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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26 to 29 |
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| 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.