CMGT 343 Estimating I
Central Washington University
1. Course Title: CMGT 343 Estimating I
Hogue room 220, M, W, F 10-10:50 AM.
Lab.01 T 10- 10:50 AM
Lab.02 Th 10- 10:50 AM
Lab.03 T 8-8:50 AM
2. Faculty Member Information:
Instructor: William J. Bender PE, Assistant Professor;
Office: Hogue 202
Office hours: 7:00 AM to 10 AM, M, W, F
Office phone: 963-3543, Home 933-3583
E-mail: benderw@cwu.edu
3. Course Description: 4 credits, Prerequisites CMGT 265 and ADMG 101. - An
introduction to estimating the resource requirements and bid preparation with a focus on
residential construction projects. Use of estimating handbooks, methods of assembly,
specifications, estimating software, and bid documents will be covered.
4. Course Rationale: Estimating a construction project’s resources is fundamental to
the construction management profession. This course is designed as an introductory course to
develop student’s skill in estimating the resources required to build construction projects.
Additionally students will be exposed to various construction techniques and methods to gain an
understanding of how projects are built.
5. Textbook and other required materials for the course:
Estimating in Building Construction fifth edition by Frank Dagostino and Leslie Feigenbaum,
Printice-Hall
Building Construction Cost Data 57th Annual Edition, R.S. Means Co.
Architects and engineers scale
Three ring notebook
Calculator
Computer disks
6. CMGT 343 Specific Learner Outcomes:
Learner Outcomes
Assessment Strategies
The student will experience several exercises
1. Able to identify the resource requirements
that provide a “hands on” learning experience.
required (materials, labor, equipment, time and
The laboratories will require various types and
money) to build construction projects.
levels of detail estimates
2. Understand and be able to develop three
The student will perform estimates as part of
types (square foot, parametric and item) of
class assignments, exams and in a final project.
construction estimates.
3. Understand how site, concrete, masonry,
Students will demonstrate construction
wood, and thermal protection are combined to
knowledge with estimating assignments,
form buildings, particularly as applied to
examinations and a final project.
residential construction.
Develop a project that estimates the materials,
4. Demonstrate the ability to estimate an entire
equipment, labor and time required to build a
residential project.
small home.
5. Obtain proficiency in MS Excel as applied Several laboratory assignments will be
to estimating spreadsheets.
performed on Excel spreadsheets.
6. Have a basic understanding of the WAC
Present to class a two minute stand up safety
safety standards.
lecture
7. Course Topics The major topics, particularly as applied to residential construction
are:
1. Types of Estimates
2. Square foot estimates
3. Specifications
4. Mark-ups
5. Equipment cost
6. Labor cost
7. Material cost
8. Site work
9. Concrete foundations and structural members
10. Lumber, flooring, walls
11. Roofing, thermal protection
12. Finishes
8. Instructional Methods and Activities
The primary student learning activity will be individual and laboratory learning. Students will
individually prepare estimates both during lab and as assigned homework. Computer
spreadsheets, digitizers, down loading from the web and off the shelf software usage are
required. Other technology i.e., e-mail and presentation software is encouraged.
9. Grading:
A "C" grade indicates that a student has a marginal mastery of the objectives of the courses. The
grades above a "C" are used for those students who have demonstrated some degree of
superiority.
An "I" means the student was not able to complete the course by the end of the term, but has
satisfactorily complete a sufficient portion of it and can be expected to finish without having to
re-enroll in it. See page 30 of the University Catalog for more details.
A > 90 % on total points available.
B > 80 % on total points available.
C > 70 % on total points available.
D> 60 % on total points available.
F Less than 60%
Item
Exams 3 @ 50 pts
Lab Assignments 5-7 about 10 pts each
Homework Assignments about 8-10 about 15 pts each
Final Project
Total
Each point counts the same ie Test/lab/ hmwk/project
Points
150
50
125
100
425
10. Course Guidelines
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Course will begin with lectures are on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for the entire
class. The class is split in three lab sessions. At about the 3/4’s point in the quarter the
course will switch to lecture twice a week and Fridays will be optional labs to work on your
final project.
Assignments: All materials must be submitted on a time. Exceptions will only be made for
medical emergencies. Part of professional development is providing reports and other
materials on time. Each assignment should be considered as a “Bid” either it is on time or it
will not be accepted. If you know you will be unable to attend class, have a prior
engagement or a prior class in Hebler…early assignments are acceptable. If you are a few
minutes late for class don’t bother turning an assignment in, late is late…late assignments
will result not be scored.
All homework needs to be performed on green engineering paper. It should be neat and easy
to follow. Generally each assignment will be handed out about one week before it is due. If
you miss class when assignments are handed out they will be posted on my bulletin board
outside my office.
11. Bibliography - References:
(1) ENR, available in library
12. ADA Statement
Students who have special needs or disabilities that may affect their ability to access information
and or material presented in this course are encouraged to contact me or Robert Harden, ADA
Compliance Officer, Director, ADA Affairs and Students Assistance on campus at 963-2171 for
additional disability related educational accommodations.
10. Course Schedule
Dates
1/7
1/10,12,14
1/19,21
1/31, 2/2,4
2/7,9,11
2/14,16,18
2/21,23,25
2/28, 3/1,3
3/6,8,10
Book
Chapt 1
Chapt 2-3,4,6
Chapt 3-1,2,7,8,9,10,11,12
Chapt 6-1,2,3,5
Chapt 7-1
Chapt 9 Excavation
Chapt 10 Concrete
Chapt 10 Concrete
Chapt 13 Wood
Chapt 14 –8,10,11 Roofing
Chapt 16-5,6,14,15 Finishes
Contingency
Final project due at the time of the final exam
8 AM Wednesday March 15
Assignment
Assignment # 0 review due 1/12