TOPIC : QUANTITIES AND COST ESTIMATION

1. SUMMARY PROGRAM:

The program is an intermediate course in providing a better understanding of

estimation of quantities and cost. The program expects participants to have a
good understanding of reading construction drawings and familiar with the
various fundamental methods of cost estimates.

2. OBJECTIVES:

1. In-depth knowledge of quantities measurement and cost estimates

2. Understanding of its application in the construction business
3. Better control and management of cost
4. Providing better judgement of cost unit rates for bidding purposes

3. LEARNING OUTCOME:

 To understand the meaning of cost and quantities management

 To understand the implication of cost estimates on projects
 To understand the importance of cost management as it effects
strategy and business success
 To be aware of cost performance on projects

4. DURATION:
2 Days

5. TARGET GROUPS:

a. Contractor
b. Estimator
c. Purchasing Executives
d. Site Engineer

6. TOPICS:

a. Introduction to Fundamnetals
b. Understanding the Bill of Quantities
c. Measurement of Quantities of RC, Walls, Roof, Roads,
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d. Estimating Approach
e. Variability of Estimates
f. Reasons for Estimating Differences
g. Built-Up Rates of RC, Walls, Roof, Roads, Drainage
h. Conclusion

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Day 1
TIME TOPICS

08:30 – 09:30 Registration of Participants

09:30 – 10:30 Introduction to Fundamentals

10:30 - 10:45 Tea Break

10:45 – 13:00 Understanding the Bill of Quantities .

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
Measurement of Quantities
14:00 – 15:30

15:30 – 15:45 Tea Break

Measurement of Quantities
15:45 – 17:00

Day 2
TIME TOPICS

08:30 – 09:30 Estimating Approach

09:30 – 10:30 Variability of Estimates

10:30 - 10:45 Tea Break

10:45 – 13:00 Understanding Estimating Differences

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

Built-Up Rates
14:00 – 15:30

15:30 – 15:45 Tea Break

Built-Up Rates
15:45 – 17:00

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CONTACT PERSON

SITI SARAH SALLEH/YASMIN NURASIKIN JASMAN/MUHAMMAD SAMIR

CIDB HOLDINGS SDN BHD
Level 22, Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)
No. 45, Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur 50480 Malaysia
Tel: 03-4042 8880
Fax: 03-4042 2880
Email: training@cidbholdings.com.my

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