NCABTCS021 — Construction Cost Estimating
Pre-requisite: "Materials, Methods, and Systems of Construction and Construction Blueprint Reading". A successful project is built on the foundation of an accurate and dependable estimate. Knowing the lifetime the maintenance cost of your building, how much It cost to build a specific building type in different locations across the country and globe, and if the estimate from which you are basing a major decision is accurate are all imperative for the building owners, project managers, and facility managers. This course provides the student with the knowledge and tools required in estimating the direct and indirect cost of a project from inception to completion. Students are challenged by problem-solving practices. Learn expert techniques for precise and reliable detail estimating. Textbook required: Available in college bookstore: RS Means "Building Construction Cost Data" Please note: Drawings & Specifications used during the teaching of this course will be the same drawings used for the Blue Print Reading Course.