General

3 credits, Fall Semester
Technical Elective (CIE)
Technical Elective (ENV)
Three 50-minute lectures (or equivalent) per week

Recent Instructor(s)

Dr. J. Mannarino (Fall 2001, Fall 2002, Fall 2003)
(716) 645-2114 ext.2410
jmannarino@ciminelli.net 

URL

None

Prerequisite(s)

Senior standing

Catalogue Description

Estimation of construction costs.  Topics will include project life cycle, financial considerations, order-of-magnitude estimates, the project acquisition decision, material/labor and equipment costs, overhead and profit consideration, building systems estimates, uncertainty, the bidding process, value engineering, and cost control.

Course Objectives/Outcomes

This course is intended to provide engineers and construction managers with the latest principles and techniques for evaluation of an engineering or construction design, enabling proficiency in this critical aspect of construction management.  Basic knowledge of mathematics and engineering is applied and essential for preparing conceptual and detailed estimates.  The ability to identify and solve problems is gained through the text, real world applications and the class project.  The project and accompanying presentations stress the ability to communicate effectively and work in multi-disciplinary teams while interacting with construction industry professionals.  Included are material take-off methods, price and wage conditions and factors, labor productivity, and pricing models for all labor, material, and equipment.  Knowledge of contemporary issues is gained and the recognition of changing technologies prepares the student for future learning opportunities.

Text(s)

Oswald (2001). Construction cost analysis and estimation, AND R S Means Building Construction Cost Data (2003).

Outcomes (ABET a-k)

a, k

Outcomes (CIE)

2, 5, 7

Outcomes (ENV)

10

Other information

Dual listed with CIE591

Review by Undergraduate Studies Committee

Scheduled for 2002-2003

Prepared by

Dr. Alan J. Rabideau/Dr. J. Mannarino (Sep-02)