• Instructor: Maureen Seade (See-Ahh-Dee)
• ACC email: maureen.seade@austincc.edu
• Office hours: by appointment, please email
• Course prerequisites: CNBT 1300 Residential & Light Commercial Blueprint Reading and CNBT 1411 Construction Methods and Materials. Students with substantial field construction experience may seek departmental approval if program prerequisites are unmet.

REQUIRED SUPPLIES

• A computer or tablet capable of accessing Blackboard (See notes in “Technology Requirements”)
• Binder and paper/notebook
• Writing instrument
• Calculator
• Closed-toe shoes on certain days. We will visit the construction projects on campus

** Please note that the instructor reserves the right to change the course syllabus at any time, with updates communicated through Blackboard or in class. Students are responsible for checking the course announcement page before each class to remain informed about any schedule changes.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

• Come to class prepared with required supplies and completed assignments, stay current with coursework, and ask questions when you need help.
• Regular attendance is expected.
• Always be respectful—to your classmates, instructor, and the workspace.
• Submit professional-quality work and participate in class activities.
• Be patient and supportive, everyone makes mistakes.
• Cell phones, earphones, and electronic devices must be put away during class.
• Water is allowed, but food and other drinks require permission.
• Always clean up your area and workspace before leaving.
• Submit the CNBT - 1446 Construction Estimating I Syllabus and Blackboard Acknowledgment form.

Note: The instructor may remove any student from class for not following these behavior expectations.

ATTENDANCE CRITERIA

Attendance is an important part of this course and will count toward your final grade. Points are divided evenly across all class sessions and are based on your punctuality, preparation, and participation using chart found in Blackboard. Arriving more than 10 minutes late will count as late, and arriving more than 30 minutes late will be considered an absence, you will not be allowed to enter. Only one excused absence is allowed and must be supported by documentation within one week. Acceptable excusable absences include medical illness, a death in the immediate family, school-related activities, religious holidays, military service, court dates, or other verified emergencies. If you have an excused absence, you will have one week from the original due date to complete the missed work, except for assignments due in the final week of the semester, which must be submitted by the college’s official last day of classes. Unexcused absences do not change assignment deadlines, you are still responsible for all work and for getting any materials you missed on time.

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

• Access and know how to navigate Blackboard.
• Note: Students can borrow equipment through ACC, including iPads, webcams, and calculators.
• Note: ACC offers free access to Microsoft Office 365, featuring essential applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• ACC provides free Wi-Fi access across all campuses.
• Understand how to utilize your ACC email account and will check it throughout the week.
• Feel comfortable uploading, downloading, and opening files.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

ACC courses utilize SafeAssign, a plagiarism prevention tool, to verify the originality of all assignments. SafeAssign automatically compares your submission against a database of assessments. Students are expected to maintain academic integrity in all coursework, including original work on all assessments, honest collaboration, and ethical use of resources and tools. Violations will be handled according to ACC's academic integrity policy and may result in assignment failure, course failure, or further disciplinary action.

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

All lessons, lectures, assignments, and exams are developed by the instructor using the textbook, recognized organizations, and personal experience, and are protected by copyright unless stated otherwise. Students are prohibited from sharing, posting, or copying information from assessments. Furthermore, all material from the textbook and recognized organizations is protected by copyright unless permission is obtained from the publisher or organizations, or it qualifies as fair use for educational purposes.

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE POLICIES

• Please visit https://students.austincc.edu to access all your student policies and resources as an ACC student.
• Students with documented disabilities who may need accommodations should make an appointment with the instructor as soon as possible and contact the Student Accessibility Services at ACC to verify eligibility for reasonable accommodations.
• Students with any physical limitations or health conditions that may affect their participation in hands-on construction activities should schedule a meeting with the instructor to discuss accommodations.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Estimating in Building Construction (any version- Seventh, Eighth, or Ninth editions, they are all almost the same; I will be using the Ninth edition) By Frank Dagostino and Leslie Feigenbaum

• ISBN: 9780134701165

To support your learning, students should read all assigned materials before each class. The schedule below is a general guide and may be adjusted as needed. Most assignments and presentation slides must be online through Blackboard. However, the group project will be submitted in person and not through Blackboard. Late assessments will be accepted up to one week after the due date, with a maximum grade of 75%. The Estimating Exam #3 must be submitted on time, no late submissions will be accepted. Students with an excused absence may make up assessments according to the Attendance Criteria section (only one allowed). All other absences must meet original deadlines, even if class is missed. Missed classes cannot be made up.

By completing CNBT-1446, Construction Estimating I, students will understand the fundamentals of residential construction cost estimating. Students will learn how to obtain and develop takeoffs to formulate estimates for different materials and be able to apply this knowledge as it pertains to project management. In addition, students will utilize blueprints and interpret building specifications to determine dimensions, components, and the total count of those components. This course is a required component of the construction management degree.

The final grade will be based on the criteria outlined in the syllabus and tables below.

Grade Point Distribution:

GRADE BUMP OPPORTUNITY

At the end of the semester, I may raise a student's final grade to the next grade point distribution (e.g., from B to A) only if all assessments are submitted on time and the student is marked “Fully Present & Prepared” for all our class meetings. Additionally, the student's final grade must be within 10 points of the higher-grade point distribution to be eligible for this consideration. For example, this course is graded out of 1,000 total points, and the cutoff for an A is 900 points. A student must have at least 890 points, along with perfect attendance and on-time submissions, to be considered for a grade bump. This policy aims to recognize and reward consistent responsibility, punctuality, and a strong work ethic throughout the course.