
This course introduces you to the role and responsibilities of a Construction Estimator. The book also covers the necessary company practices and the critical function of the construction estimator on a construction team. The preparation and procedure for setting up a tender document for a construction project are fully covered.
Course Contents
Lecture 1 : Defining the project data
Introduction
Starting Estimator
Working with new project
Earth work and masonries
Defining rooms
Openings and shutters
Concrete structures
Selecting concrete surfaces for plastering
Entering the dimensions of tiled surfaces
Lecture 2 : Specify the steel work and editing the master library
Schedule of bars
Defining the steel requirements using "Thumb Rule"
Choosing the works in the project
Add / edit work master library
Lecture 3 : Estimating and Tendering
Preparing estimates
Generating charts and graphs
Creating and issuing tenders
Receiving tenders and issuing work orders
Lecture 4 : Work progress activities
Measurements and consumption
Billing measured works
Purchase request
Placing purchase order
Preparing material receipt note