, specialty sales representatives, professionals transitioning into construction, or anyone looking for a practical refresher.

Course Requirements: Technology & Participation

Please ensure you meet the following requirements:

In Bluebeam Revu, go to Revu > About in the upper-left corner of the interface. You must have Version 2018 or newer for these courses.
If the same window says “Unassigned” at the top, your IT department must assign you a license so you can log in and use Bluebeam. Please complete this before class begins.
If you need to purchase a Bluebeam license, please use this referral link . Allow several days for delivery and installation before class begins. This is not a last-minute task.
Attendance by tablet or phone is not recommended. You should have a mouse with a scroll wheel when attending these classes. Bluebeam uses several right-click shortcuts, and the scroll wheel helps you zoom in and out of documents.

A two-screen computer setup is recommended. This allows you to watch the instructor on one screen while practicing on the other.

John Lehmann, president of Construction Leadership Network

Have Questions?

We’re here to help.

Reach out directly to CLN President John Lehmann at 717-713-7321 or email jlehmann@constructionleaders.org.