“Great course for beginners and experienced estimators alike. It paid itself off in the first hour.” – C.W., Wilson’s Builders’ Supplies
“The course was laid out clearly and was easy to understand. The processes taught will save a lot of my time.” – A. S., Bradford TIM-BR Mart
Estimating: Decks, Garages & Front Counter Sales (Basic) covers all of the fundamentals of estimating small projects such as decks, sheds and garages. In this course attendees are taught the fundamental aspects of estimating in areas that include foundations, basic framing and finishing materials. Attendees are provided with a step-by-step workbook to assist them through the course and to keep for future reference. Practical exercises will be completed on the various sections for hands-on training purposes.
“I would like to thank you for the very helpful tips during the estimating course. I went from getting about 50% of jobs to 80% since I took the course in March.” -T.S., Sauvé Lumber
“I feel all employees in the trade should be coming from each store. Very, very useful.” – B. T., Perkins Home Building Centre
“Will strongly recommend this to co-workers, the boss and other stores.” – K.S., Eganville Country Depot
This course covers all basics of estimating residential construction starting from the ground up. This includes disclaimers, walls, roofing systems, metal sheathing and reading & understanding blueprints. Attendees are provided with a step-by-step workbook to assist them through the course. This workbook is theirs to keep for future reference. Practical exercises will be completed on the various sections for hands-on training purposes.
This a one day course that reviews home styles in your region and practical estimating processes to accommodate them. The process of speed estimating is introduced as well as current estimating tools for manual estimating. It is also a chance for estimators to interact with each other in a forum setting about estimating best practices. A manual estimator’s toolbox of tips, details and shortcut formulas comes with the course.
