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Estimations/Costing

Webinar description

This webinar is a follow-up to basic estimating and presented at a more of the administrative level. Estimating and costing are closely related. Estimating and costing is part of an ongoing process to keep technical costing information relevant and current. Estimating and costing requires a good understanding of project scope, past price history and current pricing, along with good judgement.

What students will learn?

  • Recognizing the framework of estimates and cost and costing

  • Managing and controlling costs

  • Assessing bids

  • Identifying best practices to reduce risk

Who should take the seminar?

  • Chief and Council

  • Band Administrators

  • Housing Managers and staff

  • Housing officers

  • Housing inspectors

  • Contractors, renovators and estimators

Instructional hours

  • Webinar notes/readings materials should be reviewed prior to webinar.

  • Webinar - 1 hour total

Instructor

  • Claude Lawrenson, retired college professor of architecture
    FNNBOA Building Consultant

Required tools, equipment and learning resources

  • Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)

  • Smart phone if you chose to use it for the courses.

  • Participants should download and review the following documents:

Schedule of the webinar

The webinar is planned for the following day:

  • June 14 @1 PM EST

Registration

  • Registration form

  • The last day to register is 7 days prior

  • Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.

  • Course information may be sent be sent in advance.

Prerequisite

  • None

Later Event: June 22
Passive Housing