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Estimating and Quoting

Presented by  HIA

This 3 hour workshop covers the knowledge and skills required to accurately calculate and estimate material, labour and equipment costs, as well as business overheads, margins and other costs for small residential and commercial construction projects.

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain basic costing concepts
  • Calculate perimeters and area
  • Account for prime costs and provisional sums
  • Obtain accurate quotes from subcontractors and suppliers
  • Estimate materials, labour and overheads
  • Deal with client variations
  • Present professional and accurate quotes

On successful completion of this short course, you will be issued with a HIA Statement of Completion.

Cost - HIA Member - $165.00 - Non Member - $275.00

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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026

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