Fundamentals of Quantity Surveying: From RICS Pathway Guide

1-The main types of procurement used in both the public and private sectors, both nationally and internationally

2-Tendering and negotiation processes involved in procurement

3-Ancillary processes such as partnering and framework agreements

4-Codes of practice and procedures commonly used.

1.How cost planning assists in the financial control of projects during the design development stage

2.The various stages of cost planning

3.The rules under which Order of Cost Estimates and Elemental Cost Plans are produced

4.Sources of cost data

5.Adjustments that may be required for factors including location, specification, time and market forces

6.The main factors that affect design economics over the whole life of the building

1-The quantification of construction works (including both measurement and definition)

2-The measurement of buildings and structures to agreed standards.

3-The various standard methods of measurement

4-The costing of construction works

1. Basic contract law and legislation

2. The various standard forms of contract and sub-contract.

3. When the different forms would be used.

4. Contract documentation.

5. Basic contractual mechanisms and procedures at various stages of the contract.

6. Third-Party Rights including the relevant legislation and the use of collateral warranties

1- The effective control of costs during the construction phase of a project

2- The legal and contractual constraints on the cost of a project such as changes in building legislation and design risk allocation

3- The reporting and forecasting of costs during the construction phase

4- The principles of risk allowances.