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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

EM

Mar 19, 2020

Excellent course but need to improve the videos about building an estimate or make available downloadable content because it is difficult to watch the things that are explained on those videos.

AS

Dec 15, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed the detailed explanations provided by Professor Odeh and the professionals from Turner & Townsend. My most favourite part was the lectures of Sam Spata and Ben Miller.

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By Cory B

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Dec 1, 2019

Overall good course with attention to detail and industry focused. Interesting approach to the world of estimating and control giving a different way of thinking.

By Timothy A

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Mar 14, 2017

It was a great privilege for me to be here, i really benefited from it, it increased my potentials on construction management... Thank you so much..

By alhassan a

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Nov 18, 2021

I believe the last week of the course has a lot of theoritical knowledge which need to be supported with some practical knowledge.

By Ahmed M

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Oct 10, 2020

Need more interaction with learners. Also, preferably to add some material to be downloaded for learners in pdf or power point.

By Abdul R R P ( O - P R P

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Apr 11, 2021

Was very informative and knowledgeable. Introduced to many terms which can be utilized in day to day business activiites.

By Orlando J P P

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Nov 2, 2018

Really good course, I feel more confident about my skills and knowledge in the areas of cost estimating and control.

By Md N H

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Jul 29, 2019

This course is very useful and covered very up-to-date syllabus of Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control.

By Saw T

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Aug 3, 2022

This course helps me a lot my career and most lecturer are good. but some table are so smalls. 80% are good.

By Meshal A

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Apr 20, 2020

It's recommended for those who wants to develop the cost area in the construction. Thanks a lot it was helpful

By Shady M

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Sep 21, 2019

The course was very helpful, and so clear by very professional Engineers working in the management industry.

By zahra y g

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May 12, 2021

it was a good course, but the templates could be shown in amore visible way unless it did not show anything

By Ann K

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Dec 29, 2022

even though you pass the class- they do not tell you what your error was to help you learn it correctly

By Sylvanus c

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Jul 6, 2024

i hove the course i hope i will keep learning more and more form this platform. Thank you coursera

By Abdihakim O R

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May 25, 2021

It was useful, understandable, and well presented, thanks to the Coursera and Columbia university.

By Margaret L

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Apr 29, 2020

I think it would be very helpful to be able to print out some of the graphs, charts, etc.

By Carlos C

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Jan 27, 2021

Very helpful to get started in the field of construction management. Great information.

By Sachin S

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Apr 14, 2021

Video are too long and gets a bit boring. But information were well explained.

By Anan H

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Jul 23, 2019

I mostly enjoyed the Week 5; Lean applications in Estimation and Cost Control.

By Dinesh M T

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Jun 11, 2020

Good, informative, useful course for civil engg point of view.

By Marie B

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Aug 28, 2020

Instructors were informative, and the course was well rounded

By Marlin J K D

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Apr 29, 2019

Very beneficial and furthered my knowledge and understanding

By Patricia R

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Sep 7, 2020

I would have liked to see a few more real world examples.

By Willis M

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May 23, 2022

Very nice course, detailed but could be more detailed

By Haitham M K

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Nov 26, 2017

there is a Peer unlock Please open in order to finish

By Jorge J L

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May 6, 2017

Great course, very thorough, rigorous and engaging.