Construction Cost Estimating
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Log into Webinar: 8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:55 am CDT
Break: 11:55 am – 12:25 pm CDT
Afternoon Session: 12:25 – 3:50 pm CDT
Producing Different Types of Cost Estimates
Purposes of and methodologies for cost estimates
Design estimate
Bid estimate
Control estimate
Construction Estimating Resources and Processes
Estimating team
Estimating process
Data resources
CSI Masterformat
Estimating Labor, Equipment, Overhead and Profit
Estimating labor costs
Estimating for construction equipment costs
Estimating overhead costs
Estimating profit
Estimating Construction Materials and Services
Earthwork and excavation
Pavements
Wood structures
Masonry
Roofing
Finishes
Concrete structures
Steel structures
Floors
Interiors
Estimating Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
Plumbing
Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Using Construction Estimating Software
Review of industry-standard software
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 CE Hours (Non-HSW)
AIA Pending – LU|Elective (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
International Code Council
Pending
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers in all states and 6.5 continuing education hours to architects in states that allow non-HSW coursework.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina (S-0130), and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
HalfMoon Education is registered with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System as a course sponsor (No. J885). AIA course approval for Elective Learning Units is pending. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on this course.
HalfMoon Education is approved by the International Code Council as a Preferred Provider (No. 1232). Course approval in the specialty area of Administration is applied for and pending. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates under this course listing.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event, respond to prompts, and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
Daniel R. Davenport
Independent contractor providing estimating and project management
Daniel R. Davenport has 40 years of experience in the construction of schools, hospitals, chemical plants, laboratories, manufacturing facilities, parking garages, warehouses and office buildings. He has experience in many phases of construction including estimating, design-build, scheduling, purchasing, project management, supervision, training, and productivity. Since 2009 when he took early retirement from McCarthy Building Companies in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Davenport has worked for number of commercial builders as an independent contractor providing estimating and project management. He has worked for Turner Construction and Hercules Construction in St. Louis from 1979 to 1995. Mr. Davenport completed an apprenticeship with the Carpenters’ District Council of St. Louis in 1982 and worked in the trades until 1985. He has has bachelor degrees in Construction Management from Washington University (1984) and in Psychology from Maryville University in St. Louis (1974). Mr. Davenport has been a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators where he has served as a member of the National Board of Directors. He served on the Education Committee, the Awards Committee, as well as the By-Laws Committee. Mr. Davenport also participated in leadership positions at the local ASPE St. Louis Metro Chapter 19. He achieved his CPE (Certified Professional Estimator) in 1995. Mr. Davenport is passionate about construction, especially estimating. He is excited about sharing his knowledge. Mr. Davenport is open to learning new and better estimating and building systems and methods to improve himself and others.
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 Online
Course Description: This course examines the different types of cost estimates, estimating resources and processes, estimating labor/equipment/overhead/profit, estimating construction materials and services, estimating mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, and estimating software.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to differentiate types of cost estimates (design, bid, and control) and be able to determine whish is appropriate for the project and project owner.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to assist in estimating labor, equipment, overhead and profit for construction projects.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to assist in estimating construction materials for earthwork, pavements, concrete/wood/steel structures, masonry, floors, roofing, interiors and exteriors.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to assist in estimating mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|Elective
Prerequisites: Familiarity with cost estimating
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: TBD
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.