Construction Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
Agenda
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Log into Webinar: 8:00 – 8:30 am CDT
Morning Session: 8:30 – 11:40 am CDT
Break: 11:40 am – 12:10 pm CDT
Afternoon Session: 12:10 – 3:20 pm CDT
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 – 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
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
6.0 PDHs
Architects:
6.0 HSW CE Hours
6.0 AIA LU|HSW
Continuing Education Credit Information
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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.
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Course Title: Construction Cost Estimating & Value Engineering
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This course examines types, purposes, and methodologies of estimates. It covers means of estimating for labor, equipment, and materials and services. It examines types computer-based estimating resources and processes. This course explores the concepts and processes of value engineering, which reduces costs without reducing functionality of the project.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify the types of construction cost estimates and explain their purposes and methodologies, and they will be able to determine which type is best suited for particular projects.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to assist in estimating labor costs, construction equipment costs, overhead costs, profit, and contingencies, such as design costs and escalation.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to assist in estimating construction materials and services, such as subcontractor costs.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to apply value engineering strategies that can lower costs of the project owners or allow them to apply savings for added features.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: Experience with construction management
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 04/27/2023
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.