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Quantity surveying technical competency toolkit

21 Hours Formal CPD

Online

From £125 + VAT

Course information

Discover our newly developed RICS toolkits, curated by industry-leading experts. Dive into a wealth of materials based on RICS sector pathways consisting of interactive eLearning modules. Each resource is expertly designed to expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of your chosen sector pathway area. Equip yourself with content to become proficient in your subject area.

Note: These modules are a small part of the Qualification Package (QP), and do not meet all competency criteria needed to support your qualification. If you currently subscribe to the QP, you should not purchase this product.

Quantity surveying

You are the cost manager for construction projects. This will initially involve the capital expenditure phase of a building or facility, from feasibility to design and construction. You can also be involved with extensions, refurbishment, maintenance and demolition of a facility. Your experience may be in residential, commercial, industrial, leisure, agricultural or retail facilities; for all you require the ability to manage cost effectively, equating quality and value with individual client needs.

Quantity Surveying toolkit includes the following modules:

  • Commercial management
  • Construction technology and environmental services
  • Contract practice
  • Design economics and cost planning
  • Procurement and tendering
  • Project finance
  • Quantification and costing

Learning outcomes

Describe and understand the stages of design from inception to completion.

Explain the principles of supply and distribution of services installations.

Understand effective cost control and prediction techniques as well as discounting techniques.

Describe procurement requirements for private and public sector projects and be able to explain the relationship between effective procurement and cost control.

Consider the impact of legal systems, contractual mechanisms, and construction technology on construction costs.

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