Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2015
WebAdvisor Title
Construction Estimating
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
5 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Covers the estimation of residential and commercial construction costs using the quantity survey method. Discusses the importance of using construction documents for accurate construction cost estimating related to material and labor. Course utilizes spreadsheet applications for preparing cost estimating forms for material, labor, and other costs. Construction experience or ACT 141 and MATH 100 are recommended.
Pre-requisites
ACT-101
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Provide, in writing, a request to the department indicating the proposed rationale for requesting credit and describing (via portfolio) the type of college level learning upon which the request is based.
- Completion of the final exam with a minimum score of 75%.
- Schedule an interview with the appropriate instructor(s) to discuss the request and exam.
Upon review of the request, portfolio, and documentation, the department will make a determination whether credit will be granted.