Quantity Surveying & Cost Management

Essential Estimation & Site Management Skills for Civil Engineers

Course Curriculum

1. Introduction to Quantity Surveying

  • What is Quantity Surveying and why it’s important
  • Basic responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor
  • Common types of estimates and contracts

2. Understanding Drawings & Quality Basics

  • Reading building plans and reinforcement details
  • Understanding symbols and dimensions
  • Simple QA and QC checks used on site

3. Estimation of Quantities

  • Estimating materials for brickwork, plaster, RCC, etc.
  • Simple quantity take-off examples
  • Basics of PEB and interior works estimation

4. Preparing Estimation Sheets in Excel

  • Creating basic cost estimation sheets
  • Using Excel to simplify calculations
  • Understanding MIS reports

5. Introduction to Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)

  • Basics of BBS: what, why, and how
  • Simple calculations for beams, columns, and slabs
  • Preparing a BBS in Excel

6. Basics of Costing and Rate Analysis

  • Understanding unit costs and total costing
  • Simple rate analysis for civil work items
  • Using standard rates and market data

7. Managing Materials on Site

  • How to estimate material quantities
  • Basic procurement and tracking methods
  • Understanding BOQ and material planning

8. Site Reports & Simple Project Practice

  • Filling daily progress and work reports
  • Simple S-curve introduction
  • Estimation example from a small project
  • Overview of freelance opportunities in QS