Christopher Randall
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn what construction cost data is and how you can leverage it to accurately estimate costs for construction projects.
Want to learn how to more accurately budget your construction projects? This course can help. Join instructor Christopher Randall as he teaches the methodology of using construction cost data for cost estimating. Christopher provides an overview of the most common types of cost data, as well as the most common units of measurement...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Learn the core functions of Trimble Accubid ChangeOrder, a construction management application for MEP.
Accubid ChangeOrder allows you to easily manage contract variations and see how change orders impact the cost and schedule of your project. This course is designed for estimators who want to utilize the power of ChangeOrder for digital change orders that include accurate takeoffs and professional-looking reports. Instructor Christopher Randall...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to develop a takeoff sheet, including materials, quantities, and measurements, in this construction estimation training course.
Takeoffs are one of the most common documents prepared by professional construction estimators. A takeoff lists the materials needed to complete a job. It includes quantities and measurements, and should be as accurate and detailed as possible. This course provides step-by-step instructions for developing a takeoff—including...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to read electrical drawings, including blueprints, schedules, diagrams, and schematics.
Anyone who wants to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems relies on drawings to understand the layout of components and create new distribution systems and circuits. However, electrical drawings contain a complex set of symbols and interconnection notation that can be difficult to understand. In this course, you can learn how to read a variety...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Creating high-quality, accurate estimates is a critical part of construction. Learn what it takes to get started as a professional estimator.
Detailed, accurate estimates are a critical part of construction, and professional estimators are in demand. Without estimates, construction managers can't build budgets, get approvals, and hire workers. If you're interested in construction estimating to create bids for your business, or as a full-time career,...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Learn about the electrical components that form the nervous system of any building: data cabling, fiber optic, cable trays, wiring closet equipment, and wireless data transceivers.
Communications and data systems are all around. Everything is connected and dependent on communication and data. In this course, Christopher Randall introduces the different types of communication and data systems, explains the basic components, and shows how they go together....
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Get step-by-step instructions for developing a price extension (aka cost estimate) sheet—a critical construction document.
The price extension is a critical construction document, and a key component of the bidding process. To extend an estimate, a professional estimator prices out the labor and materials by using current market rates and the measurements and counts from the takeoff sheet. This course provides step-by-step instructions for developing...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn all about the key building blocks of electrical systems: panel boards, frequency drives, and transformers.
Panel boards, frequency drives, and transformers are some of the key components inside electrical systems, and understanding their fundamentals is critical to anyone in the electrical trade. In this course, learn about all three types of equipment, find out what variants of each you'll encounter, and learn how to work with them. Veteran...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Changes are an unavoidable and essential part of the construction process. Learn how to price and negotiate change orders with clients, so jobs can proceed.
No construction project will go from start to finish without some changes. But they are often a source of conflict between clients and construction managers. Change orders provide a framework for amending contracts to expand the scope of work, and to allow the changes to go forward. In this course,...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to read and use constructions specifications and understand the CSI MasterFormat classification system.
Construction specifications give builders, designers, and manufacturers a common language for planning and communicating construction details. The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) MasterFormat framework is the industry standard for formatting and organizing specifications. In this course, you can learn about the structure and...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Create confident and accurate estimates for MEP projects and beyond by learning how to use the core features of Accubid Classic Pro.
Create confident and accurate estimates for MEP projects and beyond by learning how to use the core features of Accubid Classic Pro. This course is designed for construction professionals who want to utilize the power of computerized takeoffs and recap to generate professional bids. Individual modules are highlighted...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Review the bid recap process. Learn how to pull together information and documentation—including takeoff, extension, taxes, and labor rates—into a professional bid proposal.
The construction estimation process is complex for a reason-you only get to build the project once. Since every construction project has to be its own prototype, you have to get the bid right, or the project could stall or fail. This course covers the final stage of the process,...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Learn how to read mechanical schematics and drawings that outline plumbing and piping plans as well as HVAC systems.
If you are new to the mechanical construction or maintenance industry and have wondered what all the different shapes and symbols on a mechanical drawing mean, this course is for you. Instructor Christopher Randall explains how to read the drawings and schematics for heating, venting, and air conditioning systems as well as plumbing...