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.

Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
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Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control
This course is part of Construction Management Specialization

Instructor: Ibrahim Odeh, Ph.D., MBA
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The fundamentals of cost estimation and the design phase to perform cost estimation
How to conduct the close out period of the project by exploring the punch lists, final approval, and turnover to the client
The cost control methods emphasizing the Earned Value Method
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Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
Another great course in the Specialization !!Must do for practising engineers and those in mid career positions and to refresh estimation fundamentals
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2020
It's a comprehensive course for learning fundamentals of construction management, it's provide highly practical knowledge in an easy-understable way for non-engineers.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2020
Excellent professional teaching and it was immense of good experience which I gained in our Colombia University...Heartfelt thanks for the entire team

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