Construction Estimating Institute

GopherGirl

I'll be attending their 2 week estimating class in February. Has anyone else ever attended any of their classes? I'd love some opinions on what to expect.

Cole

I have not attended, but I would love to hear your feedback after you take it.

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GopherGirl

I'm attending from Feb 19 to March 3. I'll be more than happy to give you a review. It's a basic overview of the entire estimating process. I'm looking forward to taking it. I'm familiar with some aspects of estimating, but not all of them.

Bob Kovacs

If you're talking about CEIA down in Florida, the comoany I worked for in the early 90's was a rep for their software. At the time, their product was excellent, and I believe is what evolved into the Quest program.

At that time, they also offered estimating seminars, and while I never actually attended one personally, I heard nothing but good things from everyone who attended. Of course, this is 15 years ago, so who know's what's changed, if anything.

Let us know how it goes.

Bob

GopherGirl

I believe it is. It says something on their website about Quest Solutions being one of their partners.

Danahy

I took a construction estimating program at my local college (5 courses), covering all types of things. Although I only paint, it sure did open my eyes to alot of interesting things that I didn't know. I think it just made me a better painter, and I have a deeper respect for the guys that are doing this as a profession...

My opinion: Take whatever class / seminar you can... some how, some way it all relates and makes you a better professional

Tom M

I attended a class at the local college a few years back and it was like a bunch of random topics--no homework or answers to how and why on them. Cant expect much for a couple of sessions for a couple of weeks but if you are oblivious to the process it will be helpful.

Melissa

How did you like the class? Would you recommend it for a remodeling contractor?

Anyone know of any other schools like this?

jdaviau

I was an Instructor for the company(Quest). My region was the northeast and all of Canada. If you interested in making your estimating easy it's the software to have. I left them to work for a small construction company here in Florida, and we use the software. I also have a take-off service that I do on the side, using Quest. They have 2 main products, Estimator and Earthworks. The institute teaches many different things, and is a sister company to Quest. They're main thing is CE hours and training for getting your construction license. Feel free to email me, if you need additional info.

Mike Finley

Two weeks on estimating? Must be some long lunches and lots of long breaks thrown in there as filler.

dirt diggler

how bout instead of spending the amount of money you would on the seminar ... keep the money ... and

... put that amount into your next estimate ...

POOLMANinCT

buy a drill dirt............

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Mike S

Did they teach you estimating or quantity survey? There is a difference. Anyhow, 2 weeks isn't nearly enough for either one.

ms