Plan Review & Specifications
February 9. 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Read and review IDOT plans and specifications
• How to locate quantities for items in your work category.
• Obtain a better understanding of the IDOT Standard Specifications & Special Provisions.
• How to quickly find the details and specifications that pertain to a pay item.
• How to locate plans and specifications on IDOT’s web site.

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Landscaping

March 15, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Reading and Reviewing IDOT Standard Specifications

• Developing Landscaping Quantities

• Construction Methods for Landscaping

• Developing Landscaping Cost Estimates

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Estimating & Bidding

March 29, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Steps in preparing your estimate;
• What needs to be considered when developing your bid price;
• How to determine where the work will take place;
• How to determine which pay items are included in your work category; and
• How to determine what work or material is considered incidental to a pay item

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Certified Payrolls

April 2, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Learn the provisions of Certified Payroll requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.
• How to report Certified Payroll.
• Understand labor rates and compliance of Prevailing Wages.
• Review prevailing wage laws.
• Learn how to submit payroll and more…

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Trucking
April 19, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Understanding DBE utilization and federal regulations.
• Learn how to calculate trucking hourly rates.
• Learn the rules of contract forms 2025 and 2026.
• How to calculate overload consideration.
• Learn volume calculations for truck trailers.
• Understand DBE and Non-DBE Regulations of Illinois Dept. of Transportation requirements.

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Documentation / Surveying
May 17, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Learning the requirements of documentation work items;
• Submittal of certifications for materials;
• Quantity calculations vs. R.E. calculations;
• Calculation of verifications; and
• Record keeping for validation and getting paid.
• PLEASE BRING ALONG A CALCULATOR!

INSTRUCTORS: Vinubhai Patel and Minal Hahm PE

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Patching, Asphalt and Concrete
June 14, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Measurement recording;
• Equipment required for work;
• Types of patching (Review specifications and Special provisions);
• Standards, pavement details, traffic control, etc., and
• BRING YOUR CALCULATOR

INSTRUCTORS: Vinubhai Patel and Minal Hahm PE

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EIGERLab in the EAST Conference Room

• Steps in preparing a force account;
• Understanding Prevailing wages;
• Equipment watch list rates;
• Documentation required for items completed; and
• Record keeping and labor work record.

INSTRUCTORS: Vinubhai Patel and Minal Hahm PE

EMAIL for more information or to Register