Professional Quantity Surveying for Engineering Projects

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
08 Nov 2026 Istanbul, Turkey $ 4,500 Register
06 Dec 2026 Live-Online $ 2,500 Register

Professional Quantity Surveying for Engineering Projects

Introduction

Effective quantity surveying is essential for delivering engineering and infrastructure projects within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with contractual requirements. Modern quantity surveyors are expected not only to measure quantities and estimate costs but also to contribute to project planning, procurement, contract administration, financial control, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
This five-day course provides participants with advanced knowledge of quantity surveying practices, emphasizing cost planning, value engineering, contract management, project cost control, and financial management. Participants will learn industry best practices for managing project costs, evaluating financial performance, and supporting successful project delivery through effective quantity surveying techniques.

 

Objectives

    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the complete quantity surveying process throughout the project lifecycle.
    • Apply cost planning and estimating techniques for engineering projects.
    • Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
    • Develop effective project budgets and cost forecasts.
    • Monitor and control project expenditures.
    • Understand procurement and tender evaluation processes.
    • Administer construction contracts and payment procedures.
    • Evaluate contract variations and claims.
    • Apply value engineering principles to improve project value.
    • Produce accurate cost reports and financial analyses.

Training Methodology

The course will be delivered through:

  • Interactive presentations
  • Instructor-led lectures
  • Case studies
  • Group discussions
  • Engineering examples
  • Cost analysis exercises
  • BOQ review sessions
  • Contract administration examples
  • Question-and-answer sessions
  • Course review and knowledge assessments

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for:

  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Cost Engineers
  • Estimation Engineers
  • Civil Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Project Engineers
  • Planning Engineers
  • Contract Engineers
  • Procurement Engineers
  • Project Managers
  • Construction Managers
  • Contract Administrators
  • Cost Controllers
  • Professionals involved in engineering and infrastructure project management

Course Outline

Day 1 – Fundamentals of Quantity Surveying and Cost Planning
Module 1: Role of the Quantity Surveyor
• Quantity surveying principles 
• Project lifecycle and cost management 
• Roles and responsibilities 
• Professional standards and ethics 
Module 2: Cost Planning
• Cost planning process 
• Budget development 
• Cost breakdown structures 
• Cost planning techniques 
• Cost planning documentation 
Day 2 – Measurement and Estimating
Module 3: Quantity Measurement
• Reading engineering drawings 
• Measurement principles 
• Standard methods of measurement 
• Quantity take-off procedures 
• Common measurement errors 
Module 4: Cost Estimation
• Direct and indirect costs 
• Material pricing 
• Labor productivity 
• Equipment costing 
• Cost estimation methods 
Day 3 – Procurement and Contract Management
Module 5: Procurement Strategies
• Procurement methods 
• Tender preparation 
• Bid evaluation 
• Contractor selection 
• Procurement planning 
Module 6: Contract Administration
• Contract documentation 
• Payment certificates 
• Variations 
• Claims management 
• Final account procedures 
Day 4 – Cost Control and Value Engineering
Module 7: Cost Control Techniques
• Budget monitoring 
• Cost forecasting 
• Cost reporting 
• Cash flow management 
• Financial performance evaluation 
Module 8: Value Engineering
• Principles of value engineering 
• Function analysis 
• Cost optimization 
• Decision-making techniques 
• Value improvement strategies 
Day 5 – Project Financial Management and Professional Best Practices
Module 9: Financial Management
• Financial reporting 
• Cost auditing 
• Project financial performance evaluation 
• Cost reconciliation and financial close-out 
• Lessons learned and continuous improvement 
Module 10: Professional Practices in Quantity Surveying
• Best practices in quantity surveying 
• Commercial decision-making principles 
• Cost optimization strategies 
• Risk awareness in cost management 
• Continuous professional development 

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