Cost Estimating for Construction Projects

teaching quantity takeoff and cost estimating of earthwork, concrete job, steel work, wood work, masonry, and more
What you'll 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
Analyze costs for structural elements, finishes, mechanical systems, and groundwork
Integrate equipment, assemblies, depreciation, and more into a complete estimate
Requirements
No specific prerequisite is required.
Description
With over 27 hours of content in more than 180 lecture videos along with 14 exercises and 13 assignments, all with step-by-step solution videos, this course provides essential guidance on construction project cost estimation using the world's most popular construction cost data source. Step-by-step instruction guides students through several exercises emphasizing real-world problem-solving skills. Estimating skills are critical at all levels of the construction industry, and the learning process also strengthens the understanding of blueprints and construction assemblies. This course provides comprehensive instruction on all aspects of the estimation process, with detailed guidance.Table of content:Basic CalculationsSpreadsheet TypesCost Estimating: An IntroductionGeneral RequirementsAdjusting RSMeans Data to Job ConditionsConcreteMasonryMetalsWood and Plastics, Thermal and Moisture ProtectionDoors and Windows, Interior Finish, and EquipmentFire Suppression, Plumbing, Mechanical, and ElectricalEarthworkEquipment AnalysisAssemblies EstimatingBy completing this course, you will be able to:Define and explain basic estimating calculations, spreadsheets, and general requirementsAdjust RSMeans data to account for local labor rates, overtime, markups, and moreEstimate material costs for concrete, masonry, metals, wood, and plasticsAnalyze costs for structural elements, finishes, mechanical systems, and groundworkIntegrate equipment, assemblies, depreciation, and more into a complete estimateThis course will use the following textbook and RSMeans as the unit-cost database.How to Estimate with RSMeans dаta: Basic Skills for Building Construction, 5th Edition; RSMeans, Saleh A. Mubarak; ISBN: 978-1-118-97797-2, March 2020You can refer to the following textbook for further discussions and reading.Fundamentals of Construction Estimating 2nd Edition; Author: David Pratt; Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; ISBN# 1-4018-0959-6
Who this course is for
Civil Engineers
Construction Manager
Construction Science Students
Construction Engineering Students
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