430--2: CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
CSTM 430
Western Illinois University
Department of Engineering Technology
Spring 2009
TTH 08:00AM ~ 09:50AM
Credit: 3 hrs
Location: 103 Knoblauch Hall
Instructor: Seongchan Kim, Ph.D.
E-mail: S-Kim7@wiu.edu
Office: 102 Knoblauch Hall
Phone: 309-298-1337
Course Description
This course explores the theory behind quantification of various types of building
constructions, structural and building envelope system. Computer software will be used
to estimate the quantity takeoffs.
Course Objectives
As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to do the
following:
1. Understand how construction projects are developed and estimated.
2. Estimate quantity takeoff of various building materials as reading the building
drawings.
Office Hours
MW 03:00PM ~ 04:00 PM, TTH 10:00AM ~ 11:00 AM or by appointment.
In order to schedule an appointment other than office hours, e-mail me (SKim7@wiu.edu) or call me. I will respond to your e-mail within 48 hours.
Textbook
Dagostino, F. and Feigenbaum, L. Estimating in Building Construction, 6th Ed. Prentice
Hall.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Instructional Format
This course consists of lectures, lab assignments, term project and exams. It is highly
recommended that you attend all scheduled class and lab sessions. Every student is
expected to come to class prepared and to actively participate in our learning
environment.
Lab Assignments
Lab assignments are designed to practice quantity takeoff from a construction drawing
using Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or hand calculation. The lab assignments given in the
lab session require self-working. Each assignment will carry a due date and time. Late
assignment will receive no credit.
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Term Project
The individual term project will be performed. The set of the drawings will be given to
develop a bid package based on the quantity take-off including materials, labor and
equipment of the given project. Mote details will be announced later.
Tests and Final Exam
There will be two tests and one final comprehensive exam. No books, notes or other
materials are allowed during the test.
Grading and Course Logistics
The final grade will be based on a combination of the lab assignment, midterm, project
and the final exam grade, attendance, as follows:
Assigned Points
Lab assignments
Notebooks
Test 1
Test 2
Term Project
Final Exam
Total
Grading Scale
25%
5%
15%
15%
15%
25%__
A - 90 and above
B - 80- 89
C - 70 - 79
D - 60 - 69
F - 59 and below
100 %
The Notebook
Use the 1 ½" three ring binder to assemble the following information in this order-using
the clear tabs or color paper to mark each section.
a. Section I: your course syllabus
b. Section II: your class notes
c. Section III: your course lab assignments
Insert a sheet of white paper with your Name, CSTM 430, Spring 2009, behind the clear
plastic cover
Class Attendance
Attendance is necessary due to the nature of this class. You are expected to come to
class with class notes. Regular class attendance is mandatory. Understandably problems
can occur so TWO misses are allowed with no penalty; no need to explain reasons to
me. However, any student with more than TWO unexcused absences will have their
grade lowered by ONE point for each missed class. If you anticipate having problems
making it to class, I suggest you modify your schedule or whatever it takes to make it
work. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to contact me or a classmate and get the
material/information from that day.
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Classroom Policies
Disorderly conduct is prohibited under the Code of Student Conduct
(http://www.wiu.edu/provost/students). Disorderly conduct is defined as any behavior
that can negatively affect the environment of a class including:
1) Eating, drinking, smoking or use of tobacco products during a class
2) Usage of a cell phone during a class
3) Sleeping during a class
4) Inappropriate computer usage during a class
5) Disturbing a classmate in any way during a class
6) An equivalent activity with above
Each violation will result in negative points of 1.0 in your final grading and the
instructor can ask the students to leave the classroom.
Class Materials and Grades
All class materials and grades will be posted at http://westernonline.wiu.edu. You need
to print out the class materials before the beginning of the class or access to check your
grades. The class note is partially completed with some key words/phrases omitted. It is
the responsibility of students to fill in blank areas in the lecture notes.
Students with Disabilities
“In accordance with University policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
academic accommodations may be made for any student who notifies the instructor of
the need for an accommodation. It is imperative that you take the initiative to bring
such needs to the instructor’s attention, as he/she is not legally permitted to inquire
about such particular needs of students. Students who may require special assistance in
emergency evacuations (i.e. fire, tornado, etc.) should contact the instructor as to the
most appropriate procedures to follow in such an emergency. Contact Disability
Support Services at 298-2512 for additional services.”
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Course Schedule
*Due to nature of this class, the schedule is subject to change.
Week
Week 1
Class
Course overview
Chapter 1: Introduction to estimating
Chapter 2: Construction contracts
*Dr. Martin Luther King Day
Week 2
Chapter 3, 4: Specifications & the estimate
CSI Master format
Week 3
Quantity takeoff with Microsoft Excel
Week 4
Chapter 8: Sitework
Week 5
Chapter 8: Sitework
Week 6
Chapter 9: Concrete
Week 7
Week 8
*Lincoln's Birthday
Chapter 9: Concrete
Test 1 (03/05/2009)
Chapter 9: Concrete
Chapter 13: Thermal and Moisture Protection
Week 9
Spring Break
Week 10
Chapter 12: Wood
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Week 17
Chapter 12: Wood
* Start the term project
Chapter 11: Metals
Chapter 10: Masonry
Chapter 10: Masonry
Test 2 (04/16/2009)
Chapter 15: Finishes
Chapter 14: Doors and Windows
Chapter 16, 17, 18: Elec & Mech. Systems
Chapter 16, 17, 18: Elec & Mech. Systems
Final Review
* Finish the term project
Final Exam Week
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