Nov
17
2008

RSMeans Site Work & Heavy Construction Estimating Seminar - Orlando

Site Work & Heavy Construction Estimating Seminar, November 17-18

A two-day RSMeans Seminar in Orlando, FL

Overview:
This two-day seminar will include discussion of common terminology used in site work and heavy construction, as well as classroom problems utilizing unit price estimating for soil nailing, earthwork, site utilities and common earth work issues including rock excavation.

Who should attend:
Civil contractors and engineers.

Course Outline:

  • Why site work and heavy construction estimating is different from other types of estimating
  • Site investigation, site location and proposed design versus actual site conditions
  • Definition of site work and a review of what is included in the site work and heavy construction books.
  • Review of construction estimating, site work estimating and material take-off.
  • Assembly estimating and classroom problems using the assembly estimating method for site work and heavy construction projects.
  • Discussion of site work and heavy construction common terminology
  • Characteristics of earthwork materials, the quality control of earthwork materials, and the characteristics of other site work and heavy construction materials
  • Equipment usage for utility installation and earthwork operations
  • Classroom problems using the unit price estimating method
  • Discussion of other site work and heavy construction subjects with review of reference materials provided as supplement to RSMeans estimating books


    • Materials Provided:
      The RSMeans Site Work & Landscape and RSMeans Heavy Construction Cost Data books plus a seminar workbook.



      This seminar will be held at:
      Rosen PLAZA Hotel
      9700 International Dr.
      Orlando, FL 32819

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