CFM 411
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Pre-Construction Services
Civil and Construction EngineeringIra 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 and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Title
Preconstruction
Learning Outcome
Provide value to a project by way of relationship management, bidding strategies, cost modeling, logistics planning, risk identification + mitigation, constructability, and effective oral/written communication.
Title
Technology
Learning Outcome
Use cutting-edge technologies to bring added value to a project.
Title
Quantity Takeoffs
Learning Outcome
Perform accurate quantity takeoffs using construction drawings and specifications for different stages of a project (i.e. conceptual, schematic, design, CDs).
Title
Bid Analysis
Learning Outcome
Understand scopes of work to enable analysis and leveling of subcontractor bids.
Title
Ethics
Learning Outcome
Understand ethical issues that may occur during preconstruction activities and how to deal with them.
