CNST 1160 - Construction Cost Estimating

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives: 

1. 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%.
2. Given a text book, the student will identify construction costs based on building systems, to an accuracy of 75%.
3. Given a text book, the student will identify construction costs based by unit price, to an accuracy of 75%.
4. 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: 

1. Given a text book, the student will compare product costs from the text with actual local suppliers, to an accuracy of 75%.
2. Given a text book, the student will identify bare costs, overhead and profit, and general requirements, to an accuracy of 75%.
3. Given a construction print, the student will demolition and additional costs, to an accuracy of 75%.
4. 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: 

1. Given a text book and a set of construction prints, the student will identify various foundations, to an accuracy of 75%.
2. Given a text book and a set of construction prints, the student will identify various floor framing construction, to an accuracy of 75%.
3. Given a text book and a set of construction prints, the student will identify various wall framing construction, to an accuracy of 75%.
4. 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: 

1. Given a set of construction documents, the student will research the CSI divisions. 
2. Given a set of construction documents, the student will create a cost estimate for a residential project, to an accuracy of 75%. 
3. 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.
4. Students will work in groups toward a final classroom team project. 

• 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.

1. Introduction
2. Residential Square Foot Cost
3. Site Work
4. Site Construction
5. Foundations
6. Concrete and Masonry
7. Framing
8. Wood and Plastics
9. Exterior Walls
10. Metals
11. Roofing
12. Thermal and Moisture Protection
13. Interiors
14. Doors and Windows
15. Specialties and Equipment
16. Electrical