Module Details

Module Code: BULD6019
Title: Cost Planning and Control
Long Title: Cost Planning and Control
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the student to understand and use cost data and resource information for the purpose of cost planning and control of construction projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify and consider pre-contract cost planning from inception to contract acceptance.
LO2 Describe the processes used in cost planning using specialist data.
LO3 Manipulate and modify historical cost data.
LO4 Prepare simple interim valuations and final accounts.
LO5 Discuss how costs can be controlled in construction projects, both pre- and post-contract.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Use of historical cost data
Analysis of previous projects to be used for cost information.
Methods of cost planning
Introduction to the unit method, area/m2 method, elemental method and approximate quantities methods of cost planning.
Economic design
How the following factors affect the design: plan shape, enclosing ratio, number of storeys, storey height, internal partitions etc
Manipulation of data
Adjusting cost data to allow for changes in size, time and specification between historic building and proposed project.
Interim Valuations
Introduction to the procedure involved in the preparation of interim accounts.
Final Accounts
Introduction to different types of final account, i.e. adjusted, ascertained, cost plus etc.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Preparation of sample cost plans using historical data to control costs.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Preparation of interim valuation on simple contracts to aid cost control.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Duncan Cartlidge. (2017), Quantity Surveyor's Pocket Book, 3rd. Routledge, p.440, [ISBN: 978113869836].
  • RICS. (2012), NRM-1 Order of Cost Estimating & Cost Planning for Capital Building Works, Second. RICS, London, [ISBN: 9781842197684].
  • Richard Kirkham. (2014), Ferry and Brandon's Coat planning of Buildings, 9th. all, Blackwell publishing, London, p.387, [ISBN: 978111996827].
  • Jim Smith, David Jaggar and Peter Love. (2016), Building Cost Planning for the Design Team, 3rd. Routledge, [ISBN: 978113890737].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Allan Ashworth, Catherine Higgs and Keith Hogg. (2013), Willis's Practice and Procedure for the Quantity Surveyor, 13th. Blackwell Publishing, [ISBN: 978047067219].
  • Peter Williams. (2015), Managing Measurement Risk in Building & Civil Engineering, Wiley, [ISBN: 978111856152].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 4 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 4 Mandatory
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 4 Mandatory
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 4 Mandatory
CR_CCONS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction 4 Mandatory