COURSE CONTENT FOR THE QUANTITY
SURVEYING PROGRAMME
YEAR ONE:
FIRST SEMESTER
FACULTY BASED COURSES ONLY
ECO/ESM I0I:PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I (2 Credits)
Nature and significance of economic science. Tools of economic analysis. Basic economic concepts – value, utility, cost etc. Theories of demand and supply. Elasticity of supply and demand.
EVM III: NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (3 Credits)
Origin and growth of settlements, factors affecting the siting and development of villages and towns. The effect of advances in science, technology, medicine and public hygiene, system of land tenure and land use. The philosophy of physical planning and new or ideal towns. Social and economic forces and their effect on demand for shelter and means of movement. The assessment of demand, the control of development and the maintenance and improvement of the environment.
ARC III: ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS AND LETTERING I (2 Credits)
A studio course in mechanical drawing, descriptive geometry, perceptive, shades and shadows including freehand drawing. The course is aimed at developing graphic language, manipulative skills
Translation of technical ideas into visual and technical drawings. Aptitude and facilitation of communication skills in design.
QUS 101: INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING& QUANTITY SURVEYING( 2 Credits)
History of buildings – functions and types of Buildings:
Functions and illustration of various building materials, elements and components. Visit to construction sites. History of the Quantity Surveying Profession. Philosophy, function and role of the Quantity Surveyor. Purpose of bills of quantities, and other documents. Other parties and professions involved in the building industry and their relationship with the Quantity Surveyor, and to each other.
YEAR ONE:
SECOND SEMESTER
ECO/ESM 102: PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II (2 Credits)
Distinction between micro and macroeconomics. Production theory – location, returns to proportion, and returns to scale. Classifications of market structure. Basic principles of international trade, public finance, wage determination.
ARC 112: ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHICS AND LETTERING II ( 2 Credits)
Presentation of architectural drawings. Greater emphasis will be laid on presentation and rendering techniques, using difference media.
QUS 102: BUILDING MEASUREMENT I (2 Credits)
Introduction to methods of communicating information within the construction industry-drawings, specifications, schedules, bills of quantities-their uses and relationship to the construction process.
Understanding the tools used by quantity surveyors in their practice. Introduction to the Standard Methods of Measurement-evolution and use. Techniques of taking off-dimension paper, order of entering dimensions, abbreviations, grouping of dimensions, descriptions, side notes, waste calculations. Processes in working up-squaring, abstracting and billing.
QUS 112: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS I ( 2 Credits)
Nature of sub-soils, bearing pressures, subsidence movements. Building
types-residential, commercial, industrials etc. Setting out of Buildings
EXCAVATIONS: Site clearance, bulk excavation, trenching, main items of plant required.
FOUNDATIONS: Types:- strip, pad, raft and pile. Factors influencing their selection. Damp proof courses.
FLOORS: Functional requirements, solid ground floors, raised/upper floors.
WALLS: Functional requirements, walls classifications, opening in walls.
ROOF: Functional requirements, various types of roofs and their constructional techniques. Flat roofs (Timber & concrete) pitched roofs. Roof finishes and furniture.
DOORS/WINDOWS: Types and functions.
BUILDING DESIGN: Layout, detailing, foundation, floors, walls sections/openings, roof and roof drainage.
QUS 122: TECHNICAL DRAWING (1 Credit)
Introduction to three-dimensional awareness through graphic communication. Other aspects will involve linear light shadow, detail, isometric and perspective rendering.
YEAR TWO
FIRST SEMESTER
LAW 243: NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM I (2 Credit)
Nature, course and classification of laws of the Nigerian legal and judicial system. Sources of Laws-common law, National statutory laws, etc.
SVI 181: BASIC SURVEYING I (2 Credits)
(For Estate management, Building and Quantity Surveying, Geomet, Architecture and, Voc. Education).
General History of Surveying, Basic Surveying instruments, measurement of short distances, chain surveying, obstacles in chain surveying production of chain surveying plan. Ordinary leveling.
ARC 211: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN 1 (3 Credits)
Design and drafting of small-scale residential buildings e.g, one family residential type of buildings. It considers such problems as thestructure, function, local technology, social and cultural problems as they affect
single-family residential buildings, and how to integrate all these problems to achieve a comfortable and pleasant living environment.
QUS 241: APPLIED MECHANICS I (STATICS) (3 Credits)
– Introduction to mechanics and design of Building Structures, the object of Structural Design.
– Current coplanar forces: Triangle of forces, parallelogram of forces, rectangular components, polygon of forces.
– Non-concurrent coplanar forces: The link polygon, application of the link polygon.
– Moments of forces: measurement of moments. Conditions of equilibrium, resultant of parallel forces, couples. Beam reactions.
– Direct stress and strain; stress, strain, elasticity, Hooke’s law and the modulus of elasticity. Behaviour of steel in tension, limiting values of stress, factors of safety, compound bars, temperature stresses, energy of suddenly applied loads, falling loads.
– Properties of structural sections: The center of gravity or centroid, second moment of area, area about a centroidal, axis, the parallel axis principle. Compound sections. Radius of gyration. Polar second moment of area section modulus.
– Friction: Work principles of virtual work: Conservation systems of potential energy. Kinematics of particles in various co-ordinate systems; relative motion of particles.
– Shear force and bending moment: Shear force calculation. Bending moment calculation. Shear force and bending moment diagrams. The mathematical relationship between load, shearing force and bending moment.
QUS 201: BUILDING MEASUREMENT II (2 Credits)
Principles of analysis of work content into units and groupings-trade, work section, elemental, operational, etc, and their suitability for tendering or management purposes. Prime costs, provisional sums, provisional quantities, plant and protection items
Application measurement
- Measurement of building girths for regular and irregular outlines.
- Measurement of areas of various shapes-regular and irregular-trapezoid, segments, bell mouth, etc.
- Measurement of building works in site preparation, lifting of turf, etc.
QUS 211: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS 11 (2 Credits)
Study of materials and their performance in construction (e.g. clay, concrete, stones, timber, plastics, bricks, blocks, metals, glass, bitumen, synthetic and reinforced polymer products, etc.). Production, processing, evaluation and testing methods. Their utilization in construction and associated problems.
YEAR TWO
SECOND SEMESTER
SVI 182: BASIC SURVEYING II (3 Credits)
(For Estate Management, Building and Quantity Surveying, Geomet, Architecture, and Voc.Education)
Theodolite and compass surveying, ordinary leveling tachometry, preparation of large scale survey plans, contouring, plane table survey.
QUS 242: APPLIED MECHANICS II (Dynamics) (2 Credits)
Kinematics of rigid bodies and engineering systems:
Dynamics of particles etc. Newton’s laws of motion and D’Alembert’s principles. Impulse, momentum, energy power.
- Stresses in laterally loaded sepumertrical beam.
Stresses induced by bending. Pure bending; the theory of bending: simple beam design for bending. Shearing stresses in beams: A general expression for the distribution of shearing stress. Distribution of shearing stress in angular sections.
- Beams of two materials-composite beams, design principles.
- Further work on stress and strain, compound stresses. Biaxial stresses, and strain. Volumetric strain. Stresses on inclined planes for simple tension and compression; Mohr’s circle/oblique planes and general two-dimensional stresses system. Principal planes and principal stresses Mohr’s stress circle. Tension or compression in three perpendicular directions.
- Deflection of beams: Bending and stiffness. Curvature and bending. Mathematical relationship between bending moment, slope and deflection. Determination of deflection by the use of bending moment diagram. Area moment method.
- Combined bending and axial load. Theory of columns. Direct axial load and applied moments. Eccentrically applied longitudinal load. The middle third rule for rectangular sections. Buckling of slender columns and struts. Enler formula.
QUS 202: BUILDING MEASUREMENT III (3 Credits)
Measurement of building works of an uncomplicated nature in the following areas:
- Substructure on level site (excluding basement) for simple buildings with strip and pad foundation-excavation, backfilling and removal, earthwork support, concrete work, block or brick work, DPC, concrete floor bed.
- Reduced level excavation and other earthwork.
- Walls in brick, masonry, block or concrete and their associated finishes and decorations.
QUS 212: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS III (2 Credits)
Plant and equipment in use on construction sites. Management of plant, excavation equipment, earth-moving plant, selection of plant and equipment, concreting plant. Builder’s cranes, conveyors. Devotion and hoist. Scaffolding, power hand tools, pumps and plant safety.
QUS 232: BUILDING SERVICES I (2 Credits)
Electrical supply and installation in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings e.g electrical generation and distribution, Electrical wiring. Different kinds of circuits and electrical layout plans. Introduction and summary of main criteria in lighting design, activity, glare, modeling atmosphere, costs, etc. Behavior and control of light.
Natural ventilation in buildings. Types of mechanical ventilation and factors that determine their need. Thermodynamics systems. Lifts, escalators, hoists, telephones, metering, fire fighting equipments and their installation.
QUS 242: INTRODUCTION TO TENDERING AND ESTIMATING (2 Credits)
Types of contracts: Formation of a contract, elements of a valid contract, vitiation of a contract, discharge of a contract and forms of contract.
- Tendering methods and their effect on pricing – open, selective and negotiated
- Estimating methods
- Basic principles of estimating – method statement, work measurement, material and plant constants, market survey.
- Analysis of factors effecting costs-materials, labour, plant, equipment, overheads, wastage, profit and site conditions.
QUS 252: CONSTRUCTION PLANTS & EQUIPMENT (2 Credit)
YEAR THREE
FIRST SEMESTER
LAW 231: LAW OF CONTRACT AND TORT (2 Credit)
Principles of law of contract – offer and acceptance, consideration, formation of contract, void and voidable, unenforceable contracts, termination of contracts, remedies for breach. Torts affecting land, negligence, nuisance, trespass, liability for animal, etc.
QUS 351: PRINCIPLES OF VALUATION I (2 Credits)
Factors affecting supply and demand of land and buildings. Valuation process-procedure and methods of valuation. Use of valuation tables-single rate and dual rates table, effect of leasehold interest on the rate of interest (yield). Analysis of sales and letting of freehold and leasehold properties. Deferred incomes and varying incomes. Statistical and computer framework for valuation. Alternative to the use valuation tables.
QUS 341: THEORY OF STRUCTURE AND DESIGN I (3 Credits)
Elements and systems of constructions; structural forms, design and materials. Basic structural systems – Bar systems and surface systems. Systems of loads. Design of statically determinate structures. Theory of stress analysis of trusses. Application of method of joints and method of sections for trusses. Frame structures. Calculations of bending moments and forces in frames.
Properties of the influence line. Influence line on beams. Series of concentrated live loads-use of moment chart.
QUS 301: BUILDING MEASUREMENT IV (3 Credits)
Measurement of building work in the following Superstructures areas:
- Doors and windows including adjustment for openings (walls and finishes), finishing to reveals, Ironmongery, glazing, etc.
- Concrete work in lintels, sills, beams, columns, floor and roof slabs-concrete inculding reinforcement, formwork, ancillaries and accessories.
- Staircases and landings in concrete, timber and metal, including hand railing, finishes and decorations.
- Precast and prestressed concrete work.
QUS 311: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I (3 Credits)
Study of the following functional elements in buildings:
- Staircases and ramp
- Pitched roofs and roof lights
- Various types of finishes for floors,, walls and ceilings.
- Vertical and horizontal movements in buildings.
- Demolition and temporary works
- Underpinning, deep basements.
QUS 321: INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION STATISTICS (2 Credits)
The place of statistics in research. Data descriptions and characteristics. Frequency distributions and graphic presentation. Measures of central tendency and variability. Methods of sampling, sources of spatial data. Nature of raw data. Calculation and use of deviation and variability. Probability theory, and methods of sampling. Hypothesis and their testing. Tests of significance, Binomial distribution. Student-s T-tests. Description of point patterns. Nearest neighbour analysis. Correlation analysis, simple correlation, partial correlation and multiple correlation. Regression analysis simple and multiple regression. Chi Square (ANOVA).
BLD 371: BUILDING MAINTENANCE I (2 Credits)
Introduction to building maintenance technology.
Decay of buildings-agencies involved. Alterations, Conversions, extensions, improvement in buildings. Dimensional considerations.
Design defects and remedies. Structural surveys for building maintenance of all types of buildings. Mechanical and Electrical services.
QUS 381: SPECIFICATION WRITING (2 Credits)
Principles, documentation, and uses of specification. Relationship between specification, drawings and bill of quantities. Form, order and procedure in writing specifications. Use of published information such as British standard codes of practice, ISO, DIN performance specification, and Nigerian Standards (NIS). An introduction to the use of preliminary and preamble clauses. Specification writing for building works under the following heads;- Excavation and earth-works; concrete work-cement, aggregates, mild steel. Formwork; block work, brickwork and stonework; metal and structural steelwork; carpentry, joinery and roofing; asphalt work; finishings-floors, walls and ceiling; glazing, painting, plumbing work, electrical work, fencing.
YEAR THREE
SECOND SEMESTER
LAW 418: LAND LAW AND TENURE (2 Credit)
Detail from Law Department.
QUS 342: THEORY OF STRUCTURE AND DESIGN II (3 Credits)
Computation of maximum moment absolute maximum live shear. Influence line for trusses. Stress analysis of statically indeterminate structures. Analysis of statically indeterminate structure using castogliances second theorem. Theorem of least work. Development of the three-moment equation. Development of slope-deflection equation. Fundamentals of the moment-distribution method. Applications of moments-distribution method to beams and frames.
QUS 302: BUILDING MEASUREMENT IV (3 Credits)
Measurement of building works in the following areas:
- Concrete roof slabs and parapet walls, including finishes-asphalt/bitumen felt.
- Timber roofs-pitched and flat, including various types of covering-asbestos, Aluminum, corrugated iron.
- Wood work in partitions, fixed furniture and fittings.
- Floor and ceiling finishes-tiling, screed, terrazzo / granolithic / palladiana / marble, suspended ceiling, asbestos ceiling, plaster board (P.O.P) ceiling, and other finishes.
QUS 312: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II (3 Credits)
Production of buildings for different social services. Organization of building activities. Building Regulations and how to satisfy the fire
protection and safety of building sites. Temporary supports in
buildings. Proprietary building systems.“Whole structure concept” of the technology of building assembly. Domed, shell, portal, folded slab, Hyperbolic and parabololds roofs. Framed buildings in steel, concrete and timber. Detailing of construction works.
QUS 322: QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN CONSTRUCTION (STATISTICS) (2 Credits)
The place and effectiveness of operations research within an organization; mathematical model building. Factor analysis. Forecasting techniques, elements of a good forecast. Steps in the forecasting process. Inventory and Quality control. Analytical techniques for construction and planning data. Applications of queuing theory. Linear programming, decision theory and transportation methods in construction management.
QUS 332: BUILDING SERVICES II (2 Credit)
Water supply – prospecting, treatment, storage and distribution to communities-Domestic, commercial and industrial needs. Hot water equipment and installation. Calculations for demand selection of pipes and fittings. Drainage systems, waste disposal and sanitary systems, Byelaw requirements. Fire fightingequipments and installation and Gas services in building. Aspect of internals drainage design-rainwater drainage, subsoil drainage and external drainage. Sewage lifting and small sewage treatment plants. Acoustics-some fundamental concepts, hearing and noise acceptability, measurement of acoustic properties, calculation of noise levels-out doors and indoors. Principles of noise control, vibration and noise control in practice. Design for hearing and noise control. Use of electro acoustic aids.
QUS 342: ESTIMATING, PRICE ANALYSIS & BIDDING STRATEGY I
(2 Credits)
- Further analysis of factors affecting costs-materials, labour, plant and equipment, overheads, wastage, profit and site conditions.
- Plant/equipment strategy-hire, purchase, lease, etc; depreciation cost.
- Tendering (bidding) strategy.
- Price analysis-build up of unit rates or prices for items for the following bill items
– preliminaries
– Excavation and earthworks-trench, oversite, etc.
- Remove from site/backfilling
- Earthwork support
- Insitu concrete
- Form work
- Reinforcement
- Precast concrete work
- Block, brick and concrete walls
QUS 352: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT I (2 Credits)
The principles of management. Leadership and management theories contributions of Peter Druker, Stephen Covey, Taylor, fayol, etc. Motivation theories and principles-maslow and others. Management principles and practice generally. Management sciences, organization theory and their application to construction projects. Delegation, organization structure and span of control. Forms and methods of communication and report. Setting objectives, planning and control. Monitoring of progress and expenditure during execution.
QUS 372: BUILDING MAINTEANCE II (2 Credits)
Management aspects of building maintenance.
Maintenance cycles for different types of building.
Standards expected of buildings deviations, spot items. Planning maintenance-resources required. Organization of maintenance departments. Building maintenance problems and their solutions foundations, leakages, water proofing, cladding, etc. Preparation of schedules of conditions and dilapidation. Maintenance audit and specifications. Statutory requirements for building maintenance. Maintainability analysis of designs. Programming, executive, appraisal policy guidelines.
YEAR FOUR
FIRST SEMESTER
QUS 401: BUILDING MEASUREMENT VI (SERVICES) (3 Credits)
Measurement of building services and external works in the following areas:
- plumbing installation-cold and hot water, waste
and soil pipes, fitting, appliances and accessories.
- Electrical installation
- Rain water drainage
- Gas and fire fighting installation.
- Fire Alarm Installation.
- Air Conditioning and Ventilating Sysytem.
- Lifts, Escalators, and other Conveyance Systems.
- Septic tank and soak-away, manholes and drainage pipes, Domestic roads, walkways, kerbs, landscaping, fencing and gates.
QUS 421: CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS (2 Credits)
Factors influencing building cost-function, aesthetics and other technical requirements. Effect on cost of site and location, construction method and parties involved – type of contract, tendering method, contractual arrangement. Cost implication of design variables – shape, size, storey height, total height, etc. Economics of industrialized building, and standardization in design components and construction. Sources and management of cost information. Concept of cost in use – maintenances and running cost. Present and future payments. Introduction to the valuation table.
QUS 431: CIVIL ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT I (2 Credits)
Introduction to the standard methods for measurement of civil engineering works (BESMM3 and CESMM 3)- Definitions, general principles, application of work classification, coding and numbering of items, method related charges.
Measurement of civil engineering works in the following areas:
- General items
- Site investigation
- Geotechnical and other specialist processes
- Demolition and site clearance
- Earth Works, Roads and air fields – foundation layers, surface, drainage, berks, signage, etc.
- Insitu concrete works, inculverts, retaining walls, etc, including ancillaries – form work, reinforcement, etc.
QUS 441: ESTIMATING, PRICE ANALYSIS AND BIDDING LETTERING I (2 Credits)
STRATEGY II (2 Credits)
Effect of SMM Measurement rules on unit rate build up – measurement rules – computation of quantities, shrinkage and bulking allowances, payment line, etc. coverage rules – deemed to be included, etc. Definition rules and Additional description rules.
Computation of unit rates for bill of quantities items under the following heads
- Doors and windows, including frames, ironmongery, etc.
- Floor, wall and ceiling finishes
- Roofing-steel and timber roof carcass members, roof covering-asbestos, Aluminum, bitumen felt, etc
- Plumbing-pipe works and fittings, sanitary appliances and accessories.
- Electrical-final circuits, equipment and control gears, fittings, and accessories.
- Drainage and external works.
- Road surfacing – Tarmacadam, Asphalt, Latent, etc.
QUS 451: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT II (2 Credits)
Responsibilities and duties of persons involved in design and execution of construction works. Appraisal, co-ordination, supervision control of construction project from conception to completion-single and multiple contract. Planning and control techniques-Gan/Bar chart, critical path method (CPM), project Evaluation and Review techniques, activity sampling, incentives.
QUS 461: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION I
(2 Credits)
- Stages in construction, parties involved and their functions-pre contract, construction, and maintenance stages.
- Contract procurement methods-traditional, design and build, package deals (BOT, etc), direct labor, management contracting, project management and partnering.
Types of contract and contract documents
- Sections of a bill of quantities and their uses-preliminaries; preambles; measured work; schedules-basic rates, P.C and provisional sums, day works, drawings; instruction to persons tendering, etc.
- Tendering and preparation of a tender.
– Tender documents-form of tender, bill of quantities, schedule of rates, drawings, specification, etc.
– General procedure of tendering.
– Overheads and profit.
- Tender adjudication
– Tender analysis and report
– Treatment of errors and qualifications
– Reduction/addendum bills of quantities
- Preparation of contract documents and endorsements-articles of agreement, conditions of contract, appendix to conditions.
- Site and project meetings.
- Standard forms of contract (JCT, ICE, GC/works/I,FMW) and their application in the following areas:
– Architect’s instructions
– Variations- documentation, valuation and account, including day-works.
– Provisional quantities and errors.
QUS 471: ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (2 Credits)
Study of Engineering Construction works in the following sections – Methods, Components and Finishes.
- Preliminary (preparatory) works and tests.
- Soil stabilization and geo technical processes.
- Earth Works.
- Foundations – pad, raft, piling and ancillary works, retaining walls, caissons, cofferdams, sheet piling, etc.
- Roads and airfields – materials, surface finishes, berks, surface markings, furniture and signage.
- Culverts, bridges, flyovers.
- Structural steel work and metal work.
- Railway tracks.
- Tunnels and shafts.
- Pipe lines for gas, water, etc.
- Sewers and drains.
- Structural timber work.
- Sundry civil works – fencing, water proofing, painting, etc.
QUS 481: DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (2 Credits)
Political and Development Economic Theories and systems – Adam Smith, Classical, Marxian, Keynesian and other theories; capitalist (market economy), welfarist, socialist, communist (planned economy) system.
Concepts and approaches to economic development. Factors affecting economic growth, and obstacles to economic development.
Domestic measures for economic development – role of capital formation, agriculture, industry, population growth, human capital formation and manpower planning, entrepreneur. etc.
Economic development indicators – GDP, GNP, per Capital income life expectancy, etc.
Short and long term development plans. Budgets (surplus/deficit), Government borrowing (Bonds, etc) External Reserves, Sovereign Wealth Funds, etc.
Monetary Policy and Fiscal policy in Economic Development concept of inflation, interest rate, taxation and duties – effect on construction cost.
Effect of Economic development policies on the construction Industry, workers and professionals.
QUS 491: BUILDING MEASUREMENT PROJECT (2 Credits)
Semester long project on preparation of a complete bill of quantities for a selected simple storeyed building – taking off, working up and pricing, under tutorial guidance.
YEAR FIVE
FIRST SEMESTER
QUS 521: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE I (3 Credits)
- Risks and liabilities, Insurances and Bonds in Construction.
- Delays and disruptions. Extension of time, liquidated and ascertained damages, loss and / or expense claims.
- Structure of the building industry, persons and parties involved and their relationship to the quantity surveyor.
- Obligations of parties under different procurement methods.
- Services of a quantity surveyor and areas of employment opportunities-consultancy, contractors organization, public and private corporate organizations.
QUS 531: CIVIL ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT II (3 Credits)
Measurement of civil engineering works in the following areas:
- Insitu and precast concrete work in simple bridges/flyovers, and other structures.
- Piling and ancillary works.
- Simple railway work.
- Structural steel work and metal work.
- Pipelines for gas, water, etc including fittings.
- Sewers and drains.
- Timber work.
- Painting and water proofing.
QUS 541: PROJECT COST CONTROL I (2 Credits)
Concept of cost control-need for control, cost limits, budgets and their uses. Cost control functions of the quantity surveyor during the design/pre contract and the construction stages. Purpose and types of approximate estimates, methods of estimating. Cost planning-theories and techniques. Preparation and presentation of cost plans, cost checks, cost analysis, cost indices. Cost control procedure, application of computers to cost control. Comparative cost planning cost modeling and value Engineering.
QUS 551: CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT (2 Credits)
Introduction to project management-definition, emergence, and services. Project management in construction-responsibilities. Competencies of an effective project manager.
The practice of project management as a direct service to clients on an in-house or consultancy basis.
Project management and information technology software.
Feasibility and viability analysis of development project, sourcing of development land, factors affecting land values.
Funding of property development-sources of fund, role of financial institutions, equity and loan syndication, the capital market.
Management of design and execution process and cash flow.
Marketing of construction products (sale, lease and management) market analysis, costumer survey, marketing, and strategy.
QUS 561: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION II (3 Credits)
- Project Cash flow forecasting.
- Standard forms of contract (JCT, ICE, GC/Works/I, FMW), and their application in the following areas:
- Preparation of interim valuation (interim certificates)- work executed, materials on site, retention, preliminaries, nominated supplier/ subcontractor work.
- Fluctuations-firm price, full and limited fluctuation contracts. Schedule of basic rates and schedule of allocation. Calculation of fluctuations using traditional and formula method.
- Delays and disturbance of progress-extension of time/liquidated and ascertained damages.
- Loss and/or expense claims-presentation and valuation.
- Prime costs and provisional sums-nominated subcontractors and supplier-procedure, valuation and adjustment in final accounts.
- Financial statements
- Determination-employer/contractor determination clauses, procedure and actions post determination.
- Practical (sectional completion) and defects liability period. Administration of retention money.
- Final account-preparation and presentation.
QUS 571: COMPUTER APPLICATION TO QUANTITY
SURVEYING (2 Credits)
Use of computers and information technology in delivering project management and quantity surveying services. Practical sessions are held during which students are taught software use in solving common problems.
A review of basic computer knowledge and terms. An introduction to the theory of cost information. QS and PM software packages. The use of electronic spreadsheets in estimating. Current developments in micro-computing-trends in hardware and software technology. Electronic commerce and the construction industry.
QUS 581: ECONOMICS OF CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY (2 Credit)
Market mechanism, supply and demand of construction products,, demand analysis. Market structure, behavour and performance of firms. Public policy intervention and working of the market system. Composition of national output and income, and employment. International trade and economic growth. Fiscal and monetary policies, inflation, taxation, Interest rate.
Macroeconomic forecasting and application of basic economic principles to solution of problems in the construction industry.
Economics of property development – Land economics, design economics, procurement economics, and construction economics.
Sources of finance for construction – developer (client) and contractor – money and capital markets – structure and instruments.
The concept of cost control, cost planning, and cost benefit analysis.
QUS 591: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SEMINAR PRESENTATION (1 Credit)
This course is aimed at giving students an opportunity to develop their research techniques and writing skill. It includes:
- Project presentation outline – Abstract, introduction, literature review, research methodology, questionnaire design and administration, Data presentation and analysis, Conclusion and Recommendations.
- Referencing Methods – APA, etc.
- Seminar presentation of specified portions of the final year project.
BLD 511: ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY – ELECTIVE (2 Credits)
Complex contemporary buildings and construction problems-ground water control. Evaluation of alternative forms, performance of structural systems and building envelope. Industrialized systems building versus traditional solution. Standardization quality control and dimensional accuracies in building. Proprietary system in buildings.
Civil Engineering Construction Works in cofferdams and caissons; culverts and bridges; retaining walls; Tunnels and sub ways; Concrete and Structural Steel Frames. Walls and cladding of framed buildings; Proprietary form work systems. Railway lines; Airports and airfields; piling, sheet piling; Jetties and wharf.
YEAR FIVE
SECOND SEMESTER
QUS 502: BUILDING MEASUREMENT VII (3 Credits)
Measurement of building works in the following areas:
- Basements
- Under pinning
- Pile and raft foundations
- Structural steel / metal work – roof trusses, framed structures, etc.
- Alteration and demolition
- Services-Air conditioning and ventilation; lifts and escalators.
- Preliminaries and preamble items.
QUS 522: MARKETING OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND ETHICS II (2 Credits)
- The Quantity Surveying consultancy firm-nature, composition (partnerships, Associates, principal) registration and growth.
- Consultancy agreement – professional responsibilities, authority, conduct and liability.
- Payment for professional services – Consultancy fee scale, fee computation, reimbursable expenses, time charge, additional services, residency, etc.
- Office organization and management-staffing, etc.
- Report and letter writing.
- The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyor (NIQS)
- Establishment, aims and objectives.
- Organs and their functions.
- The Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria (QSRBN) – establishing decree.
- Codes of Conduct-Byelaws business advertisement, competition, discount, supplanting and bankruptcy.
- Examining and Registration bodies of other construction professions – Architects, Builders, Engineers Town planners, Surveyors and Estate surveyors. Relationship with NIQS / QSRBN.
- Social responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor.
- Business management-Corporate and Business strategies, SWOT analysis, Time management, Negotiating skills, Team work, Goal setting, etc.
- Marketing-principles of marketing, role of marketing in Nigerian economy, role of marketing in the corporation. Marketing strategy, market/customer survey and analysis, Branding. Marketing applied to Quantity Surveying and to the construction industry.
- Professional ethics and marketing; Professional risk and indemnity insurance.
QUS 532: ADVANCED BUILDING SERVICES (SPECIALTOPICS) – ELECTIVE (2 Credits)
Study of construction technology and measurement principles related to services installation works in large building projects.
- High rise buildings, factories, Residential estates, etc in areas of :-
- Internal Electrical Installations
- External Electrical Installations and Reticulation.
- Water supply, storage and reticulation.
- Drainage and Sewage Treatment Installations.
- Gas supply installations.
- Air conditioning and Ventilating Installations.
- Central Heating Installations.
- Lift / Hoist Installation, Escalators and Conveyors.
- Fire Alarm and Fire Fighting Installations.
- Intruder Alarms – CCTV, Burglar, etc.
- Communication Installations – Telephone, Internet, Intercom, Data, etc.
- Entertainment Installation – TV, DSTV, Music, etc.
- Builders work in connection with services.
QUS 542: PROJECT COST CONTROL II (2 Credits)
Further work on cost modeling and value engineering.
Land use and value determinants-factors determining land use and value, planning control and development, legal interest in property, land acquisition and perfection problems.
Budgeting for development-capital cost, annual and periodic cost. Application of valuation tables. Sources of development finance and
charges private investment appraisal-cost/benefit analysis, developer budget, discounted cash flow analysis, internal rate of return, pay back period, etc.
QUS 562: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT LAW AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ARBITRATION) (2 Credit)
- Law of building contracts.
– Comprehensive review of clauses of the standard form of contract-JCT, FMW, ICE, etc relating to dispute resolution.
- Alternative dispute resolution methods (ADR)
- Nature and function of arbitration in relation to construction contract disputes.
- Parties to arbitration.
- Arbitration duties, powers, procedure.
- Enforcement and/or setting aside of an award.
- Other dispute resolution methods-conciliation, mediation, valuation, etc.
QUS 572: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (2 Credits)
Definition, benefits and growth of facilities management. Strategic property planning and management, valuation, contract procedures and built asset management.
Acquisition, ownership and disposal of property.
Requirements for business premises; leases; status and common law. Managing the design and planning process life cycle cost appraisal of building in-use.
Cost of maintenance, repairs, improvements and alterations. Managing the indoor environment; monitoring facilities performance and quality of the environment.
QUS 582: HEAVY ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
MEASUREMENT (2 Credits)
- Definition of industrial engineering.
- Technology and constituents of industrial engineering works in the following areas – equipment, facilities, structure and processes.
- Pharmaceutical and chemical industry.
- Oil and gas production.
- Power generation and distribution.
- Petroleum refining and petrochemical industry.
- Food and drinks industry.
- Telecommunication industry.
Measurement rules (SMMIEC) and procurement documentations, including taking off quantities, preparing bid documents for work packages in the following sections.
- Construction site services.
- Scaffolding.
- Steelwork.
- Plant.
- Pipe work.
- Electrical work.
- Instrumentation.
- Protective coverings.
- Sundry items.
- Protective coverings.
QUS 592: PROJECT / B.SC THESIS (6 Credits)
Students will carry out an in-depth study and submit a project write-up on an approved topic related to the Quantity surveying Profession or the Construction Industry. This will span over two semesters and will be submitted at the end of the session.