The Community Engineering Corps (CECorps) and EPN worked together to develop a Construction Budget for Beginners Guide designed to demystify the construction budgeting process by outlining the key steps involved—from defining your scope and selecting the appropriate budget class to choosing the right estimating methods.
Whether you’re applying for a grant, seeking project funding, or simply trying to understand the financial framework of a construction project, building a preliminary construction budget is a crucial first step.
Along with the guide, EPN and CECorps hosted a webinar in June 2025 to present and discuss the resource. You can access the webinar recording and webinar slides to support your use of the guide.
If you have questions for EPN or the Community Engineering Corps regarding their respective support capabilities, please reach out:
- Use this request form to access technical assistance from the Environmental Protection Network.
- Connect with the Community Engineering Corps at this link; request assistance by clicking “community application,” visit their website, or reach out at CECinfo@ewb-usa.org.