Math for Contractors

This 5.5 hour This seminar is designed for anyone preparing for a contractor licensing exam, as well as those working in construction, estimating, or project management who want to strengthen their accuracy, confidence, and efficiency in construction math and material take-offs. Participants will develop a solid understanding of the formulas, methods, and real-world applications used to calculate quantities for concrete, masonry, framing, drywall, roofing, and sitework. Through hands-on instruction and real-world examples, you’ll learn to perform accurate take-offs, interpret plans, and apply time-saving estimating techniques while avoiding common calculation errors. Whether you’re bidding a project, managing materials, or studying for your license exam, this course provides the tools and confidence needed to handle construction math with precision and ease.

TOPICS

• How to apply construction math formulas to real-world take-off examples

• Converting measurements between feet, inches, square feet, and cubic yards

• Calculating areas, volumes, and slopes for foundations, walls, slabs, and roofs

• Performing accurate material quantity take-offs for concrete, masonry, framing, drywall, roofing, and sitework

• Identifying and avoiding common errors in take-offs and estimates

• Practical shortcuts and calculator methods used by professional estimators

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Lunch is included • Spreadsheet files provided