Continuing Education

ROAD170 - Estimating

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Course Overview

Trained estimators are an essential part of the construction industry, one of the largest sectors of Canada’s economy. Uncover this vital industry by exploring the estimation processes that are used during road construction. Examine contract documentation, different types of contracts, bonding, units of measurement, equipment depreciation, project costing, tender preparation, and payment schedules for underground and surface works constructions. Apply estimation techniques and calculations that are specific to road building and heavy construction.

With the skills that you gain in this course, you will be able to provide an overview of the processes required to obtain accurate and reliable project cost estimates.

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This course is part of these programs or course groups:

Roadbuilders Certificate


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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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