STANDARD

CMT 201 – RESIDENTIAL ESTIMATING REVIEW

Course Description

Covers the complete estimating process from excavation to completed residence. Topics include: sequence of construction, materials calculation, blueprint interpretation, methods of construction, working with subcontractors, and final estimate assembly.

Competency Areas Hours

- Sequence of Construction	Class/Week	4
- Materials Calculation	D. Lab/Week	0
- Blueprint Interpretation	P. Lab/Week	0
- Methods of Construction
- Working with Subcontractors
- Final Estimate Assembly	Credit Hours	4

Prerequisites: Completion of the Carpentry program or successful completion of advanced placement procedures

COURSE GUIDE

Course Description

Covers the complete estimating process from excavation to completed residence. Topics include: sequence of construction, materials calculation, blueprint interpretation, methods of construction, working with subcontractors, and final estimate assembly.

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D. Lab	P.Lab
Sequence of Construction		3	0	0
Sequencing	Identify the proper sequencing of a residential construction project.
Materials Calculation		20	0	0
Material take-off	Calculate the material take-off for a residence.
Materials list	Prepare a detailed materials list.
Blueprint Interpretation		5	0	0
Blueprints	Interpret a set of residential plans.
Methods of Construction		4	0	0
Methods of construction	Identify various methods of construction for residential components. Specify the method of construction used for a set of plans.
Working with Subcontractors		4	0	0
Subcontractors	Identify major categories of subcontractors used in residential construction. Use subcontractors in the estimating process.
Final Estimate Assembly		4	0	0
Estimate	Generate a total residence detailed estimate. Assemble an estimate into a workable format.

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