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.
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Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
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1Construction 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 个视频（共 11 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料
1 个阅读材料
Course Survey10分钟
Understanding Design in the Construction Industry
Ian Taylor, project manager for Turner and Townsend, introduces the stages of design in a construction project.
1 个视频（共 12 分钟）, 1 个测验
1 个视频
1 个练习
Understanding Design10分钟
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 个视频（共 30 分钟）, 2 个测验
1 个练习
Cost Estimates Quiz10分钟
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 个视频（共 116 分钟）, 1 个测验
14 个视频
Facade / Wall Finishes / Measurement Overview9分钟
Cut and Fill Process and Equipment5分钟
Cut and Fill Takeoff5分钟
Cut and Fill Software5分钟
Introduction to Deep Foundations8分钟
Concrete Foundation and Concrete Properties13分钟
Concrete Formwork6分钟
Concrete Takeoff: Parking Lot Example7分钟
Concrete Takeoff: Skyscraper Example9分钟
Quantifying rebar Walkthrough6分钟
History of Structural Steel10分钟
Steel Sections in Design9分钟
Structural Steel Takeoff Example9分钟
1 个练习
Quantity Take-Off and Measurement14分钟
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2Pricing
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 个视频（共 58 分钟）, 1 个测验
5 个视频
Concrete Material: Reinforcing Steel and Concrete4分钟
Money Component6分钟
Productivity Component and Examples13分钟
Estimating Equipment Costs12分钟
1 个练习
Pricing18分钟
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 个视频（共 53 分钟）, 1 个测验
6 个视频
Design Estimate project8分钟
Schematic Design Estimate Demo9分钟
Schematic Design: A Deeper Dive4分钟
Building and Finalizing the Estimate9分钟
Checks and Due Diligence10分钟
1 个练习
Building the Estimate8分钟
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 个视频（共 20 分钟）, 1 个测验
2 个视频
Bid Stage, Bid Returns and Levelling12分钟
1 个练习
Procurement14分钟
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 个视频（共 35 分钟）, 1 个测验
1 个练习
Post-Contract Quiz12分钟
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3Construction Cost Control Methods
Professor Odeh introduces construction cost control and the work segments contained in a project.
2 个视频（共 20 分钟）, 1 个测验
1 个练习
Cost Control10分钟
Earned Value Method (EVM)
In this module, Professor Odeh goes deeper into the Earned Value Method of Cost Control.
5 个视频（共 57 分钟）, 2 个测验
5 个视频
Defining EVM9分钟
EVM Parameters11分钟
Performance Examples11分钟
EVM Favorable Performance12分钟
Calculating EVM12分钟
1 个练习
Earned Value Method10分钟
Close Out Period
Ian Taylor, Project Manager at Turner and Townsend, Inc., introduces cost management close out and punch-list review.
2 个视频（共 19 分钟）, 1 个测验
1 个练习
Close Out Period10分钟
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 个视频（共 26 分钟）, 1 个测验
3 个视频
Tips in Cost Estimating and Cost Management9分钟
Roles and Responsibilities of Cost Managers9分钟
1 个练习
Cost Estimation10分钟
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4Project 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 个视频（共 107 分钟）, 1 个测验
12 个视频
Cash Flow Method14分钟
Accrual Method8分钟
Contractor Cash Flow6分钟
Charting Cash Flow3分钟
Calculating Billing7分钟
Payment Cycle6分钟
Payment Cycle Drivers5分钟
Payment Cycle Delays12分钟
Schedule of Value10分钟
Accelerating Revenue6分钟
Front Loading8分钟
Delaying Expenses15分钟
1 个练习
Project Cash Flow14分钟
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 个视频（共 65 分钟）
5 个视频
Estimating Software in Action12分钟
Workflows15分钟
Implementation Perspective15分钟
Next Steps8分钟
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创建者 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.
创建者 SP•Jun 25th 2018
If you are having an civil engineering background or from the Management background you must right away take this course it was reall helpfu to widen my knowledge.
讲师
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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关于 Construction Management 专项课程
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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