This course is primarily designed for people employed in a quantity surveying role, such as in a private QS practice, construction company, building contractor or government organisation. Such employment is not mandatory, but desirable wherever possible.
Summary
Award: BSc Quantity Surveying
Duration: 4 years
Time commitment: 15–20 hours of study a week for 42 weeks of each year
Application by: 1 October 2009
Course starts: 1 December 2009
Accreditation – RICS, CIOB, HKIS, BQSM
This course is accredited by RICS, CIOB, HKIS and BQSM.
Entry requirements
You should have:
• 230 UCAS points, which must include two A Level passes. National Certificates and National Diplomas will be considered but must have good merit and distinction profiles (excluding common skills). Any HNCs and HNDs will be considered
• English language proficiency
• Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or equivalent
Course outline
Level 1A
An Introduction to Law – English legal system; law of contract and tort.
Building Technology 1 – construction principles; materials; components; building services (low rise).
Economics 1 – principles of economic analysis; application of economics to problems and policies of use and management of land. People and Information Management – introduction to business management; information and communications; organizations and people.
Level 1B
Building Technology 2 – construction techniques; materials; components; services for framed systems (high rise).
The Economics of Property and Construction – fundamental concepts and theories; economic analysis applied to property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.
Managing Products and Finance – product development; management of process, time and resources; analysis of financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial decision making and risk analysis.
QS Practice 1 – development of quantity surveying; standard construction industry documentation; measurement of construction costs; estimating and valuation techniques.
Level 2
Building Economics – introduction to valuation principles and investment appraisal; development project financing; whole life costing; design influences on construction costs; project cost control.
Building Technology 3 – advanced building techniques and management process; technological change and innovation; alterations and upgrading of existing buildings; property maintenance; advanced building services and control systems; civil engineering technology.
Contract Procedures – procurement strategies and contractor selection; contract administration; standard forms of contract; international contracting issues.
QS Practice 2 – role of QS; preparation of contract tender documentation; measurement and valuation of building elements and services.
Level 3
Compulsory modules
Construction Law – legal principles underpinning construction contracts; contribution of form of contract to alternative forms of procurement; application of legal principles to solution of construction contract problems; dispute resolution.
Project – a project on a quantity surveying topic including research, project preparation and self directed study.
Module options (choose one)
Building QS Practice – time, cost and quality in major projects; complex contract documentation; professional ethics; cost, value and risk management.
Building Services QS Practice – role of building services QS; procurement; cost, time and quality; professional ethics; cost, value and risk management.
Civil Engineering QS Practice – role of civil engineering QS; procurement; cost, time and quality; professional ethics; cost, value and risk management.
Module options (choose one)
Construction Planning, Tendering and Finance – planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis and management; bidding strategies; tendering process.
Facilities Management – role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues; occupational costs; energy management.
International Construction – worldwide construction market; culture; joint ventures; international players; design; plant and materials.
Project Development and Strategy – role of project manager; planning law issues; procurement strategies; minimising risk; management contract services.
Admissions and enquiries
Email: courses@cem.ac.uk
Tel: 0800 019 9697 (freephone UK)
+44 (0) 118 921 4696 (international)
Fax: +44 (0) 118 921 4620