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Introduction To Construction Estimating and Bidding

In Today’s Market, The Most Competitive Bid Wins!

Gold Coast’s two-day comprehensive workshop provides solid construction estimating and bidding foundational skills for new contractors while helping experienced professionals hone their skills. After an Estimating and Bidding weekend workshop, you’ll be able to accurately prepare different types of estimates used to bid on everyday construction projects.

Introduction To Construction Estimating and Bidding

In Today’s Market, The Most Competitive Bid Wins!

Gold Coast’s two-day comprehensive workshop provides solid construction estimating and bidding foundational skills for new contractors while helping experienced professionals hone their skills. After an Estimating and Bidding weekend workshop, you’ll be able to accurately prepare different types of estimates used to bid on everyday construction projects.

During this Workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • Accurately prepare different estimate types
  • Build a professional estimate in Microsoft Excel – Laptop computer required
  • Review and understand important AIA Contracts
  • Take bidding shortcuts using the Construction Master Pro Calculator

 

Why Should Contractors and Contracting Students Take this Course?

 

  • It’s great exam prep for contractors without experience with the estimating and bidding process.
  • We offer a complete review of construction math basics to enhance your takeoff and plan reading skills.
  • You’ll get a detailed review of the estimating and bidding process using CSI MasterFormat Divisions.
  • You’ll get tons of real-world estimating exercises using professional plan sets!

 

Classroom Tuition

$429


Livestream Open House

Attend our Livestream Open House held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month from 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST. We provide a complete overview of the exam prep program, experience requirements, application process, and everything you need to know to get started. You will also have the chance to ask questions about the program and the licensing process: Register Now!

Livestream Courses

Our Instructors aren’t just great teachers — they’re working Contractors with years of real-world expertise and extensive trade knowledge who are committed to helping you pass the state exams. Attend our live classes in person at your local Gold Coast Campus or Livestream via Zoom.

Your Estimating & Bidding Workshop Tuition Includes:

One-Year Unlimited Instruction

As a Gold Coast student, you can attend our estimating and bidding courses for an entire year - all for one low price!

Free Study Manual and Workbook

Tuition includes the Gold Coast Estimating Workbook and the Tenth Edition of Standard Estimating Practice, Volume 1 ($80 value)

Best-in-Class Teaching

Learn from our top-notch instructors with extensive industry experience—in class or via Zoom!

Estimating & Bidding Class Schedule

2 days 9:00am - 5:00pm
December 2023
12/09 - 12/10 Livestream 2 Days: 9:00am-5:00pm
12/09 - 12/10 Tamarac (Broward) 2 Days: 9:00am-5:00pm
March 2024
03/02 - 03/03 Livestream 2 Days: 9:00am-5:00pm
03/02 - 03/03 South Dade (Doral) 2 Days: 9:00am-5:00pm
June 2024
06/01 - 06/02 Livestream 2 Days: 9:00am-5:00pm
06/01 - 06/02 Tamarac (Broward) 2 Days: 9:00am-5:00pm