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BCT2770 Estimating Fundamentals

This course introduces the fundamentals of estimating process for construction projects. Topics include the work breakdown structure (WBS); extraction of quantities (quantity take-offs) such as area, volume, weight, etc., from construction documents; analysis and determination of direct and indirect costs; the uses of unit cost databases; bidding process; project delivery methods; and types of estimates. Computer-based construction estimating software will be introduced. Course must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Prerequisites: BCN 1221, BCN 2230, and (BCN 1270C or BCN 1251C or EGN 1111C).

Terms Typically Offered:Fall, Spring, Summer
Credits:3.00

ASession
BSession
12Weeks
OTerm
Aug 25 to Dec 13
Heathrow - 1 class available
Hybrid/Reduced On-Campus Time  - 1 class available
Hybrid classes combine online or remote video instruction with face-to-face classes on campus on specific days and times.
CLASS# TIMES DAYS DATES ROOM PROFESSOR
720429:00a.m. - 12:50p.m.9:00a.m. - 12:50p.m.9:00a.m. - 12:50p.m.9:00a.m. - 12:50p.m.9:00a.m. - 12:50p.m.9:00a.m. - 12:50p.m.9:00a.m. - 12:50p.m.Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025Thursday, Dec. 4, 202508/25 - 12/130226022602260226022602260226AhnMore Info
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BCT2770 Estimating Fundamentals (72042) Fall 2025

Required Textbook

Estimating In Building Construction

ESTIMATING IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Author:
 Peterson
ISBN:
 9780134701165
Publisher:
 Pearson
Edition:
 9TH 19 OE
Buy:
 $253.32 New
 $189.99 Used
E-book:
 $89.99
E-book rental:
 $50.94
Room: 0226, 0226, 0226, 0226, 0226, 0226, 0226Professor: Ahn

Hybrid campus/online course with reduced on-campus time. Computer & Internet access required. Log in to Canvas as soon as the term begins to access your course: https://online.seminolestate.edu. Class meets on campus on the following dates 9/4,9/18,10/2,10/16,10/30,11/13,12/4. All other weeks are asynchronous.

Online  - no classes available
Altamonte Springs  - no classes available
Lee Campus at Oviedo  - no classes available
Sanford/Lake Mary  - no classes available

Textbook information will be available online for each term's courses 45 days prior to the first day of classes for the term.

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