ACT-246: Construction Estimating (2020-2021)

Catalog Info

Title when registering
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 or ENT-124

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
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.

  1. Completion of the final exam with a minimum score of 75%.
  2. 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.

Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.