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VDOT’s Cost Estimation Office is pleased to announce that it is partnering with VTCA this year to host the 2025 Cost Estimation Summit, on March 10-12, 2025, at the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center.

During this event, participants will be able to learn leading practices and approaches for project cost estimating.  This is a unique opportunity to learn and connect with other estimators from Consultants, VDOT, and Localities, who are responsible for preparing and reviewing project cost estimates. 

Hear from the authors of the new estimating tools from VDOT.  During this summit, a diverse and broad range of estimating topics related to VDOT project cost estimating plans to be presented by a variety of estimating professionals:

  • Addressing Risks and Establishing Contingencies for Project Cost Estimates 

  • Virginia’s Infrastructure Market Conditions 

  • SMART SCALE Round 6 Overview 

  • Hands on Workshop on Unit Price Determination Using VDOT’s Web-based Bid Tab System 

  • Estimating Maintenance of Traffic Costs 

  • Estimating Storm Drainage Costs 

  • Estimating Asphalt Costs 

  • AASHTOWARE Bid Based Estimating Methodology 

  • Right of Way and Utility Estimating 
  • Contractor Estimator Panel Discussion 
Registration Pricing

Member 

  • Early - $385.00
  • Regular (Begins January 10) - $450.00
  • Late (Begins February 21) - $550.00

**VDOT employees will be registered using a master list and should not register online. 

Non-Member

  • Early - $550.00
  • Regular (Begins January 10) - $650.00
  • Late (Begins February 21) - $700.00

Local Government Employees

  • Regular - $295.00

Local government representatives interested in attending should contact Dana Morris at VTCA  to setup a government account so they can register online.

Register today

For any questions concerning registration, contact Dana Morris.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds, less a $50 administrative fee, are available when cancellations are received before the close of business on March 3, 2025.  Cancellations received after March 3 are not eligible for refunds, however, substitutions are encouraged!

Please review the VTCA Code of Conduct Policy.  By attending this event you are agreeing to the policy.