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4Clicks Online Virtual Training4Clicks Introduction toRSMeans Estimating4Clicks Solutions, LLCThis Training Guide has been specifically developed to provide training in Unit Cost Estimating. Some names, contracts, contractors, customers, companies, and other data used inexamples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted.

4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingCopyright 2001 - 2015 by 4Clicks Solutions, LLC. All Right Reserved.The information found in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of 4Clicks Solutions, LLC (4Clicks).Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, 4Clicks assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liabilityassumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Companies, names, and all other data used in examples herein are fictitiousunless otherwise noted.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, Inc. .Adobe PDF is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. .RSMeans is a registered trademark and product of RSMeans Company, LLC and The Gordian Group .eTakeoff is a registered trademark and product of eTakeoff, LLC .All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and owners.4Clicks Solutions, LLCPost Office Box 20635, Cheyenne, WY 82003, USACorporate Office 719.574.7721 or 866.438.4254 Facsimile s Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 2 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

WelcomeCongratulations on your decision to enroll in our 4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans Estimating class! You’ll find this course to be an enormous help to becomefamiliar with RSMeans Cost Data for construction cost estimating.Portions of the class will be lecture format with segments including hands-on exercises. Our e4Clicks software and other tools will also be used during thepresentation. 4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans Estimating is designed to provide you with a baseline knowledge base you can build on. Wouldn’t it be nice toestimate your own projects and not have to wait on sub-contractors quotes? The vast majority of our clients are doing just that!Did you know 4Clicks is developing other estimating classes? 4Clicks will offer multiple Unit Line Item Cost Estimating Classes. These classes will challenge theyoung intern or even the seasoned estimator and will range from:Architectural - 02 Day ClassCivil, Introduction - 01 Day ClassCivil, Paving - 01 Day ClassElectrical, Introduction - 01 Day ClassElectrical, Intermediate - 01 Day ClassFire Protection, Introduction - 01 Day ClassMechanical, Introduction - 01 Day ClassMechanical, Intermediate - 01 Day ClassPainting, Introduction - 01 Day ClassRoofing, Introduction - 01 Day ClassSome estimators estimate single, multiple or all trades; others reach-out for estimating support. Our estimating classes will give you the knowledge to perform UnitCost Estimating in-house. No more waiting on Sub-Contractor quotes, you’re in control! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help you andyour team reach your goals.Some companies say “we listen.” We don’t say it; we just do it! This might be one of the reasons we have earn the trust and business of over 85% of the AirForce. We continue to expand with other Department of Defense (DOD) and non-DOD agencies, and their supporting contractors, subs, and AEs. We takecomments from new and seasoned users and integrate them into our training and software. Many of our new training materials and software features are based oncustomer requests and or suggestions on how to make their jobs easier and more productive. On behalf of the 4Clicks team we thank you for your business andwish everyone the best!Michael, Belinda, Amanda, Amy, Bruce, Chelsi, Courtney, Dave, Greg, Jeff, Jesse, Josh, Katie, Peter, Ryan, Sharon, and Tom4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 3 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

ObjectivesThe objective of this course is to introduce RSMeans Cost Data and unit cost estimating. There are many people in the industry that have heard of RSMeans buthave never pursued unit cost estimating. This course will enlighten you to another way to estimate.4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 4 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

Table of Contents4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 5 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

Table of Contents4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans Estimating . 1Welcome .3Objectives.4Table of Contents . 5Table of Contents .6Description & Requirements . 8Description .9Requirements .9Introductions 4Clicks and RSMeans . 104Clicks Introduction .11RSMeans Introduction .12RSMeans Cost Data Books, References, Tips, and Cost City Index . 13RSMeans Cost Data Books .14RSMeans References .17RSMeans Estimating Tips .23RSMeans Illustrated Construction Dictionary .44RSMeans Cost City Index .45Unit Cost . 48Unit Cost Pricing with RSMeans.494Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 6 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

Estimate Format . 58Estimate Format .59Organizing an Estimate . 64Organizing an Estimate .65Provide Pre-Engineered Building . 67Provide Pre-Engineered Building - Building 405 .68Attachment A: Schedule .A-1Personal Introductions . A-24Clicks Introduction to RSMeans Estimating – Syllabus . A-3Attachment B: Exercises .B-1Practice Exercise - Remove and Replace Vinyl Composite Tile in Room 102 . B-2Exercise One - Provide Finishes in Building 405, Room 100. B-3Attachment C: RSMeans Index & RSMeans Facilities Data .C-1Attachment D: Estimate Worksheets .D-1Attachment E: Exercise Drawings. E-14Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 7 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

Description & Requirements4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 8 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

DescriptionThis is an introductory construction cost estimating course designed for those who wish to learn the basics of how to efficiently use RSMeans Cost Data and tocreate detailed line item estimates for: renovation, repair (maintainability/sustainability), and minor and new construction. Our class will be lecture format withsegments including hands-on exercises.RequirementsAttendees should have a basic understanding of buildings, systems, components, and construction. Attendees are not required to use computers. A calculator isrecommended.4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 9 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

Introductions 4Clicks and RSMeans4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 10 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

4Clicks Introduction4Clicks Solutions, LLC (4Clicks) is a veteran-owned small business specializing in the development and maintenance of premier cost estimating and projectmanagement software. e4Clicks Project Estimator is specifically designed to estimate at any design level (square footage, assembly, or line item) as well asmanage projects, contracts, and even complete owner construction programs.We all understand the importance of producing truly accurate estimates in a timely fashion. Our experienced and dedicated staff has focused our programmingand training approach to provide our government and commercial estimators with reliable and accurate estimating and project management tools. We also believeit’s important to do everything we can, to increase knowledge and understanding to develop accurate estimates. Our product provides estimators with the tools todevelop a complete punch-list line item estimate. We define a punch-list line item estimate as an audible estimate.Since 1989 the 4Clicks Team has developed remarkably powerful cost engineering software. We are the leading software providers for Department of Defense(DoD) contracts. Our software has managed hundreds of Simplified Acquisition for Base Engineering Requirements (SABER), Job Order Contracting (JOC), andIndefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts totaling billions of dollars’ worth of work, in the DoD alone. This background has provided a vast array ofexperience, enabling us to truly understand the government’s unique requirements as well as provide accurate cost data throughout the DoD.We quickly saw the need to not only provide estimating tools but also project management features. The estimate is only one piece of the whole managementeffort. Your Project Estimator has incorporated (and continues to evolve and improve) many tools you need to manage every portion of your project. In fact yourentire contract or even multiple contracts can be managed through your Project Estimator.In addition to providing a robust and complete estimating and project management program, we firmly believe that it should be easy to use and increase efficiency.Our new tools help generate quality detailed estimates quickly and effectively. e4Clicks software includes functionality for detailed quantity take-offs using variouspricing guides (including but not limited to RSMeans). You now also have the ability to quickly report project costs in various forms and format as well as produceproject or contract reports in a matter of clicks.4Clicks is a strategic partner of RSMeans. This allows us to enhance the RSMeans cost data base. We’ve increased about 80,000 line items to about 400,000. Inlaymen’s terms we incorporated the main line items with the modifiers. Estimators no longer have to look for line item modifiers; they are now at the line item level.RSMeans is North America’s leading supplier of construction cost information. As a member of the Reed Construction Data, RSMeans provides accurate and upto-date cost information that helps owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and others to carefully and precisely project and control the cost of both new buildingconstruction and renovation projects. 4Clicks has an exclusive agreement with them to present the electronic data in the same format as the in the written books,including all references, images and line items. This partnership has brought enormous benefits to the information that you now have at your fingertips.eTakeoff is a tool we provide with our software that produces the most powerful virtual quantifying tools available. They have taken electronic tracing of digitaldrawings and created industry-evolving tools, including customizable extensions and quantity worksheets.All of these strengths benefit facility owners and contractors alike. Increased efficiency benefits everyone. The information from RSMeans ensures that eachproject can be win-win. Contractors can be ensured that they can account for everything they need to provide facility owners with the complete final product thatthey desire, and owners will see that they are paying a fair price. This common tool also allows you to share information extremely quickly without the threat oflosing any information. In fact, much of the information can become paperless while maintaining its integrity.4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 11 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

RSMeans IntroductionRSMeans was founded by Robert Snow Means in 1942 and was built on the principal to “always deliver a quality product.” Maintaining that high level ofcommitment to quality, RSMeans provides up-to-date, regionally-customizable data that reflects costs in more than 930 locations within the United States andCanada. Based on a recent independent study, RSMeans has been identified as the clear market leader for construction cost data, outranking the competition fiveto-one! It continues to offer dependable cost data that is locally relevant, accurate, and up-to-date. RSMeans tools are designed to help owners, developers,architects, engineers, and contractors estimate and control construction costs.For over 70 years, RSMeans has provided clients with the most detailed, trusted construction cost data. They are North America's leading supplier of constructioncost information. A product line of Reed Construction Data, RSMeans provides accurate and up-to-date cost information that helps about 80% of JOC owners,developers, architects, engineers, estimators, contractors and others to carefully and precisely estimate the cost of both new building construction and renovationprojects. Here are some additional facts about RSMeans:1942 – Published its first cost book, Building Construction Cost Data, the first of 20 cost data titles1978 – Conducted its first training seminar, based on Building Construction Cost Data book1980 – Published its first reference publication, Means Scheduling Manual, the first of 60 professional reference titles1995 – Formed Business Solutions group, offering consulting expertise in cost engineering, research and database managementIn addition to its collection of annual construction cost data books, RSMeans also offers electronic cost databases and reference books. RSMeans has a numberof product solutions for construction professionals who focus on construction in Canada, Mexico, and Russia. RSMeans provides localized construction costs forall 50 states and Guam and Canada. They developed average Construction Cost City Indexes for over 731 U.S. and Canadian Cities covering over 930 three-digitzip code locations.4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 12 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

RSMeans Cost Data Books, References,Tips, and Cost City Index4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans EstimatingPage 13 of 764Clicks Solutions, LLC

RSMeans Cost Data BooksAs we mentioned earlier, unit cost pricing enables the most accurate estimates you can develop. Unit cost pricing is based on very detailed cost data that isupdated annually. RSMeans construction cost research is based on a methodology that produces the most widely recognized and utilized pricing guides in NorthAmerica. It is understood and used daily by: contractors, AE’s, owners, and oversight groups. RSMeans cost research is conducted first hand by a staff of 15professional Architects, Engineers, and Cost Researchers. Over 5,500 hours are invested annually in cost research and productivity rates for its pricing guides.This cost engineering process constantly crosschecks national and local pricing to increase accuracy. RSMeans organizes their Cost Data under the latestvariations of the

4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans Estimating Page 3 of 76 4Clicks Solutions, LLC Welcome Congratulations on your decision to enroll in our 4Clicks Introduction to RSMeans Estimating class! You’ll find this course to be an enormous help to become familiar with RSMeans Cost Data for construction cost estimating.

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