Commercial Estimating

The course begins with emphasis on general conditions and progresses to masonry, block, and concrete construction. Steel framing, roofing systems, exterior walls and sprinkler systems are covered. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, lighting, motors, closed-circuit TV, alarm systems and switchboards are discussed.

Throughout the course, students are introduced to damageability and repairability of all the structural components and mechanical systems.

Demolition, debris removal, hazardous wastes, and temporary protection are covered. Time and material, as well as unit costs, are reviewed and calculated as part of the estimating exercises that are assigned. The role of engineers, plant managers and construction companies is also discussed.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the basic knowledge to estimate and manage claims involving structural damage to commercial buildings.

Vale Training Solutions offers Continuing Education for this course at a charge of $2.00 per credit hour.  Please see the state listing below for available CE credits.

Continuing Education Units:

Texas 15 hours
Delaware 15 hours
Mississippi 15 hours
Indiana 15 hours
Georgia 15 hours
Oklahoma 33 hours
North Carolina 6 hours

Canada | Alberta 30 hours
Canada | Saskatchewan 12 hours
Canada | Manitoba 12 hours
Canada | British Columbia 8 hours

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