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BLCN14040 Construction Estimating

Course details

Students will learn about the history of the building and construction industry, the importance of the preparation of accurate cost estimates, the basic cost components that are an integral part of all projects and the development of cost estimates for projects at different stages of their life cycle, including feasibility studies, procurement, retrofitting and "change of use"
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply the above knowledge to the preparation of cost estimates for competitive tenders , tendering strategies , the actions to be taken (with both successful and unsuccessful tenders) following the close of tenders, and the ongoing development of tendering data into cost monitoring systems.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: BLCN13034 Construction Economics 2
Student Contribution Band: 2
EFTSL: 0.12500
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2013 Term Two FLEX
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