Estimating and Scheduling Practioner (ESP)

Architectural Drawings

• How the estimate is structured
• Important considerations when preparing the estimate
• Quantity surveying and pricing methods for several major trade categories
   

Estimating Principles

• Important characteristics of an estimate
• Estimator’s role and qualifications
• 5 different types of estimates
• Sources of cost data
• Components of a detailed estimate
   

Preparing the Bid

• The difference between general and job overhead
• The purpose of alternate bids
• Common bid errors and what to do about them
• The various uses of the estimate
• How to prepare a bid
   

Project Scheduling

• The significance of planning, scheduling and controlling a project
• The elements, attributes and development of a schedule
• Precedence diagramming and schedule calculations
• How to properly communicate the schedule
• Resource allocation and leveling, cash flow, and schedule updating