Construction Cost Estimating
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Agenda
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Monday, December 29, 2025
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
Agenda:
Presented by Daniel R. Davenport
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
- Concrete structures
- Wood structures
- Steel structures
- Masonry
- Floors
- Roofing
- Interiors
- Finishes
Estimating Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
- Plumbing
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
Using Construction Estimating Software
- Review of industry-standard software
Webinar Instructions
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
PIE - Practicing Institute of Engineering
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LUs
ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Administration)
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.5 continuing education hours for licensed architects all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the Practicing Institute of Engineering (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
This webinar has been evaluated for compliance with NYS Mandatory Continuing Education requirements for professional engineers by the Practicing Institute of Engineering, and has been approved for 6.5 PDHs.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Administration (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
6.5 LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Daniel R. Davenport
Independent Contractor Providing Estimating and Project ManagementMr. 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
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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 6.5-hour 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: LUs
Prerequisites: Familiarity with cost estimating
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 10/10/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.
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