Students will also be required to develop a business plan for starting a small construction-related business. Construction Estimating Most construction contracts are acquired by bidding competitively in the construction marketplace. This course prepares students for employment as a construction estimator. As part of this course they learn how to calculate the cost of construction from the perspective of general contractors, trade contractors or suppliers. Students are also introduced to the techniques used to prepare tenders for formal submission to clients.
Projects range from residential to heavy civil engineering estimates.
This course provides students with the skills necessary to operate and maintain sophisticated computerized systems of estimating. Timberline Precision Plus software is used for this course. Students will also be introduced to software used for project management functions such as scheduling and resource management. Employment Opportunities Graduates of this program have been successful in securing employment with construction contractors, sub-contractors and material suppliers. Copyright Nova Scotia Community College, 2000.