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Dec 22, 2024
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2023-2024 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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CIV 231 - Estimating & Construction Planning
A systematic approach to estimating building project costs. Semester long project will include building a cost estimate of a commercial building. Microsoft EXCEL spreadsheet will be used as an estimating tool.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: CIV 119 Architectural Drafting w/CAD, CST 106 Computers in Technology
Credits: 2
Hours
1 Class Hour, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Have a sound foundation and knowledge of various aspects related to the construction estimating and bidding process including contracts, specifications, bonding requirements, types of estimates, estimate organization, overhead, contingencies, and profit.
- Have the ability to use modern computer estimating tools including Microsoft Excel and Means Costworks software.
- Have the ability to complete material takeoffs and associated material, labor, and equipment costs for building construction projects.
- Have the ability to prepare a complete construction bidding package including the quantity takeoffs and cost estimate for a small commercial building.
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