Construction Estimating (ACT 220)

Term: 2023-2024 School Year Spring Term

Faculty

Elizabeth KassingShow MyInfo popup for Elizabeth Kassing

Elizabeth.Kassing@southeasttech.edu

Certifications:

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I

SDDOT Certified Training:  Aggregates & Soils

Education:

South Dakota State University

MEng in Engineering, 2022 

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, Project Management, Intro to Civil Engineering and Technical Professions, Print Reading, CAD I, MATH 115, GIS

STC Department:

Engineering Technology Department

Professional Registration:

Professional Engineer, 7108 (South Dakota)

Land Surveyor-In-Training, S-127

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