Quantity Surveying Training Course

This course provides practical knowledge and technical skills in quantity surveying for construction and engineering projects. It focuses on cost estimation, measurement of construction works, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and financial control of projects. Participants will learn how to manage project costs effectively while ensuring value for money and compliance with construction standards.

Target Groups

• Quantity surveyors and assistants
• Civil and construction engineers
• Construction project managers
• Architects and building consultants
• Contractors and site supervisors
• Cost estimators and planners
• Government infrastructure officers
• Students in construction, engineering, and real estate

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of quantity surveying in construction projects
• Measure and quantify construction works accurately
• Prepare bills of quantities (BOQ)
• Estimate project costs and budgets
• Manage construction procurement processes
• Administer construction contracts effectively
• Monitor project costs and financial performance
• Apply standard measurement rules and practices
• Reduce cost overruns and improve value for money
• Use quantity surveying tools and documentation

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Quantity Surveying

• Overview of quantity surveying profession
• Roles and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor
• Construction project lifecycle
• Importance of cost management
• Industry standards and practices

Module 2: Construction Measurement Techniques

• Principles of measurement
• Standard methods of measurement (SMM)
• Taking-off quantities
• Measurement of civil and building works
• Units and conversions

Module 3: Preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ)

• Structure of BOQ documents
• Item description and coding
• Pricing and rate analysis
• BOQ compilation process
• Checking and verification

Module 4: Cost Estimation and Budgeting

• Preliminary cost estimates
• Detailed cost estimation methods
• Cost planning techniques
• Budget preparation and control
• Cost forecasting and analysis

Module 5: Tendering and Procurement

• Tender documentation process
• Evaluation of bids and proposals
• Procurement methods in construction
• Contractor selection criteria
• Contract award procedures

Module 6: Construction Contract Administration

• Types of construction contracts
• Contract terms and conditions
• Valuation of work done
• Interim payments and certificates
• Claims and dispute resolution

Module 7: Cost Control and Financial Management

• Project cost monitoring systems
• Variations and change orders
• Cost reporting techniques
• Value engineering principles
• Risk in cost management

Module 8: Construction Economics

• Principles of construction economics
• Inflation and cost indices
• Life cycle costing
• Investment appraisal techniques
• Economic feasibility studies

Module 9: Software and Tools in Quantity Surveying

• Introduction to QS software
• Computer-aided measurement tools
• Excel for cost estimation
• Digital BOQ preparation tools
• Data management systems

Module 10: Capstone Project and Case Studies

• Full BOQ preparation project
• Cost estimation case study
• Tender evaluation exercise
• Contract administration simulation
• Emerging trends including BIM integration, AI in cost estimation, digital construction management, and automated quantity surveying systems