1- Introduction.
- Cost Estimating Process
- Design Process
- Uses of Cost Estimates
- Types of Cost Estimates
- Types of Construction Contracts
- Procurement Methods
- Reconstruction Services
2- Case Study: Training Centre.
- Project Description.
- Project Execution Strategy
- Project Participants.
3- BUDGET ESTIMATING PROCESS
- Budget Estimates.
- Budget Estimates for the Training Center.
- Estimates for construction Services.
4-BID CONTRACT ESTIMATING PROCESS
- Pre-Estimate Activities.
- Quality Take-Off.
- Pricing Self-Performed Work.
- Estimating General Conditions
- Unit Price Estimates.
5-NEGOTIATED CONTRACT ESTIMATING PROCESS.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price Estimates
- Fee Determination.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price Estimate for the Case Study.
6-ADVANCED ESTIMATING TOPICS.
- Automated Estimating Techniques.
- Other Types of Estimates.
- Project Management Issues.