The Intermediate course is aimed at industry people that have 5 to 10 years of building industry related experience. The intermediate course continues building on the Basic/Beginner course and introduces more complex projects to estimate such as multi-story residences and multi-family structures. Cut roofs with over framing in addition to truss roofs, intersecting roofs, hip roofs as well as and jack & cripple rafters are also covered.
Course Overview:
An Intermediate to construction drawings and developing an estimate or takeoff
Learning Objectives:
- Develop an operational understanding of drawings and their use
- Learn to read and interpret the drawings
- Explore how to use floor plans, elevations, sections and details to figure out a project’s material needs
- Consider the characteristics of good estimates including consistency and documentation
- Learn how to create an accurate estimate and the keys to success
- Develop efficient estimating skills and understand best practices
- Examine how to avoid the common pitfalls in estimating and quantity takeoffs
All attendees leave with:
A comprehensive workbook with course handouts that include templates, checklists, formulas, estimating forms, construction details, conversion factors, shortcut tables to determine sell lengths, sample house plans with a sample estimate, and an architectural scale.
When:
March 16, 2016
Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Location:
Acadia Insurance Company
500 Enterprise Dr., Ste. 2A
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Breakfast & Lunch included
Assessment:
Registration:
