CNST 260 - Estimating and Planning I

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Laboratory Hours: 2

Prerequisite(s): AECT 110, CNST 110, CNST 150 or CNST 210, and MATH 128 or higher

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of construction estimating and planning. Topics include quantity take-off, labor estimation, overhead, and profit. Time scheduling will also be examined. Personal computer usage of spreadsheets, time-management software, and estimating software is an integral part of the course.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Students will research and determine the different uses of estimating & planning in all areas of construction.
Students will research, study & apply the proper way to determine material & labor take-off along with determination of overhead & profit for the bidding process of construction.
Students will research the process in which the construction process is scheduled.
Students will learn and be able to develop in depth computerized spreadsheets with formulas.
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of an industry standard scheduling software.
Students will learn the navigation of construction estimating database and takeoff software.
Students will navigate, estimate and plan from real life commercial and residential plans where they will estimate and schedule with those drawings.