| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | |||||||
| Course Code | CE 454 | |||||||
| Course Title in English | Building Cost Estimation and Analysis | |||||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Bina Maliyet Tahmini ve Analizleri | |||||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | |||||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Project | |||||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | |||||||
| Semester | Spring | |||||||
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| Estimated Student Workload | 114 hours per semester | |||||||
| Number of Credits | 5 ECTS | |||||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | |||||||
| Pre-requisites | None | |||||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | None | |||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||
| Registration Restrictions | Undergraduate & Graduate Students | |||||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To become familiar with the fundamentals of cost estimation methods for buildings | |||||||
| Course Description | This course will familiarize the student with cost estimation methods, classification of work items, quantity estimation methods for construction, unit cost analysis methods, placement of reinforcement concerning Turkish standards (TS 500), preparation of interim and final bill and acceptance, the factors effecting the general cost and cost-price relation. | |||||||
| Course Description in Turkish | Bu derste öğrenciler yapı maliyet hesaplama yöntemleri, uygulamanın iş kalemlerine ayrılması, bina metrajı hesaplama usulleri, birim maliyet analizi, TS 500’e göre donatı yerleştirilmesi, geçici ve kesin kabul işlemleri, maliyeti etkileyen faktörlerin belirlenmesi ve maliyet-fiyat ilişkisi hakkında bilgi sahibi olmaktadır. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) describe the key aspects of work items, quantity estimation and unit cost analysis; 2) classify the work items of a construction; 3) evaluate quantity estimation for structures (building, highway, tunnel, bridge, industrial structure, etc.); 4) apply reinforcement placement concerning Turkish standards (TS 500); 5) execute unit cost analysis; 6) learn to prepare final bill; 7) learn interim and final acceptance; 8) apply cost estimation methods on a project. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | ||||||||
| 2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | ||||||||
| 3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | ||||||||
| 4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | ||||||||
| 5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | ||||||||
| 6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | ||||||||
| 7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | ||||||||
| 8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | ||||||||
| 9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | ||||||||
| 10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | ||||||||
| 11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | ||||||||
| 12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | ||||||||
| 13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. | N | |
| 2) | Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. | N | |
| 3) | Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. | H | Exam,HW,Participation |
| 4) | Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. | N | |
| 5) | Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. | N | |
| 6) | Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. | N | |
| 7) | Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. | N | |
| 8) | Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). | N | |
| 9) | Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. | S | Participation |
| 10) | Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. | S | HW,Participation |
| 11) | Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. | N | |
| 12) | Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. | S | Exam,HW |
| 13) | Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. | H | Exam,HW |
| Prepared by and Date | RIFAT AKBIYIKLI , November 2023 |
| Course Coordinator | GÖRKEM AKYOL |
| Semester | Spring |
| Name of Instructor | Prof. Dr. RIFAT AKBIYIKLI |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Cost concepts, cost types and cost management |
| 2) | Cost concepts, cost types and cost management |
| 3) | Work items, quantity estimation methods for construction, unit cost analysis methods |
| 4) | Formwork, concrete works and quantity estimation |
| 5) | Reinforcement placement (TS 500), reinforcement works and quantity estimation |
| 6) | Reinforcement placement (TS 500), reinforcement works and quantity estimation |
| 7) | Case study on quantity estimation |
| 8) | Construction material and workmanship cost estimation |
| 9) | Earthworks cost estimation |
| 10) | Construction site and project general cost estimation concepts |
| 11) | Case study on unit cost analysis and bill of quantity |
| 12) | General cost estimation and final bill preparation |
| 13) | Interim and final bill and acceptance |
| 14) | Interim and final bill and acceptance |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation period |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | Required: Akbıyıklı, R. (2017), “İnşaat Yönetimi – Metraj ve Maliyet Hesapları”, Genişletilmiş 3. Baskı, 803 sayfa, Birsen Yayınevi, İstanbul. Recommended: 1. Ashworth, A. (1999), “Cost Studies of Building”, Longman Scientific & Technical, Harlow, 3rd. Edition, UK. 2. Dagostine, F.R. and Feigenbaum, L. (1999), “Estimating Building Construction”, 5th Edition, Prentice-Hall Inc., New Jersey, USA. 3. Gedes, S. (1996), “Estimating for Building and Civil Engineering Works”, 9th. Edition, Butterworth Heinemann Ltd., Oxford, UK. 4. Kwakye, A.A. (19949, “Understanding Tendering and Estimating”, Gower Publishing Ltd., Aldershot, England, UK. 5. Gransberg, D.D., Popescu, C.M. and Ryan, R.C. (2006), Construction Equipment Mnagement for Engineers, Estimators and Owners, Taylor and Francis Group, CRC Press, Boca Raton, London, UK. 6. Ostwald, P.F. (2001), Construction Cost Analysis and Estimating, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, USA. 7. Nunnaly, S.W. (1987), Construction Methods and Management, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, USA. 8. Diamant, L. And Tumblin, C.R. (1990), Construction Cost Estimates, 2nd Edition,John Wiley and Sons, New York, USA. 9. Popescu, C.M., Phaobunjong,K. And Ovararin, N. (2003), Estimating Building Costs, Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, USA | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lectures/contact hours using ‘flipped classroom’ as an active learning technique | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Project | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | None | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | Microsoft Office Applications, Tools for construction management | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
akbiyiklir@mef.edu.tr Instructor’s office: 5th Floor Office hours: E-mail address: akbiyiklir@mef.edu.tr Missing an exam: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, a make-up exam will be given. Rules of attendance: Minimum of 70% attendance required. YÖK Regulations apply. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations (http://www.mef.edu.tr/tr/yonetmelikler) |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 0 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Project | 1 | 35 | 35 | ||||
| Midterm(s) | 1 | 12 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 3 | 23 | |||
| Total Workload | 114 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 4.6 | ||||||
| ECTS | 5 | ||||||