Agenda

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Thursday, February 18, 2027
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST (includes breaks)

Agenda:
Presented by Neil Opfer

What RSMeans Is and What It Does 

• Building construction estimates  

• • Square foot estimates  

• • Cost estimates  

• CSI MasterFormat  

• Finding accurate data for your estimate  

• Data sources: costs and benefits  

MasterFormat 1–5 

• 1 General Requirements  

• 2 Existing Conditions  

• 3 Concrete  

• 4 Masonry  

• 5 Metals  

MasterFormat 6–10 

• 6 Wood, Plastics and Composites  

• 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection  

• 8 Openings  

• 9 Finishes  

• 10 Specialties  

MasterFormat 21–23 and 26 

• 21 Fire Suppression  

• 22 Plumbing  

• 23 HVAC  

• 26 Electrical  

MasterFormat 31 and 32 

• 31 Earthwork  

• 32 Exterior Improvements 

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 Elective LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Administration)

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 in most states that allow this learning method. This course is not approved for architects licensed in Ohio; 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 course approval by the Practicing Institute of Engineering (PIE) (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 Elective 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 credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format: 

6.5 Elective LUs (AIA) 

6.5 PDHs (PIE) 

Speakers

Neil Opfer, CCP, CEP, PSP, F. AACE

Associate Professor with the University of Nevada Las Vegas Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Department, in Las Vegas, NV

Professor Opfer teaches coursework in construction management, cost control, cost estimating, structural design, and facility systems (MEP design). He is also an industry consultant on design and construction issues, construction safety/defects, methods/materials, and production issues. Professor Opfer has been a consultant to numerous ENR Top 600 Design Firms, Top 400 Contractors, and Fortune Top 500 Corporations. He received his B.S. in Building Theory, B.A. in Business, and B.A. degree in Economics, all from Washington State University. Subsequently he received his M.S. in Management (MBA) from Purdue University and his P.D. in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Professor Opfer has been involved as an estimator, lead estimator, chief estimator, and estimating consultant on billions of dollars of construction projects over his career. 

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:  Using RSMeans Data to Create Cost Estimates

Delivery Method:  Live Online 

Course Description: This 6.5-hour course explains what RS Means is, what it does, and provides instruction on how to set up a project, generate detailed cost and square foot estimates, and create reports. The course will focus on construction costs associated with select CSI Divisions.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to evaluate various data sources for accurate information on costs and benefits.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to explain how to set up a project and generate a detailed cost estimate using RSMeans.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to explain how to generate a parametric square foot cost estimate, create reports, and export cost estimates to a spreadsheet.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to locate, assess and reference cost data of materials associated with CSI Divisions 3-10, 21-23, 26 and 31-32.

LUs: 6.5

LU Type: LU|Elective

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  10/07/2029

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.