Benchmark Estimating Training - Fundamentals of Estimating workshop

This workshop has been developed from decades of estimating experience in both the public and private sectors. The presenters of this program have worked with government organisations at various levels and also civil contractors to develop a workshop that will help you to implement estimating best practice across your organisation.

Workshop Pricing
To attend a public Fundamentals of Estimating Workshop, the cost is £750 per person, excluding VAT.

Key Presenter: Robert MacDonald
In his 26 year professional career Robert has had vast experience in estimating, construction programming and training.

This experience includes assisting the United Kingdom Highways Agency and many of the UK’s largest consultants with estimates for road and bridge projects including new construction, duplications and widenings.

Robert has prepared estimates for many local government organisations for projects varying from drainage works to complete road projects.

He holds accreditation as an Industry Expert, Peer Reviewer or as a member of a panel for estimating and risk with many authorities.

Robert has run many training courses across all facets of estimating.

What you will learn?
By the end of the Fundamentals of Estimating Workshop participants will have an understanding of:

	The value of good estimating
	What makes a good estimate
	The different levels of estimating and the approach required for each
	Sound estimating techniques including:
-	Quantity takeoffs
-	Supplier enquiries
-	Normal estimating production rates
-	Direct Cost Assessments
-	Indirect Cost Assessment
-	Profit
-	Preliminaries
-	Contingencies