# AI Construction Estimating with Togal.AI Course Online Canonical URL: ## Overview Master AI-powered construction takeoff and become the fastest estimator on your team. Construction estimating is changing fast, and the firms winning more bids are the ones using AI. In this hands-on online course, you'll learn how to use Togal.AI, the industry-leading AI takeoff and estimating platform, to turn hours of manual quantity takeoff into minutes of guided, accurate work. Whether you're a new estimator, a seasoned preconstruction pro, a quantity surveyor, or a subcontractor chasing tighter bid deadlines, this course gives you the real-world skills to produce professional, client-ready estimates from day one. ## What you'll learn - Set up projects, organize drawings, calibrate scales, and navigate the Togal.AI workspace with confidence - Run automated AI takeoffs in seconds and refine them using classifications, material assignments, Smart Search, and Toggle Chat - Apply advanced selection, merge, and modifier tools to produce accurate, client-ready quantities - Execute interior floor plan workflows covering partitions, corridors, party walls, and finish schedules using a hybrid AI and manual approach - Tackle exterior elevations, exterior finishes, and roof takeoffs using custom formulas, keyboard shortcuts, and the subtract tool for openings - Specialize in MEP takeoff across electrical, mechanical, and plumbing drawings, including fixture counts, legend decoding, and conduit and lightning protection - Build reusable classification libraries and coordinate multi-trade scopes across a live commercial project - Complete a full lobby takeoff capstone and export polished Excel and PDF deliverables ready for bid submission ## Instructors ### Reid Johnson — Instructor Reid isn't just someone who knows CAD and BIM; he's a licensed architect and contractor who deeply integrates these technologies into every facet of his career. His hands-on experience as a practitioner building real-world projects provides him with an invaluable understanding of how BIM and CAD streamline workflows and enhance design. This practical foundation led him to Autodesk, where he shared his expertise, helping others effectively leverage these powerful tools. Throughout his professional journey, Reid also dedicates himself to education, consistently teaching university courses and shaping the next generation of design professionals by equipping them with essential CAD skills. His unique blend of practical experience, industry knowledge gained at Autodesk, and passion for teaching positions Reid as a true specialist in BIM and CAD technology, capable of bridging the gap between theory and real-world application. **Credentials:** - Autodesk Fusion Certified User - Autodesk Revit Certified Professional - Autodesk Certified Instructor - Licensed Architect - Licensed General Contractor ### David Nguyen — Instructor David is the AEC Software Specialist at VDCI, with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and an Associate’s degree of science in Drafting and General Design from ITT Technical Institute. A San Diego native with over 12 years working in the Design Industry and construction industry, David brings his construction and design expertise to help all students achieve their goals in the field. Outside of his professional life, David loves attending concerts, festivals, playing his guitar and restoring and repairing all types of vehicles. **Credentials:** - OSHA 30 hr. Construction Safety Certified - Construction Software: SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Autodesk Suite (AutoCAD, Fusion, REVIT) - Mechanical Software: PTC CREO Parametric, Solidworks, MasterCAM ## Pricing **Tuition:** $579