National University Of Science And Technology

Military College Of Engineering – CE Wing

COURSE PLAN –CE 372

COURSE CODE: CE 372

COURSE NAME: QUANTITY SURVEYING & COST ESTIMATION
CREDIT HOURS: 3 (theory) + 0 (practical) = 3
CONTACT HOURS: 48 (theory) + 0 (practical) = 48
PREREQUISITES: Nil
MODE OF TEACHING: Lectures, Software Demonstrations and Problem Solving Activities

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE:

This course is designed to provide an overview of the Building construction management and in
depth working of quantity and cost estimation. On successful completion, students will be able to
prepare plans for building construction applying the learnt techniques; Perform basic,
intermediate and advanced building construction measurements, compute quantities and cost
from relevant drawing and schedule of rates using standard engineering methods; Prepare bill of
quantities for project estimation, prepare store requirements for procurement and incorporation in
work and prepare and analyse tendering, deviation orders and interim and final payment
certificates.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This is an under-graduate level course intended to provide students an overall picture of building
construction management, detailed quantity and cost estimation, preparation of BOQs and
payment certificates. It seeks to equip the student with the requisite analytical tools needed to
carry out the tasks encountered at the various phases of the building construction. The objectives
of the course are:-
 Study the role of estimating in construction contract administration.
 Types of estimates. Unit costs and production rates; job costs.
 Checking quantity take-off and cost estimating in selected divisions using a computer
package.
 Controlling cost on projects using management methods.
 Preparing bid for complete building project using manual methods and the CSI format;
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
Taxonomy
S.No CLO Domain PLO
Level
1 Comprehend and explain various Quantity
Surveying Principles and broad principles
and processes of construction cost
Cognitive 1, 2 11
estimating and knowledge of elements of
price and buildup of cost from first principles.

2 Use and apply learned processes, tools and

techniques to prepare feasibility cost
estimate, prepare a project budget and
relate the budget to a Bill of Quantities, Cognitive 3, 4 11
control costs and how to accommodate risk
in cost estimating

RELEVANT PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs):

The course is designed so that students will achieve the PLOs:

Engineering Knowledge: ☐ 7 Environment and Sustainability: ☐

Problem Analysis: ☐ 8 Ethics: ☐
Design/Development of Solutions: ☐ 9 Individual and Team Work: ☐
Investigation: ☐ 10 Communication: ☐
Modern Tool Usage: ☑ 11 Project Management: ☑
The Engineer and Society: ☐ 12 Lifelong Learning: ☐
RELEVANCE OF COURSE TO REAL LIFE (PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS):
Every civil engineering project requires proper quantity and cost estimation and skills to control
costs, which cannot be achieved without having requisite knowledge, skills and techniques. This
subject will give sufficient knowledge of quantity and cost estimation of all the elements of a
construction project so that students can apply them while handling practical projects in the field.
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COURSE PLAN –CE 372

INSTRUCTOR:
Name: XEN Kamran Iqbal
Office: MES School, MCE
Email: ik137911@gmail.com

CLASS HOURS: Check weekly training programs for class timings.

OFFICE HOURS: Recommended meeting by appointments through CR

INSTRUCTOR’S EXPERIENCE/ PROFILE:

I am a Civil Engineer, graduate of UE&T Peshawar. I have more than 18 years of field
experience (Building construction, services, operation and maintenance) in Military Engineer
Services at various stations throughout Pakistan and about 2 years of teaching experience at MES
School, MCE Rsc.

COURSE TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS:

Textbook (s) and Reference Material
 MES SOR 2021
 Dagostino, F.R. and Peterson, S.J. (2011). Estimating in Building Construction.
Prentice Hall.
 Construction Cost Estimating 1st Edition by Len Holm (Author), John E.
Schaufelberger (Author)
 Construction Cost Management: Learning from Case Studies 2nd Edition by Keith Potts
(Author), Nii Ankrah (Author)

Reference Books:
 Popescu, C.M., Phaobunjong, K. and Ovararin, N. (2003). Estimating Building Costs.
Marcel Dekker, Inc.
 Peurifoy, R.L. and Oberlender, G.D. (2002). Estimating Construction Costs. McGraw-
Hill.
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 Holm, L., Schaufelberger, J.E., Griffin, D. and Cole, T. (2004). Construction

Cost Estimating: Process and Practices. Prentice Hall.

 Willis, C.J. and Newman, D. (1988). Elements of Quantity Surveying. BSP

Professional Books.

 Dutta, B.N. (2008). Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering: Theory and
Practice. UBS Publishers.

EXAMS AND GRADING:

 There will be 4 homework assignments, 4 quizzes (including a couple of pop-up quizzes in
class), 1 midterm tests, 2 PBL activities and one comprehensive final exam.
 Date of submission of assignments will be reflected. Late submission will have a penalty
(deduction of 20% marks for each day of late submission).
 No Re-quizzes will be taken.
 To encourage reading (reading assignments are reflected in course schedule) and discourage
copying of homework assignments, quizzes will be from reading assignments and problem
sets in assignments.
 In Exams (quizzes, one hour tests and final exam) FOCUS WILL BE ON HIGHER LEVEL
OF LEARNING.

DESCRIPTION OF EVALUATION SYSTEM:

 4 Quizzes - 10%
 4 Assignments - 10%
 Midterm Test - 25%
 Term Project (2 PBL) - 10%
 Final Exam - 45%

ATTENDANCE:
Regular attendance is expected and minimum 75% attendance is required to qualify and earn the
course credit. Poor attendance will affect the final grade of students. Medical (illness) and
professional absences (or official commitments) are accepted. In all cases the student should
notify the instructor of any planned absences before that class if at all possible and obtain class
notes from another.
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STUDENTS CONDUCT IN CLASS:

Students are expected to abide by the NUST Student Code of Conduct. Further, it is assumed that
each and every student subscribes to a personal code of ethics based on a value system that
adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and discipline. Students are not allowed to
do text messaging in the class and cell phones should be on silent/vibration mode. Any breach of
academic honesty or disruptive classroom behavior will be handled in accordance with
established university procedures.
LESSONS PLAN:
Week Topic (s) Method CLO No/ Assessm
PLO No -ents
1. Intro to QS, Types of Ests, Contracts Lecture and 1 / 11
(Contract Delivery Methods, Pricing Relevant Book
Methods), Bonds & Insurance Chapter
2. Excavation, Taking off sheets, Long Lecture and 2 / 11 Assign 1
wall Short wall methods, Areas Relevant Book
calculation Chapter
3. Excavation Part 2, Center line Lecture and 2 / 11 Quiz 1
method, Volume calculations Relevant Book
Chapter
4. Concrete estimation Lecture and 2 / 11
Relevant Book
Chapter
5. Masonry estimation Lecture and 2 / 11 PBL 1
Relevant Book
Chapter
6. Metals, Wood, Doors and Windows, Lecture and 2 / 11 Assig 2
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC Relevant Book Quiz 2
estimation Chapter
7. Equipment / machinery estimation Lecture and 2 / 11
Relevant Book
Chapter
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8. Priced BOQ/ unpriced BOQ/ material Lecture and 2 / 11 Quiz 3

& rate analysis calculations Relevant Book
Chapter
MID Term Exam
9. Road works estimation Lecture and 2 / 11 Mix
Relevant Book Exam
Chapter
10. Labour costs Lecture and 2 / 11 Asg-3
Relevant Book
Chapter
11. Overhead costs Lecture and 1 / 11 Quiz-4
Relevant Book
Chapter
12. Cost and time estimates of major Lecture and 2 / 11 PBL 2
projects Relevant Book
Chapter
13. Computers in estimation, quantity Lecture and 2/5 Assign 4
estimation of project through Relevant Book
software Chapter
14. Computers in Estimation, Quantity Lecture and 2/5
Estimation of Project through Relevant Book
software Chapter
15 Computers in Estimation, Quantity Lecture and 2/5
Estimation of Project through Relevant Book
software Chapter

Name with Sign Aman Ul Haq

Written By Date January, 8th, 2024
Name with Sign Col Dr. Hafiz Zahoor
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COURSE PLAN –CE 372

Name with Sign Brig Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed

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