Quantity survey basics; Spreadsheet preparation; Productivity estimation;

Data bases of cost

• General Conditions

Detailed understanding of General Conditions of Construction Documents;

Cost estimation of general condition items; Bid strategy; Phased construction;

Bid-risk analysis; Calculation of general overhead

• Summarizing the Estimate

Recap worksheets; Subcontractor/vendor bid selection; “Plugging the

holes”; Discovering errors; Preventing errors; Mark-up

• Bid Preparation Strategy

Selecting the right project; Determine capability of performing the work;

Details! Details! Details; Bid alternates; Options; Bid forms preparation