This course deals with the principles and

techniques of estimating materials, labor,

equipment and
indirect costs for both horizontal and
vertical construction. It covers the study of
working drawings and
specifications required for the preparation
of work elements and estimate analysis. It
provides extensive
practical exercises in determining
quantities for various items of work and in
the preparation of the bill of
materials for a given project.

1. Willi’s Practice & Procedure For Quantity Surveyor- 12th Edition, Ashworth, 2007
2. Quantity Surveyor’s Pocketbook, Cartlidge, Duncan, 2009
3. Simplified Construction Estimate, Max Fajardo, 2000
3. www.Engineering Civil.Com
4. www.Surveyor.Com