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Ken-Yu Lin
CM 331
Seattle Campus

Construction Estimating I

Introduction to the principles and techniques of estimating construction costs, with emphasis on quantity take-off and pricing elements of work. Prerequisite: CM 323. Offered: Sp.

Class description

The students will obtain knowledge and systematic skills necessary to establish both conceptual and detailed estimates for construction projects based on specifications, drawings, and cost data books, with emphasis on quantity take-off and pricing for the most fundamental construction elements including site work, concrete, masonry, metal, and wood.

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The information above is intended to be helpful in choosing courses. Because the instructor may further develop his/her plans for this course, its characteristics are subject to change without notice. In most cases, the official course syllabus will be distributed on the first day of class.

Last Update by Ken-Yu Lin
Date: 03/08/2009