• Preparation of an EstimateQuantity 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