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CE 410 - Construction Estimating and Scheduling Fall 2015
Text:
 
Peurifoy, Robert and Oberlender, Garold, Estimating Construction Costs, 6th Edition,
McGraw Hill, ISBN: 978-0-07-339801-3
Instructor:
 
Professor, Alan Slaughter, P.E., P.P. Mailbox: Colton Hall,
CE Department, Office Hours: Monday, 4:15 to 5:30 PM,Colton Hall
Room 231 Colton Hall, georgian1899@aol.com
Prerequisites:  CE 210, Construction Materials and Procedures
Week No./Date Topic Chapters
1/ Sept. 8 Introduction and Bid Documents Chapt. 1, 2
2/ Sept. 14 Estimating Process
Safety
Chapt. 3
No Chapter
3/ Sept. 21 Conceptual Cost Estimating
Cost of Labor and Equipment
Chapt. 4
Chapt. 5
4/ Sept. 28
 
Material Handling & Transport
Earthwork and Excavation
Prebid Conference
Chapt. 6
Chapt. 7
8:00 PM
5/ Oct. 5 Highway and Pavement
Foundations
Chapt. 8
Chapt. 9
6/  Oct. 12
 
Concrete
Masonry
Chapt. 10
Chapt. 14
7/  Oct. 19
 
Steel Structures
Computer Estimating
Chapt. 11
Chapt. 22
8/  Oct. 26 Midterm Examination
9/  Nov. 2 Historic Structures, Carpentry Chapt. 12
10/  Nov. 9 Roofing and Flashing
Flooring Systems and Finishes
Chapt. 13
Chapt. 15
11/  Nov. 16 Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing Chapt. 17, 18
12/  Nov. 23 Sewerage and Water Distribution Chapt. 19, 20

Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26 to 29

 
13/  Nov. 30 Total Cost of Projects Chapt. 21
14/  Dec. 7 Projects Due-Bid opening -Apparent Award of Bid
15/  Dec. ?? Final Examination (on moodle) Date to be determined  

Course Description: Quantity takeoff, cost estimates and computer scheduling analysis of typical building and heavy construction analyses (Microsoft Project).  Studies include construction project organization, contract requirements and management control.

Use moodle2.njit.edu for class notes, homework and information.

Homework

Homework will be assigned as directed on moodle. 

All homework is due the week following the week it is assigned.  Late homework may be subject to a reduction of points.

Grading

Attendance & Homework 15%
Midterm Exam 25%
Project 30%
Final Exam 30%
  100%

Term Projects

The term project will involve the preparation of a quantity takeoff, an estimate and schedule for a project based on plans and specifications provided by McGraw Hill. The quantity takeoffs, estimates and schedules will be presented on April 29th in the form of a competitive bid opening.

Students will be allowed to work together in groups of two or three, keeping in mind that each student in the group will receive the same grade for the work, so choose your partner(s) wisely.

Important Notes:

1. The NJIT Honor Code will be upheld in this course.  Any violations will be brought to the immediate attention of the Dean of Students. 

2. Any modifications or deviations to the syllabus throughout the semester will be made through consultation and agreement with the class.