ECTS - Construction Planning and Cost Estimating
Construction Planning and Cost Estimating (CE425) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Planning and Cost Estimating | CE425 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| CE399 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | To prepare the students to real time tendering process from the start to the end. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to construction project management, tendering process, public procurement law, public procurement contract law, tender documents, cost engineering and quantity surveying, contractor`s bid price, progress payments, and taking-over and performance certificates. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Construction Project Management and Industry Structure | Lecture notes |
| 2 | Project Characteristics, Life-Cycle, and Management Functions | Lecture notes |
| 3 | Tendering and Procurement Process | Lecture notes |
| 4 | Public Procurement Law (Law No. 4734) | Lecture notes |
| 5 | Public Procurement Contracts Law (Law No. 4735) | Lecture notes |
| 6 | Contract Fundamentals: Project Delivery Systems, Bidding Types, and Contract Types | Lecture notes |
| 7 | Standard Forms of Contracts: FIDIC and GCCC | Lecture notes |
| 8 | Claims, Variation Orders, and Dispute Resolution Mechanisms | Lecture notes |
| 9 | Cost Estimating Principles and Cost Components | Lecture notes |
| 10 | Conceptual and Detailed Estimating Methods | Lecture notes |
| 11 | Parametric and Probabilistic Estimation Techniques | Lecture notes |
| 12 | Parametric and Probabilistic Estimation Techniques | Lecture notes |
| 13 | Finalizing Bid Price and Bidding Strategies | Lecture notes |
| 14 | Contractor’s Bid Price Analysis and Markup Optimization | Lecture notes |
| 15 | Progress Payments and Interim Payment Procedures | Lecture notes |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Derste dağıtılan not ve dokümanlar/Lecture Notes and Course Handouts |
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| Other Sources | 2. Oberlender G. D., Project Management for Engineering and Construction, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill, Boston, Mass., 2000 |
| 3. Ostwald P. F., Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, 2001 | |
| 4. Hinze J., Construction Contracts, McGraw-Hill, 2nd Edition | |
| 5. Documents, English, Public Procurement Law Contracts Law Regulations / Regulation on Implementation of Works Procurement (www.kik.gov.tr) |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 10 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 50 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 50 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 50 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational sciences, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental scientific, mathematical, and engineering knowledge, considering the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. | X | ||||
| 3 | Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions. | |||||
| 4 | Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations. | X | ||||
| 5 | Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, designing experiments, conducting experiments, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results, to investigate complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 6 | Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 7 | Engineering Ethics: Knowledge of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; awareness of impartiality, lack of discrimination, and inclusivity. | |||||
| 8 | Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, on-line, or hybrid). | X | ||||
| 9 | Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.). | |||||
| 10 | Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. | X | ||||
| 11 | Lifelong Learning: The ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological change. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 150 | ||