Quantity Surveying, Estimation, Cost Control & CMS Software

The course description you've provided outlines a comprehensive curriculum for Quantity Surveying and Cost Engineering, which is a critical discipline within the construction industry. The course is designed to cover a wide range of topics, from understanding the standard divisions and creating detailed bills of quantities (BOQ) to cost estimation, scheduling, budgeting, feasibility studies, and cost control. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect to learn and achieve in each area: ### Quantities Surveying & Activities Breakdown for: - **Division 01 — General Requirements**: Understanding the general requirements for the project. - **Division 02 — Site Construction**: Detailing the activities related to site preparation and construction. - **Division 03 — Concrete**: Quantifying concrete works, including types, quantities, and specifications. - **Division 04 — Masonry**: Estimating brickwork, stonework, blockwork, and other masonry components. - **Division 05 — Metals**: Detailing metal works, such as structural steel, reinforcement bars/mesh, and metal claddings. - **Division 06 — Wood and Plastics**: Quantifying timber works and plastic materials used in construction. - **Division 07 — Thermal and Moisture Protection**: Estimating insulation, waterproofing, and other protective systems. - **Division 08 — Doors and Windows**: Accounting for all types of doors and windows required for the project. - **Division 09 — Finishes**: Detailing floor coverings, wall finishes, ceilings, and decorative elements. - **Division 10 — Specialties**: Including electrical installations, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and other specialty trades. - **Division 11 — Equipment**: Accounting for machinery and equipment needed on-site. - **Division 12 — Furnishings**: Estimating costs for furniture and fixtures. - **Division 13 — Special Construction**: Quantifying specialized construction activities. - **Division 14 — Conveying Systems**: Estimating costs for systems that transport materials, goods, or people. - **Division 15 — Mechanical/Plumbing**: Detailing mechanical and plumbing installations. - **Division 16 — Electrical**: Accounting for electrical installation works. - **Division 17 — Others**: Covering all other items not included in the above categories. ### Detailed Materials Take-off: - **Earthworks, Excavation, Backfill, & Disposal**: Quantifying excavation and backfilling activities, including disposal of materials. - **Concrete, Rebar in diameters, Shutters, Bricks & mortars, Plaster mortars, Cement, Aggregates**: Detailing the quantities and types of concrete and masonry materials required. - **Tiles, Walls & Floors, Ceiling, Paints**: Estimating costs for surface finishing materials. - **Water**: Quantifying water supply systems. - **External Finishing**: Accounting for external works. ### Cost Engineering: - **Cost Coding and Actual Cost recording System**: Implementing a system to track actual costs against the coded estimates. - **Earned Value Management (EVM)**: Understanding and applying EVM techniques for project monitoring and control. - **All Monthly Reports, Dashboards**: Preparing and analyzing monthly reports, including dashboards for performance monitoring. ### Additional Topics: - **Cost Control**: Implementing cost control measures to maintain cost within acceptable limits. - **Construction Development Expenses**: Calculating the expenses associated with construction development. - **Marketing & Selling Plan**: Developing a plan for marketing and selling the project. - **Income & Out Cash flow, Net Cash flow**: Analyzing the cash flow for income versus expenditure and the net result. - **Profit improvement**: Identifying strategies for profit improvement. - **Optimum Land price & sharing percentage**: Determining the optimal land price and the percentage of land to be shared. ### Additional Methodologies: - **Cost Coding System**: Implementing a system for categorizing costs. - **Earned Value Management (EVM)**: Understanding and applying EVM techniques for project performance monitoring and control. - **Schedule Performance Monitoring**: Monitoring the progress of the project schedule. - **Resources Performance Control**: Controlling the performance of resources allocated for construction projects. - **Cost Forecasting**: Projecting future costs to anticipate budgetary requirements. Throughout the course, you will learn to apply these skills in real-world scenarios. The course also emphasizes the importance of adherence to professional standards and best practices within the construction industry. By completing this course, you will be well-equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge required for a career as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Engineer.