Estimating and BIdding roadwork Mini-Boot Camp

Instructor:  Victor C. Tyler, P.C., President of Tyler Construction Engineers, P.C.

                      Author of  "How To Estimate Road Construction Accurately"

                      Creator of  RoadBIdTemplates.com

No Cost to Attend. Must Register in Advance.

This workshop is an introduction to Estimating & Bidding Civil Infrastructure Construction. This class will provide a firm foundation for those interested in learning more about this important function. After completing this boot camp, participants will understand how to organize an estimating document, understand quantity take-off, materials pricing methods, labor and equipment productivity rates, and how to calculate overhead markup and profit. 

Attendance for the entire session and active participation in this intensive course is essential to success in learning to estimate and bid on DOT and Infrastructure projects. You are encouraged to bring your laptops, an example of several detailed bid estimates and 2021 Year –end Profit and Loss Statement.

AGENDA FOR THE DAY

   1.  Understanding DOT Unit Price Contracting

   2.  How to Cost Labor & Materials

   3.  Cost and Pricing Construction Equipment

   4.  How to Calculate Hauling Cost

   5.  Calculating Indirect Cost Accurately

   6.  Calculating Bid Markup & Profit

   7.  Practice Bid Problems

   8.  Estimating Using Spreadsheets

   9.  Open Discussion 

Please Note: In-person classes will be limited to 12 participants per location. If an overflow of registrants occurs, an additional class may be offered in late June or early Fall 2022 or Winter 2023.