QSB 2134 ESTIMATING

Lecturer: Puan Azrina

This module provides an introduction on the principle of estimating and components prices such as material,
plant, wastage, profit and labour.

Objectives of the module are:

1. To develop refine skills relating to the build-up rate for various types of materials and elements covered in 

measurement modules.

2. To develop an awareness of the nature, content, and significance of estimating to the construction projects.

3. To develop awareness on the effect of different build-up rate components to the rate of materials.

4. To appreciate the various methods of estimating and the factors involved in the preparation of estimating.

I had learnt to:

1. Identify, explain and distinguish the various terminology related to estimating, measurement and unit rates

including the objectives and various components of estimating, measurement and unit rates at different 

stages of construction procurement. 

2. Adopt a systematic approach to estimate the unit rates by considering and evaluating other factors 

influencing the cost of the construction components and elements. 

3. Analyze the factors influencing the cost of the construction components, elements and project including 

pricing and preparation of tender on a measured work section of Bills of Quantities in a team or 

independently.

4. Analysis and justify the goodness and errors of a tender result for continuous improvement.