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Gold Seal Certification Credits

This course allows you to earn 9 credits towards Gold Seal Certification Program with a minimum passing mark requirement of 75%.
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Upon completion of this course

you will be able to develop a detailed cost estimate for underground utilities and associated works

  • Project Documentation

    Examine and comprehend the different components of project documentation, and identify relevant information that affects cost. Assess both risks and opportunities to enable competitive pricing.

  • Quantity Take-off

    An important aspect of conducting a proper quantity take-off is understanding the construction methodologies, assessing the sequences, and identifying and measuring associated items.

  • Cost Estimate Development

    Develop the construction activities, labour, equipment, crew, and material database, establish the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), direct and indirect cost and conduct a comprehensive review.

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on the detailed cost estimating for underground utilities

Installing underground utilities involves many challenges, such as deep trench excavation, dewatering, traffic management, environmental controls, and pipe laying. As a result, a cost estimator needs to understand the critical aspects of this type of construction. In this course, we will cover the fundamental principles of estimating various underground utility installations, from minor works to grand installations. By the end of this course, you will have the confidence to complete a cost estimate for the most common underground utility installation.
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Course curriculum

Estimated time to complete this course: 54 hours.

    1. 1.1 Introduction

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    2. 1.2 Course Expected Outcome

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    3. 1.3 Certificates and Gold Seal Program Credits

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    4. 1.4 A Word from your Instructor

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    5. 1.5 Expected Level of Effort to Completion

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    6. 1.6 Evaluation Matrix

    7. 1.7 Prerequisites

    8. 1.8 Assignment

    1. 2.0 Introduction

    2. 2.1 Project Documentation Review

    3. 2.1 Project Documentation Review - Quiz

    4. 2.2 Tender Requirements

    5. 2.2 Tender Requirements Quiz

    6. 2.3 Bid Closing Procedures

    7. 2.3 Bid Closing Procedures Quiz

    8. 2.4 Site Conditions Evaluation

    9. 2.4 Site Conditions Evaluation Quiz

    10. 2.6 Market Conditions Evaluation

    11. 2.6 Market Conditions Evaluation Quiz

    12. 2.7 Assignment

    1. 3.0 Introduction

    2. 3.1 Soil Types and Conditions

    3. 3.1 Soil Types and Conditions - Quiz

    4. 3.2 Water Table and Dewatering Requirements

    5. 3.2 Water Table and Dewatering Requirements - Quiz

    6. 3.3 Slope Protection

    7. 3.3 Slope Protection - Quiz

    8. 3.4 Site Haul Planning

    9. 3.4 Site Haul Planning - Quiz

    10. 3.5 Material Handling and Placing

    11. 3.5 Material Handling and Placing - Quiz

    12. 3.7 Assignment

    1. 4.0 Introduction

    2. 4.1 Construction Methodology Review

    3. 4.1 Construction Methodology Review - Quiz

    4. 4.2 Trenching Volumes

    5. 4.2 Trenching Volumes - Quiz

    6. 4.3 Pipe and Fittings

    7. 4.3 Pipe and Fittings - Quiz

    8. 4.4 Utility Structures

    9. 4.4 Utility Structures - Quiz

    10. 4.5 Soil Conditions and Dewatering Requirements

    11. 4.5 Soil Conditions and Dewatering Requirements - Quiz

    12. 4.6 Excavation Support

    13. 4.6 Excavation Support - Quiz

    14. 4.7 Backfill Volumes

    15. 4.7 Backfill Volumes - Quiz

    16. 4.8 Equipment Considerations

    17. 4.9 Assignment

    1. 5.1 Construction Activities

    2. 5.2 Crews and Production Rates

    3. 5.3 Material Supply and Handling

    4. 5.4 Cost Development - Trenching

    5. 5.5 Cost Development - Pipe Laying

    6. 5.6 Cost Development - Structures

    7. 5.7 Cost Development - Suppliers and Subcontractors

    8. 5.8 Cost Risk Analysis

    9. 5.9 Assignment

    1. 6.1 Indirect Costs

    2. 6.2 Cost Estimate Review

    3. 6.3 Cost Estimate Validation

    4. 6.4 Sensitivity Analysis

    5. 6.5 Assignment

About this course

  • $711.00
  • 71 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

Completing a cost estimate for underground utility projects can be challenging, as there may be items not explicitly shown on the drawings, such as unanticipated conditions and project logistics. A good understanding of construction methodology is crucial for accurate cost estimation, especially for underground utility construction. Crew selection and production rates are only part of the bigger picture. In this course, we will guide you through all the necessary steps to complete a comprehensive cost estimate for standard underground utility installations, helping you to avoid potential blind spots and increase your confidence in cost estimating.
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