ESTM 006 - Construction Estimating Bids and Contracts
Course Description
Give yourself a pat on the back – you're now into the second half of the Construction Estimating and Bid Preparation Certificate of Achievement program. Continue your learning progression with a focus on construction estimating bids and contracts.
In this 20-hour online course guided by an industry-trained instructor, you'll explore different construction contract types and their functions. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the distinctions between residential, commercial, civil and industrial construction documents, as well as the role and significance of specifications and drawings. You'll also look at the bid process, learning how to accurately formulate bids for various projects and review Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
You’ll enjoy fresh, interactive modular learning content with tools and resources that can be immediately applied to real-world projects and gain hands-on experience using Bluebeam construction software while completing coursework and assessments. Additionally, you'll have the option to join in weekly one-hour virtual drop-in sessions with your instructor and peers to further enrich your learning experience. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to analyze bid documents, conduct rejected bid analyses and understand the overall tendering process for both government and private contracts. You'll also be ready to tackle the next advanced course: ESTM-007: Commercial Construction Estimating.
Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.
This course is ideal if you:
- are an estimator or project manager looking to enhance your skills in commercial construction estimating and budgeting
- are interested in learning how to use Bluebeam construction software to create estimates and digital documents.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
- explain the different construction types, contract documents and their functions
- formulate an appropriate bid for the type of work requested.
You’ll demonstrate your skill and knowledge acquisition through three graded assignments and a number of online discussion board posts. All coursework must be completed as per the course schedule and no later than the course end date.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Funding Opportunities
Learn more about how to pay for or reduce your education/training costs with available awards, bursaries, loan options and grants, including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
There are no specific admission requirements (academic and/or work experience). Any construction industry-related experience you already have will be beneficial.
The following courses are mandatory prerequisites:
Delivery formats: For your convenience, we offer delivery of this course in a blended online format combining self-directed online learning with weekly one-hour instructor-led virtual group sessions. Learn more about our delivery formats.
Course completion: Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you’ll receive an electronic copy of your official transcript. You’ll also be able to self-print a proof of completion document from your Continuing Education student account. Complete all courses required for the Construction Estimating and Bid Preparation program to receive your SAIT certificate credential.
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Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Construction Estimating and Bid Preparation Certificate of Achievement : Required Courses