August 20

CONSTRUCTION
ESTIMATING I
BCT 1770

2012

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Table of Contents
Syllabus................................................................................................................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Estimating Procedures .................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Estimating Mathematics ................................................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 3 Efficiency & Productivity ............................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4 Site Work ......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Construction Photographs ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 5 - Concrete ........................................................................................................................................................... 42
Construction Photographs ............................................................................................................................................ 57
Chapter 6 - Masonry ............................................................................................................................................................ 62
Construction Photographs ............................................................................................................................................ 68
Chapter 7 Wood & Plastics; Doors & Windows ............................................................................................................ 72
Construction Photographs .......................................................................................................................................... 108
Chapter 8 Thermal & Moisture Protection ................................................................................................................... 111
Construction Photographs ............................................................................................................................................... 117
Chapter 9 Closing the Bid ............................................................................................................................................. 119
Appendix A Basic Tables Relating to the Construction Divisions ........................................................................... 124

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SYLLABUS
Instructor: Michael W. Knotek
Phone: (727) 239-2670
knotekmike@gmail.com
www.worknotes.com/fl/clearwater/michaelwknotek

COURSE GOALS
Developing a knowledge of residential building construction by analyzing specifications and working
drawings
Estimating time and materials needed for the construction of a residence
Developing an understanding of estimating methods and time analysis for a typical construction
sequence
Developing systems for the storing, maintenance and updating of reference materials for the purpose
of costing and scheduling.

EQUIPMENT TO BE FURNISHED
BY THE STUDENT
1.
2.
3.
4.

Calculator with square root

Architects and Engineers Scales
Hi-Liters
Ream of copy paper

GRADING POLICY
ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Mandatory

GRADING POLICY:
A
B
C
D

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90
80
70
60

- 100
- 89
- 79
- 69

4 Assignments (10% ea)

Final Exam
Attendance

40%
40%
20%
100%

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RULES
LATE QUIZES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A DEDUCTION IN THE QUIZ GRADE

REMEMBER
THE CONTRACTOR WHO TURNS HIS BID IN AFTER THE BID DATE IS USUALLY NOT
CONSIDERED, HENCE, NO LATE WORK.

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