Estimating and Bidding for Residential and Commercial Projects

Catalog description

This course introduces students to residential and commercial cost estimating, including reading and interpretation of blueprints, plans, specifications and other project documents; principles of building costs; estimate and construction cost control; and practice in preparing bids for prospective buyers. Techniques and rationale used analysis in estimating residential, commercial, and heavy construction projects are evaluated. Special focus is given to the formatting and preparation of competent construction cost estimates with an emphasis on the use of computer applications.