Estimating

Cost: 1-Day $450 for first attendee, $400 each additional company member. 2-Days $800 for first attendee, $700 each additional company member.Dates: May 7 – 8, 2013 Sept. 10 – 11, 2013Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: LAI Training Room 7440 East Sixth Ave., Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Map Need more info? Email | 480.423.8300

What:
Day One: Estimating Fundamentals, is for new Estimating users. It covers Sage Estimating and basic operating procedures.

Day Two: Database Fundamentals and Extended Features covers Database basics and tools used to modify existing Database information, shortcuts, additional features and other useful information.

Please note: You may attend both days, just Estimating Fundamentals or just Database Fundamentals and Extended Features.

Estimating Fundamentals:
One day is spent on basic concepts, procedures and topics, including how to create estimates, manipulate spreadsheets, and generate reports.

Database Fundamentals and Extended Features:
One day is spent on database concepts and procedures, including creating a new database, adding Phases, Items and Assemblies, using database tools, and  additional features, including building Crews and Bid Grids, and using Cuts and Adds, WBS Codes, and Estimate Adjustments.

Prerequisites:
A familiarity with Microsoft Windows. We encourage clients to familiarize themselves with the software prior to attending.

A minimum of three registrants is required to hold this class. We will notify you if the minimum is not met.

Day One Estimating Fundamentals Estimating Overview Set Up an Estimate Quick Takeoff Perform Item Takeoff Assembly Takeoff Spreadsheet Layouts Sorting the Estimate Manipulate the Spreadsheet Using Locations Using the Totals Page Create Reports, Report Options Working with Estimate Adjustments Adjust Productivity Substitute Item Adjust Column, Job Total, Job Cost/Unit Edit Job Size Copy Estimates Spreadsheet Reports Comparison and Variance Reports Estimating Tools Interface w/Job Cost

Day Two Database Fundamentals and Extended Features Getting Familiar w/Desktop Database Overview Using the Database Wizard Setting up Items Creating Formulas Building Assemblies Multiple Prices & Productivity Database Settings for Crews Resources and Resource Rate Tables Database Crews Add Crews to Database Items Crew Takeoff, Repricing and Reports Create WBS Codes Build a WBS Library Use and Change WBS Codes in Your Estimate Enter Multiple Subcontractor Bids Bid Grid Reports Cuts and Adds

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