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CE 410 - Construction Estimating and Scheduling Fall 2010
Text:
 
Peurifoy, Robert and Oberlender, Garold, Estimating Construction Costs, 5th Edition,
McGraw Hill, ISBN: 0-07-243580-1
Ref. Text:
 
Ratner, Jerrold, Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book, 27th Edition, published
by Frank R. Walker Company, ISBN: 0-911592-27-X
Instructor:
 
Professor, Alan Slaughter, P.E., P.P. 973-699-4387, Mailbox: Colton Hall,
CE Department, Office Hours: Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30 PM, Room 233 Colton Hall
Room 231 Colton Hall, georgian1899@aol.com
Prerequisites:  CE 210, Construction Materials and Procedures
Week No./Date Topic Chapter/Pages
1/ Sept. 1 Introduction and Bid Documents Chapt. 1, Chapt. 2 Prob. 1,5,6,7
2/ Sept. 8 Estimating Process and Risk Chapt. 3 Prob. 2,3,5
3/ Sept. 15 No Class
4/Sept. 22
 
Conceptual Cost Estimating Cost
of Labor and Equipment
Chapt. 4 Prob. 1,2,8
Chapt. 5 Prob. 1,2,5
5/ Sept. 29
 
Foundations
Masonry
Prebid Meeting Manditory Attendance (during class)
 Chapt. 9 Prob. 1,3,4
Chapt. 15 Prob. 1,3
6/ Oct. 6
 
Site and Highway Work
Highways and Pavements
Chapt. 7 Prob. 4,5,8
Chapt. 8 Prob. 1,2,5
7/ Oct. 13
 
Concrete
Material Handling & Transport
Chapt. 10 Prob. 1,6,7
Chapt. 6 Prob. 1,2,6
8) Oct. 20 Midterm Examination
9/ Oct. 27
 
Metals
Computer Estimating
Chapt. 11 Prob. 1
Chapt. 25 Prob. 1
10/ Nov. 3

 
Historic Structures, Carpentry

 
Chapt. 12 Prob. 1,3,5
Chapt. 13 Prob. 1,4
Chapt. 14 Prob. 1
11/Nov. 10

 
Electrical, Mechanical, Finishing
Sewerage and Water Distribution
 
Chapt.20 Prob. 1,3
Chapt. 21 Prob. 3
Chapt. 22
12/Nov. 17 Floor Systems & Finishes Chapt. 17 Prob. 1,4, Chapt. 16
13/ Nov. 24 Bidding Procedures Chapt. 24
14/ Dec. 1 Projects Due-Bid opening-Award of Bid
15/ Dec. 15 Final Examination

Course Description: Quantity takeoff, cost estimates and computer scheduling
analysis of typical building and heavy construction analyses (Microsoft Project 2003).
Studies include construction project organization, contract requirements
and management control.

Use moodle.njit.edu for class notes and information.

Homework

Homework will be assigned as shown above unless otherwise directed.
All homework is due the week following the week it was assigned.  Late homework may be subject to a reduction of a points. All homework shall be placed on moddle.

Grading                       

Attendance & Homework 15%
Midterm Exam 25%
Project 30%
Final Exam 30%
  100%

Term Projects - Maintenance Facility Project (pg. 499-548)

The term project will involve the preparation of a quantity takeoff, an estimate
and schedule for a project based on plans and specifications handed out in class. 
The quantity takeoffs, estimates and schedules will be presented on December 8th
in the form of a competitive bid opening.  Students will be allowed to work together
in groups of two or three, keeping in mind that each student in the group will receive
the same grade for the work so choose your partner(s) wisely.

Important Notes:

1.   The NJIT Honor Code will be upheld in this course.  Any violations will be
      brought to the immediate attention of the Dean of Students.
2.   Any modifications or deviations to the syllabus throughout the semester will
      be made through consultation and agreement with the class.