Construct-Ed Ask an Industry Pro Episode 1: Profitable Construction Estimating
Welcome to our Ask an Industry Pro series! In this series our pro and 30 year construction veteran, Christophor Jurin, answers your burning questions about the construction industry.
In Episode 1 Chris answers questions regarding profitable construction estimating practices. Get a full transcript of the video here: https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-an-industry-pro-episode-1-profitable-construction-estimating/
Want to submit your question? Visit https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-a-construction-industry-pro/
And check out the companion training course, Estimating 101, here: https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/construction-estimating-101-introduction-to-construction-estimating
Our Construction Estimating 101: Introduction to Construction Estimating provides a foundation for those interested in learning more about this important function. Construction estimators quantify specific details related to construction projects and develop cost estimates based on those quantities.
And stay tuned for more videos!
919
views
Ask a Construction Industry Pro Episode 3 - What Math Skills Do You Need To Work In Construction?
Welcome back to another episode of Ask a Construction Industry Pro!
In Episode 3, Chris answers questions regarding what math skills are required to work within the construction industry and how you can work on improving your math skills.
Want to submit your question? Visit https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-a-construction-industry-pro/
And check out the companion training course, How To Read a Tape Measure, here: https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/how-to-read-a-tape-measure
Stay tuned for more episodes!
637
views
1
comment
Ask a Construction Industry Pro Episode 4 - Understanding Construction Business Expenses
In episode 4, Chris answers your questions regarding the different types of expenses a construction company incurs, how it affects your company’s cash flow, and how to ensure the profitability of your projects.
Want to submit your question? Visit https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-a-construction-industry-pro/
And check out the companion blog with video transcript here: https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-an-industry-pro-episode-4-understanding-construction-business-expenses/
Sign up for our new accounting course here: https://www.construct-ed.com/improve-your-accounting-knowledge/
Take our free accounting basics course: https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/basic-accounting-for-contractors-2
Browse our courses: https://learn.construct-ed.com/courses
Stay tuned for more episodes!
633
views
Ask an Industry Pro Episode 2 - Minimizing the Impact of a Broken Supply Chain on your Business
In episode 2 of Ask an Industry Pro, Chris discusses the current supply chain issues and how they are impacting the construction industry and gives advice on how to minimize the impacts on your business.
Get the companion training course, Connect with Your Crew to Make More Money, here:
https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/how-to-connect-with-your-crew-to-make-more-money-in-contracting
Want to submit your question? Visit https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-a-construction-industry-pro/
And stay tuned for more videos!
620
views
1
comment
Ask a Construction Industry Pro Episode 5 - Know Your Numbers: How Do I Know If I'm Profitable?
In episode 5, Chris answers your questions regarding understanding your numbers and the performance and profitability of your projects by understanding ratios.
Want to submit your question? Visit https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-a-construction-industry-pro/
And check out the companion blog with video transcript here: https://www.construct-ed.com/ask-an-industry-pro-episode-5-know-your-numbers-how-do-i-know-if-im-profitable/
Sign up for our new accounting course here: https://www.construct-ed.com/improve-your-accounting-knowledge/
Take our free accounting basics course: https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/basic-accounting-for-contractors-2
Browse our courses: https://learn.construct-ed.com/courses
Stay tuned for more episodes!
560
views
Construction Estimates 101: Introduction To Construction Estimating
Watch Full Course On Construct-Ed Here: https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/construction-estimating-101-introduction-to-construction-estimating
Construction Estimates 101: Introduction To Construction Estimating
Successful construction companies have great estimators. Construction companies cannot exist without good construction estimating systems and processes.
Every good construction project begins with a great construction estimate. And every great construction estimate is managed by a knowledgeable and professional construction estimator. Construction estimating processes are dependent on estimators being able to cost out projects and develop estimates for bids.
Whether you are looking to start a construction company or you are looking for a new career construction estimating is a critical key to growth. Understanding how estimates are developed can help everyone involved in construction learn how they fit into the estimating process.
Estimating is a critical part of any successful construction company. This goes for the small construction start-up to the mega-construction companies building downtown skyscrapers. Without a great estimate a project is hamstrung from the beginning. Estimates become a management tool for project managers to perform their projects. They use the estimates as a budget tool to help control costs associated with completing their projects.
This video is a preview of a course on Construct-Ed.
The instructor for this course is Chris Jurin, CEO of Construct-Ed.
In this course you will learn:
-What take-offs are.
- What are the four most important calculations for construction estimators to learn.
- What construction estimating is and what estimators are responsible for.
Learn the basics of estimating to help you build your skills. Skilled estimators are in high demand in the construction industry.
277
views
1
comment
Advantages of Building Prefab Right Sized Homes
This will review some of the misconceptions about prefab, advantages of using prefab and the advantages of building small with examples of some of those from my current book – Fabulous Small Houses.
74
views
How to Use Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing PACE 101 preview
Lean about the basics of PACE for homes. Learn what differentiates PACE from typical home loans, the associated benefits, and how to get PACE in your location if it’s not available yet.
55
views
How To Sell Home Plans On Your Website
Learn how you can sell and market your conceptual plans and full home plans - using your own website and through others! Portfolio Home Plans owner Chip Hudson will not only show you how to set up your own plan sales website, but will also teach you some tips and techniques he's learned from some of his more successful re-sellers. AIBD Members, enroll for free! Call 1-800-366-2423 or write info@AIBD.org for the member code.
Full course here - https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/how-to-sell-home-plans-on-your-website
53
views
Introduction to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program
Introduction to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program online video course...
Often when building or designing a new home or major rehab project, professionals don’t realize they can easily help their clients add renewable energy with minimal efforts, once the price is right. Being ready for renewables and designed with major energy efficiency in mind can make it easy for homeowners and multifamily building owners to get their buildings to zero energy in the future without expensive renovations or adjustments. Learn about how you can implement the DOE Zero Energy Ready program now in your next project and both market your achievement as well ensure the home is ready.
54
views
How to Increase Your Construction Company’s Profit
Do you own a construction or home improvement business? Are you responsible for the financial performance of the company you work for? If the answer is yes than you know the types of challenges that you face on a day-to-day basis managing and leading a successful construction company.
Full course here - https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/how-to-increase-your-construction-companys-profit
58
views
Financing Options for Green Affordable Multifamily Housing Preview
This course will provide an overview of financing programs available to support energy efficiency, renewable energy and other green improvements in affordable multifamily housing. The webinar will include a brief introduction of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, lending programs through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD/FHA, programs available through utilities and through state energy offices. The webinar will include speakers with expert knowledge of green financing programs as well as practical knowledge from using those programs. This course is for developers, consultants, architects, consultants and other housing practitioners interested in learning more about how to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy and other green improvements in affordable multifamily housing. The goal is for audience members to learn about the variety of financing options available and some of the strengths and challenges of different financing programs.
34
views
Fast Track to Maximum Profit Preview
Many contractors are only making 10% profit on their jobs. And more still are making even less than that. Being a contractor, and running your own business is hard. I've been in the industry over 40 years, have owned over 20 construction-related businesses, and understand the stress and pressures well.
The effort required to have a net profit is a constant struggle for all custom building and remodeling companies—new and established. This course will discuss what my company went through to find a new way of protecting our profit margin and ultimately increasing it without charging our clients more for services.
Watch the full course here - https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/a-fast-path-to-maximum-profit
34
views
Mid Construction LEED for Homes Multifamily Live Virtual Preview
Join us when we go live on our facebook page to tour a LEED Silver anticipated multifamily project in Oak Park, IL. Learn about the details behind the walls and building envelope along with its 15kbtu furnaces with special ductwork, in the first LEED-multifamily building in the Western suburbs.This tour will cover the use of a self-adhesive weather resistant barrier WRB known as Henry Blueskin, and continuous exterior OUTsulation foam board, in addition to other products and advanced techniques. We will also discuss right-sized HVAC design, this project’s preparation for 6,000-15,000 BTUh modulating furnaces (yes, they exist!), and “Smart” Ductwork that measures a mere 2.5-in diameter and handles low velocities.
41
views
Learn Website SEO
Learn how to get your construction company's website ranking on Googles front page by using SEO (Search Engine Optimization) techniques.
40
views
How to Increase Your Construction Company's Profits
Full course here- https://www.construct-ed.com/course/how-to-increase-your-construction-companys-profit/
Do you own a construction or home improvement business? Are you responsible for the financial performance of the company you work for? If the answer is yes than you know the types of challenges that you face on a day-to-day basis managing and leading a successful construction company.
37
views
How To Write Effective Blogs That Actually Generate Project Leads
How To Write Effective Blogs That Actually Generate Project Leads
Are you looking to learn how to fill your company's backlog? Do you want to generate more project leads for your construction company?
Building a blog on your company's website that contains evergreen content will help you generate new leads even when you don't have the time to market your company. Content that stays relevant helps to answer your customers' questions. And when you answer their questions you become an expert that they can rely on.
Purchase Full Course on Construct-Ed here - https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/how-to-write-effective-blogs-that-acutally-generate-project-leads
27
views
How To Write Effective Blogs That Actually Generate Project Leads
Purchase Full Course on Construct-Ed here - https://learn.construct-ed.com/p/how-to-write-effective-blogs-that-acutally-generate-project-leads
How To Write Effective Blogs That Actually Generate Project Leads
Are you looking to learn how to fill your company's backlog? Do you want to generate more project leads for your construction company?
Sign up to take this Construct-Ed microlearning course on how to write effective blogs that actually generate project leads.
32
views
Dwelling Unit Ventilation
Ian Guttridge, Technical Training Manager at Fantech, will be presenting on the importance of IECC-2015, ASHRAE 62.2-2015, IRC-2015, and the standards regarding residential ventilation. Ian is ASHRAE certified and has been training residential building and design professionals for more than nine years. AIBD Members, enroll at a discount! Call 1-800-366-2423 or write info@AIBD.org for the member code.
24
views