Certification as an estimate engineer. Training, courses and seminars for estimators

LLC CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING CENTER (License of the Moscow Department of Education No. 036713 dated October 29, 2015) has been conducting professional certification of specialists in the field of pricing and estimate regulation in construction since June 1, 2016.

Certification is carried out to confirm the professional competence of specialists in the field of pricing and estimate regulation in construction, confirming their knowledge and skills.

Based on the results of certification, the applicant is issued:

1. Professional certificate;

The issued certificate is entered into the official register.

Cost of full-time certification

5,000 rub.

Requirements for specialists for admission to certification:

1. Availability of higher or secondary vocational education;
2. Work experience in construction – 5 years;
3. Minimum 2 years of experience in pricing;
4. Completion of advanced training courses in the field of pricing and shift rationing in construction in the amount of at least 72 academic hours over the last 5 (five) years.

To be admitted to the exam, a specialist must provide the following documents:

1. Certificate applicant's application;
2. A copy of a diploma of higher or secondary vocational education;
3. A copy of the work record;
4. A copy of the document on advanced training*.

* To confirm advanced training, the following may be provided:

• certificate (certificate) of advanced training (according to the program for at least 72 hours);
• Diploma of professional retraining.

In order to prepare for passing the exam, the Training Center LLC "CENTER SK" conducts additional classes:

If the applicant does not have a document on advanced training over the past 5 (five) years, the Training Center LLC "CENTER SK" can take advanced training courses in the following programs:

Course name		Price
Estimate matter. Theory of pricing and estimate rationing in construction. Preparation of estimate documentation using the PC “Smeta.RU”

• Basic provisions of MDS 81-35.2004 “Methodology for determining the cost of construction products on the territory of the Russian Federation.”
• Types of estimate standards: GSN - state, FSN - federal, TSN - territorial, OSN - industry, ISN - individual.
• Classification, purpose, composition and procedure for application of GESN-2001 and FER-2001 as amended in 2017 (Order of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation dated December 30, 2016 No. 1038/pr., No. 1039/pr.).
• Types of construction.
• The structure of the estimated cost and the composition of the estimate documentation: local estimates (budget calculations), object estimates (budget calculations), consolidated estimate calculations, cost summary.
• Direct costs, overhead, estimated profit.
• Self-study assignment overview.
• List of questions for passing the Certification.

Lesson 2. Methods for determining construction costs. Estimate documentation for construction and repair work

• Methods for determining the cost of construction products: resource, resource-index, basis-index methods.
• Features of the application of the resource method for determining the cost of construction in accordance with the Methods for determining estimated prices (Order of the Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation dated December 20, 2016 No. 1001/pr, dated December 20, 2016 No. 999/pr, dated December 20, 2016 No. 1000/pr, dated February 8, 2017 No. 77/pr).
• The procedure for drawing up local estimates (budget estimates) for construction work.
• The procedure for determining the estimated cost of reconstruction and major repairs of buildings and structures.
• Features of the application of estimate standards: factors that complicate the conditions for construction and installation work. Justification for using increasing coefficients.
• Determining the cost of dismantling (disassembling) structures. Accounting in the local estimate for the cost of materials, products and structures obtained after disassembly.

Lesson 3. Installation work, cost of equipment, commissioning. Overhead and estimated profit

• The procedure for drawing up local estimates (budget calculations) for installation work.
• Determination of the estimated cost of equipment, furniture and inventory as part of estimates and estimates. The need to take into account additional charges on the cost of equipment. Supervised installation.
• The procedure for drawing up local estimates for the purchase of equipment.
• The procedure for drawing up local estimates (budget calculations) for commissioning work.
• Determination of overhead costs and estimated profit in accordance with regulatory documents: MDS 81-33.2004, MDS 81-34.2004, MDS 81-25.2001.
• Self-study assignment overview. List of questions for passing the Certification.

Lesson 4. Cost composition of the consolidated estimate calculation

• Rules for calculating object estimates.
• The composition of the chapters of the consolidated estimate of the cost of construction and major repairs.
• Calculation of funds and costs for preparing the construction site.
• Calculation of limited costs for the construction of temporary buildings and structures (GSN 81-05-01-2001, GSNr 81-05-01-2001).
• Calculation of limited costs during construction and installation work in winter (GSN 81-05-02-2007, GSNr 81-05-02-2001).
• Calculation of travel expenses, costs of transporting workers, etc.
• The procedure for determining the cost of design and survey work.
• Determining the reserve of funds for unforeseen work and costs.
• Self-study assignment overview. List of questions for passing the Certification.

Lesson 5. Estimated cost conversion indices. Mutual settlements for work performed

• Classification of indices of changes in estimated cost: by economic components, by type of construction and type of work.
• Application of indices of changes in the estimated cost to recalculate the estimate documentation from the base price level to the current price level.
• Formation of contract prices for construction products.
• Accounting in the Work Completion Certificates for funds for the construction of title temporary buildings and structures, additional costs associated with construction and installation work in the winter.
• Accounting in the Work Completion Certificates for funds associated with unforeseen costs of the contractor.
• Self-study assignment overview. List of questions for passing the Certification.

Lesson 6. Determining the scope of construction work. Part I

• Excavation.
• Concrete and reinforced concrete structures are monolithic.
• Prefabricated concrete and reinforced concrete structures.
• Openings.

Lesson 7. Determining the scope of construction work. Part II.

• Laying walls.
• Roofs.
• Floors.
• Drawing up a bill of quantities.
• Review of the practical task for independent completion.

Lesson 8. Determining the scope of construction work. Part III.

• Finishing work.
• Water supply and sewerage. Internal and external networks.
• Heating and ventilation.
• Drawing up a bill of quantities.
• Review of the practical task for independent completion.

Lesson 9. Work in the program ESTIMATE MDS 2016. Base-index method in the price level of 2001. Construction work.

• Drawing up estimate documentation using the basis-index method in accordance with the statement of quantities in the estimate program.
• Formation of the structure of estimate documentation, work with object and local estimates.
• Application of coefficients to estimate documents.
• Determination of the cost of construction work as part of local estimates.
• Adding estimated norms from the regulatory framework to the local estimate, grouping them into sections and subsections.
• Working with local estimate standards: applying coefficients, taking into account the cost of a resource “according to the project”.
• Application of amendments from the technical parts of collections of estimate standards.

Lesson 10. Work in the program ESTIMATE MDS 2016. Base-index method in the price level of 2001. Installation work. Determining the cost of equipment. Other expenses.

• Determination of the cost of installation work as part of local estimates.
• Accounting for the cost of equipment as part of the cost of construction.
• Determining the cost of transporting construction goods.
• Determination of the cost of limited and other costs as part of the consolidated estimate of construction costs.
• Issuance of estimate documentation using the estimate program.
• Review of practical tasks for independent implementation in the estimate program.

Lesson 11. Work in the program ESTIMATE MDS 2016. The basis-index method at the current price level using indices of changes in the estimated cost.

• Determination of the cost of construction at current prices using indices of changes in the estimated cost.
• Review of additional features of the estimate program (copying, deleting and restoring estimate documents).
• Additional capabilities of the estimate program for calculating other construction costs.
• Review of practical tasks for independent implementation in the estimate program.

Lesson 12. Working in the ESTIMATE MDS 2016 program. Drawing up estimate documentation using the resource method.

• Formation of the structure of estimate documentation, work with local estimates.
• Determination of the cost of repair and construction work as part of local estimates.
• Adjustment of resources of estimated standards: adding, deleting, restoring, replacing a resource.
• Export (import) of a resource sheet from an estimate program into MS Excel.
• Determination of the cost of other work and expenses as part of the consolidated estimate of the cost of major repairs.
• Calculation of overhead costs and estimated profit.
• Issuance of estimate documentation in accordance with technical specifications.
• Review of practical tasks for independent implementation in the estimate program.

Lesson 13. Work in the program ESTIMATE MDS 2016. Negotiable price. Certificates of completed work.

• Transfer of approved estimate documentation from the customer to the contractor (bill of quantities).
• Exchange of estimate documentation between various programs for calculating estimates (XML format).
• Formation of a set of contractual documentation for construction products.
• Work with documents accompanying contractual documentation (contracts, invoices, drawings, work schedules, etc.).
• Displaying information on approved contracts for the construction project in the estimate program.
• Formation of Work Completion Certificates KS-2.
• Formation of a Certificate of cost of work performed KS-3.
• Exchange of Acts between the contractor and the customer.
• Monitoring the progress of construction work in the estimate program.
• Review of practical tasks for independent implementation in the estimate program.

Lesson 14. Work in the program ESTIMATED MDS 2016. Estimated regulatory framework GESN-2001, FER-2001, TER-2001.

• Work with normative and methodological documentation as part of the estimate program (MDS, GSN, letters, orders, instructions, etc.).
• Estimator Library Online.
• Creation of custom price catalogs for materials, equipment, construction machinery and work in the estimate program.
• Preparation for Certification.

Course certification

• Theoretical part: test questions on the theory of estimate business.
• Practical part: practical task for implementation in the estimate program ESTIMATE MDS 2016.

Final lesson

• Analysis of the results of certification of estimators.
• Summing up the training.
• Photo for memory and cake - Online :)

1. Where can I find a list of documents required for certification?
2. How to submit documents for certification to the commission? Is it possible by mail?
3. Do I need to provide copies of advanced training documents for certification? What if there are none?
4. From September 1, 2007, the minimum wage increases. Will the one-time fee for certification increase due to this?
5. Are there any benefits for paying for certification services? Which ones, to whom?
6. For what period is the certificate valid?
7. Can the organization where I work pay a one-time fee for certification?
8. Should payment for certification services be made before or after the decision of the certification commission?
9. What is the wording in the invoice and certification agreement? Is this amount subject to VAT? I work in a budget organization, hence these questions.
10. How long does it take for the central certification commission to decide on my certification?
11. Is there any examination or interview with the applicant during certification?
12. Do you have to come to Moscow to receive the certificate? I don’t have the opportunity for such a business trip.
13. Do I need to indicate in the application that I am applying to become a “specialist of the highest category”, or is the decision on the level of my qualifications made by the certification commission?
14. Can the ongoing certification become the basis for changing the entry in the work book if I am certified to the highest category? For example, an engineer is a leading engineer.
15. Is a record of certification being made in the work book?
16. Why does a specialist need to be certified?
17. Are only estimators certified? I am an economist.
18. Is it possible for me to be certified to the highest category? I have 20 years of experience as an estimator, but I have not held any management positions.
19. Two years ago I took advanced training courses in estimating. Is this enough to de-licens or do I need to get certified?
20. We have six estimators in the estimate and contract department. In connection with the upcoming abolition of licensing, our organization will need to present certificates for all specialists or it will be enough to be certified only by the head of the department.

Answer

1. The list of documents for certification is presented on the website of the “Union of Cost Estimating Engineers” KCCS.RU in the “” section, as well as in the magazine “Pricing and Estimated Standardization in Construction” No. 7 for 2007.
2. A complete package of documents for certification is available, incl. send by mail to the address: 109012, Moscow, st. Varvarka, 14, bldg. D, of. 114, Central Certification Commission.
3. The “Regulations on the procedure for professional certification of specialists in the field of pricing and cost estimate regulation in construction” (clause 4.1) defines a list of documents attached to the application for a certificate. If there are no copies of documents for advanced training or participation in seminars, the applicant can take part in the IV All-Russian Conference of Estimating Engineers on November 14-15, 2007 and receive the appropriate certificate.
4. No, it doesn't increase. The Board of the Union of Estimating Engineers decided to maintain the current size of the one-time contribution until January 1, 2008.
5. Clause 4.9 of the “Regulations on the procedure for carrying out professional certification” establishes a discount on the payment of a one-time fee for certification in the amount of 10% for applicants who are members of the Interregional public organization for promoting the development of the construction industry “Union of Estimating Engineers”.
6. According to clause 4.7 of the “Regulations on the procedure for professional certification”, the professional certificate received by a specialist is valid for three years.
7. Clause 4.8 of the “Regulations on the procedure for professional certification” stipulates that a one-time fee is paid by the applicant or the organization sending the specialist for certification.
8. The Board of the Union of Estimating Engineers decided to consider the applicant’s set of documents without paying a one-time fee. If the documents specified in the “Regulations on Certification” meet the requirements, the applicant pays a one-time fee for certification. He is informed about this additionally.
9. The wording of the invoice is “Services for professional certification of a specialist.” The amount is subject to VAT 18%.
10. According to clause 4.6 of the “Regulations on Certification”, the period for reviewing documents submitted for certification and making a decision based on the results of certification should not exceed 30 days.
11. In accordance with clauses 4.2 and 4.5 of the “Regulations on Certification,” there is no examination or testing, only an interview.
12. The need for an interview with the applicant is provided only for certification for the right to carry out professional activities as a specialist of the highest category.
13. The application must indicate which certificate - a specialist or a specialist of the highest category - a particular cost estimate engineer is applying for. The final decision depending on the category of the certificate is made by the Central Commission.
14. The certificate can serve as a basis for promotion of the current position with the consent of the employer.
15. No, it is not included. The instructions on the procedure for maintaining work books do not provide for making similar entries.
16. At the moment, certification is voluntary. But undoubtedly, certification is a confirmation from fellow professionals of your professional competence, your knowledge and experience. You can find out more about the goals and objectives of professional certification on the website KCCS.RU, as well as in the August issue of the magazine “Pricing and Estimated Standardization in Construction.”
17. According to clause 1.4. “Regulations on the procedure for professional certification”, specialists from construction organizations and enterprises of other types of activities related to the development, approval and examination of estimate documentation can undergo certification. Thus, estimators and economists can also undergo professional certification.
18. In our opinion, with 20 years of experience, you have undoubtedly accumulated sufficient experience and skills to pass the appropriate certification. The final decision is made by the Central Certification Commission.
19. According to paragraphs 2.2, 2.3 of the “Regulations on the procedure for professional certification,” advanced training in the form of courses and seminars is mandatory for an applicant for a professional certificate. But certification and advanced training are not interchangeable. Advanced training courses will not be enough for you when licensing is cancelled.
20. There are six specialists in your department. Each of you bears personal responsibility for the implementation of the assigned area of ​​work and each of you should be interested in recognizing your own knowledge and experience through personal completion of professional certification.

Specialists in the field of pricing and estimate standardization, specialists of construction organizations and related activities related to the development, coordination, approval and examination of estimate documentation,estimating engineers of organizations and enterprises of the construction complex of Yaroslavl, Ivanovo, Kostroma, Vologda, Vladimir and other regions of Russia.

Numerous requests are received from colleagues who, in the period from 2008 to 2015, passed the Professional Certification of Quantity Surveyors of the FAU FCCS (former director Ermolaev E.E.) and received “Professional Certificates” and “Name Seals of Surveyors”. Currently, changes have been made to the Charter of the FAU FCTS, and this institution does not have the right to certify workers involved in the field of pricing and estimate standardization in construction.

Together with the Union of Estimators " and the "Association of Builders of Russia" we provide the opportunity to the above certified specialists make a replacement Professional Certificate (FAA FCTS) for a Professional Certificate of a Specialist (specialist of the highest category) in the field of pricing and estimate regulation in construction.

We also provide voluntary professional certification of specialists in the field of pricing and cost estimate regulation in construction for those who have not passed it before.

And the most important: In this time of crisis, there is a need for conducting an advanced training course for estimators in correspondence form . This will allow you to continue doing your main job while in your hometown.undergo training and receive a certificate of advanced training of the established form (72 hours)! Withoutadditional costs for air and railway tickets, hotel accommodation, travel and other expenses.

We won't advertise it too much and won't insist
on what is needed. It's simple - if you know that you need it, then go ahead, if you doubt it, then that's also normal.
So everything will happen later))

For a certified specialist this is:

• confirmation of professionalism in the field of estimate regulation and pricing in construction.
• the right to admit a specialist to the market of estimate activities in construction, both as a user of estimate information and as a specialist in the development of estimate documentation, without restriction of professional and commercial activities.
• testifies not only to the volume of special knowledge, skills and experience, but also to independence and a creative attitude to the implementation and application of construction cost estimates.
• an additional advantage in employment and career advancement, often is a powerful argument, helping to get a good job or get a salary increase.

For the company:

• the ability to determine and verify that the personal and business qualities of a specialist correspond to the position held and confirm high qualifications in pricing and estimate rationing.
• competence in determining construction costs and contract prices for construction products; development and examination of estimate documentation, business plans and investment projects; indexation of the cost of contract work; development and examination of individual (company) estimate standards; use of automated technologies for drawing up estimate documentation.
• The presence of a certified specialist responsible for calculating the cost of construction on staff increases the investment attractiveness of the company.

Certification can be carried out both by members of the Union of Estimating Engineers (at a discount), and by any workers involved in construction and who have expresseda desire to receive evidence from the professional community about the level of knowledge and understanding of modern pricing and estimating in construction.

By order of April 23, 2008 N188 of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation, the specialty of cost estimate engineer was included in the UNIFIED QUALIFICATION DIRECTORY OF POSITIONS OF MANAGERS and SPECIALISTS.

In order to increase the level of competence of estimating engineers, as well as to carry out practical activities in accordance with the principles of self-regulatory organizations in the construction industry, the job description (Order of April 23, 2008 N188 of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation) provides for advanced training at least once every five years and professional certification for suitability for the position held.

We recommend that specialists in pricing and estimate standardization undergo professional certification and receive a personal seal to identify the estimate documentation developed and (or) verified by them (Federal Agency for Construction and Housing and Communal Services of the Russian Federation FGU FCTS, Order dated June 30, 2006 No. 30) at the certification center of the Federal State Institution FCTS "Siberian Estimating School".