(SCTP) Building Cost Management (Eligible for Part-Time TA)
About This Course
This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required in quantity surveying and construction cost management, covering the measurement and quantification of building works — including foundations, reinforced concrete, architectural, structural, and steelworks — using both manual methods and BIM software. Learners will develop competencies in managing project costs from initiation through to final accounts, analysing cost data for bidding and interim payment valuations, and supporting the preparation and evaluation of tender documents, as well as conducting life cycle costing for building projects. Upon completion, learners will be equipped to manage construction cost planning and operating cost assessments, with industry-specific training in cost estimation and analysis, budget forecasting, facilities planning, and conceptual studies.
What You'll Learn
1) Measure and quantify building works — including foundations, reinforced concrete, architectural, structural, and steelworks — using manual methods and BIM software
2) Manage project costs from early estimates through to final accounts, encompassing risk and value management and claims verification
3) Apply contract administration and procurement principles,
4) Analyse cost data to support bidding, cost planning, and interim payment valuations
5) Assist in tender preparation and evaluation, and
6) Conduct life cycle costing for building projects
7) Apply and demonstrate module knowledge and competencies through hands-on experience in an industry setting
Entry Requirements
- Completed GCE ‘A’ level OR a recognised Diploma programme
· Singapore citizens; Singapore Permanent Residents; Holders of LTVP