Construction Cost Control with Lab

Catalog description

This course covers the principles and practices of managing and controlling construction costs. Students learn techniques for accurate cost estimating, budgeting, monitoring, and controlling expenses throughout a project. Key topics include cost forecasting, budget development, variance analysis, value engineering, and financial management. It consists of two hours of lecture and one hour of laboratory. The course also incorporates the use of industry-standard software and real-world case studies to illustrate effective cost control strategies. Students with a semester level of Freshman 1, Freshman 2 or Sophomore 1 may not enroll.