Learn construction cost management in our Quantity Surveying course. You'll cover building law, procurement, technology, estimation, and management. Plus, you'll gain skills in material management, report writing, and legal aspects of cost management.

Course Price:
Original price was: £194.00.Current price is: £19.99.
Course Duration:
4 hours, 39 minutes
Total Lectures:
42
Total Students:
63
Average Rating:
2.5

Overview

Our Quantity Surveying course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the field of construction cost management. You'll start with an overview of building law principles and procurement and contract administration, and then delve into building technology, including building pathology and adaption.

You'll also learn about cost estimation, including the factors that influence it, and gain an understanding of cost management techniques. Additionally, you'll explore the management of materials for construction and learn how to write comprehensive reports on cost estimation and management.

Throughout the course, you'll gain knowledge of the legal aspects of construction cost management, including building law principles and contract administration. By the end of the course, you'll be well-equipped to work in a variety of construction-related fields, including quantity surveying, cost management, and project management.

What Will You Learn?

  • Building law principles and procurement and contract administration
  • Building technology, including building pathology and adaption
  • Cost estimation, including the elements and factors that influence it
  • Cost management techniques
  • Management of materials for construction
  • Comprehensive report writing on cost estimation and management
  • Legal aspects of construction cost management, including building law principles and contract administration

Who Should Take The Course

  • Aspiring quantity surveyors
  • Project managers
  • Cost managers
  • Engineers and architects
  • Construction professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in cost management

Requirements

To take our Quantity Surveying course, you should have a basic understanding of the construction industry and construction-related terminology. Some prior knowledge of construction cost management and cost estimation would be beneficial, but it is not mandatory.

Course Curriculum

    • Overview of Quantity Surveying: Roles and Responsibilities 00:05:00
    • Advanced Cost Estimation Techniques 00:05:00
    • Value Engineering and Cost Optimization 00:06:00
    • Life Cycle Cost Analysis 00:07:00
    • Measurement Principles and Rules of Measurement 00:06:00
    • Advanced Measurement Techniques (NRM 2, CESMM4, etc.) 00:06:00
    • Taking Off Quantities for Complex Projects 00:06:00
    • Measurement Software and Tools 00:05:00
    • Types of Contracts in Construction Projects 00:05:00
    • Contract Administration and Management 00:05:00
    • Claims and Dispute Resolution 00:05:00
    • Risk Management in Construction Contracts 00:06:00
    • Cost Control Techniques in Construction 00:06:00
    • Earned Value Management (EVM) 00:06:00
    • Forecasting and Variance Analysis 00:06:00
    • Change Management and Impact on Costs 00:05:00
    • Procurement Routes and Strategies 00:05:00
    • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Joint Ventures 00:05:00
    • Sustainable Procurement Practices 00:05:00
    • e-Procurement in Quantity Surveying 00:05:00
    • Economic Appraisal of Construction Projects 00:05:00
    • Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) 00:05:00
    • Financial Modelling for Construction Projects 00:05:00
    • Whole Life Costing 00:05:00
    • Project Planning and Scheduling 00:05:00
    • Project Risk Management 00:05:00
    • Resource Allocation and Optimization 00:05:00
    • Project Performance Measurement 00:06:00
    • BIM Principles and Applications 00:06:00
    • BIM for Quantity Takeoff and Cost Estimation 00:07:00
    • BIM Collaboration and Coordination 00:06:00
    • BIM for Facilities Management 00:06:00
    • Green Building Concepts and Certifications 00:06:00
    • Environmental Impact Assessment 00:06:00
    • Carbon Footprinting and Reduction Strategies 00:06:00
    • Sustainable Materials and Technologies 00:06:00
    • Construction Law and Contractual Obligations 00:06:00
    • Claims and Disputes Resolution Mechanisms 00:06:00
    • Professional Ethics and Conduct 00:06:00
    • Case Studies of Legal Issues in Quantity Surveyin 00:06:00
    • Exam of Quantity Surveying Level 3 Advanced Diploma 00:50:00
    • Order Certificate 00:05:00

Course Reviews

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  1. avatar
    Oluwakemi Kolawole-OlatunbosunOctober 17, 2024 at 8:25 pm
    Unhappy payment for certificate
    1

    After purchasing to take a course why will I have to pay for my certificate. This is bad

  2. avatar
    Good course
    4

    Overall good course. few minor spelling errors but very informative and helpful on certain parts too.

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