6B057E - Quantification and Costing 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B057E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Quantification and Costing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Debbie Hughes | ||
| Module Team: | Joseph Crago | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100217 - quantity surveying | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2032 |
Module Aims
To develop advanced competence in construction measurement and quantification through the application of NRM2 and industry-standard digital tools in the preparation of Bills of Quantities and professional documentation.
To enable students to apply costing and estimating principles by constructing unit rates from first principles and utilising industry cost data to support accurate pricing decisions.
To enhance professional judgement and commercial awareness by evaluating the financial and contractual implications of measurement accuracy, cost control and ethical practice within Quantity Surveying.
Content Summary
This module develops advanced competence in construction measurement, quantification and costing practice within Quantity Surveying and the wider commercial management of construction projects. Students will apply the New Rules of Measurement (NRM2) to measure and produce Bills of Quantities, supported by the use of industry-standard digital measurement software. Emphasis is placed on professional accuracy, clear documentation and the commercial consequences of error.
The module integrates costing and estimating through the development of unit rates from first principles and the use of cost data and indices from the Building Cost Information Service. Students will analyse the relationship between measurement, pricing and cost control, and evaluate how commercial decisions affect project outcomes.
Professional practice and ethics are embedded throughout, aligning learning with industry standards and expectations of RICS. By the end of the module, students will be equipped with commercially focused technical skills, digital competency and professional judgement, preparing them for graduate roles within quantity surveying, commercial management and cost consultancy.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Active/Simulation based | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 16 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 24 |
| Independent Study | 144 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically apply and evaluate industry-standard measurement methods to quantify construction works accurately, justifying the choice of method across different project contexts. |
| LO2 | Evaluate and integrate measurement and costing information to produce accurate cost estimates and support informed cost management decisions in construction projects. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | Classroom test – time constrained (online) | 120 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Online) | Synchronous | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Practical Coursework (Online) | ✔ | ✔ | |