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2012 CISCA Education Events
Webinars allow you the opportunity to sit at your desk, in front of your computer, and spend one hour learning something new. Why not give CISCA one hour a month of your time!
A Takeoff is a Takeoff - or is it? The Tale of Two Takeoffs - Pre-Bid vs Post-Win
Presented by Angelo Castelli, On Center Software Wednesday, June 13, 2012 2:00p.m. ET/1:00p.m. CT/12:00 noon MT/11:00a.m. PT
If two estimators use the same architectural plans, what are the chances that both produce the same takeoff? Actually, it is pretty clear that both takeoffs should be different - similar but still different. But why would that occur when the plans are exactly the same? This program distinguishes between a takeoff done to sell the business and the takeoff completed to build the job. Not understanding this difference may put a company on the wrong path rather than one of profitability.
Participants learn how a detailed takeoff drives a winning bid, manages the project to completion, improves communication and manages risk associated with the bidding process. An estimator’s responsibility is really that of sales. Project managers should complete their own analysis of the project pre-build so that there is a construction ready budget.
Learning Outcomes
- Estimator takeoffs are intended to cover all of the known costs for the sole purpose of securing the contract
- Project Managers (PM) should deploy Value Engineering to save on materials, labor, and equipment
- Why and How the PM takeoff is more detailed than that of the Estimator
- PM takeoff includes material substitutions, pre-ordering material at custom lengths, and potential prefabrication
- PM budget deliverables include: a color-coded takeoff, detailed color-coded labor costs, a solution to keep track of the budget, reports for additional material, scope, and change order updates
Incoming President Brad Sampson announced a membership campaign in Charlotte. Beginning immediately, any person who refers a member to CISCA will receive a $50 gift card. The referral must join and must pay the full membership dues, no discounts given. The gift card is sent to the person who refers the member, not the company.
For every member you refer, your name will entered for a drawing in San Antonio (the site of the 2013 CISCA Convention + INTEX tradeshow). Three winners will be drawn and the winners can choose between an IPad or a TV, up to a $1,000 value.
Click here for a membership application. Start referring people today.
If you have someone you think would be a good CISCA member, but don’t want to discuss membership with him/her, provide Michele Meng with the contact information and she will follow-up with the person.
Drawing for the IPad or TV will be held during the breakfast in San Antonio, March 21, 2013.
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WHAT VALUE DO YOU GET FROM A CISCA MEMBERSHIP?
A CISCA membership brings something different to each member. During the convention in Las Vegas we asked some members why they were members. Click here to see a list of the responses.
If you are not a member, now is the time to join!!
Join CISCA before July 31 to guarantee your company is included in the 2011-2012 Directory. The Directory is mailed to every CISCA member and is a primary resource when companies are looking for a partner for projects or a source for needed products.
As a special bonus – all new members will receive their first two industry publications at no cost. Join CISCA in July and our Recommendations for Direct-Hung Acoustical Tile and Lay-in Panel Ceilings and Guidelines for Seismic Restraint for Direct Hung Suspended Ceiling Assemblies will be included in your new member package as our welcome gift to your company.
Don't miss out – join today! Click here for a membership application or contact us at cisca@cisca.org or call 630-584-1919 with questions.
ACOUSTICS IN HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS WHITE PAPER COMPLETED
We are very pleased to announce that the Industry Marketing Advisory Committee has completed a White Paper on Acoustics in Healthcare Environments. You can read the entire paper by clicking here. Click here to download a synopsis of the paper.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Leadership Conference 2012
Sept. 12-13, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel
San Diego, California
Convention + INTEX 2013
March 19-22, 2013
Grand Hyatt San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
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