Course Contents

Module 1

Introduction to the Quantity Surveying in Practice course

Introduction to quantity surveying and the core competencies of quantity surveying.
Meet the tutors and other delegates
Outline of the course structure

Module 2

Construction technology and environmental services for domestic and more complex buildings

Alternative elemental options and sustainability
Construction technology for domestic buildings and more complex buildings
Environmental services for domestic buildings and more complex buildings

Module 3

Procurement and tendering

Procurement and tendering procedures
Tender documentation
Partnering and collaborative systems

Module 4

Design economics, cost planning and commercial management of construction

Design factors that influence the elemental costs of buildings
Pre and post cost planning and control of the building process
Whole life cycle costing and building information modelling

Module 5

Quantification and costing of construction works

Measurement of building works and tender documentation
Evaluation of construction costs
Current alternative forms of quantification

Module 6

Construction law and standard forms of contract

Standard forms of contract
Contractual procedures for payments and final agreement
Contractual procedures for administrative issues

Module 7

Project financial control and reporting

Cash flow procedures
Financial control of construction costs
Financial statements

Module 8

Course revision and consolidation

Course summary and review
What to expect in your exam