CE402 SPEC.STUD.IN CIVIL ENG.CONST.COST ESTIM.CONTROL
| Course Code: | 5620402 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. RİFAT SÖNMEZ |
| Offered Semester: | Once in several years. |
Course Objectives
•Provide a framework for the construction projects and estimating process.
•Introduce conceptual estimating, risks in estimating, project budgeting and cost control, and project cash flow analysis.
•Understand estimating techniques, material, labor, and equipment costs, and progress payment reports.
•Practice bid preparation, Revit, Primavera Risk Analysis, BIM, team study, and oral presentation.
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to provide a framework for the construction estimating process.
2. Students will be able to understand estimating techniques, material, labor, and equipment costs.
3. Students will be able to introduce conceptual estimating, risks in estimating, project budgeting and cost control.
4. Students will be exposed to bid preparation, group study, and oral presentation.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||