training program

 We offer a 2 day training session at your corporate office. Our comprehensive training program includes:

• A review of important industry practices and how it impacts the estimating process (tailored to the individual).
• How to read (paper) blue prints with a digitizer or working on-screen with digital drawing files.
• Producing effective floor plan layouts; involving various floor finishes, fills & waste and seaming diagrams.
• Shown how to use popular features to complete required tasks such as measuring for borders, irregular rooms, multiple product scenarios, elevations, etc.
• Learning the various styles of take-off inherent in our software application. We introduce you to various styles of floor covering take-off methods common to the floor covering industry.
• Receive instruction on other time saving devices and software applications meant to further enhance ones estimating ability.

During this session the estimator receives instruction on "accounting for details"... in essence learning effective trade practices, knowing what to be watchful of in order that the correct materials and labor factors get incorporated into your bid process. The success of any business is largely dependent on their estimators being well-versed on scope of work, job performance and total project requirements relative to their particular trade section... including such topics as:

• Acceptable Trade Guidelines, Standards of Use, and Practices to be adhered to...
• Industry Wide Rules & Regulations...
• After taking this course applicants will better understand what is applicable to their specific trade section and how it gets impacted by others...

• We show the estimator how to apply recognized industry standards in their take-offs.  
• Applicants will learn how various installation techniques impact the overall project cost estimate. 
• Get briefed on "accounting for detail"...improved accuracy allowing for more reliable job estimates. Study how floor plans with high fashion design and intricate patterned layouts are impacted by a product's size, shape and roll width dimensions. 
• Practice creating effective floor plan layouts; involving various floor finishes, fills & waste and seaming diagrams. 
• Learn how to control, minimize and better manage product waste factors. Factors that not only contribute greatly to lowering the overall project cost but work well to increasing the odds of winning the bid.

• Applicants get the opportunity to learn how to generate various styles of reports... including cut maps for roll goods, an array of product quantity and pricing reports used for depicting different project cost scenarios. These topics are geared towards generating a higher return on investment for the user.

• This session begins with a general assessment of the applicants current working knowledge and understanding of estimating applications. 
• The estimator is required to complete several "trial" take-offs. Through these exercises we can easily detect areas of weakness or strength relative to skill, accuracy and overall comprehension of floor covering estimation. 
• The applicant will then work through a series of exercises that target these problem areas and help build renewed confidence in the take-off process. Again, all assignments differ in both material and floor plan content. 
• Any blue prints or drawings that hold particular interest to the client may also be brought to and worked on during this session.

Call us Toll Free 1.877.482.6114 or send us an email at bidtech@telusplanet.net