CFM 411
Pre-Construction Services
Civil and Construction Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Managing preconstruction services including: Building Information Modeling (BIM), competitive bidding strategies, bid analysis, document management, site work, quantity takeoff, and cost estimation.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Preconstruction
Learning Outcome
Evaluate project design based on cost and constructability.
Title
Technology
Learning Outcome
Understand current technologies in the preconstruction process and their applications.
Title
Cost Estimates
Learning Outcome
Create and evaluate various levels of cost estimates using parametric data, detailed quantity takeoffs, and bid analysis/leveling based on construction documents.
Title
Analyze
Learning Outcome
Analyze and evaluate scopes of work and related bid packages.
Title
Ethics
Learning Outcome
Evaluate ethical issues in preconstruction using class discussion and case studies.
