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Preconstruction & Estimating | Construction 101 Series
January 28 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
$150.00 – $200.00Manheim Office
135 Shellyland Road
Manheim, PA 17545
Description:
This seminar, led by experienced architects, will provide a foundational understanding of construction drawings and specifications across various design disciplines. Participants will learn how to interpret and navigate construction documents, understand their role in the construction process, and recognize how different disciplines integrate into a complete design package.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the range of services provided during the preconstruction phase.
- Identify and differentiate between the levels of an estimate.
- Recognize key estimating practices common to all disciplines.
- Gain awareness of ethical estimating principles as outlined by the American Society of
- Professional Estimators (ASPE) Code of Ethics.
- Utilize estimating technology and software to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Participate in a mock bid exercise to apply estimating principles in a team setting.
Instructor: Bill Loy, Keystruct Construction, A Viocity Company
Construction 101 Series
Gain a clear understanding of how the construction industry operates, including the key players involved at every stage of a project—from inception to completion.
9 Session Series * Classes cycle continuously, join any time at series rate.
- The Construction Process | October 1, 2025
- Project Development & Environmental Decisions | November 5, 2025
- Construction Design Documents & Technical Specifications | December 3, 2025
- Preconstruction & Estimating | January, 28 2026
- Virtual Design & Construction Technology | February 4, 2026
- Construction Risk Management | March 4, 2026
- Construction Agreements & Payments | April 1, 2026
- Project Planning & Execution | May 6, 2026
- Project Compliance & Outside Organizations | June 3, 2026
Registration Date: Seven days prior to the session date
Cancellation Policy: If you must cancel for any reason, please contact us immediately.
- Cancellations received less than 7 days before the start of the class cannot be refunded; substitutions are permitted.
Important Note: EIN: 23-1618254 – Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, payments may be deductible by members as an ordinary, necessary business expense. See your accountant for details.

Not A Member? Contact Mike Bachman at mike@abckeystone.org for more information.
Details
- Date: January 28
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Time:
8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Cost: $150.00 – $200.00
- Event Category: Construction & Trade Related
- Event Tags:Construction, Construction Process, Estimating, estimating principles, Preconstruction
Organizer
- Leslie Hodges
- Email leslie@abckeystone.org
Venue
- Manheim Office
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135 Shellyland Road
Manheim, PA 17545 United States + Google Map - Phone 717-653-8106
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