To familiarize students with residential construction terminology and to provide a basic understanding of estimating procedures, including blueprint reading and piece by piece building material “take-off” from construction plans.

General Physics and Math through algebra and trigonometry.

The class meets Thursdays, 3:00-4:55 p.m. in 125 Kaufert Lab. Weekly sessions will include lectures, classroom discussion and demonstrations; however, the emphasis is on independent work on assigned estimating exercises.

125 Kaufert Lab

Harlan Petersen
202 Kaufert Laboratory
612/624-3407
E-mail: harlan@umn.edu

Residential Building Materials Estimating by Keith Kluis, is required. Other references including Wood-Frame House Construction, USDA Handbook No. 73, 1989, will be available on reserve in the Forestry Library. An architects scale rule is also required.

The course grade will be based upon estimating exercises (lessons), quizzes, and the final exam. A total of ten exercises, with a combined point value of 500, will be completed and handed in during the quarter. The final exam is worth 350 points and quizzes will total 150 points. Assignments are due by the end of the class on the day indicated in the course outline. Late assignments will be penalized 20 percent for every day they are late.

Week 1

Introduction
Blueprint reading

Week 2

Lesson 1: Floor framing, sheathing and stairs
Lesson 2: Wall framing and wall sheathing

38-72

Week 3

Lesson 3: Ceiling, gable roof framing and trusses
Lesson 4: Hip roof framing
Lesson 5:Hip and gable roof
sheathing and shingles

72-94

Lesson 1 & 2

Week 4

Lesson 6: Exterior roof trim, siding and insulation
Lesson 7: Drywall, underlayment and closets

115-134
167-176

Lessons 3, 4 & 5

Week 5

Lesson 8: Millwork and hardware
Lesson 9: Foundations, footings, brick and block
Lesson 10: Deck materials

109-115
187-189
192-196
13-32

Lessons 6 & 7

Week 6

Computer estimating demonstration(not confirmed)

Lessons 8, 9 & 10

Final Exam