Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.5 PDHs

Architects
     6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours (HSW)
     6.5 AIA LU|HSW

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW (Public Protection) continuing education hours to architects in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in West Virginia.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org to view complete AIA/CES information under this course listing.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects.

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors. It has not been reviewed by any state contractor licensing entity for continuing education purposes.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Construction Cost Estimating

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This 6.5 hour live lecture presentation examines different types of cost estimates, estimating resources and processes, estimating labor, equipment, overhead and profit, soliciting, and receiving and reviewing subcontractor and vender quotes.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able define the purposes of and methodologies for cost estimates, including the need to have cost estimates to accurately plan project budgets and allocate sufficient resources to project phases, protecting the owner and contractors from unanticipated costs which could prevent the project from being completed as planned.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to estimate labor and equipment costs on projects, enabling the project manager to allocate adequate manpower and equipment to the project to keep it on schedule, and allowing the owner to take possession of the building on schedule and on budget.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to review subcontractor and vendor cost estimates and quotes, protecting the project by ensuring the accuracy of subcontracted estimates and ensuring the quality of materials and construction processes.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to participate in group estimating exercises, working as a team to identify all the costs associated in a construction project and to identify appropriate materials, construction processes and costs necessary to meet quality standards, time constraints and the budget limitations.

LUs: 6.5                                                                                              LU Type:  LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Familiarity with construction cost estimating.

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 07/10/2022

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.