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SUMMARY:Introduction to Estimating for General Contractors (2-Nights)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to Build a Career in Estimating? \nJoin us for a 2-night course designed to give general contractors\, aspiring estimators\, and preconstruction professionals the foundational skills to build accurate\, reliable estimates. From understanding design drawings and industry-standard classification systems to setting up estimates in Excel\, this class equips you with practical tools you can apply immediately in the preconstruction phase. This course is taught from the perspective of a General Contractor building a complete\, all-inclusive project estimate\, not trade-specific pricing (for example\, this is not a course on pricing partitions as a drywall contractor or hardware sets as a door subcontractor). \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nDevelop the foundational skills to build accurate estimates for general contracting projects\nGain insight into the estimating process and understand industry-standard formats\nLearn how to organize and categorize components for an efficient estimation system\nUnderstanding Design Drawings: Learn the different phases of project design\nConceptual\, schematic\, design development\, and construction stages\nGathering Key Attributes: Learn to assess gross square footage (gsf)\, perimeters\, and floor-to-floor heights for accurate project requirements\nEstimating Formats: Dive into CSI Masterformat and Uniformat—industry-standard classification systems\nPractical Estimating with Excel: Set up estimates using Excel\, with tips\, tricks\, and best practices to streamline the process\nCSI Division Content Organization: Learn how to categorize project components efficiently by CSI division\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nAspiring General Contractors\nProfessionals interested in learning the fundamentals of estimating\nThose looking to improve their preconstruction phase skills\nSubcontractors who want to understand how a General Contractor builds a complete project estimate\n\nCourse Logistics: \n\nDates: December 14 & December 16\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM both days\nLocation: ABC Allentown Office – 894 Marcon Blvd. Allentown\, PA 18109\n\nParticipants who attend both sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion. \nRegistration closes Friday\, December 4\, 2026\, and a minimum of 4 participants is required for the class to run as scheduled. \n\nMeet Your Instructor: \n \nInstructor: Maryanne Kostick \nMaryanne Kostick is a Cost Manager at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company with over 10 years of experience in the field of estimating. As a passionate educator\, she conducts training sessions focused on enhancing the preconstruction phase of projects. Maryanne is committed to advancing industry knowledge and ensuring that each project is set up for success from the very beginning.
URL:https://abceastpa.org/event/introduction-to-estimating-for-general-contractors-2-nights/
LOCATION:ABC Lehigh Valley\, 894 Marcon Blvd\, Allentown PA\, PA\, 18109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Development,Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Griffin":MAILTO:kgriffin@abceastpa.org
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