Course Overview
This course is a continuation of the study of building construction estimating and the manual preparation of the contractor-oriented bid. It covers bidding procedures, measurement, pricing, and preparation of estimate summaries for specific items of construction work, requests for subcontractor quotations, and subcontractor bid analyses. The role of construction cost accounting in the construction estimating process is also presented. The course culminates in the preparation and submission of a bid in a simulated Bid Closing.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
2.5
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Measure and price specific items of work in Division 03-Concrete, Division 06-Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Division 07-Thermal and Moisture Protection, and Division 09-Finishes.
- Describe the purpose of subcontracting the work, the role of the subtrades, and the scope of their work.
- Prepare estimate summaries for inclusion into a Bid.
- Select, measure, and price specific items of work in Division 01-General Requirements that pertain to Temporary Facilities and other relevant project-related administrative or procedural requirements.
- Use Cost References and Cost Accounting data to determine unit prices.
- Develop rational head office overhead and profit percentages for inclusion in a bid price.
- Describe various bid strategies and explain their impact on the preparation of a Bid.
- Prepare and submit a competitive tender for a simulated Bid Closing.
Effective as of Winter 2011
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