CE3CPQ-Project QS

Module Provider: School of Construction Management and Engineering, School of Built Environment
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:6
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites: CE2QCT Introduction to Quantification and Computerised Taking Off
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites: CE3CQC Quantification and Costing
Modules excluded: CE3CBP Building Surveying Projects CE3CPM Construction Management Project
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Upeksha Madanayake
Email: u.h.madanayake@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is designed to give students a practical experience in the basic techniques related to current practice of construction cost management related to the design, procurement and construction of buildings. The module is an individual student project consisting of pre-construction costing activities (including the relevant documentation) of a specified development project.

Aims:

The aim of the module is to reinforce the theoretical and vocational components of the degree by applying the practical and professional competencies developed during the course to complete a pre-construction cost plan for a specified development project based on a realistic scenario. The requirement of Quantity Surveying students (CE3CPQ) is to prepare a pre-construction cost plan and provide relevant cost advice.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:

• Apply the knowledge and skills to deliver a realistic cost advice to client given a project brief.


• Evaluate alternatives in every aspect of the financial planning of a building and make decisions with reasoned arguments


• Effectively communicate the cost report and conduct value management exercise by means of different  graphical formats, concise reports and presentations, making the full use of digital technology in the financial management processes


• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as an individual and in a team.

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

• Stages of a construction project


• Developed Client and Project Requirements


• Developed Project Brief


• Initial Cost Estimation


• Elemental Cost Planning


• Approximate Quantities Cost Planning


• Detailed Cost Planning


• Whole Life Costing

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Students will undertake the project in groups and individually, and will receive one-to-one guidance during tutorials and brief lectures on key aspects. This module is mostly self-guided by the students.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	4
Supervised time in studio/workshop	6	10
Guided independent study:
Wider reading (independent)	30	30
Preparation for tutorials	30
Preparation of practical report	30	30
Essay preparation		30
Total hours by term	100	100	0
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	70
Oral assessment and presentation	30

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Procurement Summary - 30% Oral assessment

 Final report - 70% Written coursework assignment

Formative assessment methods:

Penalties for late submission:

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A minimum mark of 40% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Final report - Written coursework assignment - 100%

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1. Required text books: None


2. Specialist equipment or materials: None


3. Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: None


4. Printing and binding: None


5. Computers and devices with a particular specification: None


6. Travel, accommodation and subsistence: None

Last updated: 30 March 2023