10607133Estimating
Course Information
Description
Stresses estimating and scheduling for general civil engineering work. Covers the preparation of detailed schedules and estimates as prepared by contractors for bidding purposes, and the general estimate as prepared by engineers. Areas covered include highways, water and sewer line, bridges, culverts, streets, and general construction grading.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Examine methods for estimating the time and cost to complete construction work

  2. Examine project planning and scheduling

  3. Examine what project management is.

  4. Examine the elements of project scheduling

  5. Examine methods for estimating earthwork quantities

  6. Examine project and cost estimation techniques

  7. Examine methods for estimating underground utility quantities

  8. Examine methods for estimating paving and surfacing quantities

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