Estimator
This course introduces you to the role and responsibilities of a Construction Estimator. The book also covers the necessary company practices and the critical function of the construction estimator on a construction team. The preparation and procedure for setting up a tender document for a construction project are fully covered.
Course Contents
Lecture 1 : Defining the project data
- Introduction
- Starting Estimator
- Working with new project
- Earth work and masonries
- Defining rooms
- Openings and shutters
- Concrete structures
- Selecting concrete surfaces for plastering
- Entering the dimensions of tiled surfaces
Lecture 2 : Specify the steel work and editing the master library
- Schedule of bars
- Defining the steel requirements using “Thumb Rule”
- Choosing the works in the project
- Add / edit work master library
Lecture 3 : Estimating and Tendering
- Preparing estimates
- Generating charts and graphs
- Creating and issuing tenders
- Receiving tenders and issuing work orders
Lecture 4 : Work progress activities
- Measurements and consumption
- Billing measured works
- Purchase request
- Placing purchase order
- Preparing material receipt note
