106 Estimating and Bidding 2 Class Syllabus

$440 for members, $475 for non-members

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 $440 for ASPE members and $475 for nonmembers. 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. Call the ASPE Society Business Office toll free at 1-888-378-6283 with questions.

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:
1. Estimate the conceptual cost of structural metals
2. Prepare quantity take off and estimate of rough carpentry
3. Prepare a quantity take off of roofing and waterproofing.
4. Use unit prices to price doors and windows.
5. Prepare quantity take off and estimate various finishes.
6. Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of mechanical systems.
7. 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:
  • Basic math skills
  • Estimating terminology (quantity take off, unit price, production rate, etc.)
  • Use of the calculator and architectural scale

• Be able to organize your work so it can be easily understood by others

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:
1. Be able to perform quantity take offs and conceptual estimating for structural and miscellaneous metals.
2. Be able to prepare quantity take offs and estimates for rough carpentry and framing.
3. Be able to prepare quantity take offs and conceptual estimates for waterproofing and roofing.
4. Prepare a quantity take off and conceptual estimate of various finish trades.
5. Be able to utilize conceptual estimating methods to arrive at mechanical and plumbing budgets.
6. 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

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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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