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Work Break-down Structure; Project Cost Scoping; Cost Databases; Pricing & Indexing; Feasibility & Conceptual Estimating; Quantity Surveying (Earthworks, Pavements, Structures); Variation Order Scoping; Contingencies; Stochastic Estimating; Industry Trends.
ANYTIME START means: A course that starts outside the normal semester dates. Check the timetable below for actual teaching dates.
The aim of this unit to develop an understanding of an engineer must break down the construction cost engineering process into its component steps and reassemble it into a straightforward, logical methodology for the development of valid cost analyses of construction projects from the client’s standpoint. The seminar will alternate between lecture/discussion periods and short, high-impact team exercises that are designed to reinforce the preceding lecture’s learning objectives. The process starts with analysing a project’s critical cost components based on the delivery method. The process moves on to analysis of the project’s scope and the development of a conceptual cost estimate for use in the preparation of an Invitation for Tenders or a Request for Proposals. The next step is the development of a detailed Work Breakdown Structure that provides the basis for organizing a construction cost estimate. Next, the development of a detailed cost estimate is made to use as a tool to evaluate industry tender offers and price proposals (i.e. the Independent Engineer’s Estimate). This estimate can also be used with change orders. Finally, the course concludes with a block on the development of special estimates for contingencies, allowance, and accelerated project delivery. The result is a comprehensive view of the cost engineering process as a fully integrated system rather than the conventional approach of separate but related activities.
RP: BE (Hons) or equivalent
BE (Hons) or equivalent
This course is held as two 2 day blocks:27, 28 July & 31 Aug, 1 Sept 2017
Eric Scheepbouwer
Douglas Gransberg
The assessment is in two parts.30% of the marks are for the assignments given during the course 70% of marks is for the final projectYour engineer’s estimate review presentation should be no longer than 10 minutes with 10 minutes for questions. It should cover:• Context and organisation of the estimate.• The approach to preparing contingency estimates.• The analysis of where the greatest financial risk to the contractor and client will be.• Conclusion & recommendation for the organisation.• Marks will be also be awarded for clarity of the presentation, time keeping and engagement of the audience.The assignment will entail the development of a tender offer for a small New Zealand construction project (bridge or road). • The tender offer must be prepared exactly in accordance with the instructions that will be furnished in the client’s invitation to tender. Failure to do so will render it nonresponsive and incur a 20% penalty.• The independent engineer’s estimate must include back-up documentation and calculations to justify the quantities and prices used in the tender.• The independent engineer’s estimate will be submitted electronically using the MS Excel spreadsheet template that will be provided by the instructor.
Domestic fee $1,038.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
This course will not be offered if fewer than 5 people apply to enrol.
For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .