Successful ownership in construction begins with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of estimating. During this two part workshop, designed specifically for participants of RI Builders Association Minority Business Accelerator, you will be provided with a comprehensive introduction to the estimating practices used in the construction industry.

Part 1 of Estimating in Building Construction

· Process of Bidding on a Project

· Contract Documents

· Estimating Methods

· Plans

· Takeoffs

· Calculating Labor and Material Costs

· What to Include in a Proposal