Measurement of Quantities, Cost Planning and Estimation
48 hours face to face + Blended
One Semester or equivalent
Hawthorn
Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
Overview
This unit aims to introduce students to the broad body of knowledge and essential skills for measurements and quantification as well as cost planning and estimating in construction projects.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSM20003
Measurement of Quantities, Cost Planning and EstimationRule
100 credit points
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Measure quantities of construction works in buildings and infrastructure project
- Prepare bill of quantities using standard methods of measurement for construction works
- Prepare cost estimates in construction projects using relevant standards, methods and procedures.
- Prepare and evaluate cost plans for construction projects.
- Advise clients and stakeholders on project cost plans, estimates and alternatives.
- Conduct price analysis for tendering and valuation of construction works.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
Live Online Lecture |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
On-Campus Tutorial |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
8.50 | 12 weeks | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Assignment | Individual | 30 - 40% | 1,2,3 |
Portfolio | Individual/Group | 20 - 30% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Project | Individual/Group | 30 - 40% | 4,5,6 |
Content
- Measurement of quantities for building and infrastructure works
- Standard methods for measurement and quantification of construction works
- Bill of Quantities
- Estimating methods and techniques
- Cost planning in cosntruciton project
- Cost estimating in different project delivery phases
- Software tools for measurements and estimating
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.