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Construction Estimating Course

What will I learn?

Master the art of construction costing with our comprehensive course designed for construction professionals in Ireland. Delve into cost estimation compilation, labour cost analysis for plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work, and explore additional construction costs such as planning permission fees and insurance. Learn to evaluate construction materials, plant hire, and maintenance costs. Enhance your skills with material takeoff techniques for framing, foundations, and finishes. Elevate your costing expertise and ensure project success with precision and confidence.

Apoia's Advantages

Online and lifetime access to courses
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you'd like to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop skills

Strengthen the development of the practical skills listed below

Master cost categorisation: Efficiently classify and manage construction expenses.

Finalise costings: Accurately compile and complete project cost projections.

Organise cost data: Systematically arrange financial information for clarity.

Cost labour costs: Calculate precise expenses for plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Plan for contingencies: Develop strategies to handle unexpected construction costs.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on 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.