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SUMMARY:Suderman Estimating - Course #2
DESCRIPTION:Presented by John Wiesel \nGain the confidence to bid accurately and win profitable work with a proven\, systematic estimating system. \n\nAre you confident in your electrical estimating skills in today’s competitive market? One missed labour unit or a forgotten job expense can turn a winning bid into a losing project. \nThis two-part\, live online workshop delivered by Suderman Estimating provides a time-tested\, step-by-step system that catches errors before they cost you\, so you can bid with clarity and walk onto the job site with confidence. \nWith rising material costs and tight labour markets\, a single 5% miss on a large commercial job can wipe out a month’s overhead. You can’t afford to estimate by instinct. This course replaces guesswork with a structured\, verifiable process – from your first takeoff to your final profit margin. \n\nYou will learn how to: \n\nCourse 1\, Day 1 – Estimating Fundamentals:\nWalk through real drawings and physically count every receptacle\, lighting fixture\, and feeder for an office and a plant. You’ll paste your counts into structured takeoff forms – supplied by us – and catch quantity errors before they become budget killers.\nCourse 1\, Day 2 – Pricing & Laboring:\nApply standard labour units to your counts\, then adjust them for site conditions and non-productive time. You’ll calculate material pricing\, add job expenses\, and apply mark-up – so you see your true profit number emerge on paper.\nCourse 2\, Day 1 – Advanced Industrial Estimating:\nMove up to 600-amp distribution\, QMQB panelboards\, switchgear replacements\, bus duct\, and 5KV service entrances. You’ll draft a complete estimate for a motor control centre with power and control wiring – tackling the complexity that scares most competitors away.\nCourse 2\, Day 2 – Quoting\, Change Orders & Unit Pricing:\nBuild a full quotation example\, then practice handling change orders and extras mid-job. You’ll also calculate the true hourly cost of your vehicles and equipment\, so your charge-out rates actually cover your fleet – and you’ll create unit pricing templates that speed up future bids.\n\n\n👥 Ideal Audience:\nElectrical contractors\, journeyman electricians\, maintenance electricians\, those looking to enter electrical contracting\, purchasing personnel\, engineers\, architects and technicians\, project managers\, and foremen. Course 1 is beginner-friendly; Course 2 builds on it directly and requires Course 1 as a prerequisite. \n📅 Date: \n\nCourse 1: Oct 27 & 28\, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET\nCourse 2: Nov 24 & 25\, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET\n(Course 1 is a mandatory prerequisite for Course 2)\n\n\n\nRegister Here today
URL:https://ecaottawa.org/training/suderman-estimating-course-2/
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SUMMARY:Blue Beam Revu Estimating Level 1- Build Accurate Takeoffs
DESCRIPTION:Bluebeam Revu Estimating Level 1 is an intensive\, instructor-led online course offered exclusively by Curtek. Led by a Senior Estimator\, it delivers hands-on training in Revu best practices through interactive exercises\, real-time feedback\, and quizzes. Participants follow a structured\, progressive curriculum and receive practice files and a reference workbook for ongoing use.\nIntended Audience: Construction supervisors\, project managers\, estimators\, engineers\, and design professionals looking to work smarter and faster in a digital environment. \nModules Include: \n\n\n\nTakeoff Profile and Tool Sets\nLayers\nSetting the scale\nViewports\nLength measurements\nArea and volume measurements\nDynamic Fill\nCount measurements\nSearch\nTracking Takeoffs\nLegends\nSketch to scale1\n\n\n\n1 Gold Seal Credit \nPrerequisite: This is NOT a beginner course. You are expected to know what is taught in the Basics course before taking this course. Visit https://www.curtek.ca/revu-basics-knowlege-test to test your knowledge on the basics. \n\nView Full Course Outline (PDF) \n\n \nRegister Here\n \n\nTHE VENUE\nThe training will be held in an online Zoom meeting. Details will be provided 48 hours before the first session. \n\nCost $349.00 + tax through Curtek\nCourse payment will be reimbursed upon successful completion.\n\nRecommended Computer Setup\nYou will need TWO screens for the training to be effective. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe first screen needs to be a Windows computer with Bluebeam Revu 2020 installed.\nThe second screen is to display the Zoom meeting. This could be a second monitor\, a larger tablet (9″ +) or a smart phone displayed on to a TV.\n\n\n\n\n\nBluebeam Revu Requirements\nYou will need a fully functioning version of Bluebeam Revu 2020. Any Windows version is ok (Standard\, CAD\, or eXtreme). The Mac version will not work. If you have an older version\, you can download a 2020 trial and install it ‘side by side’ your existing install. This will allow you to continue to use your older version without losing your license and you can use the new version to follow along in the training. \nYou can download a free 30-day trial here: https://www.curtek.ca/bluebeam-trial
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