Academic Catalog

CE402 SPEC.STUD.IN CIVIL ENG.CONST.COST ESTIM.CONTROL

Course Code: 5620402
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. RÝFAT SÖNMEZ
Offered Semester: Once in several years.

Course Content

Overview of construction estimating process, estimating techniques, conceptual estimating. Estimating material, labor and equipment costs, work estimating methods for earthwork, formwork, concrete, reinforcing steel and structural steel. Project estimating, budgeting and cost control, case study: industrial construction estimating. Risk in estimating, bid assurance, contracts and ethics. Prerequisite: CE 231 Engineering Economy.