Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data

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Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data
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Linkedin Learning
Overview

Learn how to more accurately budget your construction projects

Duration	1 hour
Total fee	₹1,150
Mode of learning	Online
Credential	Certificate

Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data
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Linkedin Learning
Highlights

Earn a certificate of completion from LinkedIn Learning

Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data
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Linkedin Learning
Course details

More about this course

Join instructor Christopher Randall as he teaches the methodology of using construction cost data for cost estimating
Christopher provides an overview of the most common types of cost data, as well as the most common units of measurement and estimating terms
Learn how to look up data, including how to use printed unit and area pages, as well as city indices
Plus, see how to set up and use RSMeans Online?a leading source of construction cost information?and start creating estimates

Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data
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Linkedin Learning
Curriculum

Introduction

How to use construction cost data

What you should know

Getting Started

Cost data and labor rate definitions

Units of measurement

Different types of construction costing

Data formats

Looking Up Data

Using a printed unit page

Using a printed area page

Using a printed volume page and composite crew

City index adjustment

What's included in cost data

RSMeans and RSMeans Online

Starting RSMeans Online

Using the search feature

Creating an estimate

Add items to estimate

Add assemblies to estimate

Estimate reports

Using the square foot estimator

Conclusion

Next steps

Construction Estimating: RSMeans and Cost Data
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Linkedin Learning
Faculty details

Christopher Randall

Chris Randall has over 30 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. He has masterfully executed the positions of estimator, project manager, service manger and logistics manager.