How to Estimate the Cost of Construction

Name: How to Estimate the Cost of Construction
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This free online construction and engineering course provides the skills you need to estimate the costs of projects.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

List and explain the classifications of construction according to the Standard Industrial Manual
Discuss the functions of the general contractors and identify factors affecting the success of a construction company
Recall the procedures for creating a thorough construction cost estimate
Explain the roles and responsibilities of an estimator and the functions of a consistent estimate structure
Discuss the main engineering goal of the ‘feasibility’ phase
Define ‘value engineering’ as it implies in the construction industry
Distinguish between ‘material estimation’ and ‘quantity takeoff’
List the items included in the supporting project paperwork
Recall the procedures for calculating quantity takeoffs (QTO)
Discuss the factors affecting labour costs in construction
Identify the most challenging aspects of construction cost estimation
Distinguish between the categories of equipment used in construction

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