Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation: Masterclass & Best Practices

Course Introduction

Delivered over five days, this masterclass-style programme on Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation combines concise technical input with hands-on application. It is built around construction sites and infrastructure projects, so examples, exercises and discussion stay relevant to participants' daily work.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation for the constraints of construction sites and infrastructure projects
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

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: Best suited to experienced practitioners and team leaders.

Training Methodology

The format is conversational and case-driven: participants bring real challenges and test them against regional and international experience. Case material and examples are drawn from construction sites and infrastructure projects.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation in construction sites and infrastructure projects.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation, built around realistic situations in construction sites and infrastructure projects.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Quantity Surveying & Cost Estimation.

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