WHERE:
To Be Announced

When: 
March 24, 2012

Let Us Know What Classes You Are Interested In.
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- All Classes are being taught by ASPE members who are Senior Estimator Level or above in experience.
- Some are Certified Professional Estimators (CPE’s). The highest level accredited Nationally.
- All are Construction Professionals with 15 plus years experience.

CLASSES:
Courses Available:

Introductory Estimating 101 - $125
Blueprint Reading 101 - $125
Intermediate Estimating 102 - $125
Intermediate Blueprint Reading 102 - $125
Interior Finishes-201 - $125
HVAC for Estimators - $125
Concrete Without Assemblies - $125
Electrical for Estimators - $125

All courses are scheduled for 8-hour sessions.

*Availability and time of courses are subject to change based on number of students registered.
**Cost of courses will be refunded if class is cancelled.

 

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BP 101 - Introductory Blue Print Reading 
BluePrint Reading 101 – Everything you need to know to READ Blueprints and understand what they mean.. This is the very basic course. What types of Blue Prints are around, how to read them, as well as Scales and how to use them.

• Understand the arrangement of blueprints by trades

• Find trade information in blueprints

• Be able to read blueprints at the end of the class

• Understand different scales (architectural and engineering)

Ideal for Sales people, construction related support staff, new assistants.
NO minimum requirements, all information
considered as novice.
(8 hr session) $125  Click Here

ES 101 - Introductory Estimating 
Estimating 101 – Everything you need to know to start Estimating. This is the very basic starter course. Plans, Documents review, Bidding requirements, setting up the Estimate, reviewing and checking.

• What types of estimates are there

• How to organize an estimate

• How to do takeoffs

• Understand man-hour and unit cost estimates

• What is overhead

• OST vs. yellow pad of paper

Ideal for new Estimators, Project Managers, Sales people. Min. requirements are a good Math. background, GED level or better.
(8 hr session) Instructor: Melissa McBride- CPE    $125  Click Here

IBP 201 - Intermediate Blue Print Reading 
Intermediate BluePrint Reading 201 – Intermediate Blue Print Reading. Includes Construction documents and plans, recognizing the elements within the project and the associated inter-relationships. Construction materials and CSI Divisions and their relationships. 

Recommended for Junior or basic Estimators, Project Managers, Sales people. Min. requirements are a good Math. background and Level 1 courses or
equivalent training.
(8 hr session) $125 Click Here

IES 201 - Intermediate Estimating 
Intermediate Estimating 201 – Intermediate Estimating. Includes Construction documents and plans, recognizing the elements within the project and the associated inter-relationships. Focusing on the CSI Divisions and managing the process. 

• How to price general conditions

• Create man hour estimates and unit price estimates

• Prepare quantity estimates using the CSI divisions

• Review labor rates

• Review the 80% vs. 20% role

• What can get you into trouble and how not it do it

Recommended for Junior or basic Estimators, Project Managers, Sales people. Min. requirements are a good Math. background, blueprint reading and Level 1 courses or
equivalent training.
(8 hr session) Instructor: Bob Nidzgorski- CPE   $125 Click Here

Interior Finishes-201
Interior Finishes-201 – (requirements: blueprint reading, estimating and industry experience)
Morning class - general instruction on take off, proper material utilization, assemblies.
PM classes- 3 track options: Drywall/Framing, Stucco,or ACT/flooring

Recommended for 2nd level estimators.
(4 hr - a.m. session) prerequisite  for trade specific Instructor: David Lenz- CPE
           - Drywall/framing (4 hr - p.m. session) Instructor: David Lenz- CPE
           - Flooring/act (4 hr - p.m. session) Instructor: Josh Judy- E
           - Stucco/EIFS (4 hr - p.m. session) Instructor: Marshall Bross- E
$125 Click Here

Introduction to HVAC Estimating 
Introduction HVAC Estimating – Overview of estimating HVAC systems including introduction to various types of systems, “rule of thumbs”, budgeting and how HVAC systems interface with the building and site. 

Recommended for General Contractors, students, junior
estimators. $125 Click Here

Concrete Without Assemblies
Concrete Without Assemblies – Overview of estimating concrete systems. 

Recommended for General Contractors, students, junior
estimators. $125 Click Here

Electrical for Estimators
Electrical for Estimators – Overview of estimating Electrical systems. 

Recommended for General Contractors, students, junior
estimators. $125 Click Here