Fundamentals of Landscape Estimating

From project conception to bid acceptance, the accuracy of your current working estimate is vital to landscape installation success. This informative program "Fundamentals of Landscape Estimating" explored professional methods for accurately costing out landscape projects.

The guest speaker was Frank Crandall, Wood River Evergreens, Inc., Hope Valley, RI

Participants learned about the techniques for taking the guess-work out of landscape estimating. Our speaker discussed the fundamentals of estimating landscape projects, pricing of plants and materials, vehicle and equipment costs, and job costing. Attendees were provided with insights, methods, and techniques to help make their business more profitable.

This program provided the novice as well as the seasoned landscape professional suggestions and tips to improve and streamline their landscape estimating methods. It also helped to demystify the cost estimating process to allow you to work more effectively with your contractor/installer.

Frank Crandall, owner of Wood River Evergreens, Inc., in Hope Valley, RI, an award-winning landscape company serving Southern Rhode Island, horticultural speaker, author of Lessons from the Landscape, noted photographer, and current chairman of the Master Gardener Foundation of Rhode Island. He has been a frequent Flower Show speaker who delivers his presentations with entertainment, education and creativity.

Participants were free to enjoy the trails at Oak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary upon the conclusion of this program.

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