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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 Elizabeth H

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Aug 23, 2018

Plenty of useful tools and techniques are taught in this course. This is one of the most useful of the specialisation for construction management

By Sinan J H

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Feb 7, 2019

It is a very good course explain every thing in details. I think explaining the Lean in more details with application could be more useful.

By Ahmad A

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Apr 13, 2020

It is a wonderful course, I recommend this course to a construction engineering student. this course is very useful for financing part.

By Toriano B

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Jul 29, 2023

Very informative and helpful I highly recommend to anyone trying to sharpen their knowledgebase and broaden their scope of thinking.

By Mario C

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Feb 2, 2020

Great content!!! It's really worth it. Really relevant knowledge brought by reference teachers in the construction industry.

By Tolulope D A

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Oct 20, 2019

I know possess greater insight as regards cost estimating and control right from the comfort of my room.

Thanks Prof Odeh.

By CANER I

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Jan 17, 2021

Very well tailored for the construction specific cost estimating and cost control course with the experts from industry.

By Wint W K

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Jul 7, 2021

Excellent course and I got a lot of theoretical and practical knowledge. Thank you so much to all my valued mentors.

By Anna S

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Nov 23, 2019

Very good course for repeade basic knowledge in contruction cost estimate and to know new tools in cost contollling.

By mark a s

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Nov 13, 2017

I really like the learning experience. More of the section are easy to understand as well as the method of teaching

By Ahmed S

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Jul 26, 2023

The courses keep getting more interesting. I love the real-life examples provided by the instructor and the guests.

By Derry F P

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May 17, 2018

Amazing Course for you who wants to be a master in Project or Construction Management! Thanks for the Nice Share

By David T M

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Jun 10, 2020

The content was exactly what I was looking for. The lecturers were simple, well delivered, and comprehensive.

By azer a

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Aug 29, 2017

This course is best for whom wants to be professional in construction estimating and budgeting

thanks for all

By Asoronye D

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May 20, 2020

Awesome and educative, simplifies topics that looks ambiguous.

I encourage everyone to give it a trial.

Cheers

By AUGUSTINE E

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Aug 7, 2020

The course is very educative while stressing on the ways to control and estimate cost.

I enjoyed the course.

By Mason F

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Apr 28, 2020

This was a very informative course. I actually learned quite a bit and it was at my speed. Thanks Coursera!

By Deleted A

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Apr 15, 2020

It's very helpful and all the lecturers or guests were passionately share their knowledges and experiences.

By Andrew R

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Aug 28, 2020

Awesome thank you so much. I learned so much. I definitly look forward to applying all that i've learned.

By Muftashin M B

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Apr 17, 2020

It was a great learning experience for me. Hope that i could use this lessons in my future working field.

By Davi T G F

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Apr 23, 2017

Excelente curso! Superou minhas expectativas, pude aprender muito sobre estimativas e controle de custos.

By Victor R d C

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Aug 22, 2022

This is perfect to what i am looking for my professional future in the construction fields. Thank you.

By Audhesh K T

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Sep 12, 2018

Very nice and very much informative, give insight to practical as well theoretical aspect of profession

By David K

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Oct 2, 2023

excellent course with great ideas and innovations to be adopted in quality assurance in construction.

By Ed V

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Jun 11, 2017

I personally enjoyed the course and found it helpful as it gives you some insights of the industry.