Computers & Estimating

Catalog description

Introduction to the techniques and methods used to estimate construction costs for residential and light commercial buildings. Topics include the utilization of various types of estimates used by the design and construction industry including interpretation of labor and materials cost data, and the use of worksheets and computer spreadsheets to prepare a final estimate for a project. Additional topics include professional presentation, the ethical and legal use of digital information, and the security implications of information use and storage. Fall Only.