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Pre-tender Estimates, Cost Planning and Introduction to BCIS

This course will introduce pre-tender estimates, the cost plan and the BCIS process.

  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
Overview
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Why is estimating in construction so important?

This course will analyse the processes and activities involved in the preparation of a tender estimate.

You’ll have the opportunity to examine various pre-tender estimating methods available and the factors affecting the choice of a particular method.

The course will also aim to develop your understanding of costing in the context of construction and the purpose and requirement for estimating in the construction industry.

What topics will you cover?

  • The tendering process
  • Preparation of an estimate
  • Method statements
  • Costing
  • The purpose of costing
  • Cost centres
  • Estimating and tendering
  • Pre-tender estimating methods
  • Preliminary estimates
  • The functional unit method
  • The superficial method

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Assess the processes and activities involved in the preparation of tender estimate
  • Explore the various pre-tender estimating methods available and the factors affecting the choice of a particular method
  • Develop an understanding of costing in the context of construction
  • Develop an understanding of the purpose and requirement for estimating in the construction industry
  • Explore various methods of costing and estimating in the construction industry
  • Develop an understanding of how to prepare an estimate of construction cost using the functional unit and superficial method

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at students who are looking to gain an understanding of the importance of estimation in construction management and the various methods of costing and estimating.

Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.

Who will you learn with?

Danny McGough

Danny McGough is the course director for the Construction Management with BIM online course at Coventry. He's worked on a number of complex research projects focusing on BIM & sustainable development.

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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