Preconstruction & Estimating

Part of the Understanding the Construction Process Series

May 26, 2022 | 8:00 am – 11:00 am

at ABC Keystone
135 Shellyland Road
Manheim, PA 17545

An Inside Look Into the Bid Process

Seminar Overview:

This seminar will provide a general understanding of preconstruction and estimating to understand what services may be provided during the preconstruction process.

Benefits of Attending:

• Understand the steps involved in the preconstruction process
• Learn the flow of the estimating process and how software/technology innovations continue to improve it
• Experience a mock-bid scenario
• Discover the practices that lead to successful estimating departments

Topics Covered this Session:

• Preconstruction Services
• The Estimating Process
• Estimating Software & Technology
• Levels of the Estimate
• Estimating Practices Common to all Disciplines
• ASPE Code of Ethics

Sessions in this Series:

• September 21, 2021 – Project Planning & Execution
• November 10, 2021 – The Construction Process – New Series Starts!
• November 11, 2021 – Project Development and Environmental Decisions
• December 9, 2021 – Design Documents and Technical Specifications
• January 13, 2022 – Preconstruction & Estimating
• February 10, 2022 – Virtual Design & Construction Technology
• March 10, 2022 – Construction Risk Management
• April 14, 2022 – Construction Agreements & Payments
• May 12, 2022 – Project Planning & Execution
• May 26, 2022 – Preconstruction & Estimating
• June 9, 2022 – Project Compliance & Outside Organizations

Join at any time in cycle and SAVE at the full series rate!

Customize sessions for your company! Contact barbara@abckeystone.org to learn more.

Who Should Attend:

Administrators, estimators, project engineers, support staff, accountants, attorneys, project managers, project assistants, those new to construction, career constructors interested in learning new information and those interested in a better understanding of the big picture of the construction process will benefit from this series!

Instructors:

Shawn Buckwalter, CPE, Director of Preconstruction, EG Stoltzfus Construction, LLC, brings more than 35 years of residential and commercial construction experience to the table. As Director of Preconstruction, he serves as a key leader in the entire work acquisition process including extensive client contact, management, coordination and delivery of the preconstruction phases of the project. After working in the trades for several years, Shawn began his estimating career with a wall and ceiling subcontractor in 1984. He has been providing preconstruction, estimating and project management services for subcontractors and general contractors ever since. He is an active member of the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE), a Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) and a Passive House Certified Builder.

Registration Details:

Preferred registration date: Seven days prior to session date

Price includes: three hours of instruction, hands-on activities and course materials

If you must cancel for any reason, please contact us immediately. Cancellations received less than 7 days of the start of class cannot be refunded; substitutions are permitted.

ABC Members may select the option to be invoiced. Non-members will need to please pay at time of registration either via credit card payment online or by calling the Chapter office: (717) 653-8106.

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.

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