The topics covered include the regulations pertaining to Civil Works Cost Engineering, Cost Engineering throughout the Civil Works SMART Planning Process, Cost Quality Management, and the role of the Cost Engineer on the project delivery team throughout the project delivery process. The requirements for performing Cost and Schedule Risk analysis and development of contingencies for CW projects will be explained. Advanced methodology for quantity takeoff and review of plans and specifications will be taught. The course will include discussions and examples of real life civil works cost estimating and conditions effecting production rates, bidding strategies, acquiring transportation and placement of materials. Requirements for Agency Technical Review will be discussed. Students are expected to bring and be able to use MII Cost Engineering software to complete the course problem.