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ARBE2308

Cost Planning and Estimating

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 2
Distance Education - CallaghanSemester 2
TMC Educational GroupSemester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2011

This course examines and applies estimating tools and techniques for costing construction projects in its various stages from both client and contractor perspectives. Elements of preliminary estimating, cost planning and detailed estimating will be integrated and applied to enable informed rational cost related decisions. Applies estimating principles to price/cost superficial spaces, functional areas, elements, resources and trades and develop ethical bidding strategies.

Objectives
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Apply preliminary cost estimating techniques to prepare building cost plans
- Apply estimating techniques to build unit prices.
- Price tenders with available information.
- Develop and apply appropriate cost planning and bidding strategies that are ethically appropriate.
Content
- Introduction to cost planning and estimating Preliminary estimating techniques
- Preparing cost plans
- Estimating preliminaries & temporary works
- Estimating trades (selected trades)
- Bidding models and tendering strategies
- Civil engineering (infrastructure) estimating basics
- Estimating with computers
- Preparing for pre qualifications, Tender evaluation process and Post tender protocols
Replacing Course(s)
This replace the existing 10 credit course ARBE2304 Estimating and Tendering.
Transition
ARBE2304 Estimating and Tendering to ARBE2308 Cost Planning and Estimating.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Case Study
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Case Scenario/PBL exercises
An online Quiz.
Preparation of a cost plan.
A tender estimate and a strategy for a contractor organisation.
Contact Hours
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 10 weeks

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for ARBE2308