UO Building Estimating

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 1008
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Course ID
203072
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

At the end of this course students will be able to display appropriate knowledge in respect to building estimating and tendering principles and practice from a contractor's perspective. Introduction to building estimating and tendering. Using unit rates to cost major building trades including individual areas: siteworks, concrete works, carpentry, brickwork, structural steel, roofing and finishing trades. Assessing project preliminaries/overheads/profit, competitive techniques, project procurement, tendering preparation, negotiations and post tender administration.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the building estimating role.
  • Break down and cost building works from a contracting standpoint.
  • Produce competitive tender submissions for building projects.
  • Display knowledge of project procurement processes.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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