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ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CE 268HX) This subject of this course is how to start a business. The objectives of the course are to: 1. Introduce various techniques, procedures and conventions that are used to define the business and its strategies, services, products, clients and organizational form. 2. Review in detail all the key elements of a corporate business plan, including product definition, marketing program, financial projections, organizational and legal structure. 3. Test your ability to apply these concepts to realistic field conditions. A term project, consisting of a business plan and marketing program, is required. CORPORATE AND PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT (CE 268A) This course reviews all aspects of cost planning and control for companies and projects in engineering and construction. Includes project feasibility analysis, lifecycle cost analysis, economic factors and financial management aspects. Various types of cost estimates used in the design-construct process, the information needed to prepare them and associated levels of accuracy. Preparation of estimates, including evaluation of labor and equipment productivity and costs; material and subcontract costs; overhead expenses; project financing; breakeven, risk and sensitivity analysis; and profit considerations. Scientific principles and tools useful in cost analysis and control are examined. Viewpoints of the owner, designer and contractor are considered. Students are required to have a working knowledge of engineering economics, computers and basic probability theory. ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT (CE 167) Introductory aspects of project management including lifecycle cost analysis, economic feasibility considerations, engineering economics, optimization techniques and legal issues. A basic introduction of the engineering-construction industry, including industry structure and organization. Tools and techniques used by engineers and managers to profitably and effectively supervise projects. Design-construction interface, cost estimating and control, scheduling and resource allocation techniques. Legal aspects of the Architecture-Engineering-Construction industry. This course focuses on the principles of project control for both design and construction projects. Financial, accounting, and job cost control are covered. Scheduling, quality control issues and safety. Stand-alone systems and their integration are considered. Work packaging, percent complete measurement, variance analysis, exception reporting and earned value techniques get special emphasis. Though not a prerequisite, this course is recommended as a way to further understand concepts introduced in CE 268A, Advanced Construction Estimating. |