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



