ESTM 2010 - Project Cost Estimation

Course Description:
Project Cost Estimation introduces to the processes and tools used to develop project cost estimates. The course covers the principles of measuring and pricing construction work, it also covers the applications of electronic takeoff, Building Information Modeling (BIM) and estimating software during the preparation of cost estimates. The course introduces the bidding process and activities performed in the owner and contractor organizations, discusses the evolution of project cost estimates over the project lifecycle. Tools and methods used at each stage of a project lifecycle will be discussed and the process of developing conceptual and detailed estimates will be examined.

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s):

CIVL 1110
ARCH 1020
One of:
- MATH 1011
- MATH 1010