Module Title:Tendering, Estimating and Cost Control
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures, Private study, Group & individual project work
Module Aim: The aims of the subject are: (1) to develop a greater knowledge, understanding of and competency in Quantity Surveying Practice and Procedure (2) to develop a greater knowledge, understanding of and competency in Estimating Practice, Tendering Procedures and Post Contract Cost Control
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 submit common documents used in the tendering process
LO2 use measurement and estimating skills and contract knowledge in an integrated manner to estimate costs, prepare and submit a tender for a construction project
LO3 preparation and appraisal of contract claims
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
(1) Tendering Arrangements
(a) Compiling a tender list and pre-qualification (b) Preparation of tender documentation (c) Process during the tender period (d) Tender Evaluation and reporting
(2) Advanced Estimating
(a) Resource Costs (b) Project Overheads (c) Approximate estimating techniques (d) Allowing for / Managing Risk and Uncertainty (e) Allowing for Inflation (f) Tendering Practice and Procedures (g) Contractor's approach estimating (h) Tender analysis (i) Tendering strategy and tender performance (j) Post tender negotiation
(3) Post Contract Quantity Surveying
(a) Loss and expense and Final accounts (b) Variation accounts (c) Inflation (d) Contractual Claims (e) Cost Implications associated with contractual arrangements (f) Cost Control Systems and Strategies
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project No Description 1,2 60.00 Ongoing
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 2,3 40.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00
Project 12 Weeks per Stage 4.17
Estimated Learner Hours 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00
Total Hours 158.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_CMQSU_B Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 8 Mandatory