Stacey Johnson · The Construction Queen
Pick your trade. Learn to price the work.
Short lessons from my estimating classes, a 24/7 channel for your trade on Black Truth TV, and live classes when you're ready to bid for real.
The trades
Electrical
Device and fixture counts, conduit and wire, panels and service, inspections, and pricing the full package.
HVAC
Equipment and ductwork takeoff, load basics, Title 24 testing, startup and commissioning, and bid assembly.
Plumbing
Fixture counts, DWV and supply piping, testing, rough and final sign-off, and pricing labor by the fixture.
Framing & Rough Carpentry
Lumber takeoffs, shear walls, hardware, sequencing with inspections, and pricing crews by the square foot.
Concrete
Yardage, forming, rebar, pour-day logistics, curing and testing, and pricing flatwork against structural work.
Masonry
Block and brick counts, grout and reinforcing, scaffolding, special inspection, and unit labor rates.
Drywall
Board and framing takeoff, finish levels, fire-rated assemblies, hang-and-tape production, and bid markup.
Flooring & Floor Covering
Room-by-room takeoff, subfloor prep, moisture testing, waste factors, material lead times, and installed cost.
Painting & Wall Covering
Surface takeoff, coating systems and gallons, prep and labor, wall covering by the bolt, and a full bid.
Roofing
Squares and pitch factors, tear-off, Cal/OSHA roof fall protection, weather days, and pricing by the square.
Solar
Arrays and racking, interconnection, utility and AHJ permitting, energization, and pricing per watt.
Landscaping
Grading, irrigation, planting, hardscape, seasonal scheduling, and pricing maintenance against install.
Welding
Weld symbols, material and weld takeoff, consumables, arc time and operating factor, then bid a real steel package.
General Building
All divisions, managing subcontractor bids, general conditions, bonds, and the full project lifecycle.
Black Truth TV
Black history, the way I see it
My commentary on Black history and the stories behind it. 13 Shorts and counting, plus 24/7 channels on Black Truth TV.
ConstructIQ
Estimating tools built for contractors
Takeoffs, bids, and the paperwork that wins jobs. Built by me for my students and for contractors who want to stop guessing.