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Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandJune 8, 2018Daniel Frondorf
Speakers
Daniel Frondorf, CPE, CDT
DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, CincinnatiMr. Frondorf owns and operates Cincinnati-based DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, a construction cost estimating consulting firm. He is a member of Consulting Estimator’s Round Table (CERT), AACE, and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He has 25 years of service as a construction estimator, and has presented several seminars on estimating practices and ethical bidding topics to trade associations and at industry events. Mr. Frondorf is also a past instructor of construction estimating at the University of Cincinnati and has guest lectured there and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also written several articles on estimating related topics in Estimating Today and Design Cost Data magazines.
Construction Cost Estimating
WebinarMay 13, 2020Joshua Huck
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Joshua Huck
Owner at Estimatica, Inc. in Woodstock, CT
Mr. Huck began his estimating career in 1994 while in the US Air Force. Upon leaving in 2000, he worked for general contractors on large commercial projects in Hawaii, Texas, California and Massachusetts. In 2011 he opened up Estimatica, Inc., to serve the needs of design firms, subcontractors and developers providing pre-construction services such as estimating, scheduling and constructability reviews. Most of his firm’s projects involve parks and recreation areas for municipalities, office buildings, restaurants, high-end luxury homes, universities and specialty gaming facilities.
Mr. Huck employs two part time estimators and oversees multiple specialty sub-consultants. Estimatica, Inc., serves clients nationwide as well as in Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to cost estimating, he also teaches estimating courses nationwide to general contractors and design professionals. A native of Texas, he now resides with his wife and kids in Woodstock, Connecticut.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandApril 24, 2019Reginald Jeter
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Reginald Jeter
Louisiana Tech UniversityReginald Jeter, P.E. is the professional-in-residence for the Construction Engineering Technology Program at Louisiana Tech University. Prior to joining Louisiana Tech in December 2015, Mr. Jeter worked more than 28 years as an estimator and project manager for several highway and heavy construction companies. Much of that time he was the chief estimator for the various companies.
Mr. Jeter holds BS degrees in Construction Engineering Technology and Civil Engineering and an MS degree in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He is a licensed professional civil engineer in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Mr. Jeter is a past-president of the Shreveport Chapter of Louisiana Engineering Society and served as northwest district chairman for Louisiana AGC. He was voted Most Outstanding Professor for 2017-18 by the civil engineering and construction engineering technology students at Louisiana Tech University.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandSeptember 27, 2018Joshua Huck
Speakers
Joshua Huck
Owner at Estimatica, Inc. in Woodstock, CT
Mr. Huck began his estimating career in 1994 while in the US Air Force. Upon leaving in 2000, he worked for general contractors on large commercial projects in Hawaii, Texas, California and Massachusetts. In 2011 he opened up Estimatica, Inc., to serve the needs of design firms, subcontractors and developers providing pre-construction services such as estimating, scheduling and constructability reviews. Most of his firm’s projects involve parks and recreation areas for municipalities, office buildings, restaurants, high-end luxury homes, universities and specialty gaming facilities.
Mr. Huck employs two part time estimators and oversees multiple specialty sub-consultants. Estimatica, Inc., serves clients nationwide as well as in Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to cost estimating, he also teaches estimating courses nationwide to general contractors and design professionals. A native of Texas, he now resides with his wife and kids in Woodstock, Connecticut.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandMarch 17, 2017Paul Fogleman
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Paul Fogleman
GH Phipps Construction CompaniesProject Manager/Estimator at GH Phipps Construction CompaniesMr. Fogleman has over 20 years’ experience in all phases of construction renovation projects ranging from multifamily to commercial, including the hospitality industry. He learned construction from the bottom up as a carpenter, a superintendent and, finally, chief operation officer at his former company, Seagren Construction, LLC. He has earned his Class A ICC certification as well as Project Management Professional certification. His strong relationship management skills have allowed him to establish long-term relationships with clients, subs and vendors. Mr. Fogleman received his professional degree in Project Management from Villanova University in 2007.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandApril 25, 2019Joshua Huck
Speakers
Joshua Huck
Owner at Estimatica, Inc. in Woodstock, CT
Mr. Huck began his estimating career in 1994 while in the US Air Force. Upon leaving in 2000, he worked for general contractors on large commercial projects in Hawaii, Texas, California and Massachusetts. In 2011 he opened up Estimatica, Inc., to serve the needs of design firms, subcontractors and developers providing pre-construction services such as estimating, scheduling and constructability reviews. Most of his firm’s projects involve parks and recreation areas for municipalities, office buildings, restaurants, high-end luxury homes, universities and specialty gaming facilities.
Mr. Huck employs two part time estimators and oversees multiple specialty sub-consultants. Estimatica, Inc., serves clients nationwide as well as in Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to cost estimating, he also teaches estimating courses nationwide to general contractors and design professionals. A native of Texas, he now resides with his wife and kids in Woodstock, Connecticut.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandJuly 25, 2019Pete Fowler + 2 Other Speakers
Speakers
Pete Fowler
Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. (PFCS)Professional Cost Estimator, Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Mr. Fowler is a construction consultant, professional cost estimator, and president of Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. (PFCS), a licensed general building contractor in California and Oregon. He received a B.S. degree in Construction Management from California State University, Chico. He has held certifications from AAMA, ASPE, ICBO, and others. Mr. Fowler has published articles in national magazines, and has been invited to speak by the most important groups in the building industry (AAMA, APRA, ASPE, ASTM, BETEC, CAI, ICC, NIBS, RCI, etc.). He also has experience with successful expert witness testimony, including in Federal Court.
Alex Prokop
Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.Construction Consultant, Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Mr. Prokop is a senior consultant with over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial construction. He has acted as a general contractor on custom residential projects and as director of construction on a variety of large-scale residential master plan communities, commercial projects, and urban mixed-use developments. Throughout his career, Mr. Prokop has managed architectural departments, purchasing teams, and field operations for national and regional development companies, including type I and type II construction in urban environments. He has provided consulting services for LEED projects, Build-It-Green residential communities, cost estimating, and project management services. In addition to having a B.S. degree in Construction Management, Mr. Prokop is a general contractor, LEED AP, and Certified Green Building Professional. He periodically delivers seminars on topics relating to building codes, building performance analysis and repair strategies.
Marc Viau
Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.Construction Consultant, Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Mr. Viau has run his own consulting business for over 20 years, bringing 48 years of hands-on building and development experience to bear in assessing damaged homes, commercial buildings and all aspects of construction. Regularly called in to render opinions on behalf of attorneys, insurance companies, home owners, and contractors, he has offered testimony for all parties involved in the construction process. Mr. Viau is one of the foremost experts on assessing damage, estimating costs and determining fault. He is an expert on construction industry standards, manufacturers’ recommendations, scope of work, and the laws and regulations that apply to contractors. He is able to provide rigorous analysis by applying these concepts to real world situations, and reaching an expert assessment. In addition to extensive experience in mediation and presenting testimony in trial, Mr. Viau has given accredited lectures on construction topics to attorneys as part of the mandatory continuing legal education requirements of the state bar.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandJanuary 18, 2019Daniel Frondorf
Speakers
Daniel Frondorf, CPE, CDT
DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, CincinnatiMr. Frondorf owns and operates Cincinnati-based DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, a construction cost estimating consulting firm. He is a member of Consulting Estimator’s Round Table (CERT), AACE, and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He has 25 years of service as a construction estimator, and has presented several seminars on estimating practices and ethical bidding topics to trade associations and at industry events. Mr. Frondorf is also a past instructor of construction estimating at the University of Cincinnati and has guest lectured there and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also written several articles on estimating related topics in Estimating Today and Design Cost Data magazines.
Construction Cost Estimating
WebinarNovember 16, 2021Ha Yeung (Henry) Yu
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.
Construction Cost Estimating
SeminarMay 13, 2020Joshua Huck
Speakers
Joshua Huck
Owner at Estimatica, Inc. in Woodstock, CT
Mr. Huck began his estimating career in 1994 while in the US Air Force. Upon leaving in 2000, he worked for general contractors on large commercial projects in Hawaii, Texas, California and Massachusetts. In 2011 he opened up Estimatica, Inc., to serve the needs of design firms, subcontractors and developers providing pre-construction services such as estimating, scheduling and constructability reviews. Most of his firm’s projects involve parks and recreation areas for municipalities, office buildings, restaurants, high-end luxury homes, universities and specialty gaming facilities.
Mr. Huck employs two part time estimators and oversees multiple specialty sub-consultants. Estimatica, Inc., serves clients nationwide as well as in Mexico and the Caribbean. In addition to cost estimating, he also teaches estimating courses nationwide to general contractors and design professionals. A native of Texas, he now resides with his wife and kids in Woodstock, Connecticut.
Construction Cost Estimating
SeminarJune 9, 2020Ha Yeung (Henry) Yu
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.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandApril 21, 2017Chad Dobbins
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Chad Dobbins
Crawford Consulting Services, LLCPgMP, PMP, PSP, CPE, CCP, CCM, AVS, LEED® AP BD+C
Project Manager/Cost Engineer at Crawford Consulting Services, LLCMr. Dobbins has 20 years of experience in program, project, construction, and cost management; cost estimating; value engineering; project deliverable development; and management for both federal and private clients. As a cost estimator for planning, design (conceptual through final), and construction of federal projects, his experience includes (but is not limited to) secure laboratory, research, industrial, and military application of both nuclear and science. Mr. Dobbins has completed projects that range in size from under $10,000 to over $8.5 billion in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Additionally, Mr. Dobbins has supported the USACE, USAF, USCG, NAVFAC, DOE, NASA, ANG, VA, NPS, and AOC on a number of projects around the world. He has achieved numerous professional certifications in the past several years, including certified professional estimator (CPE), certified cost professional (CCP), and project management professional (PMP). Mr. Dobbins has proudly served on the board of The Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering – Pittsburgh Chapter for several years and is a sitting board member.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandJuly 21, 2017Daniel Frondorf
Speakers
Daniel Frondorf, CPE, CDT
DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, CincinnatiMr. Frondorf owns and operates Cincinnati-based DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, a construction cost estimating consulting firm. He is a member of Consulting Estimator’s Round Table (CERT), AACE, and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He has 25 years of service as a construction estimator, and has presented several seminars on estimating practices and ethical bidding topics to trade associations and at industry events. Mr. Frondorf is also a past instructor of construction estimating at the University of Cincinnati and has guest lectured there and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also written several articles on estimating related topics in Estimating Today and Design Cost Data magazines.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandNovember 8, 2019Daniel Frondorf
Speakers
Daniel Frondorf, CPE, CDT
DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, CincinnatiMr. Frondorf owns and operates Cincinnati-based DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, a construction cost estimating consulting firm. He is a member of Consulting Estimator’s Round Table (CERT), AACE, and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He has 25 years of service as a construction estimator, and has presented several seminars on estimating practices and ethical bidding topics to trade associations and at industry events. Mr. Frondorf is also a past instructor of construction estimating at the University of Cincinnati and has guest lectured there and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also written several articles on estimating related topics in Estimating Today and Design Cost Data magazines.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandJanuary 18, 2019Pete Fowler + 2 Other Speakers
Speakers
Pete Fowler
Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. (PFCS)Professional Cost Estimator, Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Mr. Fowler is a construction consultant, professional cost estimator, and president of Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. (PFCS), a licensed general building contractor in California and Oregon. He received a B.S. degree in Construction Management from California State University, Chico. He has held certifications from AAMA, ASPE, ICBO, and others. Mr. Fowler has published articles in national magazines, and has been invited to speak by the most important groups in the building industry (AAMA, APRA, ASPE, ASTM, BETEC, CAI, ICC, NIBS, RCI, etc.). He also has experience with successful expert witness testimony, including in Federal Court.
Ron Svarc
Accurate Consultant Services, LLCProfessional Cost Estimator, Accurate Consultant Services, LLC
Mr. Svarc has over 45 years of construction estimating and management experience in all types of residential, public, government, and commercial construction technology. As a chief and senior estimator, Mr. Svarc has estimated projects from $30,000 to $365,000,000 in the areas of residential, industrial, and commercial buildings; private and public works; churches; theme parks; reservoirs; schools; hospitals; medical office buildings; multi-use family dwellings; hotels; resorts; fire damage and athletic fields. As a designated expert with specialized expertise in construction, cost estimating, project management and scheduling, he provides unique qualifications for the analysis and interpretation of in-situ conditions and standard of care criteria. Additionally, Mr. Svarc prepares investigative protocols for existing conditions analysis, intent of design documents and subjective application of local building ordinances, as well as national building code criteria. As a construction management professional, he has a working knowledge of building component performance based on building type, systems interface criteria, and failure diagnosis. Mr. Svarc is proficient in all types of construction scheduling, including the critical path method and fast track scheduling. Mr. Svarc has background and experience in forensic analysis, preparation of repair methodologies and recommendations, and also the cost of repair associated with remediation of construction defects. He prepares detailed technical analysis of findings, interpretation of existing conditions, and develops appropriate repair scopes and estimates.
Michael Villalba
Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.Construction Consultant, Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc.
Mr. Villalba is an expert construction consultant and cost estimator with experience in virtually every role in the contracting and building industry including laborer, carpenter, superintendent, project manager, estimator, quality control inspector, operations manager, and owner of a general building contracting firm. His experience is wide and deep with project types including single-family residences, multi-family projects, mixed-use developments, and commercial, institutional, industrial, low-rise, mid-rise and high-rise construction. Mr. Villalba serves clients who are property owners and managers, developers and contractors, product manufacturers and suppliers, insurers and lawyers.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandJanuary 29, 2019James Puckett
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James Puckett
TimberlineIn September 1991, Mr. Puckett became the second certified Timberline estimating consultant, two weeks after Nick Papadopoulos, founder of Eos Group, was certified. In 2009, Mr. Puckett led the Aspen K-base forward integration evaluation at Fluor-Daniel. Estimating software evaluated included MC2, Sage (Timberline), and WinEst. In addition to estimating and project management, he has an extensive background in computerized estimating and in establishing computerized job cost accounting and control systems. Mr. Puckett has worked in the construction industry for 44 years. Throughout his career, he has held positions as estimator, project manager and project controls manager. And he has successfully participated in key engineering and project management roles on projects up to $2.74 billion in contract value on water and wastewater, deep foundations, pulp and paper, automotive foundry, cement, oil and gas, alternative “green” energy, and a major lift bridge. In addition to estimating and project management, Mr. Puckett is licensed as a professional engineer (PE) and his record is verified and maintained by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying. He is also certified as a cost engineer by the American Association of Cost Engineers and has an extensive background in computerized estimating and in establishing computerized job cost accounting and control systems.
Construction Cost Estimating
On-DemandNovember 14, 2019Daniel Frondorf
Speakers
Daniel Frondorf, CPE, CDT
DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, CincinnatiMr. Frondorf owns and operates Cincinnati-based DG Frondorf and Associates LLC, a construction cost estimating consulting firm. He is a member of Consulting Estimator’s Round Table (CERT), AACE, and the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE). He has 25 years of service as a construction estimator, and has presented several seminars on estimating practices and ethical bidding topics to trade associations and at industry events. Mr. Frondorf is also a past instructor of construction estimating at the University of Cincinnati and has guest lectured there and at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. He has also written several articles on estimating related topics in Estimating Today and Design Cost Data magazines.
Construction Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
WebinarJuly 10, 2020Don “D” Daigle Don “D” Daigle
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.
Construction Cost Estimating and Value Engineering
WebinarApril 29, 2022Don “D” Daigle Don “D” Daigle + 2 Other Speakers
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.
Christopher Taylor
Senior Preconstruction Manager with Downey & Scott, LLC in Warrenton, Virginia
Mr. Taylor brings an invaluable perspective from his 36 years of construction experience. He has worked as a preconstruction manager, estimator, project manager, commissioning liaison and company executive with several respected mechanical contractors and construction management firms. Mr. Taylor has led the successful completion of various public and private construction projects, ranging from K-12 projects to higher education projects to office buildings to public safety facilities to net zero projects. In the past, he has also held various security clearances to work on sensitive and classified government agency projects. His unique ability to analyze and cost construction (specializing in mechanical cost) in both upfront and life cycle aspects has contributed to project success and effectiveness. Mr. Taylor works daily on a variety of projects and utilizes the most recent technology to insure the best work product possible. He is versed in all types of construction delivery methods – design/bid/build, design/build, PPEA, and construction manager-at-risk. Mr. Taylor also has extensive knowledge of the various mechanical and plumbing aspects of the projects – unitary equipment, central plant equipment, hydronic piping systems, steam piping systems, variable refrigerant flow systems, ductwork systems, VAV systems, gas piping, domestic water piping, DWV piping, laboratory piping and plumbing fixtures/equipment to name a few. While very adept at mechanical systems, he has also worked with every construction division for cost estimating, project coordination and construction management. His proficiency, professionalism and team player mentality is reflected in the high quality of the workmanship he puts into every project. Mr. Taylor is also proficient in networking with client contacts and maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality while providing services for each client.
Michael Van Dyke
Project Manager with Downey & Scott, LLC
Mr. Van Dyke has 26 years of experience in the construction industry ranging from heavy equipment repair and excavation to all aspects of custom home building. Since 2007 he has worked with Downey & Scott as a civil estimator. He has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business from Virginia Tech. Mr. Van Dyke also works with the Mii version of the U.S. Military’s MCASES cost estimating software.