Module #1 Introduction to Construction Estimating Software Overview of the importance of estimating software in construction, benefits, and popular tools
Module #2 Understanding Construction Estimating Fundamentals Review of construction estimating principles, including takeoff, quantification, and pricing
Module #3 Exploring Popular Construction Estimating Software Tools Overview of popular estimating software tools, including PlanGrid, ProEst, and Autodesk Quantity Takeoff
Module #4 Setting Up a New Estimating Project Step-by-step guide to setting up a new estimating project in a chosen software tool
Module #5 Importing and Organizing Project Plans and Documents Best practices for importing and organizing project plans, specifications, and other documents
Module #6 Using Takeoff Tools for Quantification Hands-on training on using takeoff tools for quantifying materials, labor, and equipment
Module #7 Creating and Managing Assemblies andLine Items Techniques for creating and managing assemblies and line items for accurate estimating
Module #8 Assigning Costs and Pricing to Line Items Best practices for assigning costs and pricing to line items, including labor, materials, and equipment
Module #9 Developing a Comprehensive Estimate Guidelines for developing a comprehensive estimate, including summarization and roll-up of costs
Module #10 Analyzing and Comparing Estimates Techniques for analyzing and comparing estimates, including variance analysis and bid comparison
Module #11 Creating and Managing Bid Invitations and Proposals Best practices for creating and managing bid invitations and proposals, including document management
Module #12 Collaboration and Integration with Other Construction Software Overview of integrating estimating software with other construction software tools, including project management and accounting
Module #13 Customizing and Configuring Estimating Software Advanced techniques for customizing and configuring estimating software to meet company needs
Module #14 Managing and Maintaining Historical Data and Cost Databases Best practices for managing and maintaining historical data and cost databases for estimating software
Module #15 Construction Estimating Software Best Practices and Pitfalls Expert guidance on avoiding common pitfalls and following best practices when using estimating software
Module #16 Advanced Topics in Construction Estimating Software Exploration of advanced topics, including data analytics, business intelligence, and artificial intelligence in estimating
Module #17 Using Construction Estimating Software for Preconstruction and Design-Build Strategies for using estimating software in preconstruction and design-build projects
Module #18 Integrating Estimating Software with Building Information Modeling (BIM) Overview of integrating estimating software with BIM, including data exchange and model-based estimating
Module #19 Using Construction Estimating Software for LEED and Sustainability Analysis Techniques for using estimating software to analyze and optimize LEED and sustainability goals
Module #20 Construction Estimating Software for Specialty Contractors Customized training for specialty contractors, including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing estimating
Module #21 Construction Estimating Software for Heavy Civil and Infrastructure Projects Specialized training for heavy civil and infrastructure projects, including highway, bridge, and airport construction
Module #22 Managing and Leading Estimating Teams with Construction Estimating Software Strategies for managing and leading estimating teams, including workflow optimization and collaboration
Module #23 Implementing and Rolling Out Construction Estimating Software Guidelines for implementing and rolling out estimating software across an organization
Module #24 Troubleshooting and Supporting Construction Estimating Software Tips and techniques for troubleshooting and supporting estimating software, including error resolution and technical support
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Construction Estimating Software Tools career
