Estimator

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