The Quantity Surveying and Bill of Quantities Training Course by Oxford Training Centre, within Construction and Civil Engineering Training Courses, provides practical knowledge of quantity surveying, construction measurement, cost estimation, and BOQ preparation. Participants will learn how to measure construction works accurately, develop detailed bills of quantities, plan project costs, evaluate tenders, and apply recognized measurement standards for effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
Objectives
- Understand the principles and practices of quantity surveying in construction projects.
- Develop accurate construction quantities and detailed bills of quantities.
- Apply professional methods for BOQ preparation and cost estimation.
- Learn construction measurement techniques for civil, structural, and building works.
- Apply recognized measurement standards to construction activities.
- Develop effective project cost planning and budgeting strategies.
- Analyze rates, pricing structures, and construction costs.
- Support tender preparation, evaluation, and contractor payment processes.
- Improve cost control, valuation, and financial monitoring throughout projects.
- Identify and minimize cost risks and quantity-related errors.
Target Audience
- Quantity Surveyors
- Civil Engineers
- Construction Engineers
- Cost Engineers
- Estimators
- Project Managers
- Contract Administrators
- Construction Managers
- Consultants and Contractors
- Procurement and Commercial Professionals
- Professionals involved in construction cost management
Course Content
Module 1: Fundamentals of Quantity Surveying
- Role and responsibilities of a quantity surveyor
- Quantity surveying processes and procedures
- Construction project cost management
- Cost control principles
- Quantity surveying documentation
Module 2: Construction Measurement Principles
- Measurement terminology and procedures
- Measurement of building and civil engineering works
- Taking-off quantities
- Dimensions, descriptions, and units
- Application of measurement standards
Module 3: BOQ Preparation
- Structure and purpose of a Bill of Quantities
- Preparing descriptions and item classifications
- Quantity take-off procedures
- Developing detailed BOQ preparation schedules
- Checking and verifying quantities
- Common BOQ errors and corrections
Module 4: Cost Estimation and Cost Planning
- Construction cost components
- Rate analysis and pricing
- Preliminary cost estimates
- Detailed project cost estimation
- Cost planning techniques
- Cost forecasting and budget control
Module 5: Tendering and Contract Pricing
- Preparation of tender documents
- Tender pricing procedures
- Analysis and comparison of tenders
- Contractor quotations and pricing
- Tender evaluation principles
- Commercial considerations in construction contracts
Module 6: Valuation and Cost Control
- Interim valuations and payment applications
- Variation measurement and valuation
- Final account preparation
- Cost monitoring and reporting
- Managing changes and additional works
- Maintaining accurate cost records
Module 7: Practical Quantity Surveying Applications
- Practical quantity take-off exercises
- BOQ development case studies
- Construction rate analysis
- Cost estimation exercises
- Reviewing sample project documentation
- Quality checking and reconciliation of quantities
FAQs
1. What is quantity surveying?
Quantity surveying is the professional management of construction costs, including measurement, cost estimation, BOQ preparation, tendering, valuation, and cost control.
2. What will I learn in this Quantity Surveying and Bill of Quantities Training Course?
You will learn quantity measurement, BOQ preparation, cost estimation, cost planning, rate analysis, tender evaluation, valuation, and construction cost control.
3. Who should attend this quantity surveying training course?
The course is suitable for quantity surveyors, civil engineers, construction professionals, estimators, project managers, contractors, consultants, and cost engineers.
4. Does the course cover BOQ preparation?
Yes. The course provides practical training in quantity take-off, item descriptions, quantity calculations, pricing, verification, and professional BOQ preparation.
5. Are measurement standards covered in the course?
Yes. Participants learn how recognized measurement standards are applied when measuring construction and civil engineering works.
6. Does the course include cost planning?
Yes. The training covers cost planning, budgeting, cost estimation, forecasting, rate analysis, and cost control techniques.
7. What are the benefits of learning quantity surveying?
Quantity surveying skills help professionals improve construction cost accuracy, prepare reliable BOQs, control budgets, evaluate tenders, and manage project costs effectively.