Construction Math and Estimating

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Department: Construction Management

Course: CM 2850

Title: Construction Math and Estimating

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Description: This course introduces methods of construction estimating and estimates used in residential construction. The course covers the stages of preparing construction estimates and construction document analysis. Topics include an estimator’s qualifications and the role of the estimating team, the process, accuracy, consolidation and bid preparation, submittal, and cost analysis. The course emphasizes quantity take-offs of general conditions, sitework, concrete, masonry, structural steel, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture control, and finish materials, as well as the use of computer estimating.

Courses Taught Fall 2026

Courses Taught Spring 2027

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