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Course Description

This course provides an overview of the basic procedures for estimating general construction costs. While there is a range of cost estimating tools in the construction industry such as Procore®, this course focuses on using RSMeans® as the tool of choice for professional cost estimators and knowledgeable project managers. Topics include the preparation of quantity surveys (take-offs) and the development of material, labor, and equipment costs, including pricing of contractor and subcontractor work from actual working drawings and specifications. The cost estimating skills you’ll learn using RSMeans®, the most widely-used estimating app, will significantly reduce your learning curve with a wide range of other cost-estimating software in the construction management industry.

Course Outline

This course provides hands-on experience to build realistic general construction costs using RSMeans®. Topics include the preparation of quantity surveys (take-offs) and the development of material, labor, and equipment costs, including pricing of contractor and subcontractor work from actual working drawings and specifications.

Notes

Contact:
Department of Engineering & Technology
(310) 825-4100
et@uclaextension.edu

Prerequisites

Completion of C&EE X 407.4 Reading Construction Blueprint Drawings course recommended, or familiarity with reading construction plans.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Construction Cost and Estimating Using RSMeans® Data
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,099.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024 to Sep 01, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to access course materials.
  • Book (Mandatory) Construction Cost Estimating ISBN 9780367902711
  • Book (Optional) Plan Reading and Material Takeoff: Builder's Essentials ISBN 9780876293485
Section Title
Construction Cost and Estimating Using RSMeans® Data
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jun 25, 2024 to Sep 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,099.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024 to Sep 02, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to access course materials.
  • Book (Optional) Construction Cost Estimating ISBN 9780367902711
  • Book (Optional) Plan Reading and Material Takeoff: Builder's Essentials ISBN 9780876293485
  • (Mandatory) How to Estimate with RSMeans Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction 5th edition ISBN 9781118977965
Section Title
Construction Cost and Estimating Using RSMeans® Data
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jun 26, 2024 to Sep 04, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,099.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024 to Sep 03, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to access course materials.
  • Book (Mandatory) Construction Cost Estimating ISBN 9780367902711
  • Book (Optional) Plan Reading and Material Takeoff: Builder's Essentials ISBN 9780876293485
Section Title
Construction Cost and Estimating Using RSMeans® Data
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 08, 2024
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,099.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Sep. 22
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to access course materials.
  • Book (Mandatory) Construction Cost Estimating ISBN 9780367902711
  • Book (Optional) Plan Reading and Material Takeoff: Builder's Essentials ISBN 9780876293485
Section Title
Construction Cost and Estimating Using RSMeans® Data
Type
Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 24, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,099.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2024 to Dec 02, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: Sep. 22
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to access course materials.
  • Book (Optional) Construction Cost Estimating ISBN 9780367902711
  • Book (Optional) Plan Reading and Material Takeoff: Builder's Essentials ISBN 9780876293485
  • (Mandatory) How to Estimate with RSMeans Data: Basic Skills for Building Construction 5th edition ISBN 9781118977965
Section Title
Construction Cost and Estimating Using RSMeans® Data
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 25, 2024 to Dec 04, 2024
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,099.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 29, 2024 to Sep 29, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Sep 30, 2024 to Dec 03, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Sep. 22
Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Reliable internet connection and Google Chrome browser required to access the software tool in this course.
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to access course materials.
  • Book (Mandatory) Construction Cost Estimating ISBN 9780367902711
  • Book (Optional) Plan Reading and Material Takeoff: Builder's Essentials ISBN 9780876293485
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