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Ed Wenz
Ed Wenz
Ed started Wenz Consulting after 35 years as a professional estimator. He continues to work on various projects while also dedicating time to teaching and training through Wenz Consulting and VDCI. Ed has over 10 years of experience in Sage Estimating Development and Digital Takeoff Systems and has an extensive background in Construction Software and Communications Technology. Ed enjoys spending his free time with his wife and grandchildren in San Diego.
- Sage Estimating Certified Instructor
- Construction Cost Estimating
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Learning Resources by Ed Wenz
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Mastering Construction Estimates in Bluebeam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Music and Guest Room Projects
Dive into hands-on estimating using Bluebeam with a focused walkthrough of a real construction plan. Learn to perform detailed takeoffs, export data, and calculate costs for the music and guest rooms.
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Completing an Accurate Composite Siding Takeoff After Finishing the Stucco on the Exterior Plans
Dive into the detailed process of completing a composite siding takeoff using Bluebeam. From tool setup to precise area measurements, learn how accuracy shapes every step.
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Organizing Markups and Preparing for Exterior Finish Takeoffs in Construction Estimating Workflow
Get organized before diving deeper into exterior work with helpful tips on markup sorting and estimate structuring. Then, gear up for detailed takeoffs of exterior finishes, from stucco to standing seam metal roofing.
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Finalizing Your Estimate Format with Cost Alignment and Cover Sheet Integration in Excel
Learn how to polish your project’s cost estimate with simple formatting tweaks for clarity and professionalism. Final steps include aligning your detail page and updating the cover sheet to wrap up the estimate.
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Mastering Bluebeam's Core Tools for Efficient Plan Markups, Notes, and Takeoff Preparation
Master the essentials of Bluebeam with this hands-on guide to organizing, marking up, and preparing your plan sets for takeoff. Learn how to streamline revisions, lock in markups, and leverage powerful tools for efficient estimating.
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