Construction Estimating

Catalog description

This course introduces the types and methods of construction cost estimating to projects for constructors, designers and owners. Students will develop a basic knowledge required to make detailed quantity take-offs of labor and material costs for the purpose of bidding residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. Students will examine various construction management tasks, phases of a construction project and the fundamental principles required for managing construction projects effectively. Students will also use computer software to enhance problem solving skills in estimating.