Profitable Estimating Training Class

An accurate estimate is the first step in selling and building a profitable job. Without an accurate estimate, you can't develop the appropriate sales price for any job, the sales price that allows you to pay all your job costs, cover your overhead expenses and make a profit. Knowing how to estimate a construction job is critical for any remodeling, renovation, or specialty contractor.

These estimating training classes walk you through the process of estimating a construction job. The estimating classes are primarily designed for remodeling and renovation contractors, although the skills taught will apply to any specialty. You can see the class outline here - Estimating Class Overview.

As you progress through six different projects, each one more detailed, Michael discusses:

When you know how to mentally build a job, nothing is forgotten. In these construction estimating training classes, you'll start with a small job (under $12,000) and build skills as the jobs become more complex ($1.2 million remodel).

The Profitable Estimating class is 12 hours of training, but watching the videos won't make you an expert estimator. The ability to estimate a construction job is a skill developed with practice. That's why we provide copies of the blueprints for each job, along with numerous photos, and encourage you to work through each estimate.

The Profitable Estimating training classes are available in DVD format for viewing on your computer and are also available as an online estimating class. Upon purchase, you will receive a username and password to access the classes immediately while you wait for the DVD package in the mail. We've included all the forms you need, along with a number of checklists. These forms and checklists will become your basic tools for all your estimates long after you're finished with the classes.

Forms provided include:

• Checklists for kitchens, baths, additions and whole house remodels
• Pre-sales call checklist
• New Job checklist
• Post job checklist
• Punch list agreement
• Selection lists for kitchens, baths, additions and whole house remodels

You will see each estimate compiled by hand (pen and paper) and using the Fast Track Estimating software. If you use a different estimating software, that's okay. The classes teaches a system, a mindset, that works regardless of how the final estimate is compiled.

Michael Stone has taught estimating to contractors in 44 different states and Canada.

See Also:

Construction Estimating Software

How Does Fast Track Estimating Work?

Download Fast Track Estimating Software Help Files

Frequently Asked Questions

Estimating Books

A Basic Lesson in Estimating

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Jason Scheurer

As a business owner and one that needs to be schooled on every aspect of the the Remodeling Industry, I personally had the opportunity to sit in on this class as it was being presented. In my opinion, if you want to learn the laws of estimating and bidding accurately, then this is the system to invest your time and money into. I have had other software estimating programs, but this hands on class goes above and beyond any of the programs I have ran across. This a step by step training modular that will teach you the basics, and then well into becoming a professional estimator. Don't just take my word for it, buy it yourself and see why so many others have made the right decision also.

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John Kelso

I have a Construction Management degree from the University here in Seattle and took a three month course in "stick" estimating as part of the degree program. I can say without reservation that Michael's presentation is better. Listen to what he says, "stick" estimating is old school. The systematic approach he advocates is a real time saver with no compromising of accuracy. You also get the benefit of Michael's real life experience of decades in the construction industry.
Highly recommended.

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