CMSV 2885 - Construction Estimating
3 Credits
Prerequisites CMSV 2860 , CMSV 2870 , CMSV 2890
Examines the basic techniques and guidelines of estimating. The student will develop skills to prepare material takeoffs, and discuss how these relate to labor, equipment, and time. Practical step-by-step estimating procedures will be applied to an actual building project.
Major Content Areas
Overhead & Contingencies Contracts, Bonds, and Insurance Estimating Processes and Procedures Labor Laws and Human Resource Costs Material Quantity ? Takeoff
Learning Outcomes
Review, analyze, and interpret construction documents, product, and technical information associated with architectural, structural electrical, fire, HVAC, and plumbing systems. Apply estimating techniques to an actual construction management project. Evaluate and use computer technology. Prepare, develop, and refine individual project estimates. Formulate systematic and sequential plans, monitor plans, and evaluate projects to assure that quality control goals are achieved.
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