CTLS 2830 Construction Estimating and Inspection
Course Information
| Course Number | CTLS 2830 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Construction Estimating and Inspection |
| Description | This course covers the study and performance of procedures necessary in estimating quantities and costs and construction inspection of heavy construction. Emphasis is placed on construction inspection through measurement of quantities, documentation, record keeping, and contract document interpretation. The equipment and materials utilized are also presented. (Prerequisite: CTLS 1110) |
| Total Credits | 4 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 60 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 20 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: CTLS 1110
Institutional Core Competencies
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Describe the estimating process and procedures
- Explain the takeoff procedure
- Measure heavy construction quantities
- Price items in heavy construction
- Describe the duties and responsibilites of an inspector
- Utilize plan reading for inspection
- Describe construction staking
- Describe construction equipment utilized during heavy construction
- Describe rock excavation
- Summarize compaction
- Describe asphalt paving
- Describe pipe and manhole construction
- Summarize erosion control requirements on construction sites
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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