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About the Course
This course introduces the types of cost estimation from the conceptual design phase through the more detailed design phase of a construction project. In addition, the course highlights the importance of controlling costs and how to monitor project cash flow. Learners will work on a break-even analysis of construction tasks in a project. The course begins with Professor Odeh providing an overview of what will be covered. Next, learners explore the stages of design in a construction project. Professor Odeh then describes the types of cost estimates in a construction project, and the tools and methods used to create estimates.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
-Acquire the fundamentals of cost estimation and the design phase to perform cost estimation
-Learn about cost control and cost control methods, emphasizing the Earned Value Method or EVM
-Understand the close out period of the project by exploring the punch lists, final approval, and turnover to the client
Top reviews
SP
Jun 17, 2018
One of the important course in specializations. Many useful tools can be found in this course which are used in construction industry and project management.
MM
Apr 17, 2020
Excellent professional teaching and it was immense of good experience which I gained in our Colombia University...Heartfelt thanks for the entire team
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By Nina
•Jun 5, 2017
Very disappointed