Services all contractors need since 2010

3 Day Workshops

3 Day Workshops

๐Ÿ“… S F Johnson Construction Education Daily Class Schedule

๐Ÿ•˜ Morning Sessions (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

  • Monday: Electrical Estimating Workshop
  • Tuesday: Plumbing Estimating + Takeoff Practice
  • Wednesday: HVAC Systems & Ductwork Estimating
  • Thursday: Business Certification Lab & Bidding Setup
  • Friday: Interior & Exterior Finishes (Painting, Roofing, Drywall)

๐Ÿ• Afternoon Sessions (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

  • Monday: Site Utilities, Earthwork & Excavation
  • Tuesday: Final Clean, Thermal & Moisture Protection
  • Wednesday: Concrete & Masonry Estimating
  • Thursday: Plans Review (A, C, S, M, E, P)
  • Friday: Freedom School & Apprenticeship Coaching

Need help finding the right class? Contact us here or call 844-261-9737

๐Ÿ”ง 3-Day Intensive Workshops

Designed for working professionals and career changers alike, our 3-day workshops deliver expert knowledge fast โ€” without cutting corners.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Available Workshop Tracks

โšก Electrical Estimating

Learn blueprint reading, takeoffs, labor and material pricing, and final bid creation.

๐Ÿšฐ Plumbing Estimating

Master plumbing system plans, fixture counts, pipe sizing, and bid strategies.

๐ŸŒก๏ธ HVAC Estimating

Cover duct layouts, load calculations, unit costing, and labor planning.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ General Contracting

Understand scopes, coordinate subs, compile GCsโ€™ bids, and manage contingencies.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Demolition Estimating

Calculate demo sequences, hauling, site conditions, and abatement costs.

๐ŸชŸ Finish Carpentry

Scope interior trims, doors, cabinetry, baseboards, and custom woodwork.

๐Ÿงฑ Framing & Drywall

Learn framing layout, drywall estimating, sheathing, and partition costs.

๐Ÿงฑ Concrete & Masonry

Estimate foundation work, slab pours, block walls, and site flatwork.

๐ŸŽจ Painting & Coatings

Calculate square footage, coatings per surface, labor units, and finishes.

๐Ÿšง Underground Utilities

Plan trenching, conduit runs, vaults, water/sewer, and safety setups.

๐Ÿ  Roofing Systems

Estimate shingles, torch-down, tile, underlayment, and safety staging.

๐Ÿงผ Final Cleaning

Learn post-construction cleaning scopes, labor, scheduling, and supplies.

๐Ÿ“ก Communications

Low-voltage cabling, racks, terminations, and integration estimating.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Thermal & Moisture Protection

Includes insulation, waterproofing, vapor barriers, sealants, and wraps.

๐ŸŒ Earthwork & Exterior Improvements

Grading, backfill, paving, curbs, walkways, and landscaping scopes.

๐Ÿ“ A-Plan (Architectural)

Learn how to read, interpret, and estimate from architectural plans including layouts, elevations, and finishes.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ S-Plan (Structural)

Understand structural drawings, reinforcement layouts, load paths, and estimating structural scopes.

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ C-Plan (Civil)

Interpret grading, drainage, utilities, and paving from civil drawings for accurate takeoffs.

โ„๏ธ M-Plan (Mechanical)

Learn HVAC and mechanical layout takeoffs, duct sizing, and coordination requirements.

โšก E-Plan (Electrical)

Deepen your skills in panel schedules, power distribution, lighting layouts, and low-voltage systems.

๐Ÿšฟ P-Plan (Plumbing)

Focus on fixture units, riser diagrams, DWV, and hot/cold water layouts from plumbing blueprints.

๐Ÿ“Š Business Certification

Step-by-step guidance on DBE, MBE, WBE, 8(a), and other certification programs โ€” what you need and how to apply.

๐Ÿ“‹ What Youโ€™ll Walk Away With

  • โœ”๏ธ A complete estimating workbook
  • โœ”๏ธ Real takeoff samples
  • โœ”๏ธ Industry pricing tools
  • โœ”๏ธ Certification of completion
  • โœ”๏ธ 30-minute follow-up Q&A after the course

๐Ÿ“† Ready to Get Started?

Sign up now or contact us with your questions โ€” weโ€™ll match you with the right track.

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