Emerald Courses

Assignment 1.1 – Baseline Self-Assessment & Estimating Background Survey

Assignment 1.2 – Project Scenario Introduction

2.1 What General Contractors Actually Do

2.2 GC Roles in Project Delivery Methods (Lump Sum, DB, CM, etc.)

2.2 GC Roles in Project Delivery Methods (Lump Sum, DB, CM) - Quiz

2.3 Subcontractor vs GC Estimating: Scope, Mindset, Risk

2.3 Subcontractor vs GC Estimating: Scope, Mindset, Risk - Quiz

2.4 When GCs Sub Work — and When They Don’t

2.4 When GCs Sub Work — and When They Don’t - Quiz

2.5 Preconstruction Services and Estimating’s Early Role

2.5 Preconstruction Services and Estimating’s Early Role - Quiz

2.6 Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships

2.6 Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships - Quiz

Assignment 2 – Estimating from the GC Perspective

3.1 Estimating from a GC’s Lens

3.2 Dealing with Incomplete Design and Allowances

3.2 Dealing with Incomplete Design and Allowances - Quiz

3.3 Budget Contingencies, Exclusions, and Clarifications

3.3 Budget Contingencies, Exclusions, and Clarifications - Quiz

3.4 Bid Package Planning and Trade Scope Breakdown

3.4 Bid Package Planning and Trade Scope Breakdown - Quiz

3.5 Managing Subcontractor Coverage

3.5 Managing Subcontractor Coverage - Quiz

3.6 Bid Levelling and Trade Comparisons

3.6 Bid Levelling and Trade Comparisons - Quiz

3.7 Internal Takeoffs vs Sub-Based Pricing

3.7 Internal Takeoffs vs Sub-Based Pricing - Quiz

3.8 Self-Perform Considerations in Estimating

3.8 Self-Perform Considerations in Estimating - Quiz

3.9 Procurement Planning and Strategy

3.9 Procurement Planning and Strategy - Quiz

3.10 Tender Closing Process

3.10 Tender Closing Process - Quiz

3.11 Value Engineering During Estimating

3.11 Value Engineering During Estimating - Quiz

Assignment 3 – Trade Scope Analysis and Bid Levelling

4.1 Insurance, Bonding, and Prequalification Requirements

4.1 Insurance, Bonding, and Prequalification Requirements - Quiz

4.2 Construction Contracts and Cost Impacts (Focus on CCDC forms)

4.2 Construction Contracts and Cost Impacts (Focus on CCDC forms) - Quiz

4.3 Builder’s Lien, Payment Terms, and Cash Flow Risk

4.3 Builder’s Lien, Payment Terms, and Cash Flow Risk - Quiz

4.4 Managing Subcontractor and Supplier Databases

4.4 Managing Subcontractor and Supplier Databases - Quiz

4.5 Material Supply Chain Risk Management

4.5 Material Supply Chain Risk Management - Quiz

Assignment 4 – Financial Risk Review

5.1 Key Mindset Shifts for Subcontractor Estimators

5.1 Key Mindset Shifts for Subcontractor Estimators - Quiz

5.2 The GC’s Client-Facing Responsibilities

5.2 The GC’s Client-Facing Responsibilities - Quiz

5.3 Coordination vs Execution: A GC Estimator’s Role

5.3 Coordination vs Execution: A GC Estimator’s Role - Quiz

5.4 From Pricing One Trade to Coordinating Many

5.4 From Pricing One Trade to Coordinating Many - Quiz

5.5 Working with Consultant Instructions, Addenda, and Clarifications

5.5 Working with Consultant Instructions, Addenda, and Clarifications - Quiz

Assignment 5 – Managing Design Changes

6.1 Capstone Estimating Task – Finalizing the Estimate

6.2 Reflective Discussion: What Changed in Your Understanding of GC Estimating?

6.3 Final Participant Survey

6.4 Completion Certificate