QUSU07007 2012 Estimating
This module introduces students to the role of the Contractor's Estimator including rate calculation, tendering and the employment of sub-contractors
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Describe the role of the estimator and procedures adopted when estimating
Outline the resources considered in estimating
Calculate unit rates for various common items
Discuss tender influences, prequalification and outline a tender review by the contractor
Examine the stages of sub-contractor appointment
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuotus Assessment
Final Examination
Indicative Syllabus
Outline and Terminology
Role of the estimator
Procedures and Methods of Estimating
Resources – labour, materials, plant, preliminaries, overheads and profit
Unit Rate Pricing - key elements, conversion
Tender influences (decision to tender) – risk, fluctuations,
Project Appreciation – Tendering, Pricing Documents (Bills/Schedules), Bidding Strategy
Tender review & submission,
Purchasing
Subcontractors/Suppliers – identification, tender enquiries, timing, assessment
Pre-qualification
Contractor's Cash Flow Forecasts
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Assignment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 100 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Estimating | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Tutorial | Computer Laboratory | Estimating | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Estimating | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Module Resources
Ashworth, A. (2008) 3rd ed. Pre-Contract Studies, CIOB, Longman, Essex (Chapter 12)
Brook, M. (2008) 4th ed. Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Elsevier, Oxford
Geddes, S. (1996) 9th ed. Estimating for Building and Civil Engineering Works, Elsevier, Oxford
Buchan, R.D., Fleming, F.E.W., Grant, F.E.K. (2003) 2nd ed, Estimating for Builders and Surveyors, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford
CIOB (2009) 7th edition, CIOB: Code of Estimating Practice, Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex
Coyne, J. (2003) Irish Builders Pricebook 2003/2004, Galway
Spons (2008) Irish Construction Pricebook, 3rd ed. Spons, UK
Cartlidge, D. (2013) Estimator's Pocket Book, Routledge, UK
Towey, D. (2012) Construction Quantity Surveying: A Practical Guide for the Contractor's QS, Wiley-Blackwellblin
National Building Elements Committee (1993) National Standard of Building Elements and Design Cost Control Procedures. (3rd ed). Environmental Research Unit. Dublin.
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