Florida International University Construction Cost Management Worksheet

Description

Part I: Construction Cost Management (45%)

Using the information provided in Week 11, Resources, and Lecture 10-Part 5 (Square foot and Assembly Estimation video), perform a square foot estimate to find the cost of a 150,000 S.F. college dormitory at Provo, Utah in 2014. (10%) (show calculation)
If the cost you estimated in question 1 is for a college dormitory in Purdue in 2014, what would be the cost of a similar building in Provo, Utah in 2015? (15%) (show calculation)
What is the difference between “construction cost estimating” and “construction cost control”? Be specific. (10%)
LIST five specific examples each of the “direct” and “indirect” costs in a construction project. (10%) (list)

Part II: Construction Time Management (55%)

What is the difference between “planning” and “scheduling”? Be Specific. (10%)
What is a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)? AND Why is it needed? (Two-part question). (10%)
Briefly describe the steps needed to plan a construction project. (From lecture, not general answer) (15%)
How do we shorten the duration of a construction project, when needed? Be specific. (From lecture) (10%)
LIST and briefly describe the data that needs to be collected to keep a construction schedule updated. (From lecture) (10%)



^{Have a similar assignment? "Place an order for your assignment and have exceptional work written by our team of experts, guaranteeing you A results."}

Our Service Charter

1. Professional & Expert Writers: Eminence Papers only hires the best. Our writers are specially selected and recruited, after which they undergo further training to perfect their skills for specialization purposes. Moreover, our writers are holders of masters and Ph.D. degrees. They have impressive academic records, besides being native English speakers.

2. Top Quality Papers: Our customers are always guaranteed of papers that exceed their expectations. All our writers have +5 years of experience. This implies that all papers are written by individuals who are experts in their fields. In addition, the quality team reviews all the papers before sending them to the customers.

3. Plagiarism-Free Papers: All papers provided by Eminence Papers are written from scratch. Appropriate referencing and citation of key information are followed. Plagiarism checkers are used by the Quality assurance team and our editors just to double-check that there are no instances of plagiarism.

4. Timely Delivery: Time wasted is equivalent to a failed dedication and commitment. Eminence Papers are known for the timely delivery of any pending customer orders. Customers are well informed of the progress of their papers to ensure they keep track of what the writer is providing before the final draft is sent for grading.

5. Affordable Prices: Our prices are fairly structured to fit in all groups. Any customer willing to place their assignments with us can do so at very affordable prices. In addition, our customers enjoy regular discounts and bonuses.

6. 24/7 Customer Support: At Eminence Papers, we have put in place a team of experts who answer all customer inquiries promptly. The best part is the ever-availability of the team. Customers can make inquiries anytime.