Construction Estimating Takeoff
23mBeginner2017-11-15
Authors
Christopher Randall
Senior Projects Manager at Patricia Electric, Inc.
Course details
Takeoffs are one of the most common documents prepared by professional construction estimators. A takeoff lists the materials needed to complete a job. It includes quantities and measurements, and should be as accurate and detailed as possible. This course provides step-by-step instructions for developing a takeoff—including counts, units, notes, and labor estimates—in the correct sequence. Learn how to measure area, length, and volume, and get tips on how to work more efficiently and avoid some of the most common takeoff mistakes.
Skills covered
AccubidTrimbleConstruction ManagementAECDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - What you should know
- 03 - Exercise files
- 04 - Exercise takeoff sheet introduction
1. Job Takeoff
- 05 - Count
- 06 - Vertical tool
- 07 - Measure and units of measure
- 08 - Assemblies and other quantity takeoffs
- 09 - Calculate
- 10 - Unused materials
- 11 - Length based measurements
- 12 - Square foot (or meter)
- 13 - Volume measurement
- 14 - Volume calculation
- 15 - Keyed notes and directives
- 16 - Labor column notes
2. What You See
- 17 - Takeoff sequence
- 18 - Labor only
- 19 - Metric vs. imperial, different scales, and other considerations
Conclusion
- 20 - Next steps