Hello and welcome to Quantity Surveying, Cost Estimation and Bill of Quantities online course.

This course is all about applying the cost engineering knowledge and best practices to produce a quantity take-offs on civil projects.

 

Quantity surveyors are experts in determining building costs at all stages. The activities of a quantity surveyor are related to the control of the cost of construction projects, the execution and maintenance of the budget, the evaluation and the legal issues that arise from the course of the project. We need to ensure that the project continues to be profitable and efficient.

Whether it is a small residential property or a new infrastructure project, upgrade your ability to apply knowledge using our course for proper cost management of construction projects. 

 

By the end of this course you should be able to:

1. Understad a BOQ

2. Review the project drawings

3. Understand the various units of measurements for project items.

4. Prepare a detail quantity take-offs

5. Compile a Running Bill (RA) [client or subcontractor bills]

6. Compile a Bar Bending Schedule [BBS]

7. Learns consepts of Planning & scheduling

8. Understand a typical constrution contract

 

Steps that you will be taking to gradually increase your knowledge during the course:

1. Attend online lectures

2. Donwload instruction materials, sample BOQ, draiwngs and perfrom homework

3. Watch few the course lectures online at your convenience

4. Give online exams to ensure your understading of knowledge

5. Final Project - Compile a tender to show confidence in what you have learned

 

The course covers the below BOQ divisions / items:

1. Site works (excavation & backfilling)

2. Concrete works

3. Masonry works

4. Waterproofing works 

5. Doors & windows

6. Finishes (flooring, skirting, walls)