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Essential Quantity Surveying ( QS ) Skills for United States of America ( USA ) for Global Civil Engineers & Construction Professionals

Essential Quantity Surveying ( QS ) Skills for United States of America ( USA ) for Global Civil Engineers & Construction Professionals

Language: ENGLISH

Instructors: BHADANIS INTERNATIONAL QUANTITY SURVEYING TRAINING INSTITUTE

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Module 1: Measurement and Quantification

1.1 Principles of Measurement in the USA

  • Understanding standard measurement rules for civil works.

  • Example: Measuring excavation for a commercial foundation using imperial units.

  • Template: Measurement sheet for concrete, earthworks, and steel.

  • Scenario: Quantifying materials for a new school building in Texas.

1.2 Preparing Schedules of Quantities

  • Structuring schedules for various trades.

  • Example: Schedule for masonry and carpentry in a residential project.

  • Template: Schedule of quantities for a multi-family housing project.

  • Scenario: Preparing a schedule for a hospital expansion.

1.3 Site Measurement and Verification

  • Conducting on-site checks for accuracy.

  • Example: Verifying installed drywall area versus design drawings.

  • Template: Site measurement log.

  • Scenario: Resolving discrepancies between design and as-built quantities.

1.4 Reporting and Documentation

  • Compiling and presenting measurement data.

  • Example: Reporting measured quantities for monthly progress meetings.

  • Template: Monthly measurement report.

  • Scenario: Documenting changes in material quantities for a bridge project.


Module 2: Procurement and Tendering

2.1 Procurement Strategies in the USA

  • Overview of procurement routes: design-bid-build, design-build, CM at-risk.

  • Example: Selecting procurement method for a public library.

  • Template: Procurement strategy matrix.

  • Scenario: Comparing procurement options for a university campus.

2.2 Preparing Tender Documents

  • Assembling documents: instructions, forms, schedules.

  • Example: Drafting tender documents for a school renovation.

  • Template: Standard tender document checklist.

  • Scenario: Issuing tenders for a highway improvement project.

2.3 Tender Analysis and Evaluation

  • Analyzing bids for compliance and value.

  • Example: Evaluating three contractor bids for a civic center.

  • Template: Tender evaluation matrix.

  • Scenario: Recommending award after bid review for a water treatment plant.

2.4 Negotiation and Award

  • Conducting negotiations and finalizing contracts.

  • Example: Negotiating scope clarifications with the lowest bidder.

  • Template: Negotiation meeting notes.

  • Scenario: Finalizing contract terms for a hospital construction.


Module 3: Contract Administration

3.1 Understanding Contract Types

  • Lump sum, unit price, GMP, and others.

  • Example: Choosing contract type for a high-rise office.

  • Template: Contract comparison table.

  • Scenario: Advising on contract selection for a mixed-use development.

3.2 Change Management

  • Managing and documenting changes.

  • Example: Processing a change order for additional site work.

  • Template: Change order form.

  • Scenario: Handling client-requested changes on a retail project.

3.3 Payment Applications and Certification

  • Reviewing and certifying payment requests.

  • Example: Verifying a contractor’s monthly payment application.

  • Template: Payment certification checklist.

  • Scenario: Addressing discrepancies in payment requests for a stadium.

3.4 Dispute Resolution

  • Methods: negotiation, mediation, arbitration.

  • Example: Resolving a dispute over material quality.

  • Template: Dispute log.

  • Scenario: Mediating a claim for delay on a public infrastructure project.


Module 4: Risk Management

4.1 Identifying Project Risks

  • Common risks in US construction projects.

  • Example: Identifying risks in a coastal hotel development.

  • Template: Risk register.

  • Scenario: Assessing risks for a new airport terminal.

4.2 Risk Assessment and Prioritization

  • Evaluating and ranking risks.

  • Example: Prioritizing schedule risks for a school project.

  • Template: Risk assessment matrix.

  • Scenario: Assessing environmental risks for a pipeline.

4.3 Mitigation Strategies

  • Developing plans to minimize risks.

  • Example: Mitigating labor shortages on a large project.

  • Template: Risk mitigation plan.

  • Scenario: Implementing contingency measures for a hospital build.

4.4 Monitoring and Reporting

  • Ongoing risk tracking and communication.

  • Example: Monthly risk review for a data center.

  • Template: Risk monitoring report.

  • Scenario: Updating stakeholders on risk status for a sports facility.


Module 5: Value Engineering

5.1 Principles of Value Engineering

  • Enhancing value without sacrificing quality.

  • Example: Proposing alternative materials for a school.

  • Template: Value engineering proposal form.

  • Scenario: Reviewing design options for a courthouse.

5.2 Workshop Facilitation

  • Conducting value engineering sessions.

  • Example: Leading a workshop for a hospital team.

  • Template: Workshop agenda.

  • Scenario: Facilitating a session for a bridge design.

5.3 Analysis and Evaluation

  • Comparing alternatives for function and savings.

  • Example: Evaluating HVAC system options.

  • Template: Comparative analysis table.

  • Scenario: Selecting finishes for a hotel renovation.

5.4 Implementation and Follow-up

  • Tracking approved value engineering changes.

  • Example: Monitoring implementation on a university building.

  • Template: Value engineering tracking log.

  • Scenario: Reporting on savings achieved in a government office build.


Module 6: Project Scheduling and Planning

6.1 Developing Project Schedules

  • Creating timelines for construction activities.

  • Example: Schedule for a multi-story apartment.

  • Template: Gantt chart.

  • Scenario: Planning phases for a shopping mall.

6.2 Resource Planning

  • Allocating labor, materials, and equipment.

  • Example: Resource plan for a bridge project.

  • Template: Resource allocation sheet.

  • Scenario: Managing resources for a hospital expansion.

6.3 Monitoring Progress

  • Tracking actual versus planned progress.

  • Example: Progress report for a school build.

  • Template: Progress monitoring log.

  • Scenario: Identifying delays in a highway project.

6.4 Adjusting Schedules

  • Revising plans to address changes.

  • Example: Updating schedule after weather delays.

  • Template: Schedule revision form.

  • Scenario: Rescheduling work after unforeseen site issues.


Module 7: Financial Reporting and Control

7.1 Budget Preparation

  • Developing detailed budgets for projects.

  • Example: Budget for a municipal swimming pool.

  • Template: Budget breakdown sheet.

  • Scenario: Budgeting for a fire station construction.

7.2 Monitoring Expenditure

  • Tracking spending against budgets.

  • Example: Monthly expenditure review for a university.

  • Template: Expenditure tracking log.

  • Scenario: Identifying overspending in a road project.

7.3 Forecasting and Reporting

  • Predicting future financial needs.

  • Example: Forecasting for a hospital project.

  • Template: Financial forecast report.

  • Scenario: Reporting to stakeholders on a convention center.

7.4 Final Account Preparation

  • Closing out project finances.

  • Example: Preparing final account for a completed office tower.

  • Template: Final account statement.

  • Scenario: Reconciling accounts for a public park project.


8.1 Understanding US Construction Law

  • Key federal, state, and local regulations.

  • Example: Compliance checklist for a federal building.

  • Template: Regulatory compliance matrix.

  • Scenario: Navigating permitting for a city hall project.

8.2 Contractual Obligations

  • Ensuring adherence to contract terms.

  • Example: Reviewing obligations for a design-build contract.

  • Template: Contract obligations checklist.

  • Scenario: Managing compliance for a school district project.

8.3 Claims Management

  • Identifying and managing claims.

  • Example: Preparing documentation for a delay claim.

  • Template: Claims register.

  • Scenario: Handling claims for unforeseen site conditions.

8.4 Health and Safety Compliance

  • Meeting OSHA and other safety standards.

  • Example: Safety audit for a bridge project.

  • Template: Safety compliance checklist.

  • Scenario: Addressing safety concerns in a hospital build.


Module 9: Communication and Stakeholder Management

9.1 Stakeholder Identification and Analysis

  • Mapping project stakeholders.

  • Example: Stakeholder map for a civic center.

  • Template: Stakeholder analysis sheet.

  • Scenario: Engaging community for a public park.

9.2 Communication Planning

  • Developing communication strategies.

  • Example: Communication plan for a university project.

  • Template: Communication matrix.

  • Scenario: Managing updates for a transportation hub.

9.3 Meeting Management

  • Organizing and documenting meetings.

  • Example: Progress meeting for a courthouse.

  • Template: Meeting agenda and minutes.

  • Scenario: Leading coordination meetings for a hospital.

9.4 Conflict Resolution

  • Addressing and resolving stakeholder issues.

  • Example: Mediating disputes between contractor and architect.

  • Template: Conflict resolution log.

  • Scenario: Resolving neighborhood concerns for a school build.


Module 10: Sustainability in Construction

10.1 Sustainable Materials Selection

  • Choosing environmentally responsible materials.

  • Example: Selecting recycled materials for a library.

  • Template: Sustainable materials checklist.

  • Scenario: Sourcing green products for a housing project.

10.2 Energy Efficiency Strategies

  • Implementing energy-saving measures.

  • Example: Designing for natural light in an office.

  • Template: Energy efficiency plan.

  • Scenario: Reducing energy use in a hospital.

10.3 Waste Management Planning

  • Managing construction waste responsibly.

  • Example: Waste reduction plan for a retail center.

  • Template: Waste management log.

  • Scenario: Recycling materials on a road project.

10.4 Achieving Green Certifications

  • Meeting standards for LEED or similar programs.

  • Example: Documentation for a LEED-certified school.

  • Template: Green certification checklist.

  • Scenario: Achieving certification for a government building.


Module 11: Technology in Quantity Surveying

11.1 Digital Measurement Tools

  • Using software for measurement and quantification.

  • Example: Electronic take-off for a stadium.

  • Template: Digital measurement log.

  • Scenario: Implementing digital tools on a hotel build.

11.2 Project Management Software

  • Managing schedules and documents digitally.

  • Example: Tracking project milestones for a bridge.

  • Template: Project management software checklist.

  • Scenario: Coordinating tasks for a hospital expansion.

11.3 Document Control Systems

  • Organizing and securing project documents.

  • Example: Setting up a document control system for a university.

  • Template: Document control register.

  • Scenario: Managing revisions for a courthouse project.

11.4 Remote Collaboration Techniques

  • Facilitating teamwork across locations.

  • Example: Virtual coordination for a multi-state project.

  • Template: Remote collaboration plan.

  • Scenario: Managing remote teams for a national infrastructure project.


Module 12: Reporting and Presentation Skills

12.1 Preparing Technical Reports

  • Structuring and writing clear reports.

  • Example: Technical report for a bridge project.

  • Template: Technical report outline.

  • Scenario: Reporting on progress for a hospital.

12.2 Visual Presentation of Data

  • Using charts and visuals for clarity.

  • Example: Visualizing progress for a civic center.

  • Template: Data visualization chart.

  • Scenario: Presenting data for a school board.

12.3 Oral Presentation Techniques

  • Delivering effective presentations.

  • Example: Presenting findings to city officials.

  • Template: Presentation checklist.

  • Scenario: Stakeholder presentation for a public park.

12.4 Executive Summaries

  • Summarizing complex information for decision-makers.

  • Example: Executive summary for a university project.

  • Template: Executive summary template.

  • Scenario: Briefing a city council on a new development.


Module 13: Quality Assurance and Control

13.1 Developing Quality Plans

  • Establishing quality standards.

  • Example: Quality plan for a hospital.

  • Template: Quality assurance plan.

  • Scenario: Setting standards for a courthouse project.

13.2 Inspection and Testing Procedures

  • Ensuring materials and workmanship meet standards.

  • Example: Inspection checklist for concrete works.

  • Template: Inspection and testing log.

  • Scenario: Testing materials for a bridge build.

13.3 Non-Conformance Management

  • Addressing deviations from specifications.

  • Example: Managing non-conformance in steel erection.

  • Template: Non-conformance report.

  • Scenario: Correcting issues in a school construction.

13.4 Continuous Improvement

  • Implementing lessons learned.

  • Example: Post-project review for a retail center.

  • Template: Lessons learned log.

  • Scenario: Improving processes for future hospital projects.

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