Construction Cost Planning

• • Overview of Construction Cost Planning
  • Functional Cost Planning
  • Elemental Cost Planning
  • Design Economics
  • Using Sources of Cost Data
  • Engineering Services
  • Project Costs, Allowances and Special Provisions
  • Comparative Cost Studies
  • Building Life Cycle Costing

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Cost planning is one of the most important functions of a quantity surveyor. In this course, you’ll learn about all the factors that need to be considered when pricing a project. You’ll gain hands-on experience using CostX software and will leave with the knowledge to prepare a cost plan for a simple project. 

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. 

This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Construction Management degree. Please note: you are responsible for completing any relevant prerequisite courses before enrolling in this course.

Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

• Project (60%)
• Continuous assessment (40%)

Current study term: 18 Sep 22 to 25 Nov 22