Our project professionals have taught Project Controls and Estimating in University of Calgary and other institutions. We provide training in our client facilities mainly in various topics including Cost Estimation, Earned Value, AACEI Techniques, Risk Management, Planning and Scheduling. Further to the typical courses, we also offer customized training virtually for any topic related to cost engineering; where we tailor the content according to the specific requirements.
Trainings
Start Time: 9am (for all seminars)
Parking: Paid by Client/Student
Lunch and Refreshments: Provided
Location: Calgary International Hotel – Riverview B Conference Room (subject to change)
Seminar are designed for professionals and individuals who are already engaged in projects, and like to enhance their knowledge about Project Controls, Cost Estimating, and Cost Engineering beyond basic theory level. Even though the title states fundamentals; however, seminar material is fairly intense and based on real life hands-on experience.
Project Controls Fundamentals
Duration 2
Days- Introduction
- Project Controls Life Cycle
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Control
- Planning and Scheduling
- Progress and Performance
- Risk Analysis
- Tools for Project Controls
Cost Estimating – Fundamentals
Duration 1
Day- Introduction
- Estimate Classification System
- Type of Estimates
- Estimate Accuracy
- Elements of Estimate
- Estimate Process Flow
- Estimating Methodologies
- Estimating NORM
- Contingency Development
- Basis of Estimate
Cost Estimating – Pragmatic Approach
Duration 2
Days- Day 1 -
- Introduction
- Type of Estimates
- Estimate Accuracy
- Elements of Estimate
- Estimate Process Flow
- Estimating Methodologies
- Estimating NORMs (John S. Page, Richardson, RS Means, In House...)
- Estimate Allowances
- Productivity and Location Factors
Cost Estimating – Pragmatic Approach
Duration 2
Days- Day 2 -
- Estimating Tools Overview (ACCE, Hard Dollar, Custom)
- Baseline Estimate Preparation
- Trend Estimates
- Escalation
- Risk Analysis and Contingency
- Basis of Estimate
- Benchmarking and Performance Metrics
- Estimate Reviews and Presentation
- Estimate Management for Large Scale Projects
