Course Outcome Summary 2026-27

CTLS 2830 Construction Estimating and Inspection

Course Information

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
Types of Instruction: instruction type, credits, and hours
Instruction Type Credits and Hours
Lecture 3 Credits, 60 Hours
Lab 1 Credit, 20 Hours

Pre/Corequisites

Prerequisite: CTLS 1110

Institutional Core Competencies

Course Competencies

  1. Describe the estimating process and procedures
  2. Explain the takeoff procedure
  3. Measure heavy construction quantities
  4. Price items in heavy construction
  5. Describe the duties and responsibilites of an inspector
  6. Utilize plan reading for inspection
  7. Describe construction staking
  8. Describe construction equipment utilized during heavy construction
  9. Describe rock excavation
  10. Summarize compaction
  11. Describe asphalt paving
  12. Describe pipe and manhole construction
  13. Summarize erosion control requirements on construction sites

SCC Accessibility Statement

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