CNST 1160 - Construction Cost Estimating Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: None
(formerly ATBC 1160)
A study of methods and procedures that are currently used to perform a construction estimate. Course includes examination of plans and specifications, outlining of material takeoff methods, and labor pricing schedules.
Billable Contact Hours: 2
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to determine cost estimates for a residential project.Objectives: - Given a text book, the student will identify construction costs based on square foot cost by class and building type, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a text book, the student will identify construction costs based on building systems, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a text book, the student will identify construction costs based by unit price, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a text book, the student will identify construction costs based by assemblies costs, to an accuracy of 75%.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to document different building construction systems and research costs for these systems. Objectives: - Given a text book, the student will compare product costs from the text with actual local suppliers, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a text book, the student will identify bare costs, overhead and profit, and general requirements, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a construction print, the student will demolition and additional costs, to an accuracy of 75%.
- The student will research trade specialists and their labor costs, to an accuracy of 75%.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to determine various building components. Objectives: - Given a text book and a set of construction prints, the student will identify various foundations, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a text book and a set of construction prints, the student will identify various floor framing construction, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a text book and a set of construction prints, the student will identify various wall framing construction, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a text book and a set of construction prints, the student will identify various roof framing construction, to an accuracy of 75%.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to complete an entire cost estimate for a residential building. Objectives: - Given a set of construction documents, the student will research the CSI divisions.
- Given a set of construction documents, the student will create a cost estimate for a residential project, to an accuracy of 75%.
- Given a set of construction documents and results of a completed project, the student will work out a comparison of the estimate with actual cost for a residential project.
- Students will work in groups toward a final classroom team project.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Introduction
- Residential Square Foot Cost
- Site Work
- Site Construction
- Foundations
- Concrete and Masonry
- Framing
- Wood and Plastics
- Exterior Walls
- Metals
- Roofing
- Thermal and Moisture Protection
- Interiors
- Doors and Windows
- Specialties and Equipment
- Electrical
Primary Faculty
Grant, Janice
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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