ALDERSGATE COLLEGE QUANTITY SURVEYING, BSCE

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITY SURVEYING

OVERVIEW

The course provides a basic understanding of methods used to prepare

1. a building and/or bridge construction cost estimate
2. earthworks costs

COURSE OUTLINE

I. REVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS/ DETAILS

a. Invitation to bid
b. General Conditions
c. Special Conditions
d. Bid Forms

II. DETAILED QUANTITY SURVEY

a. Concrete
b. Masonry
c. Steel
d. Electrical System
e. Sanitary/Plumbing System
f. Mechanical System
g. Earthworks

III. UNIT COST DERIVATION

a. Labor
b. Material
c. Equipment
d. Subcontractor

IV. SUMMARY OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS

a. Labor, material, equipment and subcontractor cost
b. Labor fringes, taxes, and insurance costs
c. Material and equipment taxes
d. Bond and Insurance costs
e. Overhead and profit

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EXERCISE 1: PREPARATION OF REVIEW COMMENTS OF CONSTRCTION DOCUMENTS

EXERCISE 2: QUANTITY TAKE OFF

a. Earthworks
b. Concrete elements
c. Masonry
d. Structural steel
e. Electrical System
f. Sanitary/ Plumbing Systems
g. Mechanical Systems

EXERCISE 3: UNIT COST DERIVATION BASED ON METHO OF CONSTRUCTION

a. Labor
b. Material
c. Equipment
d. Subcontractor

EXERCISE 4: PREPARATION OF PROGRSM OF WORK

EXERCISE 5: PREPARATION OF SUMMARY OF TOTAL PROJECT COST

EXERCISE 6: PREPARATION OF BID DOCUMENT/ BID FORMS

EXERCISE 7: BID ANALYSIS AND UNBALANCED BIDS

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LEARNING FOCUS

QUANTITY SURVEYING

Quantity surveying is primarily centered on construction and the management of the costs and budgets of
large and small projects. From the moment a plan is drawn until a construction project has been completed,
a quantity surveyor is likely to be involved in a legal, technical and financial capacity. The functions of a
quantity surveyor are broadly concerned with the control of the cost on construction projects, the
management and maintenance of the budget, valuations and any legal matters arising through the course
of the project. They are required to make sure that the project remains profitable, efficient, and effective
utilization of resources (materials, manpower and money). It also requires to have an up-to-date information
of market, tools, and equipments to help in planning and scheduling of construction activities and resource
allocation.

Risk analysis is an area which should be thoroughly studies to become a successful quantity surveyor. The
quantity surveyor should be able to asses the risk involved and be able to decide whether it should be
retained or transferred.

➢ REVIEW OF SPECIFICATIONS AND PLANS/ DETAILS

a. Invitation to bid
b. General Conditions
c. Special Conditions
d. Bid Forms

✓ -In our government, the BAC (Bids and Awards Committee) is the one in-charge of coordinating,
consolidating and preparing project procurement management plans.
✓ Manage the sale and distribution of bidding documents to interested bidders;
✓ Advertise and/or post bidding opportunities, including bidding documents, and notices of awards;
✓ Provide administrative support in all Public Biddings

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✓ Organize and make all necessary arrangements for BAC and the TWG meetings and
conferences;
✓ Prepare agenda, minutes of meetings and resolutions of the BAC;
✓ Take custody of procurement documents and other records and ensure that all procurements
undertaken by the Procuring Entity are properly documented;
✓ Coordinate and monitor procurement activities with end-users.

➢ DETAILED QUANTITY SURVEY

a. Concrete
b. Masonry
c. Steel
d. Electrical System
e. Sanitary/Plumbing System
f. Mechanical System
g. Earthworks

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