Overview:
The Quantity Takeoff for Architectural and Structural Projects course equips participants with the essential skills to accurately measure materials and work quantities in engineering projects. The course aims to enhance professionals’ proficiency and enable effective use of specialized software for estimating quantities and costs.
Objectives:
- Enhance Professional Competency: Improve skills in quantity surveying and proficiency with relevant software.
- Differentiate Quantity Calculation Methods: Understand methods employed by owners and contractors.
- Analyze Resource Costs: Calculate quantities and estimate costs for materials, labor, machinery, and equipment.
- Prepare Quantity Reports: Learn to create detailed and accurate quantity reports.
Course Content:
- Introduction to Quantity Takeoff:
- Definition and importance of accurate quantity takeoff in projects.
- Quantity Calculation Methods:
- Methods used by owners and contractors for quantity calculation.
- Resource and Cost Analysis:
- Calculating quantities and estimating costs for materials, labor, machinery, and equipment.
- Preparing Quantity Reports:
- How to prepare comprehensive and accurate quantity reports.
- Practical Applications:
- Measuring and quantifying different types of work.
- Preparing quantity schedules and specifications.
- Analyzing materials for architectural and structural works.
Target Audience:
- Engineers and technicians specializing in quantity surveying.
- Employees of construction companies and firms.
- Accountants and individuals interested in quantity surveying.
