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Gold Seal Certification Credits

This course allows you to earn credits towards the Gold Seal Certification Program, subject to approval upon review. Please note that 6 hours of learning is equivalent to 1 Gold Seal credit (75% passing mark required). See the total number of hours for this course in the Course Curriculum section below.
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Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge to...

...fully develop a detailed cost estimate for concrete structures.

  • Understand The Process

    Before discussing cost estimating, it is important to understand the construction process of concrete structures. In this course, we will delve into various construction methodologies, activities, and key considerations to be aware of before beginning the cost estimating process.

  • Take-off Items and Details

    We will walk you through the process of developing quantities for a construction project, which involves a few simple steps, such as reviewing full project documentation, creating a preliminary schedule, and assessing project risk.

  • Cost Development

    Throughout this course, you will be guided through a step-by-step cost estimate development process for a real concrete structure project. By practicing all the essential steps, you will gain the skills and confidence needed to complete detailed cost estimates for concrete structures.

A few more words...

on the detailed cost estimating for concrete structures.

In construction projects, the concrete structure is a critical item that governs the schedule performance and often the scope of work that general contractors choose to self-perform. Mastering cost estimating for concrete structures can pave the way for a successful career path. While it may seem overwhelming initially, don't get discouraged as it's not as complicated as it appears, and this course will show you why.
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Course curriculum

Estimated time to complete this course: 110 hours.

    1. 1.1 Course Structure

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    2. 1.2 Course Expected Outcome

    3. 1.3 Certificates and Gold Seal Program Credits

    4. 1.4 A Word From Your Instructor

    5. 1.5 Expected Level of Effort to Completion

    6. 1.6 Evaluation Matrix

    7. 1.7 Prerequisites

    8. 1.8 Assignment - General Knowledge

    1. 2.1 Project Documentation Review

    2. 2.1 Project Dcocumentation Review - Quiz

    3. 2.2 Tender Requirements

    4. 2.2 Tender Requirements - Quiz

    5. 2.3 Bid Closing Procedures

    6. 2.3 Bid Closing Procedure - Quiz

    7. 2.4 Site Conditions Evaluation

    8. 2.4 Site Conditions Evaluation - Quiz

    9. 2.5 Market Conditions Evaluation

    10. 2.5 Market Conditions Evaluation - Quiz

    11. 2.6 Assignment

    1. 3.0 Introduction

    2. 3.1 Components of Concrete Structures

    3. 3.1 Components of Concrete Structures - Quiz

    4. 3.2 Concrete Structure Design and Engineering

    5. 3.2 Concrete Structure Design and Engineering - Quiz

    6. 3.3 Material Properties (Concrete, Reinforcing Steel)

    7. 3.3 Material Properties (Concrete, Reinforcing Steel) - Quiz

    8. 3.4 Introduction to Safety Measures and Regulations

    9. 3.4 Introduction to Safety Measures and Regulations - Quiz

    10. 3.5 Assignment

    1. 4.0 Introduction

    2. 4.1 Types of Formwork

    3. 4.1 Types of Formwork - Quiz

    4. 4.2 Formwork Systems and Project Types

    5. 4.2 Formwork and Types of Projects - Quiz

    6. 4.3 Formwork Quantity Take-offs

    7. 4.3 Formwork Quantity Take-offs - Quiz

    8. 4.4 Formwork Construction Activities

    9. 4.4 Formwork Construction Activities - Quiz

    10. 4.5 Formwork Crews and Production Rates

    11. 4.5 Formwork Crews and Production Rates - Quiz

    12. 4.6 Formwork Cost Development

    13. 4.6 Formwork Cost Development - Quiz

    14. 4.7 Access, Safety and Work Platforms

    15. 4.7 Access, Safety and Work Platforms - Quiz

    16. 4.8 Assignment

    1. 5.0 Introduction

    2. 5.1 Concrete Quantity Take-offs

    3. 5.1 Concrete Quantity Take-offs - Quiz

    4. 5.2 Concrete Accessories

    5. 5.2 Concrete Accessories - Quiz

    6. 5.3 Construction Activities - Concrete Placing

    7. 5.3 Construction Activities - Concrete Placing - Quiz

    8. 5.4 Construction Activities - Concrete Finishing

    9. 5.4 Construction Activities - Concrete Finishing - Quiz

    10. 5.5 Construction Activities - Concrete Curing

    11. 5.5 Construction Activities - Concrete Curing - Quiz

    12. 5.6 Crews and Production Rates - Concrete Placing

    13. 5.6 Crews and Production Rates - Concrete Placing - Quiz

    14. 5.7 Crews and Production Rates - Concrete Finishing

    15. 5.7 Crews and Production Rates - Concrete Finishing - Quiz

    16. 5.8 Crews and Production Rates - Concrete Curing

    17. 5.8 Crews and Production Rates - Concrete Curing - Quiz

    18. 5.9 Cost Development - Concrete Placing

    19. 5.9 Cost Development - Concrete Placing - Quiz

    20. 5.10 Cost Development - Concrete Finishing

    21. 5.10 Cost Development - Concrete Finishing - Quiz

    22. 5.11 Cost Development - Concrete Curing

    23. 5.11 Cost Development - Concrete Curing - Quiz

    24. 5.12 Assignment

    1. 6.0 Introduction

    2. 6.1 Reinforcing Steel Quantity Take-offs

    3. 6.1 Reinforcing Steel Quantity Take-offs - Quiz

    4. 6.2 Reinforcing Steel Fabrication

    5. 6.2 Reinforcing Steel Fabrication - Quiz

    6. 6.3 Reinforcing Steel Placement and Bonding

    7. 6.3 Reinforcing Steel Placement and Bonding - Quiz

    8. 6.4 Reinforcing Steel Construction Activities

    9. 6.4 Reinforcing Steel Construction Activities - Quiz

    10. 6.5 Reinforcing Steel Crews and Production Rates

    11. 6.5 Reinforcing Steel Crews and Production Rates - Quiz

    12. 6.6 Reinforcing Steel Cost Development

    13. 6.6 Reinforcing Steel Cost Development - Quiz

    14. 6.7 Assignment

About this course

  • $1,106.00
  • 107 lessons

Collaboration is essential

The benefit of timely feedback

All lessons have a dedicated discussion section so you can ask questions, see previously answered questions, interact with other course participants and your instructor. You do not have to go through this learning journey alone or have to ponder on unanswered questions.
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A word from the training program creator

Doina Dobre, P.Eng., GSC

Concrete structures require significant labour, making it a high-risk and labour-intensive process for contractors. It is, therefore, not surprising that detailed cost estimating skills for concrete structures are in high demand. In this advanced-level course, you will benefit from an expert's field experience and learn the thinking process involved in cost estimating for concrete structures. Upon completion, you will gain the skills required to confidently perform cost estimating for concrete structures.
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