On-Demand Course

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INSTRUCTOR: 

Nils J. Gransberg, Ph.D., AC, A.M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

This seminar is a series of learning modules that have been developed for engineering and design professional, both new to and experienced, involved in negotiating design fees. The course will consist of a combination of lectures to present new material and high-impact case studies to reinforce the application of the individual learning objectives using actual cases.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Design a Work Package Development & Estimating
  • Develop a Design Fee Work Breakdown Structure
  • Developing a Consultant Fee Estimating Database
  • Create Design Fee Estimates for Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Projects
  • Create Design Fee Estimates for Design Build (DB) Projects
  • Create Design Fee Case Study/Practical Exercise

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed through class discussion a short post-test (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

  • Civil Engineers
  • Architects and Design Professionals
  • Project Managers
  • Owner’s Representatives
  • Construction Professionals

Outline

Part 1

  1. Introduction to Consultant Fee Estimating
  2. Legal and Regulatory Framework
  3. Design Work Package Development & Estimating
  4. Developing Design Fee Work Breakdown Structure

Part 2

  1. Developing a Consultant Fee Estimating Database
  2. Design Fee Estimates for Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Projects
  3. Design Fee Estimates for Design Build (DB) Projects
  4. Design Fee Case Study/Practical Exercise

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This course is worth 1.6 CEUs /16 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the course purchase.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]