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Full Trade Estimating

Full Trade Estimating

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

Full Trade Estimating Courses | S F Johnson Construction Education

๐Ÿ“š Full-Year Trade Estimating Programs

Our comprehensive trade estimating programs cover everything from blueprint reading to bid submission. Learn to estimate with confidence across all major construction disciplines โ€” residential, commercial, and government.

๐Ÿ“Œ Full Program Coverage

Each program includes modules on reading plans, takeoffs, pricing labor and materials, overhead and profit, final estimate formatting, and software integration.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Program Pricing

Basic Plan Reading Classes: A, C, S, M, E, P โ€“ $299 each

Trade 3-Day Workshop 10โ€“15 Week Class
Framing and Drywall (A & S Plan)$799$2400
Roofing$399$1200
Flooring$399$1200
Paint$399$1200
Doors & Windows$399$1200
Insulation / Weatherproofing$399$1200
Concrete / Masonry / Asphalt$599$1800
Underground Utilities (Includes Excavation)$599$1800
Final Cleaning$299$900
Mechanical$599$1800
Electrical$699$2100
Plumbing$699$2100
Demolition$499$1500
Safety Manager Training$599$1800
Trade-Specific Project Management$799$2400

๐Ÿ“˜ Program Features

  • โœ”๏ธ Lifetime access to course content
  • โœ”๏ธ Digital and live coaching options
  • โœ”๏ธ Worksheets, templates, and cheat sheets
  • โœ”๏ธ Certification upon completion
  • โœ”๏ธ Includes bid forms and estimating tools
Full Trade Estimating Courses | S F Johnson Construction Education

๐Ÿ“š Full-Year Trade Estimating Programs

Our comprehensive trade estimating programs cover everything from blueprint reading to bid submission. Learn to estimate with confidence across all major construction disciplines โ€” residential, commercial, and government.

๐Ÿ“Œ Full Program Coverage

Each program includes modules on reading plans, takeoffs, pricing labor and materials, overhead and profit, final estimate formatting, and software integration.

โšก Electrical Estimating

Master electrical bids with full-plan analysis, takeoffs, and pricing strategy.

๐Ÿšฐ Plumbing Estimating

Plumbing fixtures, DWV, isometric drawings, and plan reading from A to Z.

๐ŸŒก๏ธ HVAC Estimating

Duct layout, air handling units, mechanical specs, and load calculations.

๐Ÿ—๏ธ General Contracting

Coordinate scopes, subcontractor bids, and estimate as the lead GC.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Demolition Estimating

Site demo strategies, cost per square foot, debris removal, and abatement.

๐ŸชŸ Finish Carpentry

Interior trim, casework, cabinetry, and architectural detailing.

๐Ÿงฑ Framing & Drywall

Stud wall systems, sheetrock, taping, fire walls, and acoustical ceilings.

๐Ÿงฑ Concrete & Masonry

Formwork, slab-on-grade, CMU, retaining walls, and concrete finishes.

๐ŸŽจ Painting & Coatings

Interior/exterior paint systems, epoxy coatings, and LEED requirements.

๐Ÿšง Underground Utilities

Water, sewer, electrical, trenching, backfill, and safety requirements.

๐Ÿ  Roofing Systems

Shingles, TPO, standing seam, tile, flashing, and fastener counts.

๐Ÿงผ Final Cleaning

Construction cleaning phases, square foot costs, tools, and chemicals.

๐Ÿ“ก Communications

Voice/data cabling, terminations, racks, and estimating low-voltage systems.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Thermal & Moisture Protection

Insulation, waterproofing, vapor barriers, sealants, and air systems.

๐ŸŒ Earthwork & Exterior Improvements

Excavation, grading, curb & gutter, paving, and landscaping.

๐Ÿ“ A-Plan (Architectural)

Interpreting floor plans, elevations, finishes, doors, and windows.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ S-Plan (Structural)

Beams, columns, footings, and steel framing reading and takeoffs.

๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ C-Plan (Civil)

Survey, grading, utilities, erosion control, and public ROW compliance.

โ„๏ธ M-Plan (Mechanical)

HVAC mechanical systems, ductwork sizing, and mechanical details.

โšก E-Plan (Electrical)

Riser diagrams, panel schedules, and distribution line estimating.

๐Ÿšฟ P-Plan (Plumbing)

Water supply, drainage plans, fixture unit counts, and venting.

๐Ÿ“Š Business Certification

Learn to qualify, apply, and succeed with DBE, MBE, 8(a), WBE, and SBE programs.

๐Ÿ“˜ Program Features

  • โœ”๏ธ Lifetime access to course content
  • โœ”๏ธ Digital and live coaching options
  • โœ”๏ธ Worksheets, templates, and cheat sheets
  • โœ”๏ธ Certification upon completion
  • โœ”๏ธ Includes bid forms and estimating tools