Course Number and Title:
CMT 220 Advanced Cost Estimating/Planning
Prerequisites
CMT 120 and ENG 101
Course Credits and Hours
3 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
2 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course provides an in-depth analysis of commercial construction costs, bid preparation and value engineering with regard to budgetary constraints. Different methods of estimating using productivity software are presented.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Perform the necessary steps for estimating the direct costs of a commercial construction project. (CCC 2, 4, 6; PGC 2, 3, 5, 6)
- Demonstrate proficiency in preparing cost proposals. (CCC 1, 2, 4, 6; PGC 1, 2, 5)
- Apply professional ethics when preparing a cost estimate. (CCC 2, 4; PGC 1, 6)
- Predict impacts of site, economic, and weather conditions on preparing construction estimates and schedules. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PGC 1, 3, 4)
- Calculate items of site work, excavation, foundation, and landscaping. (CCC 2, 4, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
- Analyze and calculate material quantities using the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) MasterFormat. (CCC 2, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3, 5)
- Use standard industry references, information resources, and software to prepare cost estimates and schedules. (CCC 1, 2, 4; PGC 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected in industry. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 4, 6)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Perform the necessary steps for estimating the direct costs of a commercial construction project.
- Explain contracts, bonds, and insurance.
- Read and interpret the specifications and contract drawings.
- Calculate overhead, contingencies, and other cost components essential for accurate project estimations.
- Identify safety issues and general site requirements that impact cost.
- Demonstrate proficiency in preparing cost proposals.
- Explain methods of procurement and value engineering techniques.
- Integrate fixed and variable costs in cost proposals.
- Assemble all components required for competitive bid submissions.
- Determine appropriate cost estimating methods.
- Apply professional ethics when preparing a cost estimate.
- Summarize the purpose of equipment and labor mark up and prevailing wages.
- Identify and give examples of indirect costs, overhead, and profit.
- Describe best procurement practices.
- Predict impacts of site, economic, and weather conditions on preparing construction estimates and schedules.
- List and describe methods to prepare rough cost estimates.
- Identify and give examples of methods to prepare approximate cost estimates.
- Name and summarize methods to prepare detailed estimates for bids.
- Calculate contingencies for estimates and bids.
- Calculate items of site work, excavation, foundation, and landscaping.
- Summarize the purpose of equipment and labor mark up and prevailing wages, impact construction costs, planning, scheduling, and financing.
- Identify and give examples of indirect costs, overhead, and profit.
- Explain the impacts of construction costs, planning, scheduling, and financing.
- Analyze and calculate material quantities using the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) MasterFormat.
- Use standard industry references to determine costs for materials, time, and cost estimates for labor and equipment.
- Select websites, publications, books, periodicals, catalogues, and other industry sources to research materials, labor, and equipment.
- Use productivity software to prepare a cost estimate and construction schedule for a typical wood-frame building.
- Use standard industry references, information resources, and software to prepare cost estimates and schedules.
- Use standard industry references to determine costs for materials, time, and cost estimates for labor and equipment.
- Employ websites, publications, books, periodicals, catalogues, and other industry sources to research materials, labor and equipment.
- Use productivity software to prepare a cost estimate and construction schedule for a typical commercial building.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as expected in industry.
- Identify the need for self-discipline and time management in technical industries.
- Communicate and function effectively as a member of a team.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
| 45% |
- 1-3 Course Tests (equally weighted)
| 25% |
Formative Assessments |
| 10% |
- Exercises
- Mini Reports
- In-class Activities
| 20% |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Explore and apply foundational principles of civil (horizontal) and architectural (vertical) fields as they relate to construction management.
- Identify and quantify materials used in technical projects.
- Interpret and utilize construction drawings and project manuals.
- Employ project management skills as they relate to horizontal and vertical construction projects.
- Use equipment and technologies relevant to the construction management field.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety, sustainability, quality, timeliness, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
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