CVEN 5233 - Construction Cost Estimating

This course presents the application of scientific principles to rough and detailed cost estimating; cost indexing; bidding document, process and contract documents; quantity take off; concepts and statistical measurements of the factors involved in direct costs; overhead costs, cost markups and profits; project financing and cashflow analysis; cost control; computerized estimating and building information modeling; life cycle cost; and value engineering. Students are expected to use RSMeans building construction cost data to develop a detailed cost estimate of a project during the semester. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3