Agenda

Registration:                    8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:             8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch (On your own):      12:00 – 1:00 pm

Afternoon Session:           1:00 – 4:30 pm

Producing Different Types of Cost Estimates

   Purposes of and methodologies for cost estimates
   Rough order of magnitude (ROM)
   Concept/schematic
   Design development
   Construction/permit documents
   Bid/final documents

Construction Estimating Resources and Processes

   Estimating formats (Uni-format, CSI, etc.)
   Estimating/take-off software
   Estimating process
   Estimating team
   Data resources

Estimating Labor, Equipment

   Estimating labor costs
   Estimating for construction equipment costs
   Estimating overhead costs
   Estimating profit
   Contingencies (design & escalation)

Evaluation of Cost Estimate – Materials and Services

   Specific areas of work by CSI Division
   Specialty cost items to look for
   Subcontractor mark-ups
   Soft costs/FF&E

Value Engineering (VE) – Related Cost Impact

   Introduction to the VE workshop
   The A&E’s role
   How the estimate of record is used
   The cost impacts of creativity
   Results and implications for the owner’s budget

Credits

Professional Engineers
   6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours

Architects
   6.5 Continuing Ed. Hours (HSW) 
   6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Contractors
   Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

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

This event has been approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.

The New York State Education Department considers courses as approved for New York State mandatory continuing education for professional engineers if the sponsor’s courses are approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System and are in approved subject areas.

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 architects.

This seminar offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to construction contractors; it has not been approved 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 program. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Don “D” Daigle Don “D” Daigle

Certified Value Specialist (CVS), Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) with Downey & Scott, LLC in Warrenton, Virginia
Mr. Daigle brings an invaluable perspective from his 42 years of construction management and engineering experience. He has worked as an estimator, project/construction manager and was the owner/operator of a firm for nationwide construction projects. Mr. Daigle led the successful completion of various public and private construction projects, ranging from college & university campuses to public safety facilities. He has a wide range of experience in value engineering, cost estimating and cost management, life cycle cost analysis, design, master planning, scheduling, quality control techniques, negotiation and administration of contracts. Mr. Daigle also has been trained in the MCACES 2nd Generation (Mii) estimating software used in estimating projects for the U.S. Military. He maintains the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality while providing services on sensitive and classified projects. Mr. Daigle’s tenure as a construction engineer and project manager adds a valuable perspective to today’s dynamic market.