HORT 279 - Landscape Bidding and Estimating

3.0 Credits
Techniques to prepare bids for landscape maintenance and installation based on accurate estimates utilizing industry standard formulas. Topics include direct and indirect overhead, scope of work, relationships between professionals and more. S/U grade option. Prerequisite: HORT 174 or department permission; placement in BUS 130 or higher.

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

Use appropriate tools and technologies (spreadsheets, templates) to facilitate understanding of estimating components (labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors) for use in creating landscape bid. [REASON]
Use appropriate tools and techniques to calculate labor burden, overhead, profit and other markups. [REASON]
Present accurate bid proposals through a variety of verbal, written and visual means. [COMMUNICATE]
Demonstrate an understanding of communication needs between contractors, clients, designers and other professionals involved in the bidding process. [COMMUNICATE]