The course introduces the origin and historical development of quantity surveying profession. It highlights on the method of communication of data within the construction industry and their relationship to the design and construction processes. Measurement principles such as taking off, working up, abstracting and billing, types of bills, bill formats and their uses are discussed and illustration of practical measurement and billing.
This course introduces students to statistical methods for analysing construction and quantity surveying data. It covers descriptive statistics, probability and construction risk, sampling and hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, and time-series forecasting. Students learn to summarise cost and project data, assess risk, test assumptions, build predictive models, and forecast construction costs. Each technique is taught through practical quantity surveying examples, equipping students to apply statistical reasoning confidently to real estimating, tendering, and project management decisions.
The course aims to provide the students with knowledge about types, properties, sources, behaviour, application and manufacture of various materials used in the building process such as glass, plastics, ceramics, paints, building boards (plywood, block-boards, MDF etc) and new and emerging materials in the market. Further, prefabricated materials, systems building and materials’ specifications are also discussed. The module highlights more advanced materials, new and emerging materials and technologies.