About the Workshop

4-Part Workshop is held Wednesdays and Thursdays
July 29\, 30\; August 5\, 6\, 2026 | 1 &ndash\; 5 PM EDT | \;7 AM - 11 AM HST

Get hands-on with the complete heavy highway civil estimating workflow in this three-part\, highly interactive Estimate with Impact &ndash\; Heavy Highway Civil Estimating \;workshop. From interpreting DOT plan sets to running live bid simulations\, this workshop builds your confidence across core estimating tasks while sharpening your ability to structure\, analyze and communicate estimates. \;You&rsquo\;ll strengthen your foundation in preconstruction by practicing modern workflows that incorporate risk awareness\, defensible pricing\, and AI-assisted tools&mdash\;all applied to key heavy civil project scopes like earthwork\, paving\, structures\, and utilities.

Each session progresses your skills with a mix of guided instruction\, collaborative exercises\, and demonstrations. You&rsquo\;ll interpret plans and specs to extract and organize quantities\, build unit prices by assembling labor\, equipment\, and materials. You&rsquo\;ll walk away with sharpened technical skills\, a clearer risk lens\, and practical tools you can immediately apply on the job.

Workshop Outcomes

Identify scope gaps\, key bid items\, and quantity drivers in heavy civil DOT plans
Build structured estimates using Excel\, Miro\, and modern tools
Use AI prompts to run takeoffs and historical cost analysis
Simulate a real bid day &mdash\; defend and adjust numbers in teams
Create a personal action plan for real-world application
Recognize risks and set appropriate contingencies

Who should attend: Early-career civil estimators (0&ndash\;3 years)\, project/field engineers transitioning into preconstruction\, and pros supporting DOT bids.

**Participants will need to access Excel\, Google Drive\, and Miro during this workshop.

Technology and Participation:
For the classroom:
For participation:
Please have Zoom downloaded.
Computer with dual monitor preferred.
Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials.
Camera\, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.
Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.
Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private\, quiet room.
Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet\, if possible.
Students need access to Google Drive and Excel for this workshop

Meet Your Facilitator:

Daniel Beatty
Founder and Owner\, Constructive Leadership Solutions

Daniel Beatty knows construction from the ground up&mdash\;and he knows that strong projects start with stronger people. With over 35 years leading heavy civil construction teams as a project manager\, estimator\, and executive\, Daniel brings a rare blend of field-tested experience and fresh\, people-centered leadership strategies to today&rsquo\;s workforce challenges.

As founder of Constructive Leadership Solutions and a certified 5 Voices facilitator\, Daniel specializes in helping construction companies build cultures that attract\, retain\, and grow top talent. He&rsquo\;s the voice behind the &ldquo\;Culture Under Construction&rdquo\; newsletter on LinkedIn\, where he shares straight-talking\, practical advice on bridging generational gaps\, improving communication\, and making leadership real on the jobsite.

For the classroom:	For participation:
Please have Zoom downloaded. Computer with dual monitor preferred. Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials.	Camera\, either built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom. Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred. Computer/device mic and speakers are ok if in private\, quiet room. Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet\, if possible. Students need access to Google Drive and Excel for this workshop