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Introduction
Course overview
Quantity surveyors manage costs and valuations on construction and engineering contracts. Accurate measurement and valuation protect both client and contractor.
This Aractech course covers measurement principles, bills of quantities, cost planning, interim valuations, variations valuation, final accounts, cost reporting and dispute avoidance. Participants practise measurement and valuation exercises.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Apply measurement principles
- Prepare and use bills of quantities
- Produce cost plans
- Prepare interim valuations
- Value variations
- Agree final accounts
Who should attend
Target audience
- Quantity surveyors
- Cost engineers
- Contract administrators
- Project managers
- Commercial managers
- Engineers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Measurement exercises
- Valuation workshops
- Case studies
- Group discussions
- Reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Quantity Surveying Fundamentals
- Role of the QS
- Measurement standards
- Drawings and specifications
- Coffee break
- Drawings and specifications (continued)
- Cost data
- Exercise: Measurement basics
Day 2
Bills of Quantities and Cost Planning
- Bills of quantities
- Cost planning
- Estimates
- Coffee break
- Estimates (continued)
- Value management
- Lab: Cost plan
Day 3
Interim Valuations
- Valuation process
- Materials on site
- Retentions
- Coffee break
- Retentions (continued)
- Certification
- Exercise: Interim valuation
Day 4
Variations
- Variation valuation
- Rates
- Daywork
- Coffee break
- Daywork (continued)
- Records
- Case study: Variation dispute
Day 5
Final Accounts
- Final account preparation
- Negotiation
- Reporting
- Coffee break
- Reporting (continued)
- Lessons learned
- Capstone: Final account exercise
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Quantity Surveying and Contract Valuation (CON-017) cover?
This course covers Contracts Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Quantity surveyors, Cost engineers, Contract administrators
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Munich, Amsterdam, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, London, Rome, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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