Mastering Estimating and Bidding Procedures -25 hours 

Description: This training program was specifically designed and created to help participants from the construction sector study the following topics

Foremost among the challenges faced by project managers is ensuring the financial viability of a project. This begins with the development of the project bid. Unreasonable estimates reduce the chances of success and increase stress level. Students work though the bid process and prepare estimates with varying levels of details that are both reasonable and achievable. The goal of the course is to provide a manager with a thorough understanding of how they can develop a competitive advantage for their organization through effective and thoughtful financial management practices.

Upon completion of the following modules you will be able to learn:

- Canadian Construction Industry and Construction Materials

- Introduction to Estimating

- The Estimate 1&2

- Managing Risk with the Estimate

-Labour

- General Expenses

- Equipment

- Excavation 1&2

- Calculating Volumes for Concrete

- Calculating Volumes for Metals

- Introduction to Light Framing

Objectives and Outcome: Upon completion of the above in-depth course, successful participants will have a better understanding of the particular topic and gain the right mix of knowledge and skills in response to current technological advancements and the participants will be educated on how to work effectively for the best outcomes, the successful participants will also get a Housing Management Commission accredited certificate for completion of this specific construction related training program.

Program Duration

The duration of the program is 4 weeks.

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Learning Resources

Learning resources are mainly from textbooks, real-life case studies, internet information, as well as videos.

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Delivery Methods:

In-class instruction, On-site, Distance/Online, or Combined

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Marking Scheme

This program will have two parts; one part is a theory, and another part is practice.

Completion of distance class of theory will be counted as 50% towards the final grade, Completion of case study, term project, and presentation will be counted as 50% towards the final grade.

Grading scale for each class is as follows:

A 94-100%

A- 90-93%

B+ 86-89%

B 83-85%

B- 80-82%

C+ 75-79%

C 70-74%

D 60-69%

F 0-59%

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Requirements for Graduation

Courses with grades lower than “C” is not counted toward the completion of the corporate training program.

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Capacity (number of participants): 30

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Name of instructors: team of experts of Vancity Institute,

Jamie, Designer with Bachelor’s Degree of interior design and 25+ years of construction professional experience along with tremendous 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Vivian, Lawyer with Bachelor’s Degree of law, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Richard, Engineer with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 25+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Bill, QS with Bachelor’s Degree of engineering, 30+ years of construction professional experience along with 10+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Thomas, architect with Bachelor’s Degree of architecture, 35+ years of construction professional experience along with 15+ years experience in teaching and coaching

Qian, Administrator and associate instructor, with Bachelor’s Degree of Economics, 8+ years of admin experience along with 8+ years experience in teaching and coaching