Quoting & Estimation Workshop, Sold Out
Our Quoting & Estimation Workshop on 7 August has reached capacity and registrations are now closed. Thank you to everyone who registered; we're looking forward to seeing you there.
Missed out, or looking for the next step for your business? Our next session in the series, the Tendering & Procurement Workshop for the Queensland landscape sector, is now open for expressions of interest. Register below, and we'll be in touch as soon as dates are confirmed.
Quoting and Estimation Workshop - SOLD OUT
Full Day Workshop
Friday 7 August 2026 | 8 am - 4 pm | National Cricket Centre, Albion
Virtual Session
TBC | Live & Recorded via Zoom
Estimate with Confidence. Quote for Profit. Grow a stronger business.
Accurate estimating is one of the most critical skills for a sustainable landscape business. Get it wrong, and it costs you. Get it right, and it sets your business up for long-term growth.
This practical, hands-on full-day workshop is designed specifically for Queensland landscaping businesses and led by experienced landscaping contractors and industry trainers. Whether you're starting out or looking for a solid refresher, the learning is practical, landscaping-specific and immediately useful.
Who is this for
This workshop is suited to landscape business owners, estimators, supervisors and employees directly involved in the day-to-day running of the business. If quoting and estimating is part of your role, this workshop is for you.
What you'll cover
- Reading landscaping plans and specifications
- Cost build-ups covering materials, labour, plant and preliminaries
- Subcontractor and supplier quotes, scope comparison and risk allocation
- Overheads, margin and sensitivity testing
- Common landscaping pitfalls, including irrigation allowances, maintenance provisions and turf quality
- How quoting links to business viability, cash flow and QBCC compliance
- Producing a professional quote pack
What you'll take away
Every participant leaves with an estimating workbook, quote pack templates and an overhead and margin calculator to put to work straight away.
Date: Thursday 7 August 2026
Venue: National Cricket Centre, Brisbane
Format: Full-day face-to-face workshop + Bonus follow-up virtual session
Places: Limited
LQ Member Funded Price: $99 incl. GST per person*
Full Price: $319 incl. GST per person
CSQ funding is available for eligible LQ members. See course outline for funding eligibility details.
This program is proudly funded by Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ).
