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COURSE LOCATION

Course Title: Construction Cost Estimating II Section: Summer B 2010 Campus: Broward Pines Center Room: 108 Day(s): Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 7:00 - 9:40 PM CATALOG DESCRIPTION Quantity take-offs and pricing, marketing policies and the application of microcomputers in construction estimating. COURSE OBJECTIVES The course stresses quantity take-off and pricing policies, and applications of estimating techniques. It also includes demonstrations and the use of estimating software as well as the development of a database for use in estimating. PREREQUISITES BCN 3240 Construction Equipment BCN 3611 Construction Cost Estimating I BCN 3727 Construction Site work REQUIRED TEXT   None   SUGGESTED REFERENCE   Dagostino, Frank R. and Feigenbaum, Leslie. Estimating in Building Construction 6th Edition Prentice Hall 2003 ISBN-10: 0-13-060405-4 ISBN-13: 9780130604057 Fatzinger, James A.S. Basic Estimating for Construction 2nd Edition Prentice Hall 2004 ISBN-10: 0-13-111913-3 ISBN-13: 9780131134065 Frank Walker Company. Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book 28th Edition Frank R. Walker Company 2006 ISBN-10: 0-911592-28-8 ISBN-13: Gould, Frederick E. Managing the Construction Process 3rd Edition Prentice Hall 2004 ISBN-10: 0-13-113406-X ISBN-13: 9780131134065     Peterson, Steven J. Construction Estimating with Excel Prentice Hall 2004 ISBN-10: 0131719831 ISBN-13: 9780131719835     RS Means. Building Construction Cost Data RS Means 2008 ISBN-10: ISBN-13: 9780876290200

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ACCE CATEGORY: CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE

ACCE TOPICAL CONTENT

• Types of estimates and uses

• Quantity takeoff

• Labor and equipment productivity

• Pricing and price data bases

• Job direct and indirect costs

• Bid preparations and bid submission

• Computer application

EVALUATION AND GRADING

Evaluation Criteria

• Attendance and class participation: 15%

Homework and quizzes 15% - Homework will be assigned according to the calendar and it is due as scheduled in WEBCT. Homework submissions is via WEBCT, hand submissions will NOT be accepted. Because some students may have problems submitting their work via WEBCT, it is recommended that students submit their work at least 12 hrs prior to the time when the homework is due. No late homework will be accepted. Quizzes will be given at random during the semester, there will be NO makeup quizzes or makeup exams. Students who fail to take the quizzes or the exams will receive zero points unless a verifiable medical note is produced. You should show all your calculations and state your assumptions in order to receive full credit.

• Midterm 20% - In Class examination Closed Book, Closed Notes.

• Final 20% - In Class examination. Closed Book, Closed Notes.

• Project 30% - Written report, excel calculations and presentation with intermediate deliverables.

• Project Kickoff Presentation: 5%
• Project Updates: 10%
• Project Final Presentation: 15%
• Project Final Report and Estimate: 70%
• The written report is a word document describing the scope of work and including an explanation of the procedure followed to produce all calculations made. The sources of information should be cited and any quotation received should be documented even if it was received by phone.
• Excel calculations is an excel document with all calculations made for the project organized in a logical and understandable fashion
• The presentation is shorter version of the report with a highlight of the conclusions. The students are required to present in class whenever asked. Specially at the end of the course.
• All deliverables are ongoing during the semester.
• At various times of the semester the students should submit three (3) files: One project report, one excel file and one PowerPoint presentation.
• All deliverables MUST have the name of the students.
• Group of maximum three students can be formed, one submission per group is enough for every delivery.
• Students are NOT ALLOWED TO CONTACT any of the entities, persons, or businesses listed in the documents to request information about this project. Doing so would be considered as academic misbehavior and will be subject to the same disciplinary actions stated under Academic Misconduct presented below.
• Students are required to request at least one quotation from a supplier or subcontractor. As a courtesy the student should clearly explain that is for academic purposes only. The quotation(s) should be included in one of the appendices of the report.

Bring a calculator to the exams! Bring a backup calculator if you have one. No laptop computers or wireless devices are allowed during the exams. Use of cell phones will not be allowed during the exams. No communications are allowed between students during the exams. No exchanging of tools, papers, books pencils, pens or any other material is allowed during the exams.  Incomplete answers because student forgot his/her calculator will be penalized by 15%.

The exam dates, homework assignments, presentations and reports are due on the date specified in the course calendar, these dates are fixed and non-negotiable. There will be no makeup exams without a verifiable medical excuse, please check your calendar and report to the instructor any conflicts as soon as you become aware of them. Exceptional circumstances including severe weather alert when recognized by the University, will be considered on a case by case basis. Business or leisure travel does not constitute exceptional circumstances. In the event of travel the student should take any necessary measures to submit deliverables electronically. Students with special needs should contact the instructor to discuss specific cases. Assignments are to be submitted ONLY through the assignments link of the course web site. Assignments handed in class or submitted by email will NOT be accepted.

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