Emerald Courses

1.1 Course Structure

1.2 Course Expected Outcome

1.3 Completion Certificates and Certification Programs Credits

1.4 A Word From Your Instructor

1.5 Expected Level of Effort to Completion

1.6 Evaluation Matrix

1.7 Prerequisite

1.8 Assignment - General Knowledge

2.0 Introduction

2.1 The Role of Documentation in Earthworks Cost Estimating

2.2 Reviewing Project Documentation (Plans, Geotechnical Reports, and Specifications)

2.2 Reviewing Project Documentation (Plans, Geotechnical Reports, and Specifications) - Quiz

2.3 Understanding Tender Requirements and Bid Instructions

2.3 Understanding Tender Requirements and Bid Instructions Quiz

2.4 Navigating Bid Closing Procedures and Compliance Considerations

2.4 Navigating Bid Closing Procedures and Compliance Considerations Quiz

2.5 Evaluating Site Conditions from Available Documentation

2.5 Evaluating Site Conditions from Available Documentation Quiz

2.6 Assessing Market Conditions and Cost Drivers for Earthworks Estimating

2.6 Assessing Market Conditions and Cost Drivers for Earthworks Estimating Quiz

2.7 Assignment – Interpreting and Extracting Key Information from Project Documents

3.0 Introduction

3.1 Understanding Soil Types and Interpreting Geotechnical Reports

3.1 Understanding Soil Types and Interpreting Geotechnical Reports - Quiz

3.2 Evaluating Water Table Conditions and Dewatering Requirements

3.2 Evaluating Water Table Conditions and Dewatering Requirements - Quiz

3.3 Slope Stability and Protection Measures (Shoring, Benching, and Retaining Systems)

3.3 Slope Stability and Protection Measures (Shoring, Benching, and Retaining Systems) - Quiz

3.4 Site Haul Planning and Logistics (Haul Distance, Routes, and Equipment Selection)

3.4 Site Haul Planning and Logistics (Haul Distance, Routes, and Equipment Selection) - Quiz

3.5 Material Handling and Placing (Stockpiling, Transport, and Spreading)

3.5 Material Handling and Placing (Stockpiling, Transport, and Spreading) - Quiz

3.6 Assignment – Site Evaluation and Strategic Planning for Earthworks

4.0 Introduction

4.1 Methods for Cut/Fill Calculations (End-Area and Grid Cell Methods)

4.1 Methods for Cut/Fill Calculations (End-Area and Grid Cell Methods) - Quiz

4.2 Understanding and Applying Mass Haul Diagrams

4.2 Understanding and Applying Mass Haul Diagrams- Quiz

4.3 Bulk Excavation: Techniques and Volume Estimation

4.3 Bulk Excavation: Techniques and Volume Estimation - Quiz

4.4 Bulk Backfill: Volume Estimation and Material Sourcing Considerations

4.4 Bulk Backfill: Volume Estimation and Material Sourcing Considerations - Quiz

4.5 Detailed Excavation: Precision in Depths, Trenching, and Specialized Digging

4.5 Detailed Excavation: Precision in Depths, Trenching, and Specialized Digging - Quiz

4.6 Detailed Backfill: Compaction Considerations and Layering Techniques

4.7 Ground Improvement: When and How It Affects Earthworks Estimates

4.7 Ground Improvement - Quiz

4.8 Utilizing Software Tools for Quantity Take-offs (Introduction to PlanSwift and Alternatives)

4.9 Assignment – Performing Quantity Take-offs from Sample Data

5.0A Preparing for Cost Development: Technical Depth and Learning Approach

5.0 Introduction

5.1 Construction Activities - Excavation

5.1 Construction Activities - Excavation - Quiz

5.2 Construction Activities - Backfill

5.2 Construction Activities - Backfill - Quiz

5.3 Construction Activities - Material Handling

5.3 Construction Activities - Material Handling - Quiz

5.4 Construction Activities - Dewatering

5.4 Construction Activities - Dewatering - Quiz

5.5 Construction Activities -Slope Protection

5.5 Construction Activities -Slope Protection - Quiz

5.6 Ground Improvement: Cost Awareness and Estimating Considerations

5.6 Ground Improvement: Cost Awareness and Estimating Considerations - Quiz

5.7 Productivity, Labour Rates, and Equipment Rates in Earthworks Estimating

5.7 Productivity, Labour Rates, and Equipment Rates in Earthworks Estimating - Quiz

5.8 Crews and Productivity Rates - Excavation

5.8 Crews and Productivity Rates - Excavation - Quiz

5.9 Crews and Productivity Rates - Backfill

5.9 Crews and Productivity Rates - Backfill - Quiz

5.10 Crews and Productivity Rates - Material Handling

5.10 Crews and Productivity Rates - Material Handling - Quiz

5.11 Crews and Productivity Rates - Dewatering

5.11 Crews and Productivity Rates - Dewatering - Quiz

5.12 Crews and Productivity Rates -Slope Protection

5.12 Crews and Productivity Rates - Slope Protection

5.13 Addressing Unforeseen Conditions and Their Cost Impact

5.13 Addressing Unforeseen Conditions and Their Cost Impact -Quiz

5.14 Assignment – Developing a Cost Breakdown for Earthworks

6.0 Introduction

6.1 Understanding Indirect Costs

6.1 Understanding Indirect Costs - Quiz

6.2 Cost Estimate Review - Ensuring Completeness and Accuracy

6.2 Cost Estimate Review - Ensuring Completeness and Accuracy - Quiz

6.3 Cost Estimate Validation Techniques

6.3 Cost Estimate Validation Techniques - Quiz

6.4 Real-World Case Studies on Handling Indirect Costs and Risk Allocation

6.5 Assignment – Reviewing and Adjusting a Sample Cost Estimate