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Building Estimation & Costing Course – From Foundation to Handover ~ SYLLABUS

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Building Estimation & Costing

1. Purpose & Scope – Why estimation is essential for project success.

2. Role of Estimators & Quantity Surveyors – Responsibilities in different project stages.

3. Types of Estimates – Preliminary, detailed, revised, supplementary.

4. Key Cost Drivers in Building Projects – Location, materials, labour, design complexity.

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MODULE 2 – Site Preparation & Enabling Works

1. Surveying & Setting Out Costs – Instruments, manpower, benchmarks.

2. Site Clearance & Demolition – Estimation methods, productivity rates.

3. Temporary Utilities – Power, water, access roads costing.

4. Mobilisation Costs – Site office, storage sheds, security.

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MODULE 3 – Earthwork & Excavation

1. Excavation Methods – Manual vs mechanical cost implications.

2. Measurement Units & Conversion – m³, loose vs compacted volume.

3. Cost Estimation for Rock, Soil, and Mixed Strata.

4. Backfilling & Compaction Costs – Layer thickness, water sprinkling, testing.

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MODULE 4 – Foundation Works – Shallow Foundations

1. Concrete Footings – PCC, RCC quantity and cost calculation.

2. Reinforcement Estimation – Bar bending schedule (BBS) preparation.

3. Formwork Estimation & Costing – Timber, steel, reusable formwork.

4. Material Wastage Allowances – Steel, concrete, shuttering.

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MODULE 5 – Foundation Works – Deep Foundations

1. Pile Foundation Costing – Driven, bored cast-in-situ, CFA piles.

2. Pile Cap & Plinth Beam Estimation.

3. Testing & QA Costs – Pile load test, cube test, ultrasonic test.

4. Labour & Equipment Rates – Crawler rigs, hydraulic rigs.

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MODULE 6 – Basement Construction

1. Basement Excavation & Retaining Structures.

2. Waterproofing & Drainage Estimation.

3. Basement Slab & Wall RCC Works.

4. Lighting, Ventilation & Finishing Costs.

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MODULE 7 – Superstructure – Columns

1. RCC Column Quantity Take-off – From structural drawings.

2. Reinforcement Estimation for Columns.

3. Formwork Costing – Circular vs rectangular columns.

4. Concrete Placement & Compaction Costs.

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MODULE 8 – Superstructure – Beams

1. RCC Beam Quantity Measurement.

2. Steel Estimation for Beams – Lap lengths, hooks, wastage.

3. Shuttering & Staging Costing.

4. Concrete Pouring Rates & Labour Productivity.

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MODULE 9 – Superstructure – Slabs

1. One-way & Two-way Slab Quantity Estimation.

2. Reinforcement Detailing & BBS Preparation.

3. Shuttering & Props Calculation.

4. Concrete Pouring & Finishing Costs.

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MODULE 10 – Masonry Works

1. Brickwork Estimation – Different Bond Types.

2. Blockwork Estimation – Solid & Hollow Blocks.

3. Mortar Quantities & Costing.

4. Labour Productivity for Masonry Works.

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MODULE 11 – Plastering & Pointing

1. Internal Plaster Estimation – Different thicknesses.

2. External Plaster & Weatherproof Coats.

3. Material & Labour Cost Breakdown.

4. Surface Preparation & Scaffolding Costs.

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MODULE 12 – Flooring & Skirting

1. Tile Flooring Estimation – Ceramic, porcelain, marble, granite.

2. Base Preparation & Adhesives Costing.

3. Skirting, Dado & Staircase Finishing.

4. Polishing, Sealing & Protection Costs.

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MODULE 13 – Roofing Works

1. Flat Roof RCC Estimation – Insulation, screed.

2. Pitched Roof Costing – Trusses, purlins, sheets/tiles.

3. Waterproofing & Thermal Insulation Costs.

4. Drainage & Rainwater Goods Estimation.

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MODULE 14 – Doors & Windows

1. Timber Door Estimation – Frame, shutter, hardware.

2. Aluminium & UPVC Windows Costing.

3. Glazing & Sealant Costs.

4. Fixing Labour Rates & Wastage.

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MODULE 15 – Painting & Finishing

1. Primer, Putty & Painting Quantities.

2. Internal Emulsion & External Weather Coats.

3. Special Finishes – Texture, Epoxy, PU.

4. Scaffolding & Protection Costs.

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MODULE 16 – Electrical Works

1. Conduit & Wiring Quantities.

2. Switchgear, DBs & Panel Boards.

3. Lighting Fixtures & Fan Points.

4. Testing & Commissioning Costs.

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MODULE 17 – Plumbing & Sanitary Works

1. Water Supply Pipe Estimation – GI, CPVC, PPR.

2. Drainage & Sewer Line Costing.

3. Fixture & Fitting Costs – WC, wash basin, showers.

4. Testing & Disinfection Costs.

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MODULE 18 – HVAC & Mechanical Works

1. Ducting & Insulation Estimation.

2. Chillers, AHUs, FCUs Costing.

3. Piping & Valve Quantities.

4. Controls, Sensors & Balancing Costs.

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MODULE 19 – Waterproofing Works

1. Basement Waterproofing.

2. Roof & Terrace Waterproofing.

3. Wet Area Waterproofing – Toilets, kitchens.

4. Material & Labour Cost Breakdowns.

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MODULE 20 – External Works

1. Compound Wall & Gates Estimation.

2. Paving, Kerbs & Landscaping.

3. Drainage & Rainwater Harvesting Costs.

4. Lighting & Street Furniture.

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MODULE 21 – Lift & Escalator Installation

1. Shaft Preparation & Civil Works.

2. Lift Supply & Installation Costs.

3. Escalator/Moving Walkway Costing.

4. Testing & Certification Charges.

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MODULE 22 – Fire Fighting & Safety Systems

1. Hydrant & Sprinkler Systems Estimation.

2. Fire Alarm & Detection Costs.

3. Extinguishers & Signage Costs.

4. Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance.

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MODULE 23 – Site Overheads & Preliminaries

1. Project Supervision & Staff Costs.

2. Temporary Works & Facilities.

3. Insurance, Bonds & Permits.

4. Site Utilities & Security.

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MODULE 24 – Time-Related Costs

1. Equipment Hire Rates.

2. Labour Overtime & Shift Costs.

3. Material Price Escalation.

4. Delay & Idle Time Costs.

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MODULE 25 – Contingencies & Risk Allowances

1. Unforeseen Ground Conditions.

2. Design Changes & Variations.

3. Market Fluctuations in Material Prices.

4. Currency Exchange Risks (for imports).

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MODULE 26 – BOQ Preparation

1. Reading & Interpreting Drawings.

2. Item Description & Specification Writing.

3. Measurement Rules – IS 1200 / NRM standards.

4. Bill Formatting & Coding.

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MODULE 27 – Rate Analysis

1. Material, Labour, Equipment Split.

2. Productivity Norms & Crew Composition.

3. Overheads & Profit Margins.

4. Final Rate Build-up.

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MODULE 28 – Interim Payment & Valuation

1. Measurement Sheets Preparation.

2. Running Account Bills (RA Bills).

3. Retention Money & Deductions.

4. Certification & Payment Release.

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MODULE 29 – Final Account & Reconciliation

1. Comparing Estimated vs Actual Costs.

2. Variation Orders & Claims.

3. Reconciliation of Materials & Quantities.

4. Final Payment & Close-out Reports.

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MODULE 30 – Handover & Post-Construction Costs

1. Defects Liability Period Costs.

2. As-built Documentation Costs.

3. Warranties, Guarantees & O&M Manuals.

4. Post-Occupancy Maintenance Budgeting.

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