Unit of Study CIVL1009 Cost Estimation, Monitoring and Control (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

6
Faculty & College

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Placement

No

Unit description

Develops a working knowledge of construction estimating methods, quantity takeoffs, costs, and price determination used for compilation of a tender package.

Unit content

Interpreting civil construction drawings and specifications

Material takeoffs

Estimating time and labour

Performing calculations for cost estimates

Cost monitoring and control

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2025

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

complete a takeoff of materials needed for a civil construction project from drawings and specifications for timber, steel and concrete structures

estimate labour, equipment and materials costs for a civil construction project

demonstrate an understanding of cost monitoring and control in a civil construction environment.

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