Description

Quantity surveying. Introduction to cost estimating in construction. Direct and indirect costs. Markups and profits. Construction bidding. Computer applications to quantity surveying and cost estimating. Construction specification writing, types and uses.

Program

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Construction and Building Engineering (144 Credit Hour)

Objectives

• The course aims at introducing the student to the fundamentals of quantity surveying, cost estimating and specifications with the use of computer applications and provide students with the necessary background of bidding techniques and specifications for construction projects.