QUSU07007 2012 Estimating
Full Title
Estimating
Transcript Title
Estimating
Code
QUSU07007
Attendance
75 %
Subject Area
QUSU - Quantity Surveying
Department
CENG - Civil Eng. and Construction
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2012 - Full Academic Year 2012-13
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Sean McGagh
Programme Membership
SG_JCONS_B07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Costing
SG_JQUAN_B07 201300 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
SG_JCONS_B07 201400 Bachelor of Science in Construction Cost Management
SG_JQUAN_H08 201400 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying
Description
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;
1.
Describe the role of the estimator and procedures adopted when estimating
2.
Outline the resources considered in estimating
3.
Calculate unit rates for various common items
4.
Discuss tender influences, prequalification and outline a tender review by the contractor
5.
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 & Continuous Assessment
100 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assignment | Continuous Assessment | UNKNOWN | 100 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Lecture Theatre | Estimating | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Tutorial | Computer Laboratory | Estimating | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Estimating | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary 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
Other Resources
National Building Elements Committee (1993) National Standard of Building Elements and Design Cost Control Procedures. (3rd ed). Environmental Research Unit. Dublin.
Additional Information
None