Construction Cost Estimating
Construction Cost Estimating
This course provides essential guidance on construction project cost estimation, using the world's most popular source of construction cost data. Step-by-step instruction guides students through several exercises that emphasize real-world problem-solving skills, and new discussion on Building Information Modeling provides up-to-date estimation techniques that are becoming standard in the industry.
Estimating skills are critical at all levels of the construction industry, and the learning process also strengthens understanding of blueprints and construction assemblies. This course provides comprehensive instruction on all aspects of the estimation process, with detailed guidance.
Course Objectives:
By completing this course, you will be able to:
Define and explain basic estimating calculations, spreadsheets, and general requirements
Adjust RSMeans data to account for local labor rates, overtime, markups, and more
Estimate material costs for concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and plastics
Analyze costs for structural elements, finishes, mechanical systems, and groundwork
Integrate equipment, assemblies, depreciation, and more into a complete estimate
Course Content:
Introduction
Basic Calculations
Spreadsheet Types
Cost Estimating: An Introduction
General Requirements
Adjusting RSMeans Data to Job Conditions
Concrete
Masonry
Metals
Wood and Plastics, Thermal and Moisture Protection
Doors and Windows, Interior Finish, and Equipment
Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical
Earthwork
Equipment Analysis
Assemblies Estimating
Course Software:
You can register for RSMeans through its website and get free one-month trial access. That should help you enough with this course.
Course Textbook:
How to Estimate with RSMeans Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction, 5th Edition; RSMeans, Saleh A. Mubarak; ISBN: 978-1-118-97797-2, March 2020
Using RSMean Cost Data
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What you will learn
- Define and explain basic estimating calculations, spreadsheets, and general requirements
- Adjust RSMeans data to account for local labor rates, overtime, markups, and more
- Estimate material costs for concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and plastics
Rating: 4.31579
Level: All Levels
Duration: 27.5 hours
Instructor: Vahid Faghihi
Courses By: 0-9 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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