SF Johnson Consulting and Construction Services
One live class a week with Stacey Johnson, the Construction Queen. Open enrollment: a new class begins every week, so you can start on any class day and finish the full cycle with the group.
Surface takeoff, coating systems and gallons, prep and labor, wall covering by the bolt, and a full bid.
Weld symbols, material and weld takeoff, consumables, arc time and operating factor, then bid a real steel package.
Board and framing takeoff, finish levels, fire-rated assemblies, hang-and-tape production, and bid markup.
Room-by-room takeoff, subfloor prep, moisture testing, waste factors, material lead times, and installed cost.
Device and fixture counts, conduit and wire, panels and service, inspections, and pricing the full package.
Equipment and ductwork takeoff, load basics, Title 24 testing, startup and commissioning, and bid assembly.
Fixture counts, DWV and supply piping, testing, rough and final sign-off, and pricing labor by the fixture.
All divisions, managing subcontractor bids, general conditions, bonds, and the full project lifecycle.
Lumber takeoffs, shear walls, hardware, sequencing with inspections, and pricing crews by the square foot.
Yardage, forming, rebar, pour-day logistics, curing and testing, and pricing flatwork against structural work.
Block and brick counts, grout and reinforcing, scaffolding, special inspection, and unit labor rates.
Squares and pitch factors, tear-off, Cal/OSHA roof fall protection, weather days, and pricing by the square.
Arrays and racking, interconnection, utility and AHJ permitting, energization, and pricing per watt.
Grading, irrigation, planting, hardscape, seasonal scheduling, and pricing maintenance against install.
How class works: every class runs on a repeating cycle, one live session a week at the time shown, Pacific time. A new class begins every week, so you can start on any class day and keep going until you have covered the full cycle. That means new and returning students in the room together, which is how estimators really learn. Every session is recorded and posted the same day, homework takes about 2–3 hours a week, and your seat is held once tuition is paid in full. No class the week of Thanksgiving (Nov 23–27) or over winter break (Dec 21–Jan 1).
Tell us your trade and we'll put you in this week's class, with the workbook and software set up before your first session.
The Alliance was formed on a single observation: trades are divided by specialty but united by obstacle. An electrician in Georgia and a concrete contractor in Texas do not share a scope of work, but they share the same five barriers — licensure across state lines, bonding and insurance capacity, getting paid, finding qualified labor, and qualifying for larger contracts. The Alliance is organized around those shared obstacles first, and around trade specialty second.
S F Johnson Consulting helps contractors, estimators, project managers, and future business owners get the support they need to bid smarter, train faster, and grow with confidence.
Whether you need a one-time estimate, manhour calculators, a self-study package, or reciprocity help, choose your path below and go straight to the right service.
Start HereTrain by trade, learn your workflow, and build real estimating confidence with guided systems, tools, and structured programs.
Our services are designed to help self performers in all areas of construction. Let's discuss how our estimating services, manhour calculators, training programs, reciprocity help, and digital contractor tools can save you time and money.
Professional estimating for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, demolition, painting, concrete, framing, utilities, and more.
Buy downloadable calculators or move into digital access for trade-based labor logic and faster estimate building.
Structured training packages for plan reading, takeoff, labor logic, pricing, and professional estimate workflow by trade.
Multi-state licensing support, exam waiver guidance, paperwork coordination, and done-for-you reciprocity help.
Career-building contractor education covering estimating, PM, OSHA, bidding, plan reading, licensing, and more.
Trade-specific digital training, workflows, tools, quizzes, calculators, and project-based learning in one platform.
We don't just help you bid jobs — we help you protect and recover your money. As a credentialed Senior Claims Law Adjuster (SCLA), Stacey brings something rare: the ability to handle both construction project disputes and insurance claims professionally, so the adjuster is never the only expert in the room.
Choose your trade, then move into estimating, training, tools, calculators, or licensing support.
Tell us your trade, project type, and goal. We'll point you to the right estimate, training package, calculator, or licensing path.
| Feature | Traditional Spreadsheets | ConstructIQ™ App |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating Logic | Manual entry & high error risk | ✓ 8-Part Masterclass Guided System |
| Labor Calculations | "Gut feeling" or outdated charts | ✓ Real-Time Man-Hour Calculator |
| Field Communication | Scattered emails & texts | ✓ Built-in Professional RFI Tool |
| Skill Development | Learn as you go (Slow) | ✓ Structured Apprentice-to-PM Training |
| Contractor Readiness | Missed certifications | ✓ MBE/DBE & Licensing Pathways |
