Construction Cost Estimating Using RS Means Database and Online Estimating
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 internationally. Positions occupied include project engineer/manager, cost estimator, planner/scheduler, project controls manager, cost manager, training manager
o Academic: faculty member/professor, head of a department - Extensive experience in continuing education and professional training around the world. Topics are mainly planning & scheduling cost estimating, project controls. Topics also include soft skills and their integration with project management
- Author of:
o Construction Project Scheduling and Control (currently 3rd edition, 4th edition is coming soon)
o How to Estimate with Means Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction (currently 4th edition, 5th edition is coming soon)
o Many articles; technical and other - Many presentations in professional conferences such as PMI, AACE International. The public speaker in many local, regional, and international events
- An authority on project planning, scheduling, and project control
- An advocate of holistic healthy living
This webinar contains two major components:
- An explanation of the RS Means database and its categories and components. The webinar explains all the displayed numbers and how they are calculated and how they should be adjusted.
- A quick overview of the RS Means Online system and how it can be used for itemized (detailed) estimates, assemblies, and summary estimates.
Areas Covered
- A quick overview of the RS Means database
- Examples of itemized cost estimating using the RS Means database
- Productivity of crews
- Adjusting estimates based on location and other factors
- A quick overview of the RS Means online system
- General tips
Course Level - Intermediate
Who Should Attend
This webinar is important for the entire project management team, particularly cost estimators, contractors, project managers, project controls managers, planners and schedulers, and other project management team members.
Why Should You Attend
This webinar shows a glimpse of the RS Means database and its online system. It is a good opportunity to check out this great resource.
Topic Background
The RS Means database is the oldest and most trusted and used construction cost estimating database in the United States. It is now available in print books and digitally. The RS Means Online system offers a great way to do detailed or summary estimates.
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$200.00
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