7 courses with the subject CEST, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CEST 1000Construction Estimating I3
Credit(s) 3 credits lecture/0 credits lab The beginning responsibility of a construction estimator is preparing quantity take-offs. This course will cover preparing quantity take-offs for remodeling and new residential construction. The student will also be introduced to the use of cost guides.
Credit(s) 1 credit lecture/2 credits lab This course is a continuation of Construction Estimating I and will focus on takeoff estimates for light commercial construction. Additional topics include construction documents and the corresponding project details.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab The use of computer estimating software will be important to the construction estimator. Students will be using the most current industry based computer estimating software.
Credit(s) 2 credits lecture/0 credits lab Project management is a necessary skill for the entry level construction estimator to advance in industry. The course will focus on scheduling and budgeting processes used during construction. The coordination and organization of necessary paperwork will also be emphasized.
Credit(s) 1 Credit Lecture/2 Credits Lab This course covers software like BluBeam, a PDF reader/writer application that aids construction industry partners with project design, management, and collaboration. The course will provide practice with multiple applications used in the construction field, with a focus on correspondence with different trades, industry partners, and industry standards. File management and organization will also be covered.
Credit(s) 1 Credit Lecture/2 Credits Lab This course covers working with drone survey data from capture, creation of a 3D model, and use of the data to create estimate documents. AutoDesk software will be applied to analyze information from Drone Capture. Recap and Revit will be used to convert raw data files to a 3D model usable for estimating documents.
Credit(s) 1 Credit Lecture/3 Credits Lab This course provides the foundational knowledge for using Revit, a 3D modeling tool used to create interactive schedules to quantify materials. Additional topics include schedule extraction and conversion into Excel documents, as well as the creation of interactive documents tied to models and pricing.
