Course Description:

This course provides an understanding of practical applications for performing estimates on typical construction and maintenance projects. Various mathematical rules necessary to perform basic computations and formulas to perform cost and quantity calculations are reviewed. There will be an interactive component where the participants perform material estimating, problem solving, and dealing with cost and quantity estimates.

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain understanding of practical applications for performing estimates on typical construction and maintenance projects
2. Apply various formulas used to perform quantity calculations
3. Perform basic estimates for typical highway construction and maintenance situations

Intended Audience:

Individuals who are involved in collecting roadway measurements and compiling estimates for roadway maintenance and construction projects, including public works employees such and street supervisors and directors

Pre-Requisites:

None

Credits:

5 PDH; CPWM: 4 Technical and 2 Management

Presenters:

Edward Gottko, PWLF, Retired PE and APWA Past President

Sponsor:

This workshop is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and New Jersey Department of Transportation through the New Jersey Local Technical Assistance Program.

University Smoking Policy:

Rutgers University is committed to providing and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for students, employees, guests, and visitors. The use of all tobacco products and tobacco related products, including E-cigarettes, is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or controlled by the University. Therefore, smoking is no longer permitted outside of the CAIT building. Those who violate the new policy will be asked to leave the premises.