Advanced Construction Estimating (CNBT 2337)

Upon completion of CNTB 2337, the student will be able to: 1. Define and identify the CSI divisions needed for a construction project along with the associated quantities and cost of labor, materials, equipment and other associated cost components of construction. 2. Understand, define & calculate the other components of management cost for construction –i.e., Division 1-General Requirements, Project Overhead, General Conditions, Profit/Fee, Insurance and Bonds. 3. Understand other factors and considerations affecting costs – i.e., quality, overtime, productivity, size/scope and type of construction, location and other issues. 4. Be able to estimate small projects in their entirety 5. Minimally equipped to set up a small bid for a project 6. How to set up EXCEL bid sheets for all CSI categories 7. How to perform detail breakdown estimates & take-offs on HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Telecommunications, Security, Fire Suppression and other CSI Division Categories. 8. Understanding and utilizing Value Engineering, Ethics in bidding/sub-contracting 9. Comparing and analyzing sub-bids 10. Understanding Addendums/ Bid Changes/ Post-Construction Modifications & Change Proposals