In this course students will learn how to take off bid quantities, estimate prices, and compile a bid proposal for a construction project. With an emphasis on hard bid general contracting practices; course topics include: subcontractor selection, quantity-survey techniques, analysis and pricing of general conditions, pre-bid analysis, specifications review, bid preparation techniques, and final pricing. Also included is an overview of computer applications for estimating and bidding utilizing on-screen take-offs. In addition to participating in lectures and exercises, students will utilize an Excel spreadsheet program on their laptops for a final bid proposal. Recommended Prerequisite: EXTX 200/EXSP 8049. All students are welcome to enroll. The courses falls in the middle of the Construction Management certificate program course sequence and course content will require that students have a working knowledge of blueprint reading and construction math. A math screening quiz will be given during the first class meeting.
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This course takes place via Zoom on Wednesday for 8 weeks, starting on 10/16 and ending on 12/11 (there is no class meeting on 11/27). A Zoom link will be sent to registered students via email prior to the first class meeting. Course materials will be available to students on Canvas. This course is open to new and continuing students in the Construction Management program. FOREVER PIONEER 15% DISCOUNT: Students who hold a degree from CSUEB should enroll in this course using the Forever Pioneer Registration Form on the 'Tuition & Fees' page of the CSUEB website: https://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/registration/tuition.html .
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