CONST 420 Estimating II (5 credits)

1. Interpret project plans and specifications in order to participate in a bid process.
2. Incorporate estimating technology in the creation of a project bid.
3. Utilize construction documents in estimating a project.
4. Apply estimating methods for creation of commercial project bids.
5. Perform quality takeoffs to assure an accurate and detailed estimate for an owner
6. Generate a quantity takeoff for various types of estimates, contracts and owners
7. Present a final estimate bid package on a commercial project with solicited bids and quotes from subcontractors, material suppliers, equipment, labor, and overhead bids.

• Professionalism: Model professionalism in the construction industry through ethics and advocacy; team building; leadership; and mentorship in the construction industry.
• Communication: Compose, implement, and assess the efficacy of communications tools used in the construction industry to disseminate technical and professional business information to a diverse audience.
• Analysis and Problem Solving: Analyze projects through the application of mathematics, logic, and technology to solve problems in construction documents; materials and methods; estimating; budgets; and scheduling.

Core Ability

• Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.