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Module 1: Introduction to Commercial Fit-Out Projects
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1.1 What Defines a Commercial Fit-Out Interior Project – Understanding client brief, finish standards, and operational requirements
1.2 Key Stakeholders and Their Roles – Owner, designer, contractor, quantity surveyor, and end user
1.3 Project Delivery Methods – Traditional versus design-and-build approaches
Module 2: Reading and Interpreting Interior Drawings
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2.1 Floor Plans and Reflected Ceiling Plans – Identifying walls, doors, ceilings, and fixtures
2.2 Elevations and Sections – Understanding heights, finishes, and joinery details
2.3 Detail Drawings and Schedules – Doors, windows, millwork, and material schedules
Module 3: Scope Definition and Measurement Rules
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3.1 Preparing a Detailed Scope Document – Itemizing areas and finishes
3.2 Applying Standard Measurement Conventions – Linear, area, volume, and count measurements
3.3 Managing Exclusions and Allowances – Dealing with provisional sums and client-supplied items
Module 4: Surface Area Take-Off
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4.1 Measuring Wall Finishes – Paint, wallcovering, paneling
4.2 Measuring Floor Finishes – Carpets, vinyl, tile, timber flooring
4.3 Ceiling and Bulkhead Measurements – Suspended ceilings, gypsum bulkheads
Module 5: Linear Take-Offs for Joinery and Trims
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5.1 Skirtings, Architraves, and Trims – Calculating lengths and mitre allowances
5.2 Joinery Items – Base cabinets, wall units, reception desks
5.3 Handrails and Guardrails – Measuring runs and fittings
Module 6: Count-Based Take-Offs
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6.1 Doors and Frames – Number, type, and hardware allowances
6.2 Windows and Glazed Partitions – Units, transom bars, mullions
6.3 Furniture and Fixtures – Desks, chairs, partition systems
Module 7: Material Yield and Waste Factors
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7.1 Understanding Yield – How much material covers per unit
7.2 Calculating Waste Allowances – Cutting wastage, breakage, site losses
7.3 Incorporating Overruns – Site storage and re-order considerations
Module 8: Rate Analysis Basics
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8.1 Breaking Down Labour Costs – Productivity rates for finishing trades
8.2 Material Cost Components – Supply, delivery, handling
8.3 Plant and Equipment Costs – Scaffolding, lifts, small tools
Module 9: Labour Productivity for Fit-Out Trades
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9.1 Painting and Wallcovering Productivity – Sq m per day factors
9.2 Flooring Installation Rates – Tile, carpet, timber
9.3 Specialty Trades – Acoustic ceilings, decorative panels
Module 10: Pricing Joinery Works
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10.1 Factory-Made Versus On-Site Fabrication – Cost drivers
10.2 Laminate, Veneer, and Solid Surface Costs – Material choices
10.3 Hardware and Accessories – Handles, hinges, locks
Module 11: Mechanical and Electrical Allowances
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11.1 Light Fixtures and Controls – Units and installation rates
11.2 HVAC Diffusers and Grilles – Quantities and fixing costs
11.3 Power Outlets and Data Points – Counts and wiring routes
Module 12: Provisional Sums and Contingencies
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12.1 When to Use Provisional Items – Client-provided or unknown items
12.2 Quantifying Contingency Percentages – Risk-based approach
12.3 Tracking and Adjusting Provisional Costs – During construction
Module 13: Overheads, Profits, and Mark-Up
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13.1 Site Overhead Factors – Supervisory, temporary facilities
13.2 Company Overhead Allocation – Office running costs
13.3 Profit Margin Calculation – Market norms and competitive positioning
Module 14: Summarizing BOQ and Bill Format
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14.1 Structuring the Bill of Quantities – Item numbering, description, units
14.2 Grouping by Trade and Work Section – Walls, floors, ceilings, joinery
14.3 Cross-Referencing with Drawings – Ensuring consistency
Module 15: Checking and Verification
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15.1 Peer-Review Techniques – Second-eye check methods
15.2 Common Errors to Watch For – Double-counting, omissions
15.3 Using Checklists – Standard QA/QC procedure
Module 16: Cost Reporting and Summaries
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16.1 Executive Summary Preparation – Key figures and highlights
16.2 Trade-Wise Cost Breakdown – Pie charts in narrative form
16.3 Client-Friendly Reporting Style – Clear language, minimal jargon
Module 17: Value Engineering in Fit-Out
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17.1 Identifying Value Opportunities – Alternative materials, finishes
17.2 Cost-Benefit Analysis in Plain Text – Savings versus impact
17.3 Implementing Approved VE Items – Tracking changes
Module 18: Variation and Change Order Management
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18.1 Quantifying Variations – Measuring additions and omissions
18.2 Pricing Change Orders – Applying same rate analysis principles
18.3 Documentation and Approval Workflow – Maintaining audit trail
Module 19: Final Account and Certification
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19.1 Reconciliation of Quantities – Contract sum versus executed works
19.2 Certification of Payment – Interim and final certificates
19.3 Retention Release Calculations – Percentage and timing
Module 20: Post-Project Review and Lessons Learned
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20.1 Actual Versus Estimated Cost Analysis – Where did estimates vary?
20.2 Productivity Feedback – Trade-wise performance review
20.3 Continuous Improvement Recommendations – Tips for future estimates