Computerized estimating has become the standard in the construction industry over the last 20 years. Of all the estimating programs that are available, the most widely used program in residential construction estimating is a simple spreadsheet.

Jay Christofferson, a licensed general contractor, author and software developer, will conduct a seminar on estimating that involves Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

In addition, ongoing demonstrations of an Excel-based estimating tool will be provided at the BuilderBooks Bookstore at the 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

Friday, Jan. 14

• “Estimating With Microsoft Excel”
  10:00-11:30 a.m.
  West 311 G-H
  
  Christofferson will demonstrate how builders and remodelers can use the powerful features of Excel to make their estimating time quicker, more accurate and customized to fit their own needs. He will also teach attendees how to set up customized estimates.
  
  The seminar is part of the IBS Organization & Business Management education track.
  
  For more information and to add the course to “My Show Planner” on the Builders’ Show wesite, click here.

Tuesday-Saturday, Jan. 11-15

• EstimatorPRO 5.2 Demonstrations
  During Bookstore Hours
  BuilderBooks Store, West Building, C Hall Lobby
  
  Christofferson has developed the Excel-based program, EstimatorPRO, for small to medium-sized builders. He will give demonstrations of the estimating tool at the bookstore to show how the software can produce a detailed, accurate estimate for an average-sized home in less than 20 minutes. This popular estimating software has been updated to take advantage of the software enhancements available in Excel 2007.