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Nov 05, 2026
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BCOM 206 - Construction Estimating
PREREQUISITES: BCOM 102 - Construction Graphics and Print Reading and Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in MATH 0XX
PROGRAM: Building Construction Management
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2014
Students will study fundamentals of performing construction estimates including making material quantity take-offs and labor estimates. The Construction Specifications Institute (material divisions) will be used to organize the estimating process. Emphasis is placed on interpreting plans and specifications to determine accurate material quantities and labor estimates, selection of appropriate material grades and types, and other miscellaneous costs associated with successful completion of a building project.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Perform calculation of construction materials in area and volume, (i.e. board feet, lineal feet, square yards, cubic yard, etc.), for residential/commercial/ and industrial projects.
- Perform accurate quantity calculations for Excavation and Site work; finish grading, planting and seeding, concrete masonry foundations, carpentry and millwork, brickwork, roofing and sheet metal, glass and glazing, interior finish materials, plumbing, heating, electrical, finish hardware, and miscellaneous materials.
- Develop square foot estimates for Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and other specialty work for residential, commercial, civil, and industrial projects.
- Perform accurate labor estimates for all phases of construction for direct and unit labor cost for residential, commercial, civil, and industrial projects.
- Perform accurate cost estimates for construction equipment utilizing equipment production rates, and hourly rates for residential, commercial, civil, and industrial, projects.
- Develop estimates for project overhead and markup.
- Select appropriate materials and equipment in compliance with contract specifications, and which meet all applicable building codes for residential, commercial, civil, and industrial projects.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Allowances
- Labor productivity
- Contingency
- Interpreting plans
- Profit
- Specifications
- Overhead markup
- Material quantities
- Escalation
- Labor estimates
- Taxes
- Material grades and types
- Check lists
- Miscellaneous cost
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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