Discovery and Walkthrough
Customer goals, site conditions, access, exclusions, risks, photos, and documentation.
Academy Course • Estimating • Project Control
Estimate and Project Management Course
Develop accurate painting estimates and manage projects with documented scopes, realistic schedules, clear communication, quality controls, and disciplined closeout.
Course Outcomes
From walkthrough to profitable closeout
This course is designed for painters, estimators, crew leaders, company owners, and project managers responsible for converting opportunities into well-planned, professionally delivered painting projects.
Measurements and Quantities
Surface calculations, openings, trim, doors, ceilings, cabinets, waste, and production assumptions.
Scope Development
Preparation standards, coating systems, number of coats, repairs, protection, cleanup, and acceptance criteria.
Labor and Production Rates
Crew-hour planning, productivity factors, complexity, access, weather, occupied spaces, and contingency.
Materials, Equipment, and Pricing
Material takeoffs, equipment, rentals, overhead, markup, margin, allowances, and profitable pricing.
Proposal and Expectations
Professional proposals, inclusions, exclusions, payment milestones, schedule expectations, and warranty language.
Scheduling and Crew Planning
Work breakdown, sequencing, staffing, procurement, daily targets, dependencies, and customer coordination.
Change Orders and Documentation
Scope changes, hidden conditions, approvals, pricing adjustments, schedule impact, and recordkeeping.
Quality and Communication
Pre-start meetings, progress updates, inspections, punch lists, issue escalation, and accountability.
Closeout and Profit Review
Final walkthrough, completion records, warranty handoff, collections, estimated-versus-actual review, and lessons learned.
Build stronger estimates and better-managed projects
Apply for Academy training and take the next step toward disciplined, profitable project delivery.
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