Cost Management for Architectural Works

Synopsis

BPM207 Cost Management for Architectural Works covers the fundamental principles and methodologies for the cost management of architectural work items on projects. It covers the conventional and e-measurement of architectural works and writing of specifications for such items. It also develops students’ skills in the application of cost management principles and techniques to implement cost estimation, cost control, business planning, profitability analysis and project management

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JAN

Topics

Cost Management and Cost Engineering
Application of Principles and Techniques to Cost Estimating, Cost Control, Business Planning, Profitability Analysis and Project Management
Standard Methods of Measurement for Architectural Works
Bills of Quantities for Architectural Works
Interpretation of Drawings for Architectural Works
Taking Off for Architectural Works
BIM and AutoCAD for Architectural Works
E-Measurement for Architectural Works
Managing Costs and Specifications/Descriptions for Architectural Works
Preliminaries, Site Development Specialist Works, External Works, Contingency
Project Cost Model and the Element Cost Model

Learning Outcome

Describe the purpose and principles of measuring quantities
Identify scope and interpret drawings for architectural works
Apply measurement techniques for costing
Explain cost management methods for architectural works
Demonstrate ability to use e-measurement tools
Analyze cost efficiency of architectural items

Part-time Programmes / CET Courses

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Cost Management for Architectural Works