CONS 140 - Quantity and Cost Estimating

Institution:

Southwestern Michigan College

Subject:

Construction Trades (CONS)

Description:

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in CONS 110, concurrent enrollment allowed; and READ 100 or satisfactory test score; concurrent enrollment allowed. This course will introduce students to the elements involved in the preparation of the contractor's bid proposal. Quantity takeoff, crew sizes, daily outputs, unit costs and organization of the bid packages into general contracted and subcontracted work. The development of unit prices for estimating labor, material and equipment unit price development, productivity adjustment factors, overhead and profit, cash flow and interest calculations, conceptual estimating methods, and cost variance analysis. [Semesters Offered: Variable]

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.swmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 782-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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