Continuing Education

CEAC240 - Direct Cost Estimating

Course Code:  
CEAC240
Campus:  
Online
Prerequisite:
Co-requisite: CEAC230
Course Equivalencies:
CSTN370

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Course Overview

Explore the essential practices for preparing detailed cost estimates for residential and commercial construction projects. As the construction industry increasingly relies on precise budgeting to ensure project success, the ability to create accurate cost estimates has become a vital skill. This course introduces the concepts of pricing direct labor, material costs, and indirect expenses for typical construction elements.

Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools and frameworks to develop estimates for labor, materials, and equipment costs. Apply advanced techniques to account for indirect costs and temporary site requirements, ensuring a comprehensive approach to construction budgeting. Leverage cost databases to produce budgetary estimates and improve decision-making accuracy.

With the knowledge gained in this course, you will be able to produce accurate and comprehensive construction cost estimates, ensuring precision and efficiency in residential and commercial construction projects.

Upcoming Offerings

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Class Section Start/End Schedule
23348 OE02 Apr. 24 - May. 22, 2025 Online
Hours Delivery   Fees
30 hours Remote Live Delivery $585
Meeting Times:
  • Apr. 24 to May. 1 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • May. 8 to 22 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

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Add to Cart - $585

Class Section Start/End Schedule
21640 OE01 Jan. 21 - Feb. 18, 2026 Online
Hours Delivery   Fees
30 hours Remote Live Delivery $695
Meeting Times:
  • Jan. 21 to 28 - Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • Feb. 4 to 18 - Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

All times shown are in MT

 
Add to Cart - $695

Class Section Start/End Schedule
21641 OE02 Apr. 23 - May. 21, 2026 Online
Hours Delivery   Fees
30 hours Remote Live Delivery $695
Meeting Times:
  • Apr. 23 to 30 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM
  • May. 7 to 21 - Thursday: 6:00 PM - 8:50 PM

All times shown are in MT

 
Add to Cart - $695

This course is part of these programs or course groups:

Construction Estimating

Construction Estimating and Administrative Controls


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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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