Module 1: Introduction to Project Budgeting & Concept Estimating
Budget Elements
Design Phases
Cost Control Concept
Historical Budget Techniques
Estimating Standards
The Uniformat Elemental Classification
Capitalized Approach Project Budgeting
Sample Project Cost Plan / Cost Model
Module 2: Construction Market Survey
Regional & National Market Conditions, Potential Bidders
Labor Availability, Productivity, and Union Rates
Material Availability and Unit Price Summary
Market Analysis Survey Questionnaire
Module 3: Fixing Project Scope
Facilities Functional & Technical Programs
Key Cost Drivers
Module 4: Computing Program Area Requirements
Space Efficiency
Rules of Measurement
Converting Net of Gross
Module 5: Case Studies – Example Estimates
Case Study 1: Historical-Comparative Budget Estimate (UDM)
Case Study 2: Parametric Budget Estimate (EMU)
Case Study 3: Parametric Concept Design Estimate (4th Precinct)
Module 6: Budget Estimating Approaches
Capitalized Approach Project Budgeting
Historical Projects, Comparable Costs (Per UM) + Summary Level 1
Parametric Uniformat Level 3 Systems + Summary Level 1
Module 7: Case Study Project Budgeting
Team Formation & Project Familiarization
Project Scope (CH 4)
Program Area Requirements (CH 5)
Module 8: Historical Comparative Budget Estimate
Office Historical Costs
Estimate Summary Assumptions
Project Workshop
Determine Average Historical Costs
Complete Budget Estimate Summary
Module 9: Parametric Systems Budget Estimate
Establishing Configuration / Massing (CH 6)
Siting the Building/ Configuration
Statistical Configuration Process
Building Statistical Description Summary
Project Workshop
Determine & Document Configuration Quantities
Module 10: Documenting Quality
Quality Standards / Levels
Sample Documentation by Element
Project Workshop
Determine & Document Quality
Module 11: Parametric Systems Budget Estimate Completion
Uniformat Systems & Quantities
Determine & Document Systems Level 3 Costs
Complete Project Summary Level 1
Project Assignments
Module 12: Concept Design Estimating Approaches
Parametric Uniformat Level 4 & 5
Quantity Take‐off Cost Items
Summary Level 1 Uniform
Case Studies ‐ Concept Estimating
Team Formation
Project Familiarization
Project Scope (CH 4)
Program Area Requirements (CH 5)
Module 13: Determining Quantities/ Costs for Structural Elements
System 01 – Foundation
System 02 – Substructure
System 03 – Superstructure
Module 14: Determining Quantities/Costs for Architectural Elements
System 04 – Exterior Closure
System 05 – Roofing
System 06 – Interior Construction
Module 15: Determining Quantities/Costs for Mechanical Elements
System 07 – Conveying Systems
System 081 – Plumbing System
082 – HVAC
System 083 – Fire Protection System
084 ‐ Special Mechanical Systems
Module 16: Determining Quantities/Costs for Electrical Elements
System 091 – Primary Power & Distribution System
092 –Lighting & Secondary Distribution System
093 – Special Electrical Systems
Module 17: Determining Quantities/ Costs for Equip./ Site Work Elements
System 11 – Equipment
System 121 – Site Preparation
System 122 – Site Improvements
System 123 – Site Utilities
System 124 – Off‐site Work
Module 18: Project Management Plan
Methods of Accomplishment
Scheduling
Uniformat Elemental Specifications
General Conditions, OH&P, System 10
Contingencies, Types & Use
Escalation
Design & Management Costs
Management Costs during Construction
Real Estate Costs Reservations
Module 19: Closing the Loop – Recycling Cost Data
Controlling Design Work
Estimates at SD, DD, CD, Bids, Change Orders
Historical Data
Module 20: Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
Methodology and techniques of life cycle costing
LCC case studies (building systems, layout alternatives)
Computer template for analyzing the life cycle costs of alternatives
Value Engineering
Assuring best value for dollars spent
Value methodology process & tools