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Basics of Estimating Construction Costs

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1.5-3 hours
Free

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This free online course will explore methods for estimating and overseeing costs in the construction industry. Estimating costs is a crucial component of construction management. The success of a construction project is hugely dependent on cost estimation. Professional cost estimators are used in the construction industry to assess and analyse various project expenses. As a result, the demand for cost estimators increases year after year. So enrol now to increase your value in the job market by acquiring this valuable knowledge.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID192264
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Outline the various components of the construction industry
• Recognise the importance of productivity and labour quality
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of an estimator in the construction industry
• Describe the main types of construction cost estimates
• List the steps involved in different estimating methods
• Indicate the elements and fundamental factors of a construction cost estimate
• Discuss the impact of a project cost estimation
Course Code1198

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