Build your construction estimating skills from the ground up in this comprehensive online certification course. Learn the principles of quantity takeoffs and cost estimating using industry-standard tools and workflows essential for real-world construction projects. Gain the expertise needed to confidently create accurate estimates and support preconstruction planning. This course also provides the foundational knowledge and practical experience needed to pursue the Bluebeam Certified Professional Exam. In this course, you will learn the foundational principles of construction estimating, including quantity takeoffs, cost analysis, and digital tools like Bluebeam Revu. Through hands-on, project-based training, you’ll gain the skills needed to create accurate estimates and support preconstruction planning in real-world construction projects.

• Fundamentals of construction estimating for residential and commercial projects
• Quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, and cost proposal creation
• Interpreting architectural and structural plans for cost-related data
• Types of estimates: conceptual, preliminary, and detailed
• Digital takeoffs and data organization using Bluebeam Revu
• Estimating labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor costs
• Managing risk, contingencies, and project-specific considerations
• Industry-standard tools and workflows for precise cost estimations
• Preparing for the Bluebeam Certified Professional Exam
• Hands-on projects, quizzes, and exercises to reinforce learning