SSUD71-312: Early Estimating and Cost Planning

Description

This subject provides students with the ability to estimate building projects. The students will be able to undertake simple building estimates and will also be able to conduct cost planning assignments. The students will also be introduced to the concepts of value engineering and management. Students will use a range of techniques and case studies.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Apply standard cost planning techniques during the design process and in early stage feasibility studies.
2. Understand the process of construction cost forecasting in theory and practice.
3. Integrate cost plans into a developer’s feasibility study to test and assess the viability of the project.
4. Recognise the importance of whole life costing, value management and sustainability in the design economics of building.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• January 2021 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• September 2020 [Standard - Weeks 1-12]
• May 2020 [Standard]
• January 2020 [Intensive - Wks 3 & 8]
• September 2019 [Intensive]
• May 2019 [Intensive]
• January 2019 [Intensive]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 4 & 9]
• September 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 3 & 8]
• May 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 3 & 8]
• January 2018 [Intensive - Weeks 3 and 8]
• September 2017 [Intensive - Weeks 3 & 8]

Subject dates