CONST 266 - Advanced Computers for Construction

4.0 Credits
Focus on industry standard construction exercises utilizing computers to generate project costs. Advanced spreadsheet design, word-processing, databases, and Timberline Precision Estimating software is presented. Prerequisite: CONST 100 and 200. Recommended: Adequate keyboarding (20-30 wpm).

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Create and manage a cost data base using computer software. [REASON]
Perform quantity take off from architectural drawings. [REASON]
Use a relational data base program to compute costs. [REASON]
Develop and test formulae to calculate quantities and manpower productivity. [REASON]
Research and collect specific construction cost data. [REASON]