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Introduction to Construction Estimating

Class Number: SUPVMGMT 10455103-1 - Intro to Construction Estimati
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-455-103 INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING ...teaches students the basics of construction estimating with an emphasis on quantity takeoff procedures and pricing techniques for both detailed and conceptual estimates. Additional topics include types of estimates, estimating labor, materials, and equipment, and profit and overhead markups. (Prerequisite: 10-809-195 Economics, 10-455-102 Planning and Scheduling)

Course Typically Offered

  • Spring

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Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Examine the types of construction estimating.
  2. Examine the process of deciding to bid.
  3. Examine the importance of site investigation.
  4. Examine a quantity survey.
  5. Examine the elements of costs.
  6. Examine direct costs.
  7. Examine indirect costs.
  8. Finalizing and submitting a bid.
  9. Examine post bid practices.

Class Details

Class Number:
SUPVMGMT 10455103-1 - Intro to Construction Estimati
Location:
Off-Site
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Online

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