MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES - The TAR UC module delivers to the appropriate level as follows:

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1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR TITLE Price Analysis for Building Works MODULE CODE BTQS T0S CONFIRM LEVEL 5 CONFIRM CREDITS 12 DATE OF APPROVAL July 2014 MODULE AIM This module aims to develop knowledge and ability to apply bidding strategy, undertake estimating work and build up unit rates for use on construction projects. MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES The TAR UC module delivers to the appropriate level as follows: By engaging successfully with this module a student will be able to: LO Ref Outcome 1 Build up unit rates derived from various cost components for construction projects. 2 Apply estimating techniques to construction projects. 3 Demonstrate competency in using computer software for estimating. ASSESSMENT SUITABILITY Assessment is by coursework (40%) and examination (60%). The module assessment is aligned to the module aims and learning outcomes. The module assessment is suitable in terms of relevance, level, challenge and alignment to learning outcomes. COMMENTS REGARDING INDICATIVE CONTENT This module covers the principles of estimating the use of unit rates, and bidding strategy. ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS None

2 1. Name of Course Prices Analysis for Building Works 2. Course Code BTQS Name(s) of academic staff Tan Lea Koon 4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme The inclusion of the course in the programme is to equip the students with sound knowledge and skills in pricing the Bills of Quantities for building works. Course Objectives The objective of the course in the programme is to prepare the students with skills in buildingup unit rates for building works based on material, plant, labour, wastage, profit and overhead cost; perform estimation of costs involved in simple projects; apply techniques in management of estimating process and expose the students to quantity surveying software for estimating Total Student Time (SLT) Total Student Time (SLT) L=Lecture T=Tutorial P=Practical O=Others 7. Credit Value 3 8. Prerequisite (if any) Nil Face to Face L T P O Total Guided and Independent Total SLT outcomes Upon completion of the course, students should be able to: CLO1: Build up the unit rates for building works derived from various cost components. (C5, P4) (CTPS, EM). CLO2: Apply various techniques in the management of estimating process. (C3) (CTPS). CLO3: Demonstrate competency in using computer software for estimating. (C2, P3) (KK).

3 10. Transferable Skills: Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical experience and Internship Transferable Skills How they are developed Assessment Teamwork and cooperation Developed through Assessed through tutorials, coursework coursework assessment Analytical and critical Developed through Assessed through tutorials, thinking skills lectures, tutorials, coursework and coursework and case examination studies Problemsolving skills Developed through Assessed through tutorials, lectures, tutorials, coursework and coursework and case examination studies Make effective use of IT to Developed through Assessed through obtain information coursework and case coursework studies 11. Teachinglearning and assessment strategy Teachinglearning strategy Lectures Tutorials Group discussions Group work Case Study E Independent reading Assessment strategy Assignment Written work Midterm test Examination 12. Synopsis This course introduces the principles of estimating and various cost components involved in the buildingup of unit rate for building works based on material, plant, labour, wastage, profit and overhead or such other rates. 13. Mode of Delivery Lecture, Tutorial and Practical 14. Assessment Methods and Types Assessment of this course is based on: Examination (60%) Coursework (40%)

4 15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Aims Course Programme Objectives Outcomes PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Outcomes Course Programme Outcomes Outcomes PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 CLO1 CLO2 CLO3 17. Content outline of the course and the SLT per topic Week Topic 1 Introduction Estimating and tendering Roles of estimator Types of tender, i.e. open, selective and negotiated tenders Tender procedure 23 Principles of Estimating Allin rate for labour Allin rate for material Allin rate for plant Wastage Profit and overhead 411 Unit Rate Builtup Unit rate builtup for major building trades include, but not limited to, the following: concrete work reinforcement formwork brickwork and blockwork masonry roofing woodwork structural steel work metal work floor, wall and ceiling finishes door window painting and decorating glazing Domestic subcontractors rates builtup Student Time (SLT) Total Guided L T P O and Independent

5 Daywork rates 12 Estimating Management Information checking procedure Establish estimating programme Resource enquiries and analysis Pricing notes Pricing checks 1314 Bidding Strategy company s objectives in tendering competitive tendering environment profit margin or markup factors that influence the selection of projects for bidding decision to bid or not to bid 612 Computer based estimating packages Assessment: Coursework Examination Subtotal The application of computer software such as Binalink or Buildsoft in pricing the Bills of Quantities for the major building trades covered in the topics for estimating. Total Total SLT 120 Subject Credit Main references supporting the course Brook, M (2008). Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, 4 th edition, Elsevier ButterworthHeinemann. The Chartered Institute of Building (2009). Code of Estimating Practice, 7 th edition, Wiley Blackwell. Additional references supporting the course Ashworth, A., Hogg, K (2007). Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 12 th edition, Blackwell Publishing Ltd. Brook, M (1997). Code of Estimating Practice, 6 th edition, Addison Wesley Longman Dagostino, FR, Feigenbaum, L, Kissoon, C (2003), Estimating in Building Construction, 6 th edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall Dagostino, FR & Peterson, SJ (2011). Estimating in Building Construction, 7 th Prentice Hall. edition, Pratt, DJ (2004). Fundamentals of Construction Estimating, 2 nd edition, Delmar. Peurifoy, RL & Oberlender, GD (2002). Estimating Construction Costs, 5 th edition, McGraw Hill. Smith, NJ (1995). Project Cost Estimating, Thomas Telford Ltd.

6 Spain, B (2000). Spon s First Stage Estimating Handbook, Spon Press. 19. Other additional information Computer based estimating packages The application of computer software such as Binalink or Buildsoft in pricing the Bills of Quantities for the major building trades. CHECKED Date October 2015 Reason SI correct NB. SI records assessment as 100% coursework regardless of actual assessment strategy to enable recording of TAR UC assessment outcome.