Quantity Surveying 2R

Course aim

To develop the students’ knowledge of construction cost studies including building design evaluation and cost modelling.

Course content

Building Morphology and design economics; approximate estimating; elemental analysis; cost planning and control;  the use of cost data and cost indices; engineering services cost planning and control, functional area analysis,computing and building information cost modelling; basics of life cycle costing.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUIL 1021	Construction Communication R
BUIL 1022	Quantity Surveying 1R

Previous 9 unit course Quantity Surveying 1 (BUIL 1018) is an equivalent pre-requisite to Quantity Surveying 1R and Construction Communication R

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUIL 2018	Building Estimating 1N

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours 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: cost planning, Assignment 2: cost planning, Examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.