Estimating
and Bidding 2
Class Syllabus
Introduction
Prerequisites
Learning Objectives
Class Organization and Grading
Grading Policies
The Weekly Syllabus
Withdrawl/Refund Policy
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The cost of this course is $410 for ASPE members
and $440 for non-members. The textbook and
course materials are included in the price of the
course. Students outside of the continental
United States will be required to pay additional
shipping and handling for the textbook.
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Introduction
This
course features hands-on estimating and quantity
take off activities associated with Metals, Wood,
Doors and Windows, Finishes, Electrical, and Mechanical
Estimating.
By
the end of this class you should be able to:
- Estimate
the conceptual cost of structural metals
- Prepare
quantity take off and estimate of rough
carpentry
- Prepare
a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing.
- Use
unit prices to price doors and windows.
- Prepare
quantity take off and estimate various finishes.
- Prepare
a quantity take off and conceptual estimate
of mechanical systems.
- Prepare
a quantity take off and conceptual estimate
of electrical systems.
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Prerequisites
To
do well in this course you should already have the
following skills.
- Know
how to read blueprints
- Know
how to use a spread sheet software such as Microsoft
Excel, Lotus 123, or Quattro Pro
- Have
a basic knowledge of construction estimating
subjects including:
Students
will need the following materials:
- A
calculator
- An
architectural scale
- A
couple of colored pencils
- A
spreadsheet program (Excel, Lotus 123, or Quattro
Pro)
You
should consider taking Introduction to Construction
Estimating and/or Construction Blueprint
Reading if you feel you need more information
in these areas before taking this class. Those
courses are not prerequisites but you will fall
behind quickly if you lack these skills.
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Learning
objectives:
By
the end of this class you should be able to:
- Be
able to perform quantity take offs and conceptual
estimating for structural and miscellaneous
metals.
- Be
able to prepare quantity take offs and estimates
for rough carpentry and framing.
- Be
able to prepare quantity take offs and conceptual
estimates for waterproofing and roofing.
- Prepare
a quantity take off and conceptual estimate
of various finish trades.
- Be
able to utilize conceptual estimating methods
to arrive at mechanical and plumbing budgets.
- Be
able to utilize conceptual estimating methods
to arrive at electrical budgets.
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Class
Organization and Grading
The
course is organized into 10 learning modules and
we will study one module per week.
Grading
is based upon 30 points per week for a total of
300 points in the course. The weekly grading
includes a quiz (10 points), discussion participation
(10 points), and homework (10 points).
It
is important that the student keep up with the class
and not fall behind. Course modules
will be made available to students on Sunday of
each week. Class work must be completed before
the following Monday. Students will not be
able to work ahead of the class although reading
assignments will be made available in advance.
Actual dates that modules will become available
will be posted in advance on the course calendar.
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Grading
Policies
Graded
assignments will consist of one quiz for each module
and participation in at least two class discussions.
Each quiz will count 10 points, class discussions
will count 10points, and the weekly assignments
will count 10 points per module. You can see
that I consider class discussions to be a very important
part of this course. For that reason,
the regular weekly discussions are even more important
than the weekly quizzes. Students should
provide at least the minimum indicated contributions
to the class discussions each week to gain the maximum
points.
Grades
will be posted on a weekly basis. You will
have full access to your grade sheet so you will
be able to keep track of how you are doing at all
times.
Your
overall grade in the course will be determined by
the total number of points you have accumulated
on quizzes and assignments. The grading
scale is as follows:
-
A
270 to 300 points
-
B
240 to 269 points
-
C
210 to 239 points
-
D
180 to 209
-
E
Anything less than 180
You
will be given more information about the grading
and other course matters in the Orientation Module.
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Detailed
Syllabus
Module |
| 0.
Student Orientation |
| 1.
Estimating Practices and Methods |
| 2.
Structural and Miscellaneous Metals Estimating |
| 3.
Estimating Rough Carpentry, Part 1 |
| 4.
Estimating Rough Carpentry, Part 2 |
| 5.
Estimating Thermal and Protective
Systems |
| 6. Estimating
Doors and Windows |
| 7.
Estimating Finishes |
| 8.
Estimating Mechanical and Plumbing Systems |
| 9.
Estimating Electrical Systems |
| 10.
Bid day |
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WITHDRAWAL
POLICY
You
may withdraw from a course by sending an email to
PSmith@aspenational.org
or by conventional mail requesting to be dropped
from the course. Non-attendance or notifying
the instructor does not constitute officially dropping
or withdrawing from a course. Students who
stop attending courses without officially dropping
will receive a grade of U in the class. Refunds
are not automatic. NO refunds are due unless the
course is officially dropped within stated guidelines
in the refund schedule.
Refund
Schedule
|
a.
|
Withdrawal
postmarked at least one working day before
the first day of class – total fee
less a $20 handling fee. |
|
b.
|
Refund
requests postmarked on or after the first
day and no later than two weeks after
the first day of class will be refunded
65% of the fee, after which time there
is no refund. |
|
c.
|
Decision
on withdrawals and refunds will be based
on the date when the ASPE Society Business
Office receives written withdrawal notice.
Drops done by mail are effective as of
the postmark date. |
|
d. |
All course materials including the textbook
and other included supplies must be returned
in their original conditions, shrink wrap
unbroken, or a $100 charge will apply. |
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