Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC123   19886-19935 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/10/85
GTC123 19886-19935 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Construction Estimating II
Details of job estimates. Includes unit cost considerations and subcontracting. Emphasis on bid preparation. Prerequisites: GTC121 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC123   19886-19935 Construction Estimating II
1. Determine quantities required from plans and specifications. (I)
2. Use estimator's reference books. (II)
3. Prepare specifications for trade sections. (III, IV)
4. Prepare specifications for general conditions. (IV)
5. Outline the time frame for proposals and bid acceptance. (V)
6. Prepare a formal bid. (V)
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GTC123   19886-19935 Construction Estimating II
    I. Review of estimating techniques.
        A. Labor material and equipment determination
        B. Checklists and estimate preparation
      II. Estimating and the contractor
          A. General costs and overhead
          B. Specific costs
          C. Bid preparation
        III. Reference sources
            A. Walker's Building Estimator's Reference Book (latest edition)
            B. Douglas Fir Plywood Manual
            C. American Institute of Steel Construction Manual
            D. Portland Cement Association Manuals
            E. Sweet's catalogs
              1. Lumber
              2. Masonry
              3. Plastics
              4. Steel
              5. Roofing materials
          IV. Specifications
              A. General conditions
              B. Special conditions
              C. Trade sections
              D. Plans check
            V. Bidding techniques
                A. Low bid
                B. Cost plus
                C. Bid bonds and plans
                D. Advertisement
                E. Using a calculator
                  1. Computing
                  2. Checking
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