Professional Estimating

Unit code: NBC2006 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NBC1113 - Measurement and Estimating
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
Enquire

Overview

This unit builds upon the concepts introduced in Measurement and Estimating, offering a deeper exploration of measurement techniques and styles. It covers topics such as description composition, the measurement of various defined building elements and associated site works, the use of computer measurement software, and the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Work (ASMM). The unit also includes an examination of simplified measurement methods, core estimating principles, the preparation of bills of quantities, and the pricing of builders' preliminaries, overheads, and supervision. The primary goal of this unit is to provide students with practical experience in the tendering process used by construction professionals. To achieve this, students will engage in a team research project aimed at identifying the optimal parameters for estimating civil and building infrastructure projects.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Interpret accepted drawing conventions and formats and building documentation involving architectural, structural and service drawings and contour mapping to apply shortened/simple form methods;
  2. Apply building principles and methods to a range of civil/building infrastructure construction elements and associated siteworks including bulk excavations and site preparation works;
  3. Quantify moderately complex architectural and engineering structures using basic measurement techniques and effectively communicate items that have been measured to a range of specialist and non-specialist stakeholders;
  4. Create estimating documentation to the level of a novice professional for a moderately complex building project in collaboration with team members; and
  5. Develop and assess tender documentation demonstrating professional judgment.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 25%
Girth calculations and understanding contours and mapping for measurement purposes (Individual)
Assessment type: Project
|
Grade: 50%
Group Measurement and pricing of different building elements of a case study building project and preparing BOQs in accordance with the ASMM (Group)
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 25%
Viva – Presentation followed by question-and-answer session on measurement and estimation of a case study building project (Individual)

The assignment and presentation include an evaluation of the contributions made by each member of the team to facilitate the assessment of students' achievement of learning outcomes.

Required reading

Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors| .

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
NHCM | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

Search for units, majors & minors