Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone that has an interest, or is simply curious, about a career in construction cost estimating and the themed entertainment industry.Â
You may, for example, be an accomplished estimator that has an interest in themed entertainment but have not yet had the opportunity to estimate a theme park or attraction. Or you may be drawn to the fascinating theme park industry and are exploring careers that support it. Â
Estimating theme parks and attractions is really a hidden profession and something of a dark art and, in the US, there are very few courses that teach construction estimating.Â
So, I prepared this course to showcase and reveal what this secret profession is all about. A place where you can learn about the themed entertainment industry, and a potential career within estimating. I've spent many years doing it and it really is a wonderful career that I've loved every single minute of.
Curriculum
- Lesson Introduction (0:45)
- A Dark Art (2:45)
- A Little Bit About Me (1:41)
- Themed Entertainment Projects (3:53)
- Mega Theme Parks (3:34)
- Regional Theme Parks (5:11)
- Location Based Entertainment (3:26)
- Hotels & Waterparks (3:51)
- Zoos & Aquariums (4:17)
- Themed F&B & Retail (2:35)
- Thrill Parks & FEC's (2:12)
- Estimating (2:28)
- Raw Skills (3:12)
- Who Needs Estimates? (4:21)
- This Course (0:50)
- Lesson Introduction (0:29)
- The Design Team (4:14)
- Practical v. Thematic Needs (2:50)
- Jargon & Acronyms (3:14)
- More Jargon & Acronyms (3:55)
- Components of a Theme Park (2:27)
- Hierarchy of Importance (2:25)
- Feasibility Studies (3:54)
- The Cycle of Death (2:56)
- One Size Does Not Fit All (4:14)
- Procurement (4:42)
- Costs for Theming Projects (1:47)
- Lesson Introduction (0:25)
- Facility DOW's (2:12)
- Sitework (5:10)
- Concrete (2:54)
- Metals (2:38)
- Drywall Systems (2:28)
- Exterior Finishes (2:36)
- Interior Finishes (3:45)
- Mechanical Systems (3:33)
- Electrical Systems (4:18)
- Area Development (3:35)
- Further Examples (2:59)
- General Conditions & Requirements (2:30)
- Facility Impacts (3:18)
- Lesson Introduction (0:41)
- Show DOW's (1:11)
- Figures & Props (2:58)
- Scenic & Show Set (2:31)
- Rockwork (3:43)
- Animatronics (4:00)
- SFX (4:56)
- Audio & Visual Equipment (2:50)
- Projection (2:50)
- Media Production (2:54)
- Show Control (2:59)
- Themed Lighting (3:00)
- Graphics (3:18)
- Other Examples (3:13)
- Show Management & Parkwide Considerations (2:34)
- Show Procurement (2:35)
- Lesson Introduction (0:26)
- Ride DOW's (2:13)
- Kiddie Rides (2:28)
- Thrill Rides (3:29)
- Family Rides (2:48)
- Rides with Large Format Screens (3:00)
- Simulator Rides (1:46)
- Water Based Rides (2:44)
- Other Types of Rides (3:13)
- Dark Ride Example (3:57)
- O&M Related Considerations (2:15)
- Sign-Offs & Inspection Bodies (1:50)
- Attraction Mix (3:27)
- Ride Management, Parkwide Systems & Procurement (2:26)
- Lesson Introduction (0:48)
- Soft Cost Detail (3:36)
- Creative Team (5:35)
- A&E Team (4:02)
- Project Management (2:29)
- Operations (3:27)
- Escalation (4:21)
- Design Contingency (2:37)
- Construction Contingency (4:03)
- Working Internationally (2:34)
- Shipping & Logistics (2:44)
- Other Items, Sometimes (3:02)
- Procurement (2:14)
- Lesson Introduction (0:18)
- Scary Words (3:30)
- WBS & CBS (1:27)
- Plan & Prepare (4:43)
- Quantification (3:25)
- Anatomy of a Unit Rate (3:48)
- Sources of Pricing Data (2:43)
- Estimate Detail (2:46)
- Changes Between Estimates (1:32)
- Working with the Creative Team (4:31)
- Estimate Layout (3:30)
- Estimate Process Map (1:57)
- Early Design Stages (4:43)
- Closing Thoughts (0:45)
- Estimating as a Career (2:16)
- Technical Proficiency (3:26)
- Sector Proficiency (2:48)
- Proficiency Milestones (1:38)
- Mastery (4:12)
- Sector Organizations (2:44)
- Technical Organizations (2:29)
- Design & PM Careers (3:06)
- Vendor & Bookend Careers (2:57)
- TE Org Chart (2:07)
- "Downsides" (2:41)
- Closing Comments (0:25)