Description
Class Overview:· This class is about the ground rules concepts and the methodology to develop a construction cost estimate. The skills are exposed through a practical case studies, a three-story school project, from A to Z. What You Will Learn: You would learn the methodology and the skills required to develop a building cost estimate. And more specifically you would learn the followings: The ground rules conceptsCost estimations, Sources of cost information, steps in developing a cost estimate. Key stakeholders in a building projects, Comparison of the main project delivery methods, Contract documents, Building elements, Templates. The projectRough Order of magnitude (ROM) estimates and adjustment for quantity, location and time. The relevance of soil reportEstimating building structural components: Earthwork, formwork, rebars, concrete and finishesEstimating building enclosure components: Control layers, curtain walls, windows and roofEstimating building interiors: Drywall, doors, glass wall, finishes, specialties, stairs, cabinetryEstimating Building services: Elevators, HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinklers, ElectricalEstimating general requirements: field requirements, high level project schedule, design fees, contingencySummary analysis. Why You Should Take This Class: Every household live in a house and the cost of housing represent their major spending. For professionals and citizens interested in building construction, the question is: What is the methodology to develop the cost of a building project?This class will provide you with the skills of an entry level cost estimatorThe professional will learn the basics and the ground rules that sustain every cost estimationWho This Class is For: This class is geared to a broad audience; beginners who want to get the fundamentals and Professionals looking for consolidations - Technicians, Managers, Architects and Engineers, Non-Engineers, Entrepreneurs and contractorsPrior knowledge required is basic algebra. Mostly counting, calculating areas, volume. Materials/Resources: Presentations slides along with additional referencesExcel templates built for the projectThe project in high level description: The case study is a school project with three storey above ground and a gross floor area of 54,000 square feet. Together the skills and methodology to develop high level estimates preliminary and detailed estimates will be highlighted. Preliminary drawings from a CAD software will be used for illustration purposes. Questions to be addressed: What are the various classes of estimates?What is the Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for the project?How would a professional cost estimator reviews and estimates such a project?What are some of the ground rules concepts to be master by cost estimators?How to develop preliminary and detailed estimates using drawings and specifications?
