Module 1 – Introduction to Costing & Estimation

• Meaning and importance of construction estimation
• Difference between costing and estimation
• Types of estimates
• Purpose of project estimation
• Role of an estimator
• Basic construction terminology
• Overview of estimation workflow

Module 2 – Construction Drawings & Specifications

• Understanding architectural drawings
• Reading structural drawings
• Plans, elevations and sections
• Understanding construction details
• Drawing scales and dimensions
• Project specifications
• Identifying materials from drawings

Module 3 – Units and Measurement

• Standard construction units
• Length, area and volume measurements
• Measurement rules
• Conversion of units
• Taking measurements from drawings
• Measurement sheets
• Avoiding common measurement errors

Module 4 – Quantity Calculation

• Quantity calculation fundamentals
• Taking off quantities from drawings
• Area and volume calculations
• Length-based measurements
• Item-wise quantity calculation
• Measurement abstracts
• Quantity verification

Module 5 – Earthwork Estimation

• Introduction to earthwork
• Excavation calculations
• Foundation excavation
• Backfilling quantities
• Soil disposal
• Cutting and filling
• Earthwork measurement and documentation

Module 6 – Concrete Work Estimation

• PCC quantity calculation
• RCC quantity estimation
• Footing concrete
• Column concrete
• Beam concrete
• Slab concrete
• Concrete quantity abstract

Module 7 – Reinforcement Steel Estimation

• Introduction to reinforcement estimation
• Reading reinforcement drawings
• Bar diameter and spacing
• Cutting length calculations
• Bar bending concepts
• Reinforcement quantity calculation
• Steel weight calculation
• Basic Bar Bending Schedule (BBS)

Module 8 – Brickwork and Blockwork Estimation

• Brickwork measurement
• Wall quantity calculation
• Different wall thicknesses
• Door and window deductions
• Blockwork estimation
• Mortar quantity
• Brick and block quantity abstract

Module 9 – Plastering and Finishing Estimation

• Internal plastering
• External plastering
• Ceiling plastering
• Putty and painting quantities
• Surface preparation
• Finishing material estimation
• Deduction rules for openings

Module 10 – Flooring and Tiling Estimation

• Floor area calculation
• Tile quantity estimation
• Wall tile estimation
• Skirting quantity
• Flooring material wastage
• Adhesive and grout estimation
• Flooring quantity abstract

Module 11 – Doors, Windows and Openings

• Door quantity estimation
• Window quantity estimation
• Frame and shutter quantities
• Glazing estimation
• Hardware quantity concepts
• Opening deductions
• Schedule preparation

Module 12 – Roofing and Waterproofing Estimation

• Roof area calculations
• Flat and sloped roof estimation
• Waterproofing quantities
• Roof insulation
• Screed and protective layers
• Drainage components
• Roofing quantity abstract

Module 13 – Plumbing and Sanitary Estimation

• Plumbing drawing interpretation
• Pipe length estimation
• Water supply quantities
• Drainage pipe estimation
• Sanitary fixtures
• Valves and fittings
• Plumbing BOQ preparation

Module 14 – Electrical Estimation

• Electrical drawing interpretation
• Wiring and cable estimation
• Conduit quantities
• Switches and sockets
• Lighting fixtures
• Distribution boards
• Electrical BOQ preparation

Module 15 – BOQ Preparation

• Introduction to Bill of Quantities
• BOQ structure
• Item descriptions
• Units and quantities
• Preparing item-wise BOQ
• Abstract of cost
• BOQ checking and verification

Module 16 – Rate Analysis & Costing

• Introduction to rate analysis
• Material cost
• Labour cost
• Equipment and machinery cost
• Overhead expenses
• Contractor's profit
• Developing unit rates
• Preparing rate analysis sheets

Module 17 – Excel for Costing & Estimation

• Excel basics for estimators
• Creating estimation worksheets
• Formulas and functions
• Quantity and rate calculations
• Automatic cost calculation
• BOQ formatting
• Cost summary and reports

Module 18 – Tendering & Project Cost Control

• Introduction to tendering
• Tender documents
• Estimation for tender submission
• Comparing quotations
• Budget preparation
• Cost monitoring
• Variation and additional work
• Basic cost control techniques

Module 19 – Practical Costing & Estimation Projects

• Residential building estimation
• Complete quantity takeoff
• RCC and masonry estimation
• Finishing estimation
• Plumbing and electrical estimation
• BOQ preparation
• Rate analysis and total project cost

Module 20 – Final Costing & Estimation Project

• Complete construction project estimation
• Drawing interpretation
• Quantity takeoff
• Material and labour costing
• Rate analysis
• BOQ preparation
• Excel-based cost summary
• Final estimate report
• Project presentation and assessment