Concrete Cost Estimating – Formwork, Reinforcement Quantity Take-offs

Free concrete estimating guidebook and resources: https://www.skool.com/construction-co... 🔥 Free AI prompts and resources for construction: https://www.skool.com/construction-co... 🚀 Join ContractorOS — implement AI in your construction business within 7 days: https://www.skool.com/contractor-os 📧 Business enquiries: [email protected] Work with me: https://www.construct-iq.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn:   / timothy-fairley-7b0141a0   📚 Related videos: → Construction Quantity Take-Offs – COMPLETE Guide:    • Construction Quantity Take-Offs – COMPLETE...   → Claude Cowork for Construction - Estimating, Contract Management and Scheduling:    • Claude Cowork for Construction - Estimatin...   → Construction Cost Estimating: Complete Step-by-Step Guide:    • Construction Cost Estimating: Complete Ste...   This video is a complete guide to estimating concrete for in-situ concrete construction projects. Learn how to accurately read concrete drawings, perform formwork and reinforcement take-offs, and apply material cost along with labor and plant expenses to get a precise concrete estimate. We'll show you the proper way to conduct how to calculate quantity of materials in concrete and provide estimation and costing insights for your projects. About me ⤵️ I'm Tim — 10 years in construction estimating and contract management, now helping contractors use AI to work smarter. I share everything I've learned about construction project management, estimating, procurement, and AI tools on this channel. My software & tools ⚡ ZZTakeoff — estimating and takeoff software: https://www.zztakeoff.com?p=23761 🎓 Courses → Construction Management Course: https://coursecareers.com/a/TimFairle... → Construction Estimating Course: https://coursecareers.com/a/TimFairle... 0:00 - Introduction: The Simple Formula for Estimating 1:49 - Step 1: Understanding the Scope of Works 3:01 - Real Life Example: Analyzing Project Requirements 5:22 - Step 2: Building a Pricing Schedule 6:28 - Checklist: Essential Items for Your Work Breakdown 11:39 - How to Estimate Preliminaries & Risk 12:38 - Step 3: Quantity Takeoffs (The 80/20 Rule) 14:43 - Methodology: Steel Reinforcement Takeoffs 16:19 - Methodology: Formwork Quantity Takeoffs 18:41 - Methodology: Concrete Volume Calculations 21:25 - Step 4: Material Quotes & Supplier Requirements 23:20 - Allowances for Material Wastage 27:32 - Step 5: Labor & Plant Productivity Rates 35:38 - Finalizing the Estimate & Sell Price 40:55 - Step 6: Writing the Letter of Offer