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Construction Estimating Course

What will I learn?

Become a master estimator for construction projects with our well-detailed course made for building professionals like you. Go deep into how to put construction costs together, analyse labour costs for plumbing, carpentry, and electrical works, and learn about other building costs like permits and insurance. You will learn how to price construction materials well, equipment rentals, and their maintenance costs. Build your skills with material takeoff methods for framing, foundations, and finishes. Improve your estimating skills so you can confidently and accurately make sure projects succeed.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online courses available for life
Certificate issued in line with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online assistant available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your preferred course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance the development of the practical skills listed below

Learn how to group costs: Be good at putting construction expenses into different groups and managing them well.

Finish estimates properly: Put project costs together well and complete them accurately.

Arrange cost information properly: Put financial information in order so it's easy to understand.

Estimate labour costs: Calculate exact costs for plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Plan for problems: Create plans to deal with building costs that you did not expect.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and workload.

  • Select which chapter to begin with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You can generate additional chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.