STUDY

In this unit, you’ll delve into how the construction industry shapes our environment and society. By
examining the roles and relationships of various individuals and organizations in the sector, you’ll gain
a comprehensive understanding of how the industry strives to enhance the built environment while
minimizing its environmental impact. You’ll also discover how these efforts contribute to economic
sustainability and growth.

In this unit, you’ll learn about different types of construction information and how they are used 
throughout the construction process. You’ll practice creating, reading, and editing this information to 
see how it guides each stage of a project. Using industry-standard tools, you’ll explore how information 
is shared and the importance of teamwork in this process. Key topics include construction drawings, 
detailing, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Building Information Modelling (BIM), schedules (like doors 
and windows), specifications, bills of quantities, and how to collaborate effectively. 

In this unit, you’ll gain a solid understanding of quantity surveying techniques, focusing on 
measurement and estimating rates to compile tender information. This is essential for contracting 
companies to successfully bid for and win projects. Once you successfully complete this unit, you’ll be 
able to take off quantities from drawings and prepare estimates for work packages. You’ll learn important topics such as estimating techniques, standard methods of measurement, taking-off dimensions, preparing bills of quantities, collecting estimating data, and assembling an estimate for a work package. With these skills, you'll be well-equipped to progress to a higher level of study. 

Throughout a project, a quantity surveyor takes on various tasks to support each stage and achieve 
the project's goals. This can include preparing contracts, managing tenders, controlling costs, and 
even helping resolve disputes. In this unit, you'll learn about the key legal frameworks and processes 
that guide and govern the work of quantity surveyors, giving you the essential knowledge needed to 
navigate the legal aspects of the profession. 
On completion of this unit, you will have a solid understanding of the legal responsibilities of a quantity 
surveyor and be equipped to manage contracts, tenders, and costs, while ensuring compliance with 
legal standards and resolving any disputes that may arise. 

This unit is all about helping you take what you’ve learned in your other classes and use it to create
and present your own individual project. You’ll also pick up important study skills that will help you in
the future.
You’ll start by identifying a problem that needs solving and writing a project brief that outlines your
ideas. Then, you’ll dig into research and conduct a feasibility study to explore different solutions. Using
critical thinking, you’ll analyse and choose the best option for your project. As you work through the project, you’ll create a plan to manage your time and tasks effectively. Plus, you’ll keep a diary to track your activities and reflect on what you’ve learned along the way. By the end, you’ll have a complete project that showcases your skills and knowledge

Once you successfully complete this unit, you’ll be able to prepare an estimate for a client’s project 
during the design stage, using the appropriate procurement method. This unit aims to equip you with 
the knowledge needed to select a procurement route and an appropriate tendering method when 
awarding a project to a main contractor. You’ll learn how to prepare a tender package for procuring a 
contractor for a client’s work, exploring various procurement methods, from open to closed systems. 
You’ll cover important topics such as tendering constraints and information, the necessary 
documentation for sending out a tender, the factors that affect procurement, and the different methods 
used to select a contractor. With these essential skills, you’ll be well-prepared to advance to a higher 
level of study 

In this unit, you’ll gain insight into how political, social, and economic factors influence the construction 
industry. You’ll explore the connections between these factors and see how they are reflected in 
individual projects and the broader economy. To apply this knowledge, you’ll examine various construction projects and evaluate how construction economics, along with societal and political factors, can impact construction costs and the choice of procurement routes. This understanding will help you appreciate the complexities of the construction landscape.

On completion of this unit you will understand the vital role a quantity surveyor plays in both the design 
and construction teams. They start by helping clients with feasibility studies, which are essential for 
budgeting a project so that clients know the expected costs. Once the feasibility study is complete and a design is created, the quantity surveyor assists with the tendering process, helping to select a main contractor to carry out the work. This can involve preparing a Bill of Quantities (BoQ) or writing a project specification. 
As the project moves into the construction phase, the quantity surveyor continues to be involved by 
managing payments made to contractors. This process, known as the valuation of works, occurs at 
regular intervals or predetermined stages of the project. The quantity surveyor visits the site to measure completed work and certifies payments for the client. Another important responsibility is preparing the final costs for the client in the form of a final account, which may include resolving any disputes or claims made by the main contractor to reach a mutual agreement.