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INSTRUCTOR: 
Douglas D. Gransberg, Ph.D., P.E., F.MASCE

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Purpose and Background

This course teaches the fundamentals of quantity take-off (QTO) used in construction cost estimating for projects whose contract will be awarded on a lump sum or firm fixed price basis. It teaches the development of a work breakdown structure (WBS) to organize the estimate and correlate with the schedule. Technical focus is on quantity take-off for typical structural systems including earthwork, reinforced concrete, and brick/block. Accurate estimation of quantities of work is the basis for completing a viable cost estimate, especially in lump sum contracts. This is because the contractor is at risk for the actual quantities of work. It is also important for engineers that prepare estimates to support the design and procurement process to ensure that the project owner’s project budget is sufficient to cover the scope of work. This course will take an estimated 4 hours 30 minutes to complete.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop a work breakdown structure for a typical building construction project.
• Develop a work package plan to support a consistent quantity take-off.
• Calculate the quantities of work for earthwork, concrete, and masonry in the building.
• Apply the principles of quantity take-off to typical components of a building.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning outcomes by attendees will be assessed through a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

• Cost estimators
• Planners
• Design engineers
• Architects
• Project managers

Course Outline

Module 1 : Introduction to Cost Estimating for Lump Sum Projects
Lesson 1.1 = Estimating Fundamentals - this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 1.2 = Work Break-down Structure – this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 1.3 = Quantity Take-off Tools
Lesson 1.4 = Quantity Take Tool Example
Learning Exercise
Bonus Content : BIM QTO Interview

Module 2 : Earthwork QTO
Lesson 2.1 = Earthwork take-off methods – this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 2.2 = Earthwork shrink and swell calculations – this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 2.3 = Earthmoving equipment
Lesson 2.4 = Earthwork take-off example
Learning Exercise

Module 3 : Reinforced Concrete QTO
Lesson 3.1 = Estimating concrete quantities – this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 3.2 = Estimating reinforcement quantities – this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 3.3 = Estimating formwork quantities
Lesson 3.4 = Concrete take-off example
Learning Exercise

Module 4 : Masonry QTO
Lesson 4.1 = Masonry terminology – this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 4.2 = Estimating concrete block masonry quantities – this video contains a short quiz
Lesson 4.3 = Estimating clay brisk masonry quantities and ancillary items
Lesson 4.4 = Masonry take-off example
Learning Exercise

Module 5 = Final Exam

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion

This course is worth .5 CEUs/5 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]