The course focuses on construction terminology and basic estimating mathematics. Estimates are dissected trade-by-trade: carpentry, roofing, paint, flooring, etc... Methods of checking measurements and how to identify errors in both automated and written estimates are used to practice what is learned in lecture and workshops.

Each student learns how to scope damages and reviews and prepares several limited-value estimates. The estimating exercises include commonly damaged interior and exterior finishes of limited scope.

Estimating skills are practiced and applied to real-life damages found in the "Vale House.

Successfully completed, this course will equip students with enough basic knowledge to analyze damage estimates for scope and pricing components. They will be capable of producing small, limited-loss estimates and be confident in discussing damage repairs with contractors and homeowners.

Introduction
Definitions, Estimating, Scoping
Diagramming, Trades, Tools

Interior
Plaster, Drywall, Ceilings, Paneling

Doors, Windows, Glass
Types and Materials

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet

Decorating
Paint, Wallpaper
Restoration, Deodorizing

Exterior
Siding, Trim, Soffits
Guttering, Fences

Roofing
Roof Styles, Materials
Measurements

Damages
Estimating exercises that cover damages resulting from fire, water, wind, hail, hurricanes, collision and ensuing losses, including mold.

This course uses the latest versions of:
M&SB™
PowerClaim™
Simsol™
Xactimate™

This one-week class is designed for the claims examiner who analyzes and authorizes limited value dwelling damage estimate payments. Hands-on limited value estimating and review of pre-written estimates are performed on damage in the "Vale House" using automated estimating systems.

Attendees must be capable of operating Windows-based programs. Sponsors will need to indicate estimating program selection at the time of Registration.

Texas 15 hours