Estimating and Bidding 2
Class Syllabus
Introduction
Prerequisites
Learning Objectives
Class Organization and Grading
Grading Policies
The Textbook
Detailed Syllabus
Introduction
This course features hands-on estimating and quantity take off
activities associated with Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Finishes,
Electrical, and Mechanical Estimating.
By the end of this class you should be able to:
- Estimate the conceptual cost of structural metals
- Prepare quantity take off and estimate of rough carpentry
- Prepare a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing.
- Use unit prices to price doors and windows.
- Prepare quantity take off and estimate various finishes.
- Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of mechanical
systems.
- Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of electrical
systems.
The Certificate in Construction Estimating program includes this class.
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Prerequisites
To do well in this course you should already have the following skills.
You should consider taking Introduction to Construction Estimating
and/or Construction Blueprint Reading if you feel you need more
information in these areas before taking this class. Those courses are
not prerequisites but they will be a part of the Certificate in Construction
Estimating. Estimating and Bidding 1 is not a prerequisite.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this class you should be able to:
- Perform quantity take offs and conceptual estimating for
structural and miscellaneous metals.
- Prepare quantity take offs and estimates for rough
carpentry and framing.
- Prepare quantity take offs and conceptual estimates for
waterproofing and roofing.
- Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of various finish
trades.
- Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at
mechanical and plumbing budgets.
- Utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at
electrical budgets.
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Class Organization and Grading
The course is organized into 10 learning modules and we will study one
module per week.
The following table lists the learning modules, the maximum point value a student
can receive within each module, and the week in which the modules must be finished.
In each module there are discussions (10 points), a quiz (10 points), and
homework (10 points).
Module |
Point Value |
By End of Week |
| 0. Student Orientation |
0 |
Before start |
| 1. Estimating Practices and Methods |
30 |
1 |
| 2. Structural and Miscellaneous Metals Estimating |
30 |
2 |
| 3. Estimating Carpentry, Part 1 |
30 |
3 |
| 4. Estimating Carpentry, Part 2 |
30 |
4 |
| 5. Estimating Thermal and Protective Systems |
30 |
5 |
| 6. Estimating Doors and Windows |
30 |
6 |
| 7. Estimating Finishes |
30 |
7 |
| 8. Introduction to Electrical Estimating |
30 |
8 |
| 9. Introduction to Mechanical Estimating |
30 |
9 |
| 10. Bid Day Operations |
30 |
10 |
| Total Points |
300 |
|
It is important that the student keep up with the class and not fall
behind. Course modules will be made available to students on Sunday of each
week. Class work must be completed before the following Monday. Students will
not be able to work ahead of the class although reading assignments will be made available
in advance and posted in the Critical Course Information.
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Grading Policies
Graded assignments will consist of one quiz for each module, participation in at
least two class discussions, and homework. Each quiz will count 10 points, class discussions
will count 10 points and estimating problem solving homework will count for 10 points
per week. Students
should provide at least 3 contributions to the class discussions each week
to gain the maximum points.
Grades will be posted on a weekly basis. You will have full access to your grade
sheet so you will be able to keep track of how you are doing at all times.
Your overall grade in the course will be determined by the total number of
points you have accumulated on quizzes and assignments. The grading scale is
as follows:
You will be given more information about the grading and other course matters in the
Orientation Module.
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The Textbook
Detailed textbook information can be found at http://www.constructionclasses.com/textbooks.htm#e2
Students will also need the following materials:
- A calculator
- An architectural scale
- A couple of colored pencils
- A spreadsheet program (Excel, Lotus 123, or Quattro Pro). An
acceptable free spreadsheet program can be downloaded from OpenOffice.org
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Detailed Syllabus
This table details the reading assignments for the entire course. This will give
you opportunity to read ahead and get a jump on upcoming modules.
Module |
| 0. Student Orientation |
| 1. Estimating Practices and Methods |
| 2. Structural and Miscellaneous Metals Estimating |
| 3. Estimating Rough Carpentry, Part 1 |
| 4. Estimating Rough Carpentry, Part 2 |
| 5. Estimating Thermal and Protective Systems |
| 6. Estimating Doors and Windows |
| 7. Estimating Finishes |
| 8. Estimating Mechanical and Plumbing Systems |
| 9. Estimating Electrical Systems |
| 10. Bid day |
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