Practical Workshop for Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation

Course Introduction

Whether you are new to Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation or refining existing skills, this workshop-based course gives you a structured path through the subject as it applies to construction sites and infrastructure projects, guided by instructors who have worked in the field.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation to realistic scenarios drawn from construction sites and infrastructure projects
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation
• 04Communicate Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• A field-ready checklist you can use on your next job
• Worked calculation and troubleshooting examples
• Reference tables and rules of thumb for daily decisions

Who Should Attend

• Civil & Structural Engineers
• Site & Construction Managers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Project Engineers

Prerequisites: Open to all levels; participants are encouraged to bring a real work challenge.

Training Methodology

This is a hands-on workshop: short briefings followed by extended exercises, simulations and group activities, with most time spent applying rather than listening. Case material and examples are drawn from construction sites and infrastructure projects.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Foundations and context

  Key terms, roles and the regulatory background behind Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation, with examples from construction sites and infrastructure projects.

• Day 2
  Methods and standards in depth

  A detailed look at frameworks, codes and decision methods used in Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation.

• Day 3
  Practical workshop day

  Group exercises and simulations that put Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation techniques to work.

• Day 4
  Case-study day

  Real-world cases, failure analysis and improvement options related to Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation.

• Day 5
  Action plan and assessment

  Review, individual action plans and a short assessment to confirm readiness to apply Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation.

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