UO Construction Cost Planning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 2010
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Course ID
203081
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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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
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop the students' knowledge of construction cost planning including economic building design evaluation and cost modelling techniques. Building Morphology and design economics; approximate estimating; elemental analysis; cost planning and control; the use of cost data and cost indices; engineering services cost planning and control, functional area analysis, computing and building information cost modelling; basics of life cycle costing.

Course learning outcomes

  • evaluate different methods of preparing construction budgets
  • apply cost planning techniques and control measures throughout the building process
  • evaluate the cost efficiency of designs
  • use appropriate computer software for cost planning exercises
  • describe the basic principles of life cycle costing

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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