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Estimating Material Takeoff - VILT

Multi-day Course:
Location Title: Live, Online, Virtual Instructor Led Training via Zoom
Cancellation Period: 5 Business Days

This instructor-led course is delivered live and online in ten 3-hour sessions via Zoom.

This 30-hour course is the second of three courses in our Estimating Series: 

  1. Construction Document Reading (CDR)
  2. Estimating Material Takeoff (EMTO)
  3. Construction Estimating (CE)

It is designed to provide you with the fundamental skills and knowledge needed to prepare quality and accurate material takeoffs. It is an instructor led course utilizing Excel spreadsheet templates (provided by SICA). The course does not use software programs (Bluebeam, Planswift, On-screen Takeoff, etc). 

Course Content:   

  • Introduction to the role of the Estimator, common units of measure and organizing your material takeoffs
  • Prepare manual material takeoff sheets for the following scopes of work
    • Excavation and Sitework
    • Concrete Formwork
    • Wood Frame
    • Exterior Finishes
    • Doors and Windows
    • Interior Finishes
  • ​Recap and prepare final takeoff summary in digital (excel) format

Prerequisites:

  • CDR or 2 year minimum experience in blueprint reading is mandatory
  • Knowledge of MS Excel is strongly recommended, however students have the option to complete take-offs by hand

Course Requirements:

  • Computer or laptop with webcam, speaker and microphone are mandatory.  (Cellphones are not allowed) This course will involve 100% on-screen interaction with your instructor and classmates.
  • A quiet space with minimal distractions.  Please plan to be fully engaged in the class and clear your work schedule just as you would for attendance in an in-class program.
  • Imperial/Standard and metric scale
  • Assorted colored highlighters
  • Pencil and Eraser
  • Red pen

Course Dates:  

  1. January 14, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM 
  2. January 16, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM 
  3. January 21, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  4. January 23, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM 
  5. January 28, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM 
  6. January 30, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM 
  7. February 4, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  8. February 6, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM 
  9. February 11, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
  10. February 13, 2025 - 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Attendance and participation in all ten sessions is mandatory for course completion.

REGISTER MORE & SAVE:

  • Estimating Material Takeoff only - 2+ Registrants - SAVE $50.00 each
  • ...or
  • Estimating Series (3 courses) - SAVE $300.00

Course Credits: 

  • 10 - CCA Gold Seal Credits
  • ​​60 - BC Housing CPD Points

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Course Credits Information
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Gold Seal Credits:
10
Other Credits:
60 BC Housing CPD points
Course Certificates

Upon successful completion of this course a digital copy of your Certificate will be emailed to your registered email address.

Course Instructor Information

Marshall Azama, ABT, CEC, GSC Estimator & Project Manager

 

Marshall is a Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) professional accredited by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS).  He has his diploma in Architectural and Building Technology (ABT) from BCIT and has been working in the industry as an Estimator and Project Manager since 2004. 

 

With his CEC designation and ABT diploma, Marshall has a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of construction and construction methods to price, administer, negotiate and analyze the various stages, methods and types of construction. 

 

 

In Marshall’s spare time he enjoys coaching youth soccer and playing slow pitch softball.  FUN FACT:  Marshall is a die hard fan of the NFL Dallas Cowboys!

Course Contact Information

training@sicabc.ca
778-721-8451

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