COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
CE 419	B	1	2	2	0	3	7.5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Julinda Keçi
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Compulsory
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	Students will learn the entire process of producing a complete, detailed estimate for a specific building project. They will be required to read and understand construction documents, perform detailed quantity surveys, develop detailed estimates for general conditions, sitework, concrete, and carpentry, analyze subcontractor proposals and tabulate a complete estimate. The course will aim to introduce and develop the project time estimation as well.
Course Objectives:	The course will aim to detail the process of cost and time estimation for a construction project. The focus will be on: reading and understanding construction documents, performing detailed quantity surveys, developing detailed cost estimation including major cost centers involved in a building construction project, developing detailed time estimation.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction to Building Construction Estimating
2	Cost Estimating Process
3	Logistics and General Conditions
4	Estimating Software and Procedures
5	Sitework
6	Foundation Systems
7	Superstructures
8	Midterm exam / case study presentation
9	Interiors
10	Exterior Envelope
11	Time Estimating Process
12	Project Scheduling: Critical Path Analysis
13	Stochastic Scheduling: Program Evaluation and Review Technique
14	Application; Final Review

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Estimating in Building Construction (SEVENTH EDITION), Frank R. Dagostino, Steven J. Peterson, Prentice Hall, 2011
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:	yes
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To be able to understand the construction documents and how they are organized
2	To be able to develop an Estimate Survey Sheet for a building project
3	To quantify site-work and to develop a site-work estimate for the a construction project
4	To be able to use techniques in developing time estimation

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
MSc in Civil Engineering, Profile: Construction Materials Engineering Program
1	an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
2	an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs	3
3	an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams	4
4	an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
5	an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility	3
6	an ability to communicate effectively	2
7	the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
8	a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life long learning	2
9	a knowledge of contemporary issues	3
10	an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
11	skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies	5

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Project	1	60
Case Study	1	40
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	4	64
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	16	4	64
Mid-terms	1	15	15
Assignments			0
Final examination	1	30	30
Other	1	14.5	14.5
Total Work Load:			187.5
Total Work Load/25(h):			7.5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			7.5