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Bidding and Estimating for Construction and Trades

Code: TCM02
Apply this course towards: Contract Bidding and Procurement for Construction and Trades, Trade and Construction Management

Course description

This course provides trades professionals with the foundational skills needed to prepare accurate bids and estimates for projects. The focus is on the language and terminology of bidding, the roles of general contractors and subcontractors, cost management, cost estimating and pricing strategies, bid decision-making tools, understanding evaluation criteria, and effectively writing and preparing the components of a compliant bid package. Participants will learn how to assess project requirements, calculate material and labour costs, and develop competitive bids that reflect both market standards and business sustainability. Learners will gain hands-on procurement training experience with digital estimating tools such as PlanSwift, using real-world drawings to perform quantity takeoffs and develop cost estimates. The course emphasizes the use of technology to improve accuracy, efficiency and competitiveness in bid preparation.

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. interpret project specifications and scope of work
  2. calculate material, labour and overhead costs accurately
  3. develop comprehensive and competitive bids
  4. identify and mitigate common estimating errors
  5. utilize digital tools for estimating and bid preparation

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Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology

This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies to explore other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).