CMGT 352 – Electrical Construction Estimating
Department of Construction Management
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Fall 2015
Lori Brown
OCNL 330
898-3279
898-5216
519-1147
labrown2@csuchico.edu
http://lorisweb.com
Course Meeting Schedule
Day:
Monday
Time:
2:00 PM – 3:50 PM
Location:
LANG 204
Office Hours: Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
1:00 PM
Wednesday
2:00 PM – 3:50 PM
OCNL 131
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5:00 PM
1:50 PM
5:00 PM
1:50 PM
Course Description:
Electrical Estimating: Costs dictated by the contract documents for the electrical systems in residential,
commercial, industrial, specialty, and line construction projects are studied. The course will utilize the
computer estimating software, Accubid Pro.
Course Goals:
As a student who has successfully completed this course, you will be able to:
1. Understand the different types of electrical materials required in construction.
2. Utilize the NEC as the basis for material selection and installation in construction work.
3. Recognize the skills and knowledge required to be a successful electrical project manager.
4. Understand the methodology for common electrical construction systems.
5. Facilitate the understanding of the estimating process through the concept of tool and labor
requirements.
6. Identify electrical systems and components on project plans and specifications.
7. Recognize materials required to build complete systems.
8. Prepare and implement organized take-off and estimate strategies.
9. Compile accurate bid summaries.
10. Recognize and present alternate and value engineering opportunities.
11. Complete accurate electrical estimates in a timely fashion.
12. Use Accubid Pro to prepare your estimates.
Course Topics:
National Electrical Code (NEC)
Electrical Documents
Takeoff
Labor Estimating
Listing
Electrical materials
Basic Electrical Theory
Installation practices
Branch Circuit Installation
Service & Feeder Wiring
Grounding & Bonding
Lighting
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Special Systems
Tools
The Installation of Drawings
Summarizing
Electrical Construction Safety
Accubid Pro
Course Requirements:
In order to demonstrate performance in this course, each student will be expected to meet the following
requirements:
 Attendance at all scheduled class meetings.
 Assignments are to be prepared and presented in an organized and professional manner.
 All assignments must be completed and turned in on time.
Course Grading:
The approximate point system (subject to change) is as follows:
Attendance
25 @10 points E
250
Homework/Activities
Varies
200
AOB Estimate
1 @200 points
200
Final Exam
1 @100 points
100
Total
750
Your grade will be based upon your participation and completion of all assigned work. Participation and
attitude will be evaluated from your involvement in the class, your willingness to eagerly discuss topics,
and to actively respond to discussions and instructor’s questions. Assignments which receive full credit
will be completed in a superior and professional manner with informative, complete, and coherent
answers which demonstrate an in-depth understanding and initiative.
Late assignments will not be graded.
A > 93%
A- > 89%
B+ > 85%
B > 81%
B- > 78%
C+ > 74%
C > 68%
C- > 63%
CMGT 352 is Generously Supported by Donations From:
San Mateo Chapter NECA
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