Sitework Estimating

Students will learn to better understand the methods by which sitework construction cost estimates are developed. This course is designed for new estimators, more experienced estimators who have never been exposed to formal training, and other construction professionals.

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Overview

This course will cover all the tasks required to develop an accurate sitework estimate. Students learn to calculate work quantities from engineering drawings, correctly adjust for material swell and shrink, assemble efficient crews, and determine productivity.

Course Highlights

Pre-bid investigation
Plans and specifications
Site visit and soil borings
Pre-estimate checklists
Area and perimeter calculations
Cut/fill calculations: average end area method
Soils shrink and swell
Cut/fill calculations: grid cell method
Soils classifications
Matching equipment to soil type
Excavation production
Bulk excavation exercise
Crew analysis
Trucking optimization
Bidding and mark-up discussion
Equipment costing
Road calculations
Mass haul diagrams
Earthwork “Rules of Thumb”
Estimating forms and formats
Trench volume calculations
Trenching productivity
Pipe laying productivity
Storm drainage exercise
Materials costing
Equipment selection procedures
Subsurface interferences
Clearing and demolition
Dewatering methods
Specification analysis
Safety requirements
Complete the estimate
Sanitary sewer exercise
Estimate slopes/shoulders
Curb and gutter calculations
Estimate and quantify asphalt paving
Estimate and quantify concrete paving
Estimate hauling costs
Crew assemblies
Estimate Compaction

Sitework Estimating

Overview

Course Highlights

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