Commercial Construction Estimating

Course Information

This course introduces students to measuring techniques for items in a commercial construction project. Utilizing Excel spreadsheets, students will interpret construction working drawings and specifications to measure items such as excavation, concrete, steel, etc. Emphasis is placed on accuracy of measurement, standard descriptions, logical sequence of take-off, and estimating principles. The parts of a detail estimate will be identified.

Intake W26 SEM

Start Date Jan 13 / 2026

End Date Apr 21 / 2026

Prerequisite(s):

None

Computer Software Requirements:

Word, Excel and Adobe Reader

Chats:

Yes

Group Work:

n/a

Registering college code:
CN-CCM120

Host college code:
NO-CP7004

How to register

You can register in-person, on-line, by phone, fax or mail. When registering for a course, it is not necessary to include the 2 digit college code prefix (e.g. ENL001– not CN-ENL001). For details visit Canadore College’s website.

Contact

Catherine Priddle
Phone : (705) 474-7600 ext. 5601
Email : Catherine.Priddle@canadorecollege.ca

100 College Drive
North Bay, ON
P1B 8K9

Phone : (705) 474-7600 ext 5601
Toll Free : 1-800-519-3534
Fax : (705) 472-7169

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