Master Construction Estimating & Budgeting: Essential Tips for Success ποΈ
Discover the fundamentals of construction estimating and budgeting in this comprehensive video. Learn the step-by-step process for accurate project cost estimation and effective budget management on commercial projects.

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72.3K views β’ Jul 29, 2023

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Learn construction estimating and budgeting in today's video! I'll go through a typical estimating process on a commercial construction project, and talk about grouping materials in assemblies to make estimates easier. Enjoy!
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π RECOMMENDED PLAYLISTS π
1. READING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVdiF5bt4HdnFc9zpo34qDu9fDML0DHEU
2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION TOPICS : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVdiF5bt4Hdk5IJI9I2BhJYPHBIZUXj7b
3. YOUTUBE CONSTRUCTION SHORTS : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVdiF5bt4Hdmt07BmUVfFEluO-Qf6uAh_
π SKIP AHEAD IN THE VIDEO π
00:00 Intro - Let's GO!
00:14 Construction Estimating Process Explained
01:04 What is the Construction Business Development?
01:41 What are Construction Bid Qualifications?
02:48 What is a Construction Instruction to Bidders?
03:14 Estimating Phases Explained
04:55 What is a Construction Allowance?
05:52 What is a Construction Contingency?
06:14 Construction Estimate Phases - Walk Through (in-depth)
10:47 What is a Construction Takeoff?
11:11 How to Complete a Construction Takeoff
13:33 What is a Construction Assembly in Estimating?
16:03 The SECRET to getting the Best Estimates
16:22 Outro - See you soon!
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π RECOMMENDED PLAYLISTS π
1. READING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVdiF5bt4HdnFc9zpo34qDu9fDML0DHEU
2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION TOPICS : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVdiF5bt4Hdk5IJI9I2BhJYPHBIZUXj7b
3. YOUTUBE CONSTRUCTION SHORTS : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVdiF5bt4Hdmt07BmUVfFEluO-Qf6uAh_
π SKIP AHEAD IN THE VIDEO π
00:00 Intro - Let's GO!
00:14 Construction Estimating Process Explained
01:04 What is the Construction Business Development?
01:41 What are Construction Bid Qualifications?
02:48 What is a Construction Instruction to Bidders?
03:14 Estimating Phases Explained
04:55 What is a Construction Allowance?
05:52 What is a Construction Contingency?
06:14 Construction Estimate Phases - Walk Through (in-depth)
10:47 What is a Construction Takeoff?
11:11 How to Complete a Construction Takeoff
13:33 What is a Construction Assembly in Estimating?
16:03 The SECRET to getting the Best Estimates
16:22 Outro - See you soon!
π JOIN THE COMMUNITY π
My TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@planandspec
My Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/planandspec
My Website & Newsletter : https://www.planandspec.com
@planandspec
#planandspec
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Jul 29, 2023
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