The Fundamentals of Estimating Workshop course is designed for Public Works organisations and is designed to be run in your offices and from time to time is presented as a public course. The Professional Estimating Workshop is two days duration.

This workshop has been developed from years of estimating experience in both the public and private sectors. The presenters of this program have worked with numerous civil contractors as well as local and state government organisations to develop a workshop that will help to implement estimating best practice across your organisation.

Best practice estimating can deliver accurate Strategic, Concept & Detailed Estimates.

Presenters:

Robert Macdonald BE., CPEng., MIE Aust.

Robert is the Managing Director of Robert MacDonald & Associates. He is also a Director of Benchmark Estimating Software.

In his 24 year professional career Robert has specialised in estimating and is acknowledged as a leading expert. He is approved as a Peer Reviewer for Transit New Zealand estimates, and subsequently has been upgraded to an Independent Expert. He has prepared many road and bridge estimates for the RTA of NSW.

Robert has prepared and presented papers on estimating for Local Government and analysis of Job Costing methods for Civil Contractors. His most recent paper was “Methods of Quantifying Risk on Local Government Projects” presented at the 2003 IPWEA National Conference.

By the end of the Fundamentals of Estimating Workshop participants will have an understanding of:

�	the value of good estimating
�	what makes a good estimate
�	the different levels of estimating and the approach required for each
�	sound estimating techniques including:

	�	Quantity takeoffs
	�	Supplier enquiries
	�	Normal estimating production rates
	�	Direct Cost Assessments
	�	Indirect Cost Assessment
	�	Contingencies
	�	Overheads
	�	Profit

What Participants are saying about the Workshop

“The Workshop presented by Benchmark Estimating was extremely informative, well organised and opened up a whole new concept in estimating. Our Strategic Asset Management Group found great benefit from incorporating an understanding of Strategic, Concept and Detailed estimates into its planning process.”
Emilio Reale - Executive Officer Works, Glenorchy Council TAS

“Port Stephens Council had three participants attend, we found the Workshop to be very good at addressing the grass roots of estimating. The informal discussions between participants regarding estimating and project management were invaluable. The cross section of participants allowed a lot of information sharing. Well worth attending.”
Peter Matwijow – Operations Coordinator, Port Stephens Council NSW