Module Details

Module Code: CTRL
Module Title: Tendering, Estimating and Cost Control
Title: Tendering, Estimating and Cost Control
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eoin Homan
Module Author:: John Foley
Domains:  
Module Description: 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 will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
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
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
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
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment60.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
No Description
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Project Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.17 50
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 5.00 60
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ivor H. Seeley. (2009), Seeley and Winfield's Building Quantities Explained Irish Edition, Palgrave.
  • D Langdon. (2020), Spons Architects and Builders Price Book, Spon Press.
  • Bryan Spain. Spon's first stage estimating handbook, London ; Spon Press, 2000., [ISBN: 0415234360].
  • Martin Brook. (2016), Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, 5th. Spon Press, p.290, [ISBN: 0750615311].
  • Atkin, Akintoye & Skitmore;. Time Cost Planning of Construction, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
  • Duncan Cartlidge. (2017), Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book, 3rd. [ISBN: 9781138698352].
  • Ferry and Brandon's. (2015), Cost Planning of Buildings, John Wiley & Sons.
  • Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain),Richard McGill. (2012), CESMM4, ICE Publishing, p.111, [ISBN: 9780727757517].
  • The Society of Chartered Surveyors and Construction Industry Federation. (2009), ARM4 Agreed Rules of Measurement.
  • (2013), Cost Management of Construction Projects, Wiley-Blackwell.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Generic Spreadsheet Software.
  • Buildsoft. Cubit Measurement Software.
  • Exactal Software. ITWO costX Measurement Software.
Discussion Note: