GBCA is offering a Certificate program in Construction Estimating in partnership with Construction Experts, Inc. In this program, participants will gain a fundamental understanding of cost estimation and be able to analyze construction documents, take-offs, and other direct and indirect costs in order to develop bids that are as accurate as possible. Cost estimators work with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients to calculate accurate estimates of the time, materials, labor, and cost required to complete a project.
Individuals pursuing this Certificate need to complete at least 5 courses (50 hours) with a focus on estimating.
Required Courses (complete ALL of the following):
- Estimating & Bidding 1
- Estimating & Bidding 2
Elective Courses (complete at least 3 of the following):
- Introduction to Construction Estimating
- Essential Construction Math
- Construction Blueprint Reading
- Construction Materials and Processes
- Estimating Civil and Site Work Construction
- Planning and Scheduling
Courses for the Certificate are offered either anytime or 4 times a year. The Certificate should be completed in about 2 years.
If you have completed the required and elective courses (or you are taking the last course(s) now), register here to receive your program certificate!
If you have any questions, please contact Meg Ginsberg by email at mginsberg@gbca.com.