| Semester 1, 2023 Springfield On-campus | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | School of Surveying & Built Environment |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
Course Coordinator:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: CMG1001 and ENG1100
Overview
Estimates are significant to how clients, contractors and subcontractors perceive project success. Accordingly, it is important for students to have a clear understanding of procedures and processes used in developing project estimates. These include how quantities are measured from drawings, how costs are applied to quantity of works, and how these processes lead to tender action. In addition, students will relate quantity measurement and cost estimating to how project contracts are managed.
This course introduces students to measurement processes, and to pricing of quantities, using industry standards for measuring building and civil quantities. In addition, students will be introduced to standard computer programs which are available to assist with quantity measurement and costing.
Course learning outcomes
The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. On completion of this course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and:
- Apply commonly used measurement techniques in construction projects to prepare quantity take-offs and a standard bill of quantities;
- Explain costing rationales, undertake rate build-up, and priced a standard bill of quantities;
- Explain the place of quantity measurement and estimating processes in construction cost management and control;
- Utilise computing software for quantity measurement, estimating and cost management.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to project scope plan | 10.00 |
| 2. | Basic principles of measurement of building and civil works | 10.00 |
| 3. | Quantity take-off and preparation of bill of quantities for estimating purposes | 30.00 |
| 4. | Rate build-up for construction trades | 20.00 |
| 5. | Estimating cost of building and civil construction works | 10.00 |
| 6. | Tender collation and submission process | 5.00 |
| 7. | Introduction to software applications for quantity measurement and cost estimation processes | 5.00 |
| 8. | The nexus between quantity measurement, estimating and contract administration | 10.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case 精东传媒app A1 of 2 | No | 30 | 1 |
| Case 精东传媒app A2 of 2 | No | 40 | 2,3,4,5 |
| Reflection (personal/clinical) | No | 30 | 3,4 |