In this module, you’ll move from communicating project information to building your estimate. You’ll learn how estimators balance cost, scope, value, and uncertainty to develop a complete and defensible Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimate. Working with the Dining Commons project materials, you’ll use a provided Uniformat template to organize your estimate and write concise narratives explaining how the project schedule, site logistics, and potential risks influence your cost decisions. You’ll see how professional estimators think holistically; connecting data, planning, and judgment into a clear cost story. By the end of this module, you’ll have a structured estimate and accompanying analysis that demonstrate your ability to reason through complex project conditions.

In this final module, you’ll step into the role of a professional estimator, presenting and defending your final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) estimate. You’ll synthesize your work from earlier modules into a clear, confident presentation that communicates your process, assumptions, and conclusions. By the end of this module, you’ll have completed the full estimating and bidding cycle: from interpreting project documents to delivering a persuasive, professional presentation.