Quantity Surveying 4R

Course aim

To extend the students’ knowledge of modern quantity surveying practice and construction cost management services on construction projects including building services engineering works.

Course content

Measurement & Cost management services on high-rise construction projects. Alternative project procurement routes including building and engineering services works. International cost planning techniques and value engineering. Whole of life costing techniques for sustainable development. Relationship contracting and Private Finance Initiatives. Information technology application for quantity surveying practice. Future role of quantity surveyors.

Textbook(s)

MBA/AIQS 1990, The MBA/AIQS Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, 5th edition, MBA/AIQS

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
BUIL 2021	Quantity Surveying 2R
BUIL 1018	Quantity Surveying 1
Group 2
BUIL 4021	Quantity Surveying 3R
BUIL 1018	Quantity Surveying 1

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Directed Study	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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