Construction Cost Estimating in the International Environment

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Speaker : SALEH MUBARAK
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When : Thursday, November 06, 2025
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Time : 03 : 00 PM EST
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Saleh Mubarak, Ph.D.
- Construction project management professional, professor, consultant, author, public speaker, and trainer.
- Ph.D. in civil engineering from Clemson University, USA, specialized in Construction Project Management.
- Experience: 30+ years, diversified:
o Industrial: private and public sectors, in the U.S. and international. Positions occupied include project engineer / manager, cost estimator, planner / scheduler, project controls manager, cost manager, training manager.
o Academic: faculty member / professor, head of department. - Extensive experience in continuing education and professional training around the world.
- Author of:
o Construction Project Scheduling and Control, 4th edition
o How to Estimate with Means Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction, 5th edition.
o Many articles, technical and other - Many presentations in professional conferences such as PMI, AACE International. Public speaker in many local, regional, and international events.
- An authority on project planning, scheduling, and project control.
An advocate of holistic healthy living.
A thorough discussion on issues that may be of concern to any contractor who plans to take on a project in a different country or location. These items may impact the cost estimate, the schedule, and perhaps other aspects of the project execution. They include:
- Local markets
- Cost and availability of resources (materials, labor, and equipment)
- Laws and regulations
- Local weather and culture
- Cash flow, currency, and banking issues
- Logistics
Areas Covered
- Factors impacting the cost estimates.
- Labor and other resources
- Productivity of crews.
- Technology and automation
- General tips
Who Should Attend
This webinar is important for the entire Project management team, particularly
- Contractors
- Cost Estimators
- Project Managers
- Project Controls Managers
- Planners and schedulers
- Other Project Management Team Members
Why Should You Attend
This webinar focuses on important aspects of construction cost estimating that may differ from one country or location to another, so the contractor must pay attention to them, especially before taking on the project. This includes many aspects such as:
- Cost and availability of materials, labor, and equipment
- Laws and regulations
- Local weather and culture
- Currency and banking issues
- Logistics
- Other issues
Topic Background
Many contractors and cost estimators when performing in a different country or location are surprised by how much the rules, market, and other aspects can differ. This may change their entire work plan. So, it is better to pay attention to such issues before they even bid or negotiate a project.
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$160.00
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