Construction Cost Estimating
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
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7:00 – 7:30 am CST
Morning Session
7:30 – 11:00 am CST
Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm CST
Afternoon Session
12:00 – 3:30 pm CST
Presented by
Ha Yeung (Henry) Yu, P.E., P. Eng., PMP, LEED Green Associate, CTS
Introduction to Cost Estimating
Classifications of estimates and respective project design stages
Direct and indirect costs
Basis of Estimates
Project documents and significance for estimating
Blueprint reading skills (scales and projection of views)
Cost Components – A Closer Look at Estimates
Concept of labor time and labor cost estimation
Breakdown of labor hourly wage rates (open shop vs. prevailing)
Overhead and profit
Inflation
Bonding and insurance
Organization of Estimates and Examples
CSI master-format
Cost summaries – an overview
Cost Estimate Examples – Quantity Take-offs and Pricing
General requirements
Site-work
Concrete
Masonry
Metals
Wood and plastics
Thermal and moisture protection
Doors and windows
Mechanical
Electrical
Other Related Topics
Value engineering
Project scheduling and relationship with cost estimating
Technology utilization for estimating
The bidding process
Management of scope changes (addenda and change orders)
Webinar Instructions
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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)
6.5 AIA LU |Elective (AIA credits only available for attending live Webinar.)
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.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this
course for 6.5 LU |Elective (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the
AIA/CES.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and
earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts
allowed).
Speakers
Ha Yeung (Henry) Yu, P.E. P.Eng. PMP LEED Green Associate CTS
Senior Cost Engineer, Port Authority of New York and New JerseyMr. Yu is a licensed professional engineer in New York State and the Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Mr. Yu is a project management professional (PMP), a LEED green associate and an AVIXA certified technology Specialist. He possesses extensive experience in planning and management for diversified domain construction projects ranging from medium to large-scale industries, and he has an in-depth understanding of engineering design and construction management. He also provides on-call service as a FEMA substantial damage estimator. Mr. Yu’s areas of expertise includes heavy civil construction, cost estimating, value engineering, project scheduling, feasibility studies, risk assessment, asset management and lifecycle cost analysis. He has conducted cost estimating training programs by invitation of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, and has been teaching the cost estimating and project management lectures for more ten years for the New York City Local 3 electricians, plumbers, carpenters and workers of other trades at the SUNY Empire State College and the Mechanics Institute of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen.
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 renewable energy systems
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 11/04/2023
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.