This course introduces the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase through the more detailed design phase of a construction project. In addition, the course highlights the importance of controlling costs and how to monitor project cash flow. Students will work on a break-even analysis of construction tasks in a project.
Este curso faz parte do Programa de cursos integrados Gerenciamento de construção
Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
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Habilidades que você terá
Cash FlowCostCost ControlCost Estimate
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
116 minutos para concluir
Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control Overview
Professor Odeh describes the course and provides an overview of what will be covered. Also covered is an introduction to Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Controls.
1 vídeo (total de (Total 11 mín.) min)
1 vídeos
27 minutos para concluir
Understanding Design in the Construction Industry
Ian Taylor, project manager for Turner and Townsend, introduces the stages of design in a construction project.
1 vídeo (total de (Total 12 mín.) min), 1 teste
1 vídeos
1 exercício prático
Understanding Design10min
3 horas para concluir
Introduction to the Types of Cost Estimates
Professor Odeh describes the types of cost estimates in a construction project. Also covered in this module are the tools and methods used to create estimates.
3 vídeos (total de (Total 30 mín.) min), 2 testes
1 exercício prático
Cost Estimates Quiz10min
2 horas para concluir
Quantity Take-Off and Measurement
James Sneath, Associate Director of Cost Management for Turner and Townsend, and Ian Taylor, Project Manager for Turner and Townsend, discuss Quantity Take Off and Measurement. Estimating cut and fill costs is taught along with a detailed example of using cut and fill software. Also covered in this module is the topic of deep foundations, concrete foundations and structural steel, measurement, masonry, glass curtain wall, facade and wall finishes.
14 vídeos (total de (Total 116 mín.) min), 1 teste
14 videos
Facade / Wall Finishes / Measurement Overview9min
Cut and Fill Process and Equipment5min
Cut and Fill Takeoff5min
Cut and Fill Software5min
Introduction to Deep Foundations8min
Concrete Foundation and Concrete Properties13min
Concrete Formwork6min
Concrete Takeoff: Parking Lot Example7min
Concrete Takeoff: Skyscraper Example9min
Quantifying rebar Walkthrough6min
History of Structural Steel10min
Steel Sections in Design9min
Structural Steel Takeoff Example9min
1 exercício prático
Quantity Take-Off and Measurement14min
Semana
21 hora para concluir
Pricing
James Sneath, Associate Director of Cost Management for Turner and Townsend, discusses pricing, labor costs and equipment costs. Topics include, cost materials, formwork, reinforcing steel and concrete. Money component and productivity component is discussed in labor costs, as well as estimating equipment costs.
5 vídeos (total de (Total 58 mín.) min), 1 teste
5 videos
Concrete Material: Reinforcing Steel and Concrete4min
Money Component6min
Productivity Component and Examples13min
Estimating Equipment Costs12min
1 exercício prático
Pricing18min
1 hora para concluir
Building the Estimate
James Sneath, Associate Director of Cost Management at Turner and Townsend, Inc., illustrates how to build an estimate. Sneath does a deep dive into a schematic design project.
6 vídeos (total de (Total 53 mín.) min), 1 teste
6 videos
Design Estimate project8min
Schematic Design Estimate Demo9min
Schematic Design: A Deeper Dive4min
Building and Finalizing the Estimate9min
Checks and Due Diligence10min
1 exercício prático
Building the Estimate8min
1 hora para concluir
Procurement
James Sneath, Associate Director of Cost Management for Turner and Townsend, discussed the procurement stage of a construction projects and they typical involvement of a cost manager or cost estimator.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 20 mín.) min), 1 teste
2 videos
Bid Stage, Bid Returns and Levelling12min
1 exercício prático
Procurement14min
1 hora para concluir
Post Contract and Cost Estimation within a Project
James Sneath, Associate Director of Cost Management for Turner and Townsend Construction, discusses post contract and cost estimation with a construction project. Also covered in this module are cost reporting, change orders and communication and meetings.
3 vídeos (total de (Total 35 mín.) min), 1 teste
1 exercício prático
Post-Contract Quiz12min
Semana
31 hora para concluir
Construction Cost Control Methods
Professor Odeh introduces construction cost control and the work segments contained in a project.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 20 mín.) min), 1 teste
1 exercício prático
Cost Control10min
3 horas para concluir
Earned Value Method (EVM)
In this module, Professor Odeh goes deeper into the Earned Value Method of Cost Control.
5 vídeos (total de (Total 57 mín.) min), 2 testes
5 videos
Defining EVM9min
EVM Parameters11min
Performance Examples11min
EVM Favorable Performance12min
Calculating EVM12min
1 exercício prático
Earned Value Method10min
29 minutos para concluir
Close Out Period
Ian Taylor, Project Manager at Turner and Townsend, Inc., introduces cost management close out and punch-list review.
2 vídeos (total de (Total 19 mín.) min), 1 teste
1 exercício prático
Close Out Period10min
1 hora para concluir
Cost Estimation in Practice
James Sneath, Associate Director of Cost Management at Turner and Townsend, Inc., talks about cost estimation in general practice. The unit starts with tips in cost estimating and cost management and ends with a discussion of the international roles of cost managers.
3 vídeos (total de (Total 26 mín.) min), 1 teste
3 videos
Tips in Cost Estimating and Cost Management9min
Roles and Responsibilities of Cost Managers9min
1 exercício prático
Cost Estimation10min
Semana
42 horas para concluir
Project Cash Flow
Ben Miller, Project Manager at Gilbane Building Company, discusses contracts and cash flows. Revenues, expenses and how they impact projects as a whole will be covered.
12 vídeos (total de (Total 107 mín.) min), 1 teste
12 videos
Cash Flow Method14min
Accrual Method8min
Contractor Cash Flow6min
Charting Cash Flow3min
Calculating Billing7min
Payment Cycle6min
Payment Cycle Drivers5min
Payment Cycle Delays12min
Schedule of Value10min
Accelerating Revenue6min
Front Loading8min
Delaying Expenses15min
1 exercício prático
Project Cash Flow14min
1 hora para concluir
Technology Trends in Cost Estimating and Cost Control
Kevin Labrecque, Senior Vice President at Harper Limbach LLC discusses technology trends in cost estimating and cost control. Topics include 5D Estimating Systems (BIM), estimating software, technology workflows, and implementation.
5 vídeos (total de (Total 65 mín.) min)
5 videos
Estimating Software in Action12min
Workflows15min
Implementation Perspective15min
Next Steps8min
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Melhores avaliações
por AS•Dec 16th 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed the detailed explanations provided by Professor Odeh and the professionals from Turner & Townsend. My most favourite part was the lectures of Sam Spata and Ben Miller.
por VG•Feb 1st 2019
Very interesting course with substantial and important information and knowledge to get you familiar with cost estimating and cost control. Very practical and close to reality examples.
Instrutores
Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
Instructor, Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Columbia UniversityDirector of Research and Founder, Global Leaders in Construction Management
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Sobre o Programa de cursos integrados Gerenciamento de construção
Construction Management is the planning, coordinating, and building of a project from conception to completion. This specialization is intended for Construction industry professionals, engineers, and architects looking to advance their careers. Students interested in learning about construction project management would also benefit from this specialization.
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