3 credits
Fall 2025 Lecture Upper Division
This course will focus on the process of analyzing the elements of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) construction inherent in producing a MEP construction estimate. Topics include using work product documentation to present and shape the proposal, establishing a conceptual framework of the estimating process, examining commercial/industrial methods and materials, symbol identification, equipment application, and studying the estimating process sequence from project overview to final pricing.
Learning Outcomes1Interpret MEP construction drawings, specifications and bid documents.
2Describe the estimating process, including the concepts of labor, material, profit, and overhead.
3Prepare a final bid summary, including quantity takeoff and required pricing.
Prerequisites
GPA by professor
made by Purdue students.