CIV 230 Construction Estimating

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course covers quantity take-offs of labor, materials, and equipment and calculation of direct and overhead costs for a construction project. Topics include the interpretation of working drawings and specifications, types of contracts and estimates, building codes, bidding techniques and procedures, and estimating software. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare a detailed cost estimate and bid documents for a construction project. Pre-requisite(s): ARC 111, CIS 110, CIS 111, or EGR 115.