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Construction Estimating (ACT 220)

Term: 2023-2024 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Elizabeth Kassing

Office Hours: (Fall 2025)

  •  Monday/Wednesday
    • 3:00 - 4:00 pm, MC 165 (Civil Classroom), 
  • Tuesday/Thursday 
    • 12:30-2:00 pm, MC 165 (Civil Classroom)
  • You may also call me on TEAMS during office hours. 

Additional times available upon request. 

Education:

South Dakota State University
Masters in Engineering, 2022
 
South Dakota State University
BS in Civil Engineering, 1994
Minor in Computer Science

STC Position:

Civil Engineering Technology Instructor
Courses:  Survey I, CAD II-Civil 3D, CAD III-Civil 3D, Const Materials Testing, Soils, Water & Wastewater, CAD I, MATH 115, LSS 210 GIS

STC Department:

Professional Studies Division
Engineering Technology Department

Professional Registration:

Professional Engineer, 7108 (South Dakota)
Land Surveyor-In-Training, S-127

Certifications:

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
SDDOT Certified Training: 
  Aggregates & Soils
  AC Aggregate Testing
  AC Hot Mix Testing
  AC Road Inspection

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM (1/8/2024 - 5/3/2024) Location: SF MICKE 165

Description

A study of the process of estimating in the construction industry; methods of estimating will be described and practiced with the use of working drawings, specifications, and construction cost manuals. Students will utilize an estimating format to develop quantity takeoffs for determining construction costs. Students will develop skills and techniques using Microsoft Excel throughout the semester. Prerequisite: CSC 105, MATH 114 or MATH 116, CET 102 or ACT 120