Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation

Master professional quantity surveying, cost estimation, BBS preparation, BOQ creation, tendering, and advanced project cost management using Excel, AutoCAD, MS Project, and BIM tools.

Learning Mode

Online

Real-Time Projects

Hands-On Practical Learning

Expert Mentorship

Guidance from Industry Experts

Career Support

Placement Assistance & Certification

About the Course

The Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation course by SkillDzire equips you with professional skills in quantity surveying, cost planning, Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) preparation, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) creation, tendering, contract management, and real-time project cost estimation. Learn industry-standard tools including AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project, Primavera, Revit, and PlanSwift.

Comprehensive Quantity Surveying & Estimation skills

Hands-on projects and real-time estimation exercises

Digital tools: AutoCAD, MS Excel, PlanSwift, Revit & Primavera

Advanced cost management and 5D BIM exposure

Curriculum

Introduction & Fundamentals

  • Role of Quantity Surveyor
  • Industry Applications & Key Skills
  • Basic Terms in Estimation & QS
  • QS Responsibilities in Project Life Cycle

Construction Basics

  • Types of Construction Projects
  • Construction Materials & Usage
  • Structural Elements Overview

Estimation Techniques

  • Types of Estimates
  • Methods of Estimation
  • Accuracy, Contingency & Assumptions

Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)

  • Basics of Reinforcement & BBS
  • Structural Drawing Reading
  • Manual BBS for Beams, Slabs, Columns
  • BBS Using Excel/Software

Quantity Takeoff & BOQ

  • Measurement Units & IS Codes
  • Manual Quantity Calculation
  • Preparing BOQ
  • Unit Conversion & Checking

Rate Analysis & Costing

  • Material, Labour, Equipment Costs
  • Rate Analysis for Earthwork, Concrete, Brickwork
  • Overheads, Profit, and Escalation

Tendering & Contracts

  • Types of Contracts
  • Tender Preparation Process
  • E-Tendering & CPWD/GEM Overview
  • General Conditions of Contract

Billing & Execution

  • Types of Bills & Payment Stages
  • Site Measurement & MB Entry
  • Daily Progress Reporting & Coordination

Cost Management & Taxation

  • Budget Preparation
  • Cost Control Techniques
  • GST in Construction Projects
  • Cash Flow Planning

Hands-On Real-Time Exposure Tasks

  • Advanced Rate Analysis with Material Escalation & GST Impacts
  • Preparation & Optimization of Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) using Excel & AutoCAD
  • Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation & Tender Documentation
  • Quantity Takeoff using AutoCAD + PlanSwift + MS Excel Integration
  • Cost Estimation & Scheduling of a G+5 Residential Project using MS Project/Primavera
  • Green Building Cost Estimation with Sustainability Parameters
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) of a Commercial Building
  • Estimation of a Highway/Road Project with Flexible & Rigid Pavement Costing
  • Estimation & Planning of Pre-Engineered Building (PEB) Industrial Shed
  • BIM-Based Quantity Takeoff & 5D Cost Estimation (Revit + Navisworks)
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Projects You Will Work On

G+5 Residential Project Estimation

Cost estimation and scheduling using MS Project/Primavera for a residential building.

Green Building Cost Estimation

Calculate sustainable construction costs including solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and eco-materials.

Bar Bending Schedule & BOQ Optimization

Prepare and optimize BBS and BOQ using Excel, AutoCAD, and PlanSwift for accurate quantity takeoff.

Student Testimonials

"SkillDzire’s Quantity Surveying course helped me confidently prepare BOQs and BBS for real projects."

- Rahul Sharma

"Hands-on estimation exercises and BIM exposure gave me practical skills for my internship."

- Sneha Rao

"The course perfectly blends traditional quantity surveying with modern digital tools."

- Aman Kumar