HND Quantity Survey

Quantity Survey - Higher National Diploma (HND)
Curriculum and Course Specifications

NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
2001
PLOT B, BIDA ROAD, P.M.B. 2239 KADUNA - NIGERIA

Table of Contents
General Information ........................................................................................................................................ 4

Curriculum Table ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Architectural Courses ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Architectural Design and Drawing .............................................................................................................. 9
Building Courses........................................................................................................................................... 16
Construction Economics I ......................................................................................................................... 16
Construction Economics II ........................................................................................................................ 18
Construction Economic III......................................................................................................................... 20
Construction Technology I ........................................................................................................................ 23
Construction Technology II ....................................................................................................................... 26
Construction Technology III ...................................................................................................................... 29
Construction Technology IV...................................................................................................................... 31
Building Services and Maintenance Courses................................................................................................ 33
Services I.................................................................................................................................................. 33
Service II .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Maintenance Technology and Management............................................................................................. 41
Computer Courses........................................................................................................................................ 47
Computer Applications in Project Management ........................................................................................ 47
Law and Management Courses .................................................................................................................... 50
Construction Management I...................................................................................................................... 50
Course: Construction Management II ....................................................................................................... 52
Contract Law and Arbitration .................................................................................................................... 54
Conditions of Contract .............................................................................................................................. 57
Financial Management ............................................................................................................................. 59
Marketing.................................................................................................................................................. 61
Quantity Surveying Courses ......................................................................................................................... 64
Tendering and Estimating I....................................................................................................................... 64
Tendering and Estimating II...................................................................................................................... 66
Tendering and Estimating III..................................................................................................................... 67
Tendering and Estimating IV .................................................................................................................... 68
Advanced Measurement of Construction Works I..................................................................................... 69
Advanced Measurement of Construction Works II.................................................................................... 71
Advanced Measurement of Construction Works III................................................................................... 73
Advanced Measurement of Construction Works IV .................................................................................. 76
Measurement of Heavy Engineering Works ............................................................................................. 79
Measurement of Civil Engineering Works I............................................................................................... 83
Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II.............................................................................................. 86
Professional Practice and Procedures I.................................................................................................... 89
Professional Practice and Procedures II................................................................................................... 92
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Valuation & Final Accounts Procedure I ................................................................................................... 95
Valuation and Final Accounts Procedure II............................................................................................... 98
Estate Management and Valuation......................................................................................................... 100
SIWES and Projects ................................................................................................................................... 102
Project .................................................................................................................................................... 102
Research Methodology........................................................................................................................... 104
Guidelines for Assessment of Project Part A: Supervisor Assessment................................................... 105
Part B: Panel Assessment (ORAL DEFENCE) ....................................................................................... 107
Part C: Reader Assessment ................................................................................................................... 109
Guidelines for text book writers................................................................................................................... 111
List of Minimum Resources......................................................................................................................... 113
List of Participants ...................................................................................................................................... 125
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General Information
1.0 CERTIFICATION AND TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME
The certificate to be awarded and programme title shall read:
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING.
A transcript showing all the courses taken and grades obtained shall be issued on demand.
2.0 GOAL AND OBJECTIVES:
The Higher National Diploma in Quantity Surveying Programme is designed to produce Higher Technicians
in the Building Industry.
On the completion of this programme, the diplomates should be able to:
1. Measure and prepare bills of quantities and contract documents for construction works,
2. Prepare final accounts for construction project s.
3. Measure as constructed works.
4. Extract and compile schedule of materials required for construction.
5. Interpret contract documents of all types of construction.
6. Prepare estimates for construction projects.
7. Undertake feasibility studies for construction projects.
8. Assist in valuing existing landed properties.
9. Give cost advice to the designer/supervisor from inception to completion.
10. Prepare budget and cash-flow for construction projects.
11. Use computer for cost-related aspects of construction works.
3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with all the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the Higher National
Diploma Programme by direct entry;
1. The entry requirement for the National Diploma Programme in Building and Quantity
Surveying.
2. National Diploma in Building and Quantity Surveying with a minimum of lower credit pass;
and
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3. A minimum of one year post-National Diploma cognate work experience in the
Construction Industry.
4.0 CURRICULUM
4.1 The curriculum of all HND programmes consists of three main components.
These are:
a. General Studies/Education
b. Foundation Courses
c. Professional Courses
4.2. The General Education component shall include courses in Art and Humanities-English
Language, Communication, History. These are compulsory: Mathematics and Science (for
non-science based programmes) Social Studies- Citizenship (the Nigerian constitution)
Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy of Science and Sociology are compulsory.
4.3 The General Education component shall account for not more than 15% of total contact
hours for the Programme.
4.4 Foundation Courses include courses in Economics, Mathematics, Pure Sciences,

Technical Drawing Descriptive Geometry, Statistics, etc. The number of hours will vary with
programme and may account for about 10-15% of the total contact hours.
4.5 Professional Courses are course which give the student the theory and practical skills he
needs to practice his field of calling at the technician/technologist level. These may account
for between 60-70% of the contact hours depending on programme.
5.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE OF THE HND PROGRAMME
The structure of the HND programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop
activities in the college. Each semester shall be of 17 weeks duration made up as follows: 15 contact weeks
of teaching, i.e. lecture, recitation, and practical exercises, etc and 2 weeks for tests, quizzes, examinations
and registration.
6.0 ACCREDITATION
Each programme offered at the HND level shall be accredited by the NBTE before the diplomates can be
awarded the diploma certificates. Details about the process of accrediting a programme for the award of
HND are available from the Executive Secretary at the Programmes Department, National Board for
Technical Education, Plot B, Bida Road, P.M.B. 2239, Kaduna, Nigeria.
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7.0 CONDITION FOR THE AWARD OF THE HND
Institutions offering accredited programmes will award the Higher National Diploma to candidates who
successfully completed the programme after passing prescribed coursework, examinations, and diploma
project. Such candidates should have completed a minimum of between 72 and 80 semester credit units
depending on the programme.
8.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS TEACHING THE PROGRAMME
8.1 The new curriculum is drawn in unit courses. This is in Keeping with the provisions of the
National Policy on Education which stress the need to introduce the semester credit units
which will enable a student who so wish to transfer the units already completed to an
institution of similar standard from which he is transferring.
8.2 In designing the units, the principle of the modular system by product has been adopted;
thus making each of the professional modules, when completed provides the student with
technician operative skills, which can be used for employment purposes.
8.3 As the success of the credit unit system depends on the articulation of programmes
between the institutions and industry, the curriculum content has been written in behavioural
objectives, so that it is clear to all, the expected performance of the student who successfully
completed some of the courses or thee diplomats of the programme.
8.4 There is a slight departure in the presentation of the performance based curriculum
which requires the conditions under which the performance are expected to be carried out
and the criterial for the for the acceptable levels of performance. It is a deliberate attempt to
further involve the staff of the department teaching the programme to write their own
curriculum stating the conditions existing in their institution under which the performance can
take place and to follow that with the criteria for determining an acceptable level of
performance. Departmental submission on the final curriculum may be vetted by the
Academic Board of the institution. Our aim is to continue to see to it that a solid internal
evaluation system exists in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality of
education in the programmes offered throughout the polytechnic system.
8.5 The teaching of the theory and practical work should, as much as possible, be
integrated. Practical exercises, especially those in professional courses and laboratory work
should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each course, there should be a balance
of theory to practice in the ratio of 50:50 or 60:40 or the reverse.
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Curriculum Table
PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING
YEAR OF STUDY: ONE

SEMESTER: ONE
COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH Pre-Req
QUS 301 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works I 2 - 2 3 4 QUS201
QUS 303 Construction Economics I 2 - - 2 2 QUS208
QUS 305 Construction Management I 2 - - 2 2 QUS204
QUS 307 Construction Technology I 2 1 0 3 3 BLD215
QUS 309 Tendering and Estimating I 1 1 0 2 2 QUS210
QUS 311 Services I 1 - 2 2 3 QUS206
QUS 313 Contract Law and Arbitration 2 - - 2 2 QUS110
QUS 315 Architectural Design and Drawing 1 - 3 2 4 QUS213
GNS 321 General Studies - International Relations 2 - - 2 2
TOTAL 15 2 7 20 24
SEMESTER TWO
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH Pre-Req
QUS 302 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works II 2 - 2 3 4 QUS301
QUS 304 Construction Economic II 2 - - 2 2 QUS303
QUS 306 Construction Management II 2 - - 2 2 QUS305
QUS 308 Construction Technology II 2 1 0 3 3 QUS307
QUS 310 Tendering and Estimating II 1 1 0 2 2 QUS309
QUS 312 Services II 1 - 2 2 3 QUS311
QUS 314 Conditions of Contract 1 1 - 2 2 -
QUS 316 Measurement of Civil Engineering Works I 1 - 3 2 4 -
QSC 301 Computer Application in Project Management 0 0 3 2 3 ICT102
BLD 312 Technical Report Writing 2 - - 2 2 -
TOTAL 14 3 10 22 27
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YEAR OF STUDY: YEAR TWO
SEMESTER: ONE
QUS 401 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works III 2 - 2 3 4 QUS302
QUS 403 Construction Economics III 2 - - 2 2 QUS304
QUS 405 Financial Management I 2 - - 2 2 QUS204
QUS 407 Construction Technology III 2 1 0 3 3 QUS308
QUS 409 Tendering and Estimating III 1 1 0 2 2 QUS310
QUS 411 Professional Practice and Procedures I 2 - - 2 2 -
QUS 413 Valuation and Final Accounts Procedures I 2 1 - 3 3 -
QUS 415 Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II 1 - 3 2 4 QUS316
QUS 417 Maintenance Technology and Management 1 - 3 2 4 QUS212
QUS 419 Research Methodology 1 - - 1 1 QUS312
TOTAL 16 2 8 22 27
SEMESTER TWO
QUS 402 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works IV 2 - 2 3 4 QUS401
QUS 404 Measurement of Heavy Engineering Works 1 - 2 2 3 QUS415
QUS 406 Marketing 2 - - 2 2 -
QUS 408 Construction Technology IV 1 1 - 2 2 QUS407
QUS 410 Tendering and Estimating IV 1 1 - 2 2 QUS409
QUS 412 Professional Practices and Procedures II 2 - - 2 2 QUS411
QUS 414 Valuation and Final Accounts Procedures II 2 1 - 3 3 QUS413
QUS 416 Estate Management and Valuation 1 1 - 2 2 -
QUS 418 Project 1 1 4 3 6 QUS419
TOTAL 13 5 8 21 26
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Architectural Courses
Architectural Design and Drawing
PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEY
Course: Architectural Design and Drawing Course Code: Contact Hours: 1-0-3
QUS 315
Course Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 1.0: Know how to draw and interpret drawings.
Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Resources

Week
Activities
1.1 State the hierarchical order of the various spaces for • Explain with • Chalkboard, chalk,
a given Building type. examples duster, pair of compass,
1 1.2 Explain the factors affecting the arrangement of • Make good use divider, protractor,
these spaces. of the locality projectors
1.3 Determine the sizes of the spaces.
General Objective 2.0: Know how to prepare design briefs.

Week
Activities
2.1 Enumerate the key ingredients of a good design • Give more Ditto
brief. assignment
2.2 Describe the process of gathering information for • Cite Visits
design brief preparation. • More class
2.3 Articulate a proper presentation format for a good exercises
2-3
design brief.
2.4 Prepare a design brief for a given project.
2.5 Appraise a given design brief in respect of an
existing building. in relation to the executed project
particularly in relation to cost benefit analysis.
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QUS 315
General Objective 3.0: Understand the design process

Week
Activities
3.1 Describe the culture of the people around the Ditto -Ditto
locality of a given site for a chosen type of residential
building design.
3.2 Explain the environmental and climatic determinants
4-5
on the design.
3.3 Prepare preliminary sketch design based on a
prepared design brief.
3.4 Make material specification for the design.
General Objective 4.0: Know the procedures for development and programming for full scale
drawing.

Week
Activities
4.1 Interpret a given preliminary sketch designs. • Organise • Drawing studio

4.2 Articulate the constituents of the working drawing drawing
and details to be done. exercises
4.3 Choose size of drawing sheets and select overall
6-7
dimensions
4.4 Identify significant details that should be produced.
4.5 Produce the required working drawings and details
with dimension and annotations.
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QUS 315
General Objective 5.0: Understand the principle of modular coordination in draughting.

Week
Activities
5.1 Define modular coordination. -do- -do-

5.2 Explain the basic methods in modular coordination.
5.3 Illustrate known modular draughting methods and
conventions.
5.4 Illustrate the use of modular dimensioning in the
assembly of component units in architectural working
8-9
drawing.
5.5 Prepare architectural working drawing using
modular draughting techniques for a given design.
5.6 Prepare modular details.
5.7 State the range tolerances for on - site lay-out of
coordinates.
General Objective 6.0: Know schedules and specifications.

Week
Activities
6.1 Define schedules and specifications

6.2 Clarify the differences between schedules and
specifications.
6.3 Articulate the key ingredients of good schedules and
10-11 specifications.
6.4 Enumerate the various types of schedules used in
project drawing.
6.5 Prepare the necessary schedules for given building
project drawing.
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QUS 315
General Objective 7.0: Know how to prepare services drawing.

Week
Activities
7.1 Describe services drawing.

7.2 Enumerate the various types of services drawing.
7.3 State the importance of services drawings in
production drawings.
7.4 Articulate services lay-out for a simple residential
12-13
projects e.g. water supply system, drainage, sewage
disposal, solid waste disposal, electricity supply and
distribution, telecommunication network, etc.
7.5 Prepare necessary drawing with annotations and
schedules for 7.4 above.
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QUS 315
General Objective 8.0: Understand working drawing detailing.

Week
Activities
8.1 Explain the importance of detailing working drawing.

8.2 State the key ingredients in a good detail.
8.3 Produce working details for various foundation types
such s strip, pad, raft and pile foundation.
8.4 Produce working details for various damp proofing
systems in basement wall construction.
14-15
8.5 Produce details for various types of floor, wall and
stair construction.
8.6 Produce details for various types of penetration
works in building.
8.7 Produce details for various types of roof and ceiling
construction.
Assessment: Course work 20%; Course test 20%; Practical 20%; Examination 40%
Competency: The student should be able to prepare working drawing from a design brief
including all the necessary schedules and Specification.
References: 1. Praser Reckie “Draughtmanship”

2. Robert, C. Mc High “Working Drawing Hand Book”
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Course: Architectural Design and Drawing Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-0-3
315
Course Specification: Practical Content
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
a. Understand the design process • Prepare samples • Chalkboard, chalk,

b. Prepare preliminary sketch design based on a and supervise dusters, pair of
prepared design brief. assignment. compass, divider,
1-8
c. Make material specification for the design. • protractor,
d. Know the procedures for development and • projectors.
programming for full scale drawing.
e. Choose size of drawing sheets and select overall • Organise drawing • Drawing studio.
dimensions. exercises.
f. Identify significant details that should be produced.
9 g. Produce the required working drawing and details
with dimension and annotations.
h. Understand the principle of modular coordination in
draughting.
i. Prepare architectural working drawing using ditto ditto

10 j. Modular draughting techniques for a given design.
k. Prepare modular details.
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Course: Architectural Design and Drawing Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-0-3
315
l. Know schedules and specifications. ditto ditto

m. Prepare the necessary schedules for given building
Project drawing.
n. Know how to prepare services drawing.
o. Prepare services lay-out for a simple residential
11-13
projects e.g. water supply system, drainage, sewage
disposal, solid waste disposal, electricity supply and
distribution, telecommunication network, etc.
p. Prepare necessary drawing with annotations and
schedules for above.
q. Understand the working drawing detailing ditto ditto

r. Produce working details for various foundation types
such as strip, pad, raft and pile foundation.
14 s. Produce working details for various damp proofing
systems in basement wall construction.
t. Produce details for various types of floor, wall and
stair construction.
u. Produce details for various types of penetration works

in building.
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v. Produce details for various types of roof and ceiling
construction.
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Building Courses
Construction Economics I
Course: Construction Economics I Course Code: QUS 303 Contact Hours: 2-0-0
General Objective 1.0: To introduce students to the factors which influence the cost of construction
works.
Week Specific Learning Outcomes: Teachers Activities Resources
1.1 Explain the scope of construction economics. • Explain the terms • Lesson plan,
1.2 Define the terms: using illustration chalkboard,
a. Cost planning • Give students oral classroom
b. Cost Control exercises in the class
1-2 c. Cost Limit
d. Cost Plan
e. Cost Analysis
f. Cost Target
1.3 Apply these terms to construction works.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the techniques of cost Planning.
2.1 Explain the role of the quantity surveyor during • Explain the entire • Lesson plan, chalk
the design stages of design stages to board, classroom
a. work as suggested in the plan of students.
work for design team operation - • Use question and
3 e.g. answer technique.
b. At feasibility stage. • Give students oral
c. At outline design stage. exercises in the class
d. Sketch design stage.
e. Detail design stage.
2.2 Stage the purpose and use of cost planning.

2.3 Describe the principles involved in preparation of
4-6 cost analysis from bill of quantities.
2.4 Use cost analysis for producing an approximate
estimate.
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Course: Construction Economics I Course Code: QUS 303 Contact Hours: 2-0-0
General Objective 3.0: Understand the factors which influence Construction costs.
3.1 List factors which influence construction cost. • Explain with actual • Lesson plan,
3.2 Describe the influence of construction costs on: building drawings chalkboard,
a. Size classroom
7-12
b. Shape
c. Storey heights
d. Function and fitness for purpose
e. Location and site considerations - ditto- - ditto-

f. Duration
g. Functional life of components
13 - 15
3.3 Use the perimeter method to calculate how the
cost of building will be influenced by: (i) Shape (ii)
Size
Assessment: Course Work - 20%; Course Test - 20%; Practical - 0% Examination 60%.
Competency: The student should know planning Techniques and its application to the Cost of
Construction works.
Reference: 1. Stephen, L. G. “Construction Economics (An Introduction)” Macmillan.

2. Ivor H. Seeley “Building Economics” 4th Edition.
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Construction Economics II
Course: Construction Economics II Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-

304 0-0
General Objective: Have advanced knowledge on the distribution of cost in building.

Week
Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
1.1 Describe the principles involved in building up: • Expose students to • Chalkboard
a. Tender - based index series real projects. • Chalk, duster,
b. Factor cost based index series • Give more calculator
1.2 State the uses of indices in pre contract work e.g. assignment
a. Up - dating of cost information
b. Forecasting construction cost from past
trends.
1-5
1.3 State the uses of indices in post contract work, e.g.
a. Assessment of fluctuation in prices of
material
b. Assessment of final projected costs of
project.
1.4 Carry out simple calculations involving the uses of
indices e.g. up-dating of bill rates.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the effects of legislation on building development/cost.
2.1 Explain the effect of legislation on building cost e.g.

a. Population density (in respect of
estate)
b. Special installation in control of
6-8 population e.g. in wood processing
industry.
c. Special installations like lifts, fire
fighting installations
2.2 Apply these legislation to construction practice.
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Course: Construction Economics II Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-

304 0-0
General Objective 3.0: Understand the techniques used in investment appraisal
3.1 Define the term: • Give assignment as • Data from a real

a. Development examples project
b. Investment
c. Value
3.2 State the conceptual difference between value and
cost.
3.3 Describe the methods of determining value of
property.
9-12
3.4 Explain the purpose of developer’s budget.
3.5 Prepare developer’s budget to determine:
a. Maximum expenditure for land (without
exceeding the cost limit).
b. Maximum expenditure for building
(without exceeding the cost limit).
3.6 Propose solutions where the maximum expenditure
for land or building exceed the anticipated expenditure.
General Objective: 4.0 Understanding the principles involved in Establishing cost limit, their uses in
controlling Costs during design.
4.1 Establish cost limit from past project. Give assignment

4.2 Use cost limits in controlling cost.
13-15
4.3 Prepare outline cost plan of simple building using
square metre methods of estimating.
Assessment: Course work 20% Course test 20% Practical 0% Examination 60%
Competency: The student shall be able to estimate the cost of construction and develop budgets
for a proposed development.
Reference: 1. R. D. Buchan, F. W. Flemings. & J. R. Kelly Butterworth “Estimating for Builders

Quantity Surveying”.
2. Ivor H. Seeley “Building Economics” 4th Edition.
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Construction Economic III
Course: Construction Economic III Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-0-0
403
General Objective 1.0: Understand the application of cost indices, the concept of cost limit,
investment and cost plan as tools in controlling building costs.
1.1 Prepare elemental cost plan adjusting for price and • Use illustrative • Chalkboard, chalk,
other factors which influence the cost of building projects examples duster, calculator
1-3 using building cost indices approach. • Give more
1.2 Prepare graph of building costs and use this to exercises
forecast future cost trend.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the nature of costs and its effects on liquidity and profitability.
2.1 Describe the effect of change in the cost of inputs in a • Ditto • Ditto
fixed price contract on the profits of a contractor.
2.2 Explain the different inventory costing systems e.g.
a. LIFO
b. FIFO
4-5
c. AYCO
2.3 Show the effect of the above (2.2) mentioned systems
on profit and replacement costs.
2.4 List the factors which influence financial fields on
property.
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403
General Objective 3.0: Understand use of discounted cash flow techniques for capital budgeting and
the preparation of master budgets.
3.1 Explain the concept of: • Use the locality to Ditto

a. DCF techniques. cite examples
b. Time - value of money • Use more worked
3.1 Carry out calculations on discounted cash flow examples
techniques and give advice based on the results of the • Give adequate
calculations exercises to
3.2 Draw graphs of: students.
a. Cost against Time
b. Cash out against Time
11-13 c. Money received against Time
d. Contract value against Time
3.3 Use the graph to determine:
a. Maximum amount require to finance a
project
b. When the contract becomes self
financing
3.4 Explain the tenure average payment delay
3.5 Explain what may be done to make a contract self
financing.
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403
General Objective 4.0: Understand the use of cost-in-use techniques for project evaluation purposes.
4.1 Explain the following terms: Ditto Ditto

a. Initial cost
b. Running cost
c. Maintenance cost
d. Cost - in - use
e. Life cycle costing
4.2 Carryout simple cost -in - use calculation to aid
decision on:
a. Choice of alternative compound
b. Choice of type and layout of life
14-15
installation
c. Choice of alternative decisions
4.3 List sources of information for cost-in-use exercises
4.4 Explain the merits and demerits of cost-in-use
techniques.
4.5 Draw sensitivity analysis graphs to show the effect in
cost of:
a. Charge in interest
b. Charge in functional life of buildings.
4.6 Use the graphs to make projections.
Assessment: Coursework 20% Course Test 20% Practical 0% Examination 60%
Competency: The students should understand financial assessment of building and be able to
establish cost limits.
References: 1. T. A. Lee “Cash flow Accounting” 2nd Edition.

2. A. E. Janning “Accounting and Finance for Building and Surveying” Macmillan.
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Construction Technology I
Course: Construction Technology I Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-1-0

307
General Objective 1.0: Know the preliminary works and preparation of large and restricted buildings
Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources
1.1 Outline general principles of construction and • Explain with • Chalkboard, chalk, duster
scope of building bye-laws and regulations relevant examples.
governing the construction of large buildings. • Field trips/site visit.
1.2 Describe ways and uses of preliminary site • More assignment.
investigation.
1-3
1.3 Identify problems of ground water on adjacent
property.
1.4 Explain setting out showing under pinning
access roads, storage and temporary building are
preliminary activities on site.
General Objective 2.0: Know all temporary works involved in the construction of large buildings.
2.1 Describe timbering to trench of different depth • Field trip to existing - Ditto
under different soil conditions. construction site.
2.2 Describe shuttering and formwork to walls,
4-5
floors, etc.
2.3 Identify material used for scaffolding.
2.4 Select types used under different conditions.
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307
General Objective 3.0: Know different types of foundations that can be used in the Construction of
large buildings their methods of constructions and conditions for use.
3.1 Describe excavation and basement • Explain with Ditto

construction. diagrams
3.2 Describe the construction of raft, pad, stepped, • Site visit to existing
isolated. foundation in mass and reinforced construction site
concrete cantilever foundations and pile • Give more
6-8
foundations. assignment
3.3 Identify the factors affecting the choice of
foundations.
3.4 Select type of foundation to be used under
different walls construction.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the construction of different types of walls and the materials used
in their construction.
4.1 Describe the construction of load bearing Ditto • Video/Photograph of

walls, non-load. bearing walls and certain wall typical construction
using different materials, and cost construction.
4.2 Match different types of materials used in wall
9-10 construction with different types of walls.
4.3 Identify different types of internal partitions
including pre-formed and demountable partitions.
4.4 State traditional methods and modern pre-
fabricated method of wall construction.
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307
General Objective 5.0: Understand the construction of different types of floor using different
materials.
5.1 Describe the construction of one-way and two- Ditto Ditto

way spanning floors.
5.2 Describe the construction of ground, upper
11-12 and raised floors.
5.3 Identify timber, concrete and steel as material
used in floor construction and factors affecting
their choice.
General Objective 6.0: Understand the construction of stairs in timber, steel and concrete.
6.1 Describe stair construction using timber, steel Ditto

and concrete.
6.2 Identify the factors affecting the construction of
13-15 internal and external stairs.
6.3 Identify the factors affecting choice of
materials for different types of stairs.
6.4 Explain the formulae used in stair case design.
Assessment: Coursework 20% Course test 20% Practical 0% Examination 60%
Competency: The students would be familiar with the various element involved in the
construction of a building.
Reference: 1. Ivor, H. Seeley “Building Technology” Fifth Edition Macmillan.
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Construction Technology II
Course: Construction Technology II Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-1-0

308
General Objective 1.0: Know the advance construction of medium and long span roofs.
1.1 Describe the construction of flat and pitched • illustrate with real
roofs spacing up to 10 metres. diagrams.
1.2 Describe the use of galvanised iron, sheets, • Give examples.
corrugated asbestos sheets, aluminum sheets and • Conduct site visit.
1-3 roof tiles as roofing materials.
1.3 Select the material in 1.2 above for construction
purposes.
1.4 Describe the method of fixing of the different
types of roofing materials in 1.2 above.
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General Objective 2.0: Understand the production of concrete and its placement.
2.1 Describe the dry materials used in concrete • Batch proputions in • Guage box weighing
production. the workmaship. scale Admixtures.
2.2 Explain the factors affecting the mix ratio of • Give assignment. • Admixtures, Gauge
concrete. box, weighing
2.3 State quantities of dry materials. machines.
2.4 Batch proportion of materials.
2.5 Outline principles of mixing concrete identifying
water content mixing cycle, and introduction of
admixtures.
4-8 2.6 Describe various transportation and placing of
concrete.
2.7 Illustrate compaction of concrete using different
methods.
2.8 Describe:
a. Plain concrete.
b. Rein force a concrete.
c. Pre-cast concrete.
d. In-situ concrete.
e. Pre-stressed concrete.
2.9 Describe type and quality of reinforcement used • Visit pre- cast
in reinforced concrete, and method of placement. concrete yard.
2.10 Explain the unit production in pre-cast concrete
storage, handling and methods of fixing of pre-cast
elements.
2.11 Describe methods of pre-tensioning, post-
tensioning and types of equipment used.
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General Objective 3.0: Know the different types of doors and windows and their methods
3.1 Identify printed and sliding windows in composite • Examples or video

materials timber and in steel.
9-12 3.2 Describe their methods of fixing.
3.3 Identify sliding and folding types of doors.
3.4 Describe their methods of fixing.
General Objective 4.0: Know the different types of finishing as applied to large Building.
4.1 Identify different types of finishes as applied to • Give assignment. • Video or site visit
walls, floor, stating the purpose each is supposed to • Visit site.
13-15 serve.
4.2 Describe different types of ceiling construction.
4.3 Identify finishes as applied to each type.
Assessment: Coursework 20% Course test 20% Practical 0% Examination 60%.
Competency: The student should be familiar with the construction of long span roofs and details
of building elements.
Reference: 1. R. Chudley “Construction Technology” Volume 1-4, Longman.
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Construction Technology III
Course: Construction Technology III Course Code: QUS 407 Contact Hours: 2-1-
0
General Objective 1.0 Understand prefabricated components and plant requirements
1.1 Explain the development and use of - Use Illustrative diagram to Chalk board, chalk,
prefabricated components and units. explain. duster.
1.2 Determine the plant requirements for handling
1-2 and production.
1.3 Describe tolerance and jointing methods.
1.4 Describe portal frame, space frame, tension
structures and air structures.
General Objective 2.0: Know industrialized building systems and provision for services
2.1 Describe industrialised building systems. Expose students to real

3 2.2 Determine the provision of services in project.
industrialised building
General Objective 3.0: Know lifts and escalators.
3.1 Differentiate between different kinds of lifts and ditto ditto

escalators.
4-5
3.2 Design the installation of lifts and escalators.
3.3 Maintain lifts and escalators.
General Objective 4.0: Understand suspended ceilings.
4.1 Describe suspended ceilings. ditto ditto

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4.2 List services built in suspended ceilings.
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Course: Construction Technology III Course Code: QUS 407 Contact Hours: 2-1-
0
General Objective 5.0: Know selected aspects of civil engineering works.

5.1 Describe different types of roads. Use live examples. Road note 29
5.2 Outline materials used in construction of flexible chalkboard.
and rigid pavement.
5.3 Describe the parts of a standard road.
5.4 Explain grossed areas, boundary walls, fences,
planted flowers, trees, and kerbs, etc.
5.5 Interpret “ROAD NOTE 29” or any similar code
7-12 of practice
5.6 List the differences in earth roads, rigid,
composite and flexible roads.
5.7 Describe with sketches joints in rigid pavements
and bridges.
5.8 Explain how to carryout simple maintenance of
roads.
5.9 Describe dams and bridges construction.
General Objective 6.0: Understand statutory regulations.
6.1 Interpret statutory regulations. • Vet the drawings with • Drawing,

6.2 Vet building/architectural drawings using the students participation. chalkboard.
knowledge of statutory regulations.
13-15 6.3 Explain public health act, town and country
planing act, building regulations and factory act.
6.4 Ensure that buildings are erected in compliance
with statutory regulations.
Competency:. The Student should be familiar with the construction of long span roofs and
details of building components. The student should Also be aware of statutory
regulations and factory Acts.
References: 1. Owen, R. E. “Roofs”.

2. Porvell -Smith, V. “The Building Regulation”.
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Construction Technology IV
Course: Construction Technology IV Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-1-0

408
General Objective 1.0: Understand the use of mechanical plants and Equipment.
1.1 Select various plants and equipment for building • Explain with visual • Diagrams, chalk,
works. aids diagram duster, chalkboard
1.2 Use the plants in
1.1 above.
1-2
1.3 Identify different types of excavating plants,
concreting plants, cranes, dumpers, and earth moving
equipment.
1.4 Describe various types of power hand tools.
General Objective 2.0: Know fire precautions and preventions
2.1 Define fire • Use clean

3-4 2.2 Describe fire precautionary measures examples
2.3 Explain the fire resistance of elements.
General Objective 3.0: Understand railway construction.
3.1 Recognise all types of railway tracks • Field trip Ditto

3.2 Describe ballast, ties, tie plates, tail joints, anchors, • Give assignments
welded rails, switches, and crossings.
5-6
3.3 Outline various defects and failure on railway tracks
and how to correct them.
3.4 Explain how to maintain railway tracks.
General Objective 4.0: Understand airport Construction.
4.1 List the functional requirements of airport. Ditto Ditto

4.2 Describe classes and standards for airports.
4.3 Explain airport drainage and grading.
7-8
4.4 Define airport lighting, beacons, wind indicators,
runway lights, light controls, heliport, air traffic control,
threshold lightings, sequenced lights, etc.
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Course: Construction Technology IV Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-1-0

408
General Objective 5.0: Know simple tunnels.
5.1 Describe simple tunnels. ditto ditto

5.2 Describe methods of support in tunneling.
5.3 Solve excavation and underground water problems.
7-12 5.4 Describe methods of excavating tunnels.
5.5 Describe ways of removing muck from tunnels.
5.6 Explain the various principles of shaft and chivvy
construction.
General Objective 6.0: Know the construction of reinforced concrete pre-stressed concrete.
6.1 Describe types of reinforcement and their respective ditto ditto

qualities.
6.2 Differentiate ordinary reinforcement concrete, pre-
stressed concrete and pre-cast concrete.
13-15
6.3 Describe methods of fixing; cover spacing, lapping,
bending, etc.
6.4 Describe systems of pre-tensioning and post-
tensioning.
Competency: It is anticipated the student will be familiar with the types construction plants.
Concrete works and associated rails.
Reference: 1. G. Barber “Builders’ plant and Equipment” 2nd Edition.

2. Barker, J. “Reinforced Concrete detailing”.
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Building Services and Maintenance Courses
Services I
Course: Services I Course Code: QUS 311 Contact Hours: 1-0-

2
General Objective 1.0: Understand the principles and techniques of water supply to buildings
1.1 Describe the main sources of water supply • Use illustrative diagrams • Chalkboard, chalk,
1.2 Sketch and explain methods of treatment and • Conduct site visit duster
storage of water • Give assignments to
1.3 Sketch and explain distribution methods students
1-4
1.4 Sketch and explain supply to multi-storey
buildings and problems associated with this.
1.5 Sketch and describe types of sanitary fittings in
buildings
General Objective 2.0: Plumbing and Waste Systems
2.1 Explain the design requirements for efficient Ditto Ditto

system
2.2 Describe the cause of lose of trap seals together
with precaution to avoid this
5-7
2.3 Describe pipes and pipe fittings in use
2.4 Assess the relative merit and demerits of
different soil and waste systems
2.5 Explain methods of testing drainage.
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2
General Objective 3.0: Know the various methods of disposing of wastes From buildings.
3.1 State the methods of waste disposal biological • Visit treatment plant Ditto
processes, landfill processes, incineration etc. • Give more assignments
3.2 Describe the methods for 3.1.
3.3 Outline the basic methods of sewage and waste
disposal.
3.4 Describe the design considerations of sewage
8-11 treatment plant.
3.5 Describe a treatment plant and the treatment
process.
3.6 State the regulation code of practice that govern
its functionality.
3.7 State methods of providing fresh air to sewage
lines.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the supply and methods and distribution of gas into buildings.
4.1 State the sources of gas. • Explain with examples

4.2 Describe the statutory law and building • Use questions and
12
regulations that govern. answer techniques
4.3 Compare its merits and demerits over electricity.
General Objective 5.0: Know the various equipment used for moving people in high rise buildings.
5.1 List different types of mechanical movements Ditto Ditto

requirement in high rise buildings.
13
5.2 Explain the factors governing selection for
different situations.
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2
General Objective 6.0: Understand refuse disposal system and their incorporation in buildings.
6.1 Explain domestic, commercial and industrial • Give assignments Ditto

refuses and possible hazard arising from them. • Use illustrative diagrams
6.2 Describe common domestic refuse installation in
14-15
building. Refuse dirt, grinder machinery.
6.3 Describe site suitable for disposal of refuse
controlled and uncontrolled tipping sites.
Assessment: Coursework 20%; Course test 20%; Practical 20%; Examination 40%
Competency: The students should be familiar with the various services connected to, and within
high rise and low rise buildings.
References: 1. Townsend, A. L. “Plumbing”

2. American Society of Civil engineers and the Civil pollution control: Design and
Construction of sanity and Toring Sewers.
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Course: Services 1 Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-0-2

311
General Objective. Understand the connection of water and gas, the disposal of waste water and
disposal of refuse in low and high use building.
1.0 Understand the principles and techniques of water Give sketches Chalkboard and
Supply to 1 buildings. accessories
2.0 Sketch and explain methods of treatment and
storage of water.
1-10 3.0 Sketch and explain distribution methods.
4.0 Sketch and explain supply to multi-storey
buildings and d. problems associated with this.
5.0 Sketch and describe types of sanitary fittings in
buildings, and Plumbing and Waste Systems.
6.0 Identify pipes and fittings in use. • Show student

11-15
7.0 Demonstrate methods of testing drainage. practical examples.
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Service II
Course: Service II Course Code: QUS 312 Contact Hours: 1-0-2
General Objective: 1.0 Know the basic electrical installation in building and on the site
1.1 State the I.E.E regulation with respect to • Expose students to practical I.E.E. Regulations,
1.2 State consumer distribution system application Chalkboard and
1.3 State the uses and sizes of fuses, circuit, • Give more exercises. accessories
1-3
breakers and lightening conductors
1.4 Describe the phase system used in
domestic and industrial installation
1.5 Explain the installation consideration of ditto ditto

conduit and surface systems of wiring
1.6 Describe the types of main distribution
4-5
system suitable for small sites
1.7 List the safety precautions necessary
when using electrical fittings
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General Objective 2.0: Know the provisions required for fire prevention.
2.1 List the different first aid fire equipment • Provide or show a copy of
used In building. the building regulation to
2.2 Describe fixed and movable fire fighting students.
6-7
equipment, stating their merits and demerits. • Explain with examples.
2.3 Explain the design consideration required
for fire protection in buildings
2.4 Explain the methods of flame and fire test ditto • Chalkboard, chalk,
to building materials. duster.
2.5 Cite the building regulation and statutory
8
laws that govern the safety of lives and
property in relation to fire protection in
buildings.
General Objective 3.0: Understand natural and mechanical methods of ventilation.
3.1 Describe natural and mechanical Explain with examples. ditto

methods of Ventilation. Conduct site visite with
9
students. Give more worked
examples.
3.2 State the application of the method to Ditto ditto

different Situation.
3.3 State building regulations on ventilation
10-11 requirements for building.
3.4 Describe the principle of air-conditioning
3.5 State the types and uses of air-
conditioning systems
3.6 Describe the installation on provision for Ditto ditto

air-conditioning unit
12
3.7 Calculate the capacity of air-conditional
unit in a predetermined space.
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General Objective 4.0: Know the various mechanical plants in the Construction process.
4.1 State the need for mechanical plants in ditto ditto

the Construction process.
4.2 Describe the types and uses of
mechanical plant such as lifts, hoists,
13-15 excavators, earth moving plants, dumpers
etc
4.3 Explain the methods of assessing
performance of plants and their cost
implications
Competency: The student would be familiar with statutory regulation governing installations in
buildings and be aware of the details of the mechanical plant Involved.
References: 1. Powell-Smith, V. “The building Regulation”

2. G. Barber. “Builders’ Plant and Equipment”.
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Course: Services II Course Code: QUS 312 Contact Hours: 1-

0-2
General Objective. 1.0 Know the basic electrical installation in building and on the site.
a. State consumer distribution system. • Expose students to

b. Identify the uses and sizes of fuses, circuit, practical application.
breakers and lightening conductor. • Give more exercises.
c. Sketch the phase system used in domestic • Ditto
and Industrial installation. • Conduct site visit with
d. Identify types of main distribution system students.
suitable for small sites. • Give more worked e.g.
e. Know the provisions required for fire • Visit site and show
prevention. • Practical examples.
1-15 f. Identify fixed and movable fire fighting
equipment.
g. Understand natural and mechanical
methods of ventilation.
h. Describe mechanical methods of ventilation.
i. Know the various mechanical plants in the
construction process
j. Describe the types and uses of mechanical
plant such as lifts, hoists, excavators, earth
moving plants, dumpers etc.
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Maintenance Technology and Management
Course: Maintenance Technology and Management Course Code: QUS 417 Contact Hours:
1-0-3
General Objective 1.0: Understand the importance, of planned, preventive and organised
maintenance and improvement projects.
1.1 Define maintenance management. Give Lectures and • Examples of

1.2 Explain the purpose of maintenance assignments various
management. schedules
1.3 Analyse the processes involved and • Chalkboard
improvement management. and related
1.4 Prepare maintenance plan for given project. items
1.5 Develop maintenance programme for a given
project.
1.6 Propose strategies for effective maintenance of
an estate.
1.7 Interpret the following for a given project:
a. Scheme design.
1-2 b. Detailed design.
c. Specifications.
d. Maintenance plan.
1.8 Check the effectiveness of the following in
relation to:
a. Control Time.
b. Cost and quality.
c. Compliance with statutory
requirements.
d. Management and funding.
1.9 State the effects of factors in 1.7 and 1.8 above
on the. maintenance and use conversion of the
project.
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1-0-3
General Objective 2.0: Know the materials and processes for carrying out maintenance work on
building and infrastructure facilities
2.1 Identify the various materials used for • List various material and ditto
maintenance works. their life span
2.2 State the utility life-span of the various structural • Enumerate the advantages
finishing materials used in construction works. and disadvantages of using
2.3 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of structural materials as
allowing structural materials serve as finishing finishing.
material to maintenance works.
2.4 Determine the uses of the materials identified
above.
2.5 Enumerate the various stages in maintenance
works.
3-5 2.6 Interpret the following.
a. Maintenance manual.
b. Schedule of Dilapidation and
Alteration work.
c. Work programme for maintenance
work.
d. Final Accounts.
2.7 State the importance of item (i) to (iv) in 2.6
above.
2.8 Prepare item (i.) to (ii) above for a given building.
2.9 Use items prepared in 2.8 above in carrying out
maintenance work.
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1-0-3
General Objective 3.0: Know the types and causes of failure in building and infrastructure facilities.
3.1 Enumerate the various types of failure in • Site visit to view typical
construction works e.g. foundation failure, material defects, students to prepare
failure, design failure, poor workmanship, structural a report.
failures, weathering failure due to wrong usage, etc.
3.2 Explain the causes of these various types of
failures.
6-7 3.3 State the impact of good design and construction
works in minimising maintenance problems.
3.4 Analyse the contributory factors affecting ageing
and absence in construction works.
3.5 Detect the various types of failures enumerated
in 3.1 above.
3.6 Correct these failures whenever detected.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the nature of deterioration in common building materials and
components that are caused by external and internal agents.
4.1 State various types of deterioration that occur in • Visit a building

building materials.
4.2 Determine the causes of these types of
deterioration in building materials.
8-9 4.3 Protect these building materials against
deterioration before and after use.
4.4 Identify the factors affecting the selection of these
materials for use i.e. thermal insulation,
impermeability, durability, compatibility, etc.
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1-0-3
General Objective 5.0: Understand the peculiar maintenance problems associated with high rise
buildings and other specialist works.
4.4 Analyse the particular problems of high rise and • Explain peculiar problems • Chalkboard
complex commercial buildings due to size, height, likely to be encountered in
construction technique, structural modes, etc. high rise and complex
5.2 Analyse the particular problems associated with buildings.
industrial buildings due to industrial processes, heavy • Discuss solution with
traffic vibration, etc. students participation
5.3 Analyse the particular problems associated with
10 - 11 specialist works such as hospitals, laboratories,
military installations, sewage plants etc due to
requirement for services functional requirement,
location, equipment, etc.
5.4 Propose solutions to the problems analysed in
5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 above
5.5 Outline maintenance works in respect of any of
the given problems above.
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1-0-3
General Objective 6.0: Understand the peculiar maintenance problems associated with estate roads.
6.1 Explain the importance of maintaining estate • Explain the relationship • Chalkboard
roads and other infrastructures between construction
6.2 Analyse the relationship between design, performance and
construction, performance and maintenance costs of maintenance costs of estate
estate roads. roads.
6.3 Enumerate the various types of defects and • Illustrate work sketches the
failures that are associated with estate roads various types of defects and
6.4 State the causes of high maintenance cost of failures associated with
estate and township roads. estate roads.
6.5 Propose methods of reducing the maintenance • Use question and answer
cost referred to 6.4 above. technique to discuss repairs
6.6 Describe the methods of detecting defects of on a given road.
failures in 6.3 above. • Explain methods of
12 - 14
6.7 Propose solution to the defects or failures remedy failures associated
detected in 6.6 above. with infrastructure.
6.8 Carryout repairs of a given road work.
6.9 Enumerate the various failures that are associated
with infrastructures such as electricity supply, water
supply in buildings, sewage disposal, drainage’s etc.
6.10 Describe the methods of detecting the failures
enumerated in 6.9 above.
6.11 Propose remedial actions to failures detected in
6.10 above.
6.12 Carryout maintenance operations for
infrastructure associated with a given building or
minor civil engineering works.
Competency: The Student should be able to identify defects and know the causes and remedial
actions on building and how to Maintain Same.
Reference: 1. Richardson, B. A. “Remidial treatment of Building”.

2. Lee, R. “Building Maintenance Management”.
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1-0-3
General Objective 1.0: Know the types and causes of failure in building and infrastructure facilities.
a. Identify the various types of failure in construction works • Site visit to view
e.g. foundation failure, material failure, design failure, poor typical defects,
workmanship, structural failures, weathering failure due to students to prepare a
wrong usage, etc. report.
b. Understand the nature of deterioration in common • Visit a building.
building materials and components that are caused by • Visit site and carry out
external and internal agents. practical works.
1-15 c. Identify the causes of these types of deterioration
d. In building materials.
e. Identify the various types of defects and failures that are
associated with estate roads.
f. Carry repairs of a given road work.
g. Carryout maintenance operations for infrastructure
associated with given building or minor civil engineering
works.
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Computer Courses
Computer Applications in Project Management
PROGRAMME: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ENGINEERS
COURSE: COMPUTER Course Code: QSC 301 Contact Hours: 0-0-3

APPLICATIONS IN PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
General Objective 1.0: Understand the role of Project Management for Corporate effectiveness
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources
1.1 Define Project • Use various real life Management • LCD Projector
Management environments to explain so as to enable • Magic Board
1.2 List its Components students to appreciate corporate • Personal Computer
1.3 Discuss types of Project Management. systems installed with
1-3 Management software current Projector.
available • Management Package
1.4 Discuss the merits and (Software).
demerits of using computer -
based Project Management
General Objective 2.0: Understand the working environment of MS-Project 2000 and the use of each
component:
2.1 Explain how to set a • Navigate the Software File, View, Insert, ditto
calendar Format, Tools, Project, Window and Help.
2.2 Generate Network • Assist the students to take part in the
Diagram exploration.
2.3 Enter Project Data • Give students practical question to apply
4-7 2.4 Work on task usage table all the facilities on the Project
2.5 Draw Tracking Gantt Management Package.
2.6 Draw Resource Graph
2.7 Measure Resource Usage
2.8 Enter tasks into the task
form
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MANAGEMENT
General Objective 3.0: Understand how to work in different views.
3.1 Use Bar Rolling • Give students practical questions to ditto

3.2 Explore calendar demonstrate all the capabilities of the
3.3 Explain Descriptive package.
Network Diagram
3.4 Explain Detail Gantt Chart
8-10
3.5 Explain Leveling Gantt
3.6 Explain Milestone Data
Rollup
3.7 Explain Relationship
Diagram
General Objective 4.0: Understand the use of Work Breakdown Structures in Task Creation.
4.1 Explain how Work • Take up a typical project and use WBS ditto
Programmes are broken into to detail the Project into:
Milestones. i. Milestone
4.2 Explain How Milestone is ii. Tasks
broken into Tasks. iii. Subtasks
11-12
4.3 Explain how Tasks are • Ask students to allocate Time and
broken into Subtasks. Resources to Tasks and subtasks.
4.4 Explain the allocation of
Time and Resources to tasks
and subtasks.
General Objective 5.0: Understand Task Relationship.
a. Start to finish. Ask students to produce the task ditto

b. Start to Start. relationship for a given project.
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c. Finish to Start.
d. Finish to Finish.
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General Objective 6.0: Understand Baseline Schedule.
a. Enter Milestone, Task and • Ask students to enter the milestone, task ditto
subtask for a given Project. and subtasks.
b. Enter Project start and finish • Ask students to enter start and finish
Dates. Dates.
c. Enter Task and subtask • Ask students to enter Resources Usage.
14-15
starts and finish Dates. • Ask students to generate Base Line
d. Enter Task and subtask Schedule using
Resource Usage. i. Gantt Chart
e. Produce a Baseline ii. PERT Chart
schedule
Assessment: Course work - 10%; Course test - 10%; Practical - 40%; Examination - 40%
Competency: The student should be able to use Computer for project Management.
Reference: 1. Chapra, S. C. and Canak, R.P. “Introduction to computing for Civil Engineers,
McGraw hill, 1994.
2. J. Bingham, “Mastering Data Processing”, McMillan Edc. Ltd. 1986.
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Law and Management Courses
Construction Management I
PROGRAMME: LAW AND MANAGEMENT IN QUANTITY SURVEY
Course: Construction Management I Course Code: QUS 305 Contact Hours: 2-

0-0
General Objective 1.0: Understand the Management Terminologies and appraise the concept and
value of effective control, organization, planning and communication.
1.1 Define the management terms like planning • Explain with examples. • Chalkboard,
organising, staffing, controlling, ‘coordinating, chalk, duster.
1-2
leadership etc.
1.2 Apply these terms to construction management.
General Objective 2.0: Understanding the principal concept that surround the organisational
structures
2.1 Distinguish between various types of formal • Use question and Ditto
organization. answer techniques
2.2 Explain predominant role of structure of different • to test students
3-4 organisation. understanding.
2.3 Characterise patterns involvement by people in • Cite relevant examples.
different organisations.
2.4 Apply typical strategies used by different people.
General Objective 3.0: Understand various typical organisational structures common to the
construction industry
3.1 Describe the principle characteristics of large, • Conduct Site Visits. Ditto
medium and small design partnerships • Give more assignment.
3.2 State the principal characteristic of large, medium
5-6
and small construction company
3.3 Apply the principal characteristics of large,
medium, and small construction site organisations.
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PROGRAMME: LAW AND MANAGEMENT IN QUANTITY SURVEY
Course: Construction Management I Course Code: QUS 305 Contact Hours: 2-

0-0
General Objective 4.0: Know the value of effective communications.
4.1 Demonstrate the value of effective communicating Ditto Ditto

roles and relationships between clearly identified job
functions on building project.
4.2 Describe the conflicts that arise in interpersonal
7-8
relationships between clearly identified job functions on
building project.
4.3 Use effective methods of interviewing applicants for
a job.
General Objective 5.0: Understand span of control, delegation and Accountability.
5.1 Define span of control. Explain with examples ditto

5.2 Demonstrate how span of control affects site
9-10 organisation
5.3 Describe how delegation and accountability affect
site organisation.
General Objective 6.0: Know the principles of planning and assignment of responsibility.
6.1 Define objectives of an organization

12-13 6.2 Describe policy planning.
6.3 Determine the constraints.
6.4 Propose planning for a construction industry ditto ditto

15 6.5 Carryout case studies using the knowledge gained
in (1.1-6.2) above.
Competency: The student should be familiar with the organizational structure of building and
Civil engineering firms. They should also know the elements of Planning and
accountability.
Reference: 1. Cole, G. A. “Management Theory and practice” 5th Edition letts Educational.
2. B. Cooke “Contract Planning and Contract Procedures”.
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Course: Construction Management II
Course: Construction Management II Course Code: QUS 306 Contact Hours: 2-

0-0
General Objective: Know the behavioral science as related to working environment
1.1 Describe an outline study of human reactions. • Uses the locality to cite • Chalkboard,
1.2 State types of behaviour in working examples. chalk, duster
1-4 environment • Use question and answer
1.3 Analyse human behaviour in working techniques to test
environment. understanding.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the use of committee on construction site.
2.1 Define the work committee in management Ditto Ditto

and how committees are set-up.
2.2 Describe the work of committee and where
5-8 they can best be used.
2.3 Describe the ratification and implementation of
the decision reached by the committee.
2.4 Analyse the committee decision.
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Course: Construction Management II Course Code: QUS 306 Contact Hours: 2-
0-0
General Objective 3.0: Understand different types and methods of programmining in construction
industry.
3.1 State the objectives and advantages of • Use questions and answer Ditto
programming. techniques to facilitate • Compute
3.2 Explain different types of programming and understanding. program on
where they can best be used-master overall • Give more worked computer
programme short term programme and weekly examples.
programme.
3.3 Explain the use and application of network
9-15 analysis e.g. Bar chart, C.P.M and PERT in
construction project.
3.4 Prepare Bar chart and network diagrams from
given or deemed construction information.
3.5 Illustrate the use of linear programming
construction projects.
3.6 Apply the linear programming to construction
practice.
Competency: The students should understand the use of management tools and be able to write
a programme for a execution of project.
References: 1. Langford, D. (etal) “ Human Resources Management” 1995 Edition

2. Fellows, R. (etal) “Construction Management in practice” 1983 Edition.
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Contract Law and Arbitration
Course: Contract Law and Arbitration Course Code: QUS 313 Contact Hours: 2-0-0
General Objective 1.0: Understand the Law of contract of employment.
1.1 Define (a) employee (b) employer and • Use practical examples to • Chalkboard, chalk, duster
Distinguish between the two. elaborate on terms
1.2 Explain: • Cite relevant and practical
a. express terms of examples.
employment contract • Cite practical examples.
b. implied terms of
employment contract
1-3
1.3 Cite example of statutes which have
effect on Labour Decree 1970.
1.4 State the duties of the
employer/employee.
1.5 Explain the termination of employment
1.6 Contract.
1.7 Explain redundancy.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the law governing labour or trade Unions.
2.1 Write about the origin and development • Explain the significance of • Chalkboard, chalk, duster.
of trade unions and the right of worker to trade unions to an
participate in trade unionism. individual nation building.
2.2 Define trade dispute. • Define dispute.
2.1 Describe the settlement of trade dispute • Highlight on the trade
4-5
as given in the trade dispute Act 1976 and dispute concept.
later amended in 1977. • Explain principles of the
2.2 Cite relevant cases in (1) above. trade dispute Acts.
• Give extensive practical
examples.
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General Objective 3.0: Understand voluntary and compulsory liquidation
3.1 Define liquidation, bankruptcy in- • Cite relevant practical • Chalkboard, chalk, duster
solvency and winding-up examples
3.2 Explain voluntary liquidation • Treat and discuss each
3.3 Explain compulsory liquidation concept and Acts, citing
6-8 3.4 Give example of statutes control relevant practical
bankruptcy and distribution of assets to applications.
creditors e.g. bankruptcy Act 1914,
Bankruptcy Act/Amendment 1926,
companies Act 1968 etc
General Objective 4.0: Understand the responsibilities and obligations of all the parties to a contract.
4.1 Explain the relationship between the • Identify the role of each Ditto
client and nominal sub- contractor and on contractual relationship
suppliers • Cite relevant examples
4.2 Differentiate between the contractor and • Use the relevant JCT to
sub-contractors and nominated sub- explain the practical
9-10
contractor interrelationship between
4.3 Interpret the indemnity classes as they the parties
affect the clients, main contractors and
nominated subcontractors and suppliers
4.4 State the role of client agents
General Objective 5.0: Understand the liabilities of the professionals in the construction industry.
5.1 Explain the liabilities of the professional in the construction • Define:

5.2 Determine their respective roles a.
responsibili
ty
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b. liabilities
and
• Discuss each as applied
in the JCT.
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General Objective 6.0: Understand how contract can be discharged and remedied.
6.1 Explain the following method of discharging contracts. • Cite relevant and practical
a. discharge by performance. examples
b. discharge under conditions.
c. discharge by renunciation.
d. discharge by fresh agreement.
12-13
e. discharge by frustration.
f. discharge by determination.
6.2 Propose appropriate remedies for breach of contract including their
classifications.
6.3 Cite relevant case.
General Objective 7.0: Know the meaning application and procedures of arbitration in the building
industry.
7.1 Define arbitration and arbitration agreement. • Give relevant examples

7.2 State the merits and demerits of arbitration. • Expose the students to
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7.3 Describe how arbitrators are appointed. various arbitration cases
7.4 State the duties of arbitrators.
Competency: The students would be familiar with current laws governing employment, labour
and the responsibility involved in contract laws.
References: 1. I. E. Sagary “Nigerian Law of Contract” Spectrum Law Series.

2. Kodilinye and Aluko “Nigerian Law of Torts” Spectrum Law Series
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Conditions of Contract
Course: Conditions of Contract Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-1-0

314
General Objective 1.0: Provide the students with advance knowledge of the application of JCT
classes in project execution.
1.1 Analyse clause by clause, the JCT 1963/1977, • Provide all copies of • Copies of all the JCT
or the JCT 1980 (both private and with quantities). the JCT forms of contract,
1.2 Identify the differences between the condition • Use question and • chalk, duster,
studied above and the following standard forms. answer techniques. chalkboard
a. The Federal Ministry of Work • Give more • Copies of ICE and
(FMW) standard form. assignment FMW contract
b. The JCT 1963/1977 or JCT documents
1980 (private without quantities).
1-9 c. State government.
d. The I.C.E conditions of
agreement and bond
e. Form GC/Works/1.
1.3 Detect flaws in standard contract clauses.
1.4 Suggest modifications to standard contract
forms to suit unusual condition or situations.
1.5 Appraise practical problems and legal
technicalities in construction contract.
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Course: Conditions of Contract Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-1-0
314
General Objective 2.0: Understand in details the various standard forms for subcontract works and
relate them to the main contract forms.
2.1 Analyse clause by clause the JCT 1963/1977 ditto ditto

or JCT 1980 standard subcontract form.
2.2 Identify the relationship of the subcontract
10-13 clause to those in the main contract.
2.3 Interpret these clauses to those in the main
contract.
2.4 Apply them to construction work.
Competency: Student should be familiar with and understand the JCT form, and other forms of
contract and be able to interpret the clauses.
References: 1. JCT Standard form of Building Contract 1998 Edition.

2. Fellows, R. F. “JCT Standard form of Building Contract” 1980 Edition.
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Financial Management
Course: Financial Management Course Code: QUS 405 Contact Hours: 2-

0-0
General Objective: Understand the financial assessment of a particular building industry.
1.1 Explain banking and the money markets. • Cite relevant examples • Chalkboard,
1.2 Examine the sources of finance and capital for • Use question and answer chalk, duster.
1 the building industry from both inside and outside techniques to test student’s
the organization, banks, insurance companies, understanding.
capital market (share, stock). • Give more assignment
1.3 Evaluate the cost of capital ditto

2 1.4 Explain contract documentation and its effects
on contract financing.
1.5 Determine investment policies using the ditto • Obtain examples

budgetary and marginal control techniques and for illustration.
other investment appraisal techniques.
3-4 1.6 Explain the contract budget appreciating the
needs for budgetary control.
1.7 Use the theory and techniques used in
budgetary control during the construction stage.
1.8 Prepare cash flow forecast stating the factors ditto • Chalkboard,
affecting financial Field. chalk, duster.
1.9 Prepare cash flow forecast stating the factors
affecting financial field.
1.10 Determine the sources of cost information,
their comparative accuracy and reliability.
5-7
1.11 Collect, analyse, allocate the present cost
data for control purposes.
1.12 Apply the standard and marginal costing
techniques.
1.13 Illustrate the use of break-even analysis as an
aid to financial management.
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Course: Financial Management Course Code: QUS 405 Contact Hours: 2-
0-0
General Objective: Understand the financial assessment of a particular building industry.
1.14 Explain the value of insurance ditto ditto

1.15 Carry out inter-firm comparison
1.16 Identify the role of internal and external
auditors.
1.17 Explain depreciation and asset replacement.
8-10
1.18 Apply the methods of depreciation explaining
the management’s responsibility for depreciation
and asset replacement.
1.19 Prepare financial statements for organizations
in the construction industry.
Assessment: Coursework 20% Course test 20% Practical 0% examination 60%
Competency: The students shall understand financial management as used in the building
industry and be able to forecasts and make allowance for depreciation: the cash
flow for a project.
Reference: A. E. Jenning “Accounting and Finance for Building and Surveying” Macmillan.
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Marketing
Course: Marketing Course Code: QUS 406 Contact Hours: 2-

0-0
General Objective 1.0: Understand marketing concept and the role of marketing in the Nigerian
Economy
1.1 Explain the meaning of marketing, • Lecture Chalkboard and

government and non-profit organisations. related items
1.2 Explain marketing.
1-2
1.3 Explain philosophies and goals of market
management.
1.4 Discuss organisational analysis of companies.
1.5 Describe strategic plans, and market • Lecture

processes:
a. Marketing planning.
b. Marketing research.
c. Marketing control.
d. Marketing organization.
e. Information System.
General Objective 2.0: Understand target Market Analysis
2.1 Analyse, marketing environment ditto ditto

3 2.2 Explain consumer market and buying
behaviour, market segmentation and targeting.
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0-0
General Objective 3.0: Understand marketing mix strategy.
3.1 Discuss the 4 P’s of marketing ditto ditto

3.2 Explain new product development, product life
cycle, concepts and strategies and product
branding.
3.3 Discuss packaging and service strategy,
pricing strategy, and marketing channel.
3.4 Explain retailing and wholesale strategy.
4-7
3.5 Know and understand market
communications, advertising, sales promotion,
and publicity strategy.
3.6 Understand promotional mix strategy.
3.7 Understand personal selling and sales
management strategy.
3.8 Understand causes of product failure.
General Objective 4.0: Understand marketing of services organisation and persons.
4.1 Know the nature of services marketing and • Organise a visit to local
characteristics of construction services business. company and use data
4.2 State differences between marketing of obtained for the basis of
professional services and construction services. coursework
8 -10 4.3 Understand organisation marketing, image
making, choice and plan control.
4.4 Explain mission statement as a marketing
tool.
4.5 Explain personal marketing.
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0-0
General Objective 5.0: Understand professional ethics and marketing.
5.1 Understand social criticism of marketing, • Acquaint the student the • Ethic’s code,
5.2 Understand citizen and government action to students with standard of chalkboard.
11-12
regulate the market. professional ethics
5.3 Understand the concept of consumerism.
5.4 Explain controlled marketing, professional ditto ditto

ethics and marketing.
5.5 Understand the Quantity Surveyor’s
13-15 Registration Board of Nigeria Decree 31 of 1986.
5.6 Understand the NIQS and QSRBN
recommended standard of ethical behaviour and
social responsibilities of the Quantity Surveyor.
Competency: The Student should understand and be able to apply marketing techniques to a
small business.
Reference: Alan E. Turner “Building Procurement “ 2nd Edition Macmillan.
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Quantity Surveying Courses
Tendering and Estimating I
Course: Tendering and Estimating I Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-

309 1-0
General Objective 1.0: Know the various methods of tendering and sources of cost information and
be able to build up and analyse unit prices of building.
1.1 Identify different tendering procedures:- Negotiation, • Cite relevant • Chalkboard,

competition - open, selection etc. examples chalk, duster.
1.2 Identify the different types of building contracts: • Give students
a. Fixed rate assignments
b. Cost reimbursable
1-3
c. Target cost
d. Turnkey
e. Package deal
f. Management
1.3 Apply these procedures to tendering and estimating.
General Objective 2.0: Know the contractor’s procedures prior to submission of tender.
2.1 Outline the contractor’s procedures prior to ditto ditto

submission of tender:
a. Assessment of resources i.e. capital,
plant, labour
b. Profitability of project
4-5 c. Reliability of contract financially
d. Market survey i.e. cost and availability
of materials
e. Inspection of drawings, bills and site
pricing bills
f. Submission of form of tender etc.
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Course: Tendering and Estimating I Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-
309 1-0
General Objective 2.0: Know the contractor’s procedures prior to submission of tender.
3.0 Understand the duties of the Quantity Surveyor and Architect at the pre-tender and tender stage.
3.1 Explain the steps of the design sequence prior to the • Explain with relevant ditto
invitation to tenders and role of the Quantity Surveyor examples.
during these steps. • Give assignment.
6-8
3.2 Prepare tender documents explaining the tendering
procedures
3.3 Analyse contractor’s tenders
General Objective 4.0: Know how to analyse and build up unit prices in buildings and calculate
daywork from labour sheets.
4.1 Build up unit princes in building for all materials • Lecture with ditto
required to put the substructure. examples
4.2 Price preliminary and plant item. • Give students
9-15
4.3 Calculate cost of variation from daywork sheet. assignments.
4.4 Explain the expenditure of contingency sum allocated
in the bill of quantities.
Competency: The students would understand the tendering procedure, preparation of the
information involved, and be able to build up unit price.
Reference: 1. Smith, R. C. “Estimating and Tendering for Building Work” 2000 Edition.
2. Alton, W. “Estimating applied to building”.
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Tendering and Estimating II
Course: Tendering and Estimating II Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1- 1-

310 0
General Objective 1.0: Outline the duties of the quantity surveyor and pre-tendering stage.
1.1 Explain the steps of the design sequence prior to the • Explain with • Chalkboard, Chalk,
invitation to tenders and the role of the quantity surveyor examples. duster.
and architect during these steps.
1-6
1.2 Identify and prepare tender document and explain
the tendering procedure.
1.3 Analyse and report on contractor’s tenders.
General Objective 2.0: Analyse and build up unit prices in complex building price, plant and
preliminary items and calculate day work from labour sheets.
2.1 Analyse and build-up unit prices in complex buildings • Conduct market • Calculator, chalk,
for materials required to put up the structure. survey with students. chalkboard, duster
2.2 Price preliminary and plant item completely. • Give worked
7-11
2.3 Calculate daywork from labour sheets. examples
• Give an
assignment.
General Objective 3.0: Make approximate estimates by various methods.
3.1 Make approximate estimate by various methods: • Give more worked ditto
a. Unit method examples.
b. Cubic method • Give students
12-15
c. Superficial or floor area method. assignment.
d. Storey enclosure
e. Approximate Quantities.
Competency: The students would be familiar with the tender process and be able to analyse the
unit price involved in a complete building.
Reference: 1. F.W. Flemings and J. R. Kelly, Butterworth Henimann “Estimating for Builders
and Surveyors”.
2. Caryclidge, D. P. “Cost planning and Building Economics”.
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Tendering and Estimating III
Course: Tendering and Estimating III Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-1-0
409
General Objective 1.0: Explain the effect of factors affecting the cost of the Tender.
1.1 Identify and appreciate the factors which affect the • Chalkboard, chalk,
1-3 tender materials, labour, plant, on-site costs, profit, site duster.
conditions, site locations costs, head office costs etc.
General Objective 2.0: Analyse and build up unit prices for complex building works and civil
engineering works including pricing of preliminary items.
2.1 Build up unit prices and analyse rates for all • Set students a • Calculator,
materials required for complex buildings and civil course work project chalkboard, chalk,
engineering works. and supervise. duster.
2.2 Price preliminary items for building and Civil
Engineering work
4-10
2.3 Price temporary works and services for Civil
Engineering works.
2.4 Explain break-even analysis.
2.5 Prepare schedule of materials
2.6 Calculate pro-rate rates.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the unit rate analysis as applied to bills of quantities
3.1 Build up rates For: • Set students ditto

a. Roof work practical exercise.
11-15 b. Finishes including Painting and
Decoration
c. Drainage and External Works
Competency: The student should be familiar with factors affecting building cost and be able to
prepare estimates for preliminaries.
Reference: 1. We Howard Wainwright and A.A.B. wood. “Practical Builders’ Estimating” 4th
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Edition
2. The Afua Group” Tender and Contract for Building”.
Tendering and Estimating IV
Course: Tendering and Estimating IV Course Code: QUS 410 Contact Hours: 1-1-0
General Objective 1.0: Understand modern bidding techniques and methods.
1.1 Explain modern bidding strategies. • chalkboard, chalk,

1.2 Explain the bidding procedures and the role of duster.
1-6
different parties involved in preparation and
submission of bids.
General Objective 2.0: Know the calculation of unit rtes for electrical works and plumbing works.
2.1 Compute the unit rates for final sub-circuits in • Give examples for • Ditto, Calculator
concealed conduct systems, and surface wiring students to use.
7-11 systems.
2.2 Build-up unit rates for plumbing works and
associated pipe work.
General Objective 3.0: Know lifts and escalators.
3.1 Know how to analyse tenders • Organise analysis of • Examples of

12-15 3.2 Know how to write tender reports for selected tenders documents. competition tenders.
projects such as duplex, high rise building, etc.
Assessment: Course work 20%; course Test 20%; practical 0% Examination 60%.
Competency: The student should be able to build up rate for Electrical and mechanical works.
And also know how to prepare tender reports.
Reference: Spence G. “Estimating for building and Civil Engineering works”.
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Advanced Measurement of Construction Works I
Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works I Course Code: Contact Hours: 2-0-2
QUS 301
General Objective: Know how to measure from drawings and by reference to specifications of more
complex building construction
Special Learning Objective: Teachers Resources

WEEK
Activities
1.0 Measure substructure work for complex and special • Lecture • Typical drawings of
foundations. • Give details for building.
1.2 Measure floor-solid, suspended, ground floor slab and assignment
1-4
associated reinforcement and form work
1.3 Measure walls of brickwork, blockwork of solid cavity
and hollow nature, together with associated features.
1.4 Measure doors, windows and associated frames and ditto - do -

iron mongery including adjustment for openings
5-8 1.5 Measure roof construction and roof covering-reinforced
concrete roofs, steel trusses tiles, felt asbestos, corrugated
sheet, lead, zinc, copper and aluminum.
1.6 Measure staircase timber, reinforced concrete including ditto - do -

finishing.
1.7 Measure fittings and fixture-cupboards, shelving,
9-15
skirting, architrave’s picture rails, pelmets, dadoes etc.
1.8 Measure frames-structural steel, reinforced concrete
beams.
Assessment: Course work 20% Course Test 20% Practical - 20% Examination - 40%.
Competency: The student should able to prepare measurements from drawings in a standard
form.
Reference: Emmanuel C. Oforeh, Agele Olufolai “Advance Measurement of Building works”
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Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works 1 Course Code: QUS 301 Contact Hours:
2-0-2
General Objective: Know how to Read from building drawings and preparing specifications and
schedules of more complex building construction.
a. Know how to read drawings for substructure work for Give practical examples
complex and specification of more complex building and supervise
1-8
construction of traditional class and simple industrial assignment.
buildings of two stories.
b. Provide and read drawing substructure for complex and ditto

special foundations.
c. Prepare specification and schedules of suspended,
9-15
ground floor slab of building drawings.
d. Prepare doors, and windows schedules for a complex
building.
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Advanced Measurement of Construction Works II
Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works II Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-0-2
302
General Objective 1.0: Know how to measure drainage, service installations and external works
1.1 Measure drainage - explanation pipe work, • Use illustrative • Calculator, chalkboard,
manholes, inspection chambers, soak away pits, septic diagrams to Duster, chalk
tanks. explain
1-8
1.2 Measure water supply and sanitary appliances. • Provide more
1.3 Measure external works, paths, roads, flower and practical exposure.
tree planting, turfing, fencing and gates. • Create site visit
General Objective 2.0: Know how to prepare examples of different methods of the processing
dimensions, billing and preparing Schedules
2.1 Process dimension - abstracting, cut and shuffle, ditto ditto

billing direct. • Give a practical • Drawing of building
2.2 Prepare different bill formats explaining their uses:- project. and civil engineering
a. Work section bill works
b. Elemental bill
9-15 c. Sectionalized Trade bill
d. Operational bill
e. Activity bill
2.3 Prepare schedules for finishing, reinforcement,
openings (doors and windows), ironmongery, sanitary
appliances and drainage.
Competency: The students should be able to prepare accurate data from drawings and to
arrange detail schedules
Reference: 1. I. H. Seeley. “Advanced Building Measurement” 3rd Edition.
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Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works 11 Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-0-2
302
General Objective 1.0: To provide student with an practical knowledge of Construction working
drawings.
1.1 Read drawings or pipe work, manholes, • Use illustrative • Calculator, chalkboard,
inspection chambers, soak away pits, septic tanks diagrams to explain. duster, chalk, drawing of
1-8 1.2 Read drawings or work, paths, roads, fencing • Provide more building.
and gates. practical exposure.
• Give assignment.
2.0 Know how to prepare examples of different methods of the processing dimensions, billing and
preparing schedules.
2.1 Prepare schedules for finishing, reinforcement, ditto ditto

openings (doors and windows, ironmongery, • Give a practical • Drawing of building and
9-15
sanitary appliances and drainage of complex. project civil engineering works
building.
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Advanced Measurement of Construction Works III
Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works III Course Code: QUS 401 Contact Hour: 2-0-2
General Objective 1.0: Know how to measure from drawings and by reference to specification,
including prefabricated buildings and finishings to framed buildings
1.1 Measure substructure - special foundations • Identify relevant • Lesson Plan

e.g. driven and bored piling, sheet pilings clauses. • Chalkboard.
underpinning, and grillage foundations. • Interpret working • classroom, SMM
1-4 drawings • Working Drawings
• Measure quantities • scale rule, calculators,
from drawings take-off sheet flip chart,
marker, pens etc.
1.2 Measure: - do - - do -
a. Prefabricated buildings
b. Industrial and system buildings.
c. Buildings constructed mainly of
standardized components off -
site.
1.3 Measure structural frames of precast concrete,
5-11
timber and steel works.
1.4 Measure wall cladding and external finishings,
pre-cast concrete, cast stone, curtain walls, etc.
1.5 Measure internal and external finishings -
ceiling, wall and floor for finishings of a more
complex nature including demountable partition
and suspended ceilings.
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Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works III Course Code: QUS 401 Contact Hour: 2-0-2
General Objective 2.0: Understand the measurement of plumbing and mechanical engineering
installations.
1.4 Measure works in domestic plumbing • Identify relevant • Lesson Plan

installation -cold/hot water installation, sanitary clauses. • Chalkboard,
installation, rain water installation, etc. and • Interpret working • Classroom, SMM,
12-15 associated appliances and builders works. drawings, supervise • Working Drawings,
student to measure • scale rule, calculators,
quantities from take-off sheet, flip chart,
drawings. marker, pens etc.
Competency: The students should be competent at measurement and be able to take off
accurate measurements from drawings
Reference: I. H. Seeley. “Advance Building measurement” 3rd Edition.
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Course: Advanced Measurement of Course Code: QUS 401 Contact Hours: 2-0-2
Construction Works III
General Objective 1.0: Know how to read from drawings and by reference to specification, buildings
including prefabricated buildings and finishing to framed buildings.
1.1 Prepare schedule from drawing for Identify relevant clauses. Lesson Plan Chalkboard,
external finishing-ceiling, wall and floor Interpret working drawing, Classroom, SMM, Working
1-8 finishings of a more complex nature supervise student to Drawings, scale rule,
including demountable partition and measure quantities from calculators, take-off sheet, flip
suspended ceilings. drawing. chart, market, pens etc.
General Objective 2.0: Understand drawings of plumbing and Drawings of plumbing and mechanical
engineering installations.
Read drawings or domestic plumbing, ditto ditto

Installation-cold/hot water installation,
9-15 sanitary installation, rain water
installation, etc. and associated
appliances and prepare schedules.
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Advanced Measurement of Construction Works IV
Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works IV Course Code: Contact Hours: 2-

QUS 402 0-2
General Objective 1.0: Understand Preamble and preliminary clauses for inclusion in Bills of
Quantities.
Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Resources

Week
Activities
1.1 Explain preamble and preliminary clauses. • Lecture • Copies of typical

1.2 Identify the importance of preamble and preliminary clauses houses
and their differences.
1-2 1.3 Write typical preamble clauses for different work/trade
sections.
1.4 Write typical preliminary clauses for Bills of Quantities items
in accordance with SMM.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the measurement of Demolition and Alteration of buildings.

Week
Activities
2.1 Measure works in demolitions and alterations.

3-5
2.2 Measure shoring and scaffolding in structures.
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Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works IV Course Code: Contact Hours: 2-
QUS 402 0-2
General Objective 3.0: Know how to prepare a complete Bills of Quantities.

Week
Activities
3.1 Describe the various processes in Bills preparation from • Lecture with
taking - off stage to Billing stage examples.
3.2 Explain the traditional and modern methods of Bill
Production e.g. cut and shuffle
6-9 3.3 Explain the direct billing method of Bills of Quantities
3.4 Use standard phraseology of description for Bills of
Quantities
3.5 Identify the different formats for arranging Bills of Quantities
items and when to use each format.
3.6 Prepare a complete Bill of Quantities for a selected single • Supervise • Case studies
storey building which should incorporate taking-off squaring, Case Study. details
abstracting, billing and including writing all necessary • Computers and
10-15
preliminary and preamble clauses. suitable parckage.
3.7 Use computer to prepare a complete bill of quantities
following 3.6 procedure.
Assessment: Course work - 20%; Course Test 20%, Practical - 20% Examination - 40%.
Competency: The Student shall be proficient at taking -off and preparing Bills of quantities.
Reference: I. H. Seeley “Building Quantities Explained” 5th Edition.
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Course: Advanced Measurement of Construction Works IV Course Code: QUS 402 Contact Hours: 2-
0-2
General Objective 1.0: Understand the measurement of Demolition and Alteration of buildings.
1.1 Measure works in demolitions and alterations. Make site visit of existing
1-5 1.2 Measure shoring and scaffolding in structures. structure, demonstrate and
supervise assignment.
General Objective 2.0: Know how to prepare a complete Bills of Quantities.
2.1 Prepare a complete Bill of Quantities for a • Supervise case study • Case studies
selected single storey building which should details
incorporate taking-off squaring, abstracting, billing • Computers and
6 - 15 and including writing all necessary preliminary and suitable package.
preamble clauses.
2.2 Use computer to prepare a complete bill of
quantities following procedure.
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Measurement of Heavy Engineering Works
Course: Measurement of Heavy Engineering Works Course Code: QUS 404 Contact Hours: 1-0-2
General Objective 1.0: Understand the scope of the Heavy Engineering works
1.1 Define heavy engineering works • Lecturer • Photographs of

1.2 Know the constituents of heavy engineering heavy plant.
works
1.3 Explain the components of:
1-2 a. Oil exploration
b. Petroleum refineries
c. Power generation
d. Telecommunication installation
e. Steel and metal production etc.
General Objective 2.0: Know the nature of I.C.E. standard method of measurement
2.1 Discuss the various section of I.C.E. standard • Lecture and give • Copies of IEC
method of measurement examples methods of
a. Construction of Site services • organise Coursework for measurement.
b. Scaffolding students
c. Steel works
d. Plant
3-5 e. Ductwork
f. Pipe work
g. Electrical work
h. Instrumentation
i. Insulation
j. Protective covering
k. Sundry items
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the preparation of master budgets.
3.1 Explain the concept of: • Lecturer with examples- • Chalkboard, chalk,
a. DCF techniques. organize a practical duster
b. Time - value of money example
3.2 Carry out calculations on discounted cash flow
techniques and give advice based on the results
of the calculations.
3.3 Draw graphs of:
6-9 c. Money received against Time
d. Contract value against Time
a. Maximum amount require to
finance a project
b. When the contract becomes
self financing
3.5 Explain the tenure average payment delay
3.6 Explain what may be done to make a contract
self financing.
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General Objective 4.0: Understand the use of cost-in-use techniques for project evaluation purposes.
4.1 Explain the following terms: • Organise a practical for ditto

a. Initial cost students to use simple
b. Running cost cost -in-use calculation
c. Maintenance cost
d. Cost - in - use
e. Life cycle costing
4.2 Carryout simple cost -in - use calculation to
aid decision on:
a. Choice of alternative
compound
b. Choice o type and layout of life
10-15 installation
c. Choice of alternative decisions
4.3 List sources of information for cost-in-use
exercises
4.4 Explain the merits and demerits of cost-in-use
techniques.
4.5 Draw sensitivity analysis graphs to show the
effect in cost of:
b. Charge in functional life of
buildings.
4.6 Use the graphs to make projections.
Competency: The student should be able to apply advanced Costing Techniques to the Cost
analysis of heavy Engineering work. The student will also be familiar with the
I.E.C. method of measurement.
References: 1. I. T. A. Lee. “Cash flow accounting” 2nd Edition.

2 Spence, G. “Estimating for Building and Civil Engineering Works”.
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Course: Measurement of Heavy Engineering Course Code: QUS 404 Contact Hours:
Work 1-0-2
Course Specification: Theoretical content
the preparation of master budgets
1.1 Draw graphs of: • Organise a practical example.

c. Money received
against Time
d. Contract value against
1-8 Time
a. Maximum amount
require to finance a
Project.
b. When the contract
becomes self Financing.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the use of cost -in-use techniques for project evaluation
purposes.
2.0 Draw sensitivity analysis graphs to a. Organise a practical for Students to

show the effect in cost of: use simple cost-in-use calculations.
9-12 b. Charge in functional
life of buildings.
c. Use the graphs to
make projections.
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Measurement of Civil Engineering Works I
Course: Measurement of Civil Engineering Works I Course Code: QUS 316 Contact Hours: 1-0-3
General Objective 1.0: Understand the principles and format of CESMM
1.1 Explain the arrangement and format of • Explain the concept of • Chalk, Chalkboard,
the CESMM CESMM duster CESMM
1.2 Analyse the sections in the CESMM i.e: • Give assignment on CESMM
a. Definitions coding
b. General principles
c. Application of work
classification.
d. Coding and numbering
of items
1-7 e. Preparation of the bill of
quantities.
f. Completion and pricing
of the bill of quantities
g. Working classification
1.3 Explain the method of coding in the
CESMM
1.4 Use the coding for Civil Engineering
works
1.5 Explain the method of deriving bill
General Objective 2.0: Understand the concept of method related charges
2.1 Explain method related charges, • Lecture • Chalk, Chalkboard,

2.2 Identify the reason for providing for • Give assignment on the duster
method related charges. utilization of method related
8-10 2.3 State the advantages and charges
disadvantages of method related charges.
2.4 Write method related charges for
inclusion in bill of quantities.
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Course: Measurement of Civil Engineering Works I Course Code: QUS 316 Contact Hours: 1-0-3
General Objectives 3.0: Understand the measurement code and measure works in some selected
areas.
3.1 Measure works under general items. • Give working examples • Ditto, drawings,
3.2 Measure works under site investigation • Give assignment CESMM
3.3 Measure works under geotechnical and • Visit new site
11-13
other specialist process.
3.4 Measure works under demolition and
site clearance.
Assessment: Course work 20%; Course Test 20%; Practical 20%; Examination 40%
Competency: The student should be able to measure special civil engineering works and
understand preparation of method related charges in Civil Engineering bills of
quantities.
Reference: Ivor, H. Seeley “Civil Engineering Quantities” 5th Edition
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Course: Measurement of Heavy Engineering Work I Course Code: Contact Hours: 1-0-3
QUS 316
Course Specification: Practical content
General Objective 1.0: Understand the principles and format of CESMM
1.1 Apply the section and coding in the CESMM in • Give assignment • Chalk, chalkboard, duster,
the measurement of the following: drawing CESMM
1-8 a. General items
b. Demolition and site clearance
c. Site investigation works
General Objective 2.0: Understand the concept of method related charges
2.1 Write method related charges for inclusion in - do - - do -

9-12
bills of quantities.
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Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II
Course: Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II Course Code: QUS 415 Contact Hours:
1-0-3
General Objective 1.0: Understand the measurement codes and measure works in selected areas
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teachers Activities Resources
1.1 Measure works under Earth works - cutting and • Give Students Project work in • Drawing of
embankments. measurement of Earthworks. Case Study
1.2 Measure works under in situ, and pre-cast • Ditto in Steelwork.
concrete, including ancillaries in culverts, bridges,
retaining walls, dams, etc]
1.3 Measure works under roads and air-fields.
1.4 Measure works under piling and ancillary
works.
1-9
1.5 Measure works in railway tracks.
1.6 Measure works in pipelines (for gas and water),
sewers and drains.
1.7 Measure works in structural steel works and
metal works.
1.8 Measure works in Timber.
1.9 Measure works in painting and water - proofing,
fencing, tunneling, etc.
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Course: Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II Course Code: QUS 415 Contact Hours:
1-0-3
General Objective 2.0: Know how to prepare and write preamble and preliminary clauses for bills of
Quantities in accordance with the CESMM.
Week Specific Learning Outcomes Teachers Activities Resources
2.1 Explain preamble and preliminary clauses in

Civil Engineering works.
2.2 Identify the importance of preamble and
preliminary clauses
10-15
2.3 Write typical preamble clauses for different
work sections in CESMM.
2.4 Write typical preliminary descriptions for bill of
quantities items in accordance with CESMM.
Competency: The student shall understand the CESMM and be able to write preamble clauses
to this method of measurement. The student shall also be practical in the
measurement of heavy Engineering works.
Reference: 1. Ivor, H. Seeley “Civil Engineering Quantities 5th Edition.

2. Ivor H. Seeley “Civil Engineering Specification”.
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Course: Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II Course Code: QUS 415 Contact Hours: 1-0-3
General Objective.
a. Know how to prepare and write preamble and

1-9 preliminary clauses for bills of Quantities in
accordance with the CESMM.
b. Write typical preamble clauses for different • Cite examples using • Chalkboard, chalk,
work sections in CESMM. CESMM and give duster, CESMM.
10-15
c. Write typical preliminary descriptions for bill of assignment.
quantities items in accordance with CESMM.
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Professional Practice and Procedures I
Course: Professional Practice and Procedures I Course Code: Contact Hours: 2-

QUS 411 0-0
General Objective 1.0: Understand the structure of, and, the relationship with the construction
industry including the organisation of trade unions.
Week
Activities
1.1 Explain the structure of the construction industry. • Lecture • Chalkboard,
1.2 Determine the inter-relationship of the various chalk, duster.
1 professionals involved in the construction industry
1.3 Examine the concept and objectives of the various related
professional institutions.
1.4 Explain the role of Trade Unionism in the construction ditto ditto
industry.
2
1.5 Analyse the impact of trade unionism in the construction
industry.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the Quantity Surveyor’s duties at the pre-contract and post-
contract stages with other professionals at each stage.
Week
Activities
2.1 Explain the duties of the parties involved in pre-contract ditto ditto
procedures.
3
2.2 State the duties of each party in the pre-contract
procedures.
2.3 Analyse the duties of all the various professionals in the ditto
4 post-contract administration.
2.4 Determine at what level each of their duties terminate.
General Objective 3.0: Understand the Quantity Surveyor’s duties in other matters relating to
construction contracts.
Week
Activities
3.1 Describe schedules of repairs. • Provide ditto
3.2 Prepare schedules of dilapidation. examples of each
3.3 Apply these schedules in building works. item
5-8
3.4 Explain fire Insurance.
3.5 State the various types of fire insurance.
3.6 Prepare fire insurance claims.
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QUS 411 0-0
General Objective 4.0: Understand the legal liability of the professional Quantity Surveyor for reports.

Week
Activities
4.1 Analyse the implication of advice given by the

professional Quantity Surveyor.
10 4.2 Differentiate between the professional conduct of Quantity
Surveyors employed by clients and those employed by
contractual organisation.
4.3 Develop formals for report writing e.g. tender reports • Give student a
4.4 Write letters for application for commission report to write.
11 4.5 Make replies or acceptances of application for
commission.
4.6 File and retrieve information for future use.
General Objective 5.0: Understand how to achieve full professional status and organise a
professional office.

Week
Activities
5.1 Identify the professional controlling bodies for Quantity ditto

Surveyors both in Nigeria and other countries
12
5.2 State the examinations, membership condition/procedures
for these professionals.
5.3 Determine the various levels of requirements in the • Give case ditto
profession. studies.
5.4 Explain how professional Quantity Surveying office is set
13
up and managed.
5.5 Consider the procedure for recruiting and disciplining of
staff.
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QUS 411 0-0
General Objective 6.0: Understand procedure for bidding and negotiation for international project.

Week
Activities
6.1 State what constitutes international project. ditto

14 6.2 Describe the bidding procedure for consultancy services
and construction works.
6.3 Describe negotiation process in construction contracts. ditto

15
6.4 State when and how to negotiate
Competency: The student shall be conversant with the professional role of a quantity surveyor
and understand the role of the surveyor in the building Industry.
Reference: 1. I. H. Seeley “Quantity Surveying Practice”. 2nd Edition.
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Professional Practice and Procedures II
Course: Professional Practice and Procedures II Course Code: Contact Hours: 2-0-
QUS 412 0
General Objective 1.0: Understand how claims arise, and how they are resolved.
Specific Learning Outcomes: Teachers Resources

Week
Activities
1.1 Explain the term claims. • Lecture with • Chalkboard, chalk,

1.2 Differentiate between contractual and extra-contract case studies. duster.
claims.
1.3 Identify the claim clauses, under JCT and ICE conditions
of contract.
1.4 Determine the types of claims that will arise under each
clause.
1-3 1.5 Prepare and present a contractors claim under some
important claim clause headings.
1.6 Resolve contractors claim.
1.7 Explain the term extension of time and the conditions for
its award.
1.8 Determine their effects on a contract.
1.9 Explain liquidated and ascertained damages.
1.10 Apply the various methods in practice.
General Objective 2.0: Understand what gives rise to determination in a contract and how
determination is effected.

Week
Activities
2.1. Explain the term determination Lecture Ditto

2.2. Differentiate between ‘determination of the employment of
the contractor’ and ‘determination of the contract.’
2.3. Identify the contractual grounds for determination by the
contractor, and by the employer.
2.4. State the procedure to be followed in effecting
4-5
determination.
2.5. State the rights and duties of all the parties after
determination.
2.6. Describe the procedure to be followed after determination
in achieving completion or settlement.
2.7. Prepare final settlement account in case of determination.
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QUS 412 0
General Objective 3.0: Know how to prepare financial statement and progress report.

Week
Activities
3.1 Explain ‘Financial statement’ and ‘Progress Report’. • Lecture • Example of

3.2 List their important in the construction industry. • Course work. financial statement.
3.3 State their use.
6-8 3.4 Prepare financial statement and progress report at all
stages.
3.5 Cost reductions and adjustment exercises on projects cost
exceeding budgetary limit.
General Objective 4.0: Understand the principles of professional conduct

Week
Activities
4.1 Explain the quasi-judicial role of the Quantity surveyor • Discuss Case • Chalkboard, chalk,
4.2 Explain the ethics of professional conduct as prescribed by histories. duster.
the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and the Quantity
9-11 Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria.
4.3 Interpret the ethics of professional conduct.
4.4 Apply the ethics of professional conduct in the practice of
Quantity Surveying.
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QUS 412 0
General Objective 5.0: Understand the terms of consultancy agreement and methods of fee
calculation.

Week
Activities
5.1 Identify the sources and nature of quantity surveying • Copies of

commission. forms.
5.2 Analyse a typical consultancy agreement forms e.g.
Federal Ministry of works (FUN) form and/or Nigerian Institute
of Quantity Surveyor’s form.
5.3 Identify normal, additional and partial Quantity Surveying
12-15
services
5.4 Analyse the Federal Ministry of works scale of fees for
each of the construction consultants.
5.5 Calculate pre-and post- contract fees for the Quantity
Surveyor and other consultants applying the scale of fees
taking into consideration repetitions, reimbursibles, etc.
Competency: The student shall be familiar with the role of a quantity surveyor in resolving
disputes and clauses, and be aware of the Professional responsibilities devolved
in this regard.
Reference: Peg Thomas “Construction Contract Claims” Macmillan.
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Valuation & Final Accounts Procedure I
Course: Valuation & Final Accounts Procedure I Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 2-1-0
413
General Objective 1.0: Understand basic procedures of measurement on site of items for variations
and for the purpose of interim valuation.
1.1 Carryout site measurement of work executed • Visit site or building • Tapes, note book
under: to make etc
a. The main contract measurements.
b. Variation orders
c. Daywork carried out on day work
basis and additional works covering
such items as foundations,
1-4
excavation, roads, block work,
finishings, doors, windows, plumbing
works, drainage and other external
works.
1.2 Make valuations for interim certificates
1.3 Prepare a final account for a simple project, give
the relevant data.
General Objective 2.0: Understand the purpose and use of variation order and day works, and the
methods of preparing variation accounts.
2.1 State the uses of variation order and day works. • Give coursework • Data for bill of
2.2 Prepare a day-work sheet from a given data. variation
5-7 2.3 Prepare a bill of variation from a given data.
2.4 Prepare variation account from a given set of
architects instruction.
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413
General Objective 3.0: Understand the terms P.C and Provisional Sums and their application in
contract with respect to nominated subcontract/supplies.
3.1 Explain the terms P.C and Provisional sums • Lecturer

3.2 Explain the terms nominated sub-
contractor/suppliers and differentiating them from
domestic sub-contractors/suppliers.
3.5 Explain the principles of addition of profits, general
attendance(s), special attendance(s), cash discounts
8-11
to nominated sub-contractors/suppliers quotations.
3.6 Prepare nominated sub-contractors/suppliers final
accounts.
3.5 Demonstrate the method of adjustment for the
following items in variations - PC sums, provisional
sums, Day-work, variations etc.
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413
General Objective 4.0: Understand the application of insurance and performance bonds in the
construction industry.
4.1 Explain the value of insurances and performance ditto • Examples of

bonds in a construction contract. • Give assignment Insurance documents
4.2 Differentiate between insurances and bonds and performance
4.3 Analyse the various contractual provisions relating bonds.
to indemnity, insurance, and bonds. • Data for
4.4 Use the various types of insurances and bonds in assignment.
the construction industry.
12-15 4.5 Explain the term premium.
4.6 Identify the factors that will affect the value of
premium payable on a contract insurance/bond
4.7 Explain how the costs of insurances and bonds
may be included in a contract sum
4.8 Ascertain the cost.
4.9 Prepare final account of a completed construction
work.
Competency: The Student should understand the implication of various financial provisions in a
control such as kp.c. sums, Dayworks and variation orders. The use of bonds in a
contract should also be fully understand.
References: 1. David Richmond “Introduction to valuation” 2nd Edition.

2. Hibberd, P. R. “Variation in construction contracts”
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Valuation and Final Accounts Procedure II
Course: Valuation and Final Accounts Procedure II Course Code: Contact Hours: 2-1-0
QUS 414
General Objective 1.0: Understand the procedure for preparing Interim Valuation, Variation Accounts
and Final Accounts.

Week
Activities
1.1 Explain the effect of variation order on contract work and • Set students • Drawings and bill of
progress and extension of contract duration. examples quantities.
1.2 Asses the value of:
1-3
a. Variation
b. Day-work
c. Fluctuation
1.3 Prepare variation accounts from drawings, bills of ditto Ditto

quantities in all sections of building work including sub-
contract.
1.4 Prepare day-work accounts.
1.5 Prepare interim valuation and certificates for payment
using priced bills of quantities.
1.6 Prepare variation accounts and final accounts.
1.7 Adjust for the following factors in a valuation:
a. Variation to the contract executed but not
4-8
yet agreed for inclusion.
b. Day-work undertaken but not yet agreed
for inclusion.
c. Re-measured work.
d. Increased cost of labour and materials for
main contract.
e. Preliminaries for capital costs expended
but not yet covered.
f. P.C Sums and Provisional Sums.
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Course: Valuation and Final Accounts Procedure II Course Code: Contact Hours: 2-1-0
QUS 414
General Objective 2.0: Understand the principles of and procedure for adjusting contract sums
because of changes in prices of labour, materials and plant i.e. fluctuations.

Week
Activities
2.1 Define Fluctuation. • Lecture with ditto

2.2 Explain from price full or limited fluctuation conditions in example
contracts.
9-10 2.3 Identify the conditions that will influence the decision on
the fluctuations provisions to be incorporated in contracts.
2.4 Explain ‘traditional method’ and form ‘formula method’ of
calculating fluctuation.
2.5 Distinguish between the above two methods. ditto ditto

2.6 Identify the conditions that will influence the decision on
the method to be used in calculating fluctuations.
11-12
2.7 Identify the problems associated with each methods.
2.8 Analyse the contract provisions applying to fluctuation -
by the traditional method and by the formula method.
2.9 Calculate fluctuations using the traditional method. ditto ditto

2.10 Explain the procedure for calculating fluctuation, using
13-15 the formula method.
2.11 Prepare schedule of allocation.
2.12 Calculate fluctuation, using the formula method.
Competency: The student should be able to prepare final account and be aware of methods of
including variations and fluctuation in prices.
References: 1. Wain wright, W.H. “Variation and final account”.

2. R. T. M. Whipple “Real Estate Valuation Reports and appraisals”.
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Estate Management and Valuation
Course: Estate Management and Valuation Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-
416 1-0
General Objective 1.0: Understand the functions of the Estate Surveyor/Valuer and the processes in
Estate Surveying practice.
1.1 Explain the functions of the Estate Surveyor/Valuer. Lecture Chalkboard and
1.2 Identify the similarities/differences between Estate related items
Surveying and Quantity Surveying professions.
1-4
1.3 Explain the procedures in Estate Surveying practice.
1.4 Differentiate between the Estate Surveyor and the
Building Surveyor.
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Course: Estate Management and Valuation Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-
416 1-0
General Objective 2.0: Understand the methods of property valuation and carry out simple
calculations.
2.1 Explain the principles and procedure of property • Organise a visit to • Data for
valuation. an acceptable area calculaitions
2.2 Analyse by valuation tables (Parry’s etc), the method of of land.
their construction and their use. • Set examples.
5-9
2.3 Identify the land and property value determinants and
the factors affecting choice of sites
2.4 Use the methods of valuation of landed property to carry
out simple calculations.
2.5 Determine the factors affecting the accuracy of property • Give students a • Data for
2.6 valuation calculations in Nigeria. coursework. calculations
2.7 Explain property rating
2.8 Explain the various approaches that are used in carrying
10-15 out financial feasibility studies for proposed building
developments in residual value, return on capital, payback
period and other methods.
2.9 Carry out simple calculations using each of the above
methods.
Competency: The students shall be familiar with the rule on Estate Surveyor and the Principles
involved in valuaing property and land.
Reference: 1. R. T. M. Whipple “Real Estate Valuation Reports”
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SIWES and Projects
Project
Course: PROJECT Course Code: QUS 418 Contact Hours: 1-1-4
General Objective 1.0: Know how to identify problem in practice
1.1 Identify typical problems in quantity • Monitor, supervise, and • Chalkboard, chalk,
surveying practice. Advise the student on chosen dusters, calculators
1.2 State the causes of these problems in field of study
relevant works.
2-4
1.3 Understand literature review of relevant
works.
1.4 Explain the significance of solution to
the problem.
General Objective 2.0: Know how to collect data for analysis
2.1 State how the data for solution to the

typical problems are collected.
5-8
2.2 Explain the use of the collected data.
2.3 State the kind of analysis for such data.
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Course: PROJECT Course Code: QUS 418 Contact Hours: 1-1-4
General Objective 3.0 Know how to present project.
3.1 Analyse data collected

3.2 Make conclusions and recommendation
3.3 Write outline of the dissertation
3.4 Analyse the outline for consistency,
unity, coherence and clarity
3.5 Prepare foot-notes
3.6 List references/bibliography correctly
stating:
a. Author’s name
b. Title of Book or Journal
9 - 13
c. Publishers
d. Name, place and date
published
3.7 Revise the written project work
3.8 Proof-read after typing
3.9 Produce the completed work neatly
3.10 Present the project works individually
to designated assessors
3.11 Bind the work in a book form
(preferably A4 size)
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Research Methodology
Course: Research Methodology Course Code: QUS Contact Hours: 1-

419 0-0
General Objective 1.0: Understand how to define a research problem in Quantity Surveying
1.1 Articulate a research problem relevant to Quantity

1-3
surveying.
General Objective 2.0: Know how to formulate research topic.
4-7 2.1 Formulate relevant research topic
General Objective 3.0: Know how to design a questionnaire for the collection of data
8-11 3.1 Design questionnaire for the collection data
General Objective 4.0 Know how to analyse data from different source.
12-13 4.1 Analyse Data from different sources
General Objective 5.0: Deduce conclusions from results and make recommendations based on
findings.
5.1 Arrive at conclusions based on results obtained and

14-15
make recommendations
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Guidelines for Assessment of Project Part A: Supervisor
Assessment
TITLE OF PROJECT
NAME OF STUDENT
REGISTRATION NUMBER
COURSE
GENERAL ASSESSEMENT
MAXIMUM ACTUAL
SCORE SCORE
1 Has the student understood the problem and pursued (Fully) 4

it? (Partly)
(Not at all)
2 To what extent has the student shown self reliance in (Greatly) 3

determining the outcome of work? (Slightly)
(Not at all)
3 What original work has the student contributed to the (A considerable 3

problem? E.g. a experimental technique, mathematical amount)
derivation, an ingenious design. (A litle)
(Nothing)
4 Do you consider that the student has done more than (A reasonable) 4
just about or less than what are required by the (Just amount of
objectives work)
(Not much)
5 Is the summary (a) concise REPORT 3

ASSESSMENT
(Abolutely clea?)
(Moderately clear?)
(Not clearly?)
6 Is the summary (b) (Adequately 3

complete?)
(Not complete?)
7 Is the presentation of the report good and in conformity 3

with the standard format in: building quality, typing
quality, minimal errors and corrections, topics layout
numbering system, acceptable number of words?
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MAXIMUM ACTUAL
SCORE SCORE
8 Is the quality of English (sentence construction, 2

grammar, spelling?)
9 How is the survey of literature. (Has relevant 2

references being omitted? Is the appraisal critical
enough?).
10 Were results discussed? (in the case of literature 3

survey, results may be replaced by contents of
literature such as assumptions, leading statement,
supporting experiments).
11 How are diagrams presented and cross-referencing 3

carried out? Are references made correctly?
12 Does the report read as an integrated whole? (e.g 2

details of work should be put in appendices, padding
should be penalised).
13 Has the problem been presented to the reader. 2
14 How is the conclusion? 3
TOTAL 40
Brief Remarks: _________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Supervisor: _________________________ Date: ______________________________
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Part B: Panel Assessment (ORAL DEFENCE)
TITLE OF PROJECT
NAME OF STUDENT
REGISTRATION NUMBER
COURSE
MAXIMUM SCORE ACTUAL SCORE
1 Abstract (summary) 2
2 Clear Presentation of Problem 2
3 Literature Survey (Adequacy of) 2
4 Results Discussion (Through or Not) 2
5 Diagrams, Referencing and Cross-Referencing) 2
6 Overall flow and Cohenrency of the Report 2
7 Conclusions 2
8 Quality of English 2
9 Overall Presentation and Quality of Report 2
10 Amount of Work done by the Student 2
11 Overall Presentation
a) Confidence in Presentation 4
b) Understand of Subject Matter 4
c) Response to Technical Question 4
d) Command of English Language 4
e) Overall Performance 4
TOTAL 40
Remarks: ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
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PANEL MEMBERS:
S/N NAME SIGNATURE DATE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Part C: Reader Assessment
TITLE OF PROJECT
NAME OF STUDENT
REGISTRATION NUMBER
COURSE
NAME OF SUPERVISOR
MAXIMUM ACTUAL
SCORE SCORE
1. Abstract (summary) (Absolutely clear?) 1

(Moderately clear?)
(Not clear)
(Adequate?) 1
(Moderately?)
(Comprehensive?)
(Inadequate?)
2. Has the problem been presented. (Clearly?) 2
3. Is the survey of Literature. (Satisfactory?) 2

(Moderately Good?)
(Unsatisfactory?)
4. Were results discussed? (Thoroughly) 2

(A little?)
(Not at all?)
5. How are diagrams presented and cross- (Well) 2

referencing carried out? Are references made (Moderately Well?)
correctly? (Not at all?)
6. Does report read as an integrated whole? (Yes) 2

(Party)
(No)
7. Are conclusion in body of report (Precise) 2

(Moderately clear)
8. In the quality of English (Sentence construction, (Good) 2

grammar, spelling. (Moderate)
(Bad)
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MAXIMUM ACTUAL
SCORE SCORE
9. Is the presentation of the report good in 2

conformity with the standard format in: binding
quality, typing quality, errors and corrections,
topics layout, numbering system etc.
10. Do you consider the student has done more than, (A reasonable amount of 2
just about or less than. work?
TOTAL 40
Remarks: ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Reader: _______________________________________________________________
Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________________________________
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Guidelines for text book writers
NATIONAL DIPLOMA AND HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
The following guidelines are suggestions from the Engineering Committees to the writers of the textbooks for
the new curricula. They are intended to supplement the detailed syllabuses which have been produced, and
which define the content and level of the courses.
Authors should bear in mind that the curriculum has been designed to give the students a broad
understanding of applications in industry and commerce, and this is reflected in the curriculum objectives.
• One book should be produced for each syllabus
• Page size should be A4
• The front size should be 12 point for normal text and 14 point where emphasis is needed
• Line spacing should be set to 1.5 lines
• Headings and subheadings should be emboldened
• Photographs, diagrams and charts should used extensively throughout the book, and these
items must be up-to-date
• In all cases the material must be related to industry and commerce, using real life
examples wherever possible so that the book is not just a theory book. It must help the
students to see the subject in the context of the ‘real word”
• The philosophy of the courses is one of an integrated approach to theory and practice, and
as such the books should reflect this by not making an artificial divide between theory and
practice.
• Illustrations should labeled and numbered.
• Examples should drawn from Nigeria wherever possible, so that the information is set in a
country context.
• Each chapter should end with student self-assessment questions (SAG) so that students
can check their own master of the subject
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• Accurate instructions should be given for any practical work having first conducted the
practical to check that the instructions do indeed work
• The books must have a proper index or table of contents, a list of references and an
introduction based on the overall course philosophy and aims of the syllabus.
• Symbols and units must be listed and a unified approach used throughout the book
• In case of queries regarding the contents of the books and the depth of information, the
author must contact the relevant curriculum committee via the National Board for Technical
Education
• The final draft version of the books should be submitted to Nigerian members of the
curriculum working groups for their comments regarding the content in relation to the desired
syllabus.
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List of Minimum Resources
LIST OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUILDING

AND QUANTITY SURVEYING PROGRAMME
LABORATORIES
1. Structures/Strength of Materials
2. Material Science Laboratory
1. B & K sound level units octave filter 3
2. Micro-computer 1
3. Planimeter stop 3 sets
4. Stop watches 10
5. Daylight factor units 3 sets
6. Sound pressure meter 3
7. Accelerometer for vibration analysis 2
Soil Mechanics
1. Consistency limits test apparatus 10
2. Compacting core machine 1
3. Compacting factor testing machine 1
4. Particles size distribution test apparatus 5
5. Compaction test apparatus 1
6. Core penetrometer 1
7. Moisture content test apparatus 6
8. Specific gravity test apparatus 10
9. Density test apparatus 10
10. Le Chatelier test apparatus 5
11. Augers and rigs 6
12. V-B Consistometer test apparatus 1
13. Drying Ovens 3
14. Sample collecting trays and sample containers 10
15. 150mm cube moulds 30
16. 15mm cylindrical moulds 30
17. Balanced 2 of each
18. Vicat apparatus 2
113
LABORATORIES
Soil Mechanics
19. Thermometers 5 of each
20. Cement fineness test apparatus 2
21. Measuring cylinders 5
22. Soil hydrometers 5
23. Crucibles, spatulas, filter papers funnel and verniercalipers Assorted
24. Desiccators 6
25. Curing tank
26. Stop watches 10
27. Beam moulds 4
28. Crushing machine 1
WORKSHOPS
Carpentry (Planes and Saws)
1. Jack planes 15
2. Smoothing planes 15
3. Block planes 6
4. Shoulder planes 6
5. Rebate plane 6
6. Multi-plough plane 2
7. Grooving/plough plane 6
8. Bull nose plane 2
9. Compass plane 2
10. Jointing plane 6
11. Side rabbet plant 6
12. Rip saw 6
13. Cross cut/band saw 6
14. Tenon saw 12
15. Panel saw 6
16. Coping saw 6
17. Nest of saws compass saw 6
18. Key hole saw 6
19. Bracket or Fret Saw 6
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LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Chisels
20. Ordinary firmer (set) 3 mm, 6 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm and 25 mm. 6
21. Bevel-edge firmer (set) 3 mm, 6 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm and 25 mm 6
22. Mortice (set) 6 each of 6 mm, 9 mm, and 12 mm pairing bevel-edge (set) 6
23. Firmer gauge (Set) 6
24. Paring firmer (set) 6
25. Turning chisels (set) 6
Bits
27. Centre (Set 6
28. Auger (set) 6
29. Twist (set) 6
30. Counter sink (set) 6
31. Rose (set) 6
32. Gimlet 6
Driving/Striking Tools
33. Screw driver (set of six) 6
34. Mallet 6
35. Claw hammer 6
36. Pane hammer 6
37. Warington hammer 6
38. Bradawl 6
Cramps
39. Sash (set) 6
40. G’ cramp 6
41. Corner 6
42. Bench hold fast 6
115
LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Miscellaneous
43. Cork rubber 6
44. Triangular files (set) 6
45. Flat files 6
46. Scraper (flat) 6
47. Dividers 6
48. Round files (set) 6
49. Scraper (cabinet) 6
50. Calipers set (inside and outside) 6
51. Spoke shaves (Set) 6
52. Wood-workers pencils 6
Machines
53. Circular saw bench 1
54. Surfacer 1
55. Wood lathe with accessories 1
56. Band saw 1
57. Spindle moulder 1
58. Radial circular saw 1
59. Compression and spraying 1
60. Universal wood-worker 1
61. Tenon saw 1
62. Mortiser (chisel and chain) 1
63. Sander (drum, disc and belt) 1
64. Cross cut sawing machine 1
65. Drilling machine 1
66. Jig saw 1
67. Presser (School size) 1
Utilities
68. Work benches 16
69. Tool trolleys 4
70. Hangers for dresses
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LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
A/V
71. Magnetic board 2
72. Display board 2
73. Overhead projector and transparencies 1
74. Slide projector 1
75. Film strips projector 1
76. Opaque projector 1
77. Projector screen 1
Dressing
78. Overalls (aprons-brown) 55
79. Goggles 40
Chalk Board
80. T. Square 2
81. Set square 60/45 2
82. Compasses 2
83. Protractor 2
84. Duster 2
85. Ruler (metre rule) 2
117
LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Powered Hand Tools
86. Circular saw 4
87. Drills 4
88. Orbital sander 4
90. Jig saw 4
91. Blower 4
92. Sprayer 4
93. Grinding machines 2
94. Sharpening machines 2
95. Grinding stone 5
96. Oil cans 5
97. Saw vices 5
98. Bench stop (metal type) 5
99. Band saw setter/sharpener 1
100. Grinding for long blades e.g surface plane 1
101. Paint brushes (sets) 10
102 Paint containers 10
103. Putty knives 10
104. Glue pot 2 jacket (for animal glue) 4
105. Glue spreader 30
106. Glue brushes (various sizes) 5 each
Gauges, Knives, etc
107. Marking gauge 5
108. Mortice gauge 5
109. Combination gauge 2
110. Cutting gauge 5
111. Marking knives 5
112. Vernier knives 5
113. Try square 10
114. Metre square 5
115. Four fold wooden ruler metric 5
116. Measuring tapes metric (6m) 5
118
LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Concrete/Blocklaying
1. Portable compressor and accessories 1
2. Bar bending machine 1
3. Steel cutter 1
4. Mash/BRC cutter 1
5. Tyrolean machine 1
6. Concrete vibrators: poker and table vibrators 1 each
7. Hand rammers 4 each
8. Concrete portable mixer (At least 2cu. ft capacity) 1
9. Crick/block making machine 1
10. Wheel barrow 5
11. Watering can 5
12. Shovels 20
13. Head pan 10
14. Terrazzoe polishing machine 1
15. Brick saw 1
16. Concrete nail gun 1
17. Hand tools e.g spirit level, hammers, rulers., squares, mallet, rapes, floats, etc. Assorted
18. Tilting mixer 1
19. Multiflow mixer 1
20. Cement box 5
21. Aggregates and sand box 5
22. Slump cone 2
23. Curing Tanks 2
119
LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Plumbing
1. Guillotine (three feet) 1
2. Fittings Assorted
3. Pumps various types e.g centrifugal, submissive etc 1 each
4. Valves, surge tanks, water base Assorted
5. Pipe bending machine 1
6. Light duty drilling machine 1
7. Heavy duty drilling machine 1
8. Table drilling machine 1
9. Sheet metal folding machine 1
10. Tapping machine 1
11. Forge 1
12. Arc-welding machine 1
13. Oxy-acetylene generator 1
14. Acetylene generator 1
15. Electric soldering tool 2
16. Refix hydraulic pipe bender 1
17. Grinding machine 1
18. Jack pump 1
19. Pipe standing vices 6
20. Table vices 6
21. Cooper tube bender 1
22. Cooper bit 1
23. Hacksaw
24. Boxwood being dresser 20
25. Shave hooks 6
26. Tin snips 6
27. Hacking knife 6
28. Gimlet for lead pipe and wood screws 6
29. Wrenches Assorted
30. Dies Assorted
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LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Painting, Decorating and Glazing
1. Spraying machine 2
2. Paint rollers 6
3. Diamond/glass cutter 2
4. Assorted Hand tools, e.g knives., hooks stirrer, hammers, pincers, punch straight edge,
screw-drivers, wire brushes, trowels, chisel, strainers, filling board and hawk, rubbing block
etc.
5. Paint kettle and hook 2
6. Bucker 10
7. Tray 10
8. Sanders 6
9. Wire brush 5
10. Descaling chisels 2
11. Needles gum 1
12. Gas torch 10
13. Brushes 2
14. Paint pad
15. Pain mitten 1
Electrical Workshop
1. Bending vices/machine 10
2. Electrician tool kits 4
3. Soldering Iron 10
4. Avo meters 2
6. Voltmeters 2
7. Wiring boards 2
8. Consumer units (i) circuit breakers 6
(ii) distribution box Assorted
(iii) switches 5
(iv) meters Assorted
(v) mains switch 5
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LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Studio/Drawing Room
1. Drawing table (A1 size) 31
2. T. square (A1 size) 31
3. Set square 3
4. Drawing pen 3
5. Chalkboard set square 2 set
6. Chalkboard protectors 2
7. Chalkboard divider 2
8. Chalkboard pair of compasses 2
9. Chalkboard Wooden straight edges 2
10. Chalkboard lettering set 2 sets
11. Drafting machine for standard drawing table 4
12. Templates 2 sets
13. Plastic curves 2 sets
14. Projector 2 sets
15. Electronic calculators for the use in Quantity-Surveying Department 20
16. Drawing Instruments 3
17. Scale Rules Assorted
18. One light table (AO size) of each
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LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Other Facilities
1. Land Surveying Equipment Store
1. Leveling instruments 6
2. Theodolities 6
3. Compasses with tripods 6
4. Plane table 5
5. Tripods (level and theodolite) 12
6. Staves 10
7. Ranging poles 20
8. Surveying umbrella 2
9. Chains 7
10. Steel arrows 30
11. Planimeter 6
12. Tapes (30m, 50m and 100m) 6 each
13. Optical square 6
14. Pocket altimeter 7
15. Set of targets 3
16. Steel band 5
Computer Room
1. Minicomputer with associated printers and terminals and preferably a UPSS (Uninterrupted
Power Supply System)
2. Softwares of various Engineering and Environmental Packages 2
3. Duplicating and Printing Room
1. Photostating machine 1
2. Plan Printing machine 1
3. Duplicating machine 1
4. Trimming machine 1
5. Scanning machine 1
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LABORATORIES
WORKSHOPS
Safety Equipment for Each Workshop
1. First aid box 1
2. Safety goggles 32
3. Safety caps 32
4. Rubber boots 32 pairs
5. Leather apron 32
6. Leather palm gloves 32 pairs
7. Fire extinguisher 2
8. Fire buckets 2
9. Safety charts and drawings Assorted
10. Shower 1
Safety Equipment for each Laboratory
1. First Aid Box 1
2. Shower 1
3. Fire Extinguisher 2
4. Fire buckets 2
5. Safety Charts and Drawings Assorted
124
List of Participants
UNESCO-NIGERIA PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF REVITILISATION OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL

EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS
S/No. NAME DESIGNATION
1 Engr. Dr. Nuru A. Yakubu National Project Coordinator & Executive Secretary, NBTE
2 Dr. M.S. Abubakar Technical Coordinator
3 Engr. S.C. Odumah Curriculum Development Coordinator
4 Mr. B.N. Niriyus Staff Development Coordinator
5 Engr. Dr. S.N. Mumah Information & Communication Technology Coordinator
6 Isa Alhaji Sulaimanu Project Accountant
7 Mal. A.D.K. Muhammad Project Officer
Curriculum Review Team Members for Information and Communication Technology (ND/HND Programmes)
S/No. NAME ADDRESS
1 Engr. Dr. S.N. Mumah Kaduna Polytechnic (ICT Coordinator)
1 Dr. (Mrs) A.O. Osofisan University of Ibadan(Team Leader)
2 Dr. (Mrs) Iyabo Fagbulu UNESCO, Abuja
3 Mrs A. Olarewaju HTCC, Kaduna Polytechnic
4 Mr. A. Adekigbe Federal Polytechnic, Ede
5 Dr. O.E. Osuagwa Federal University of Technology, Owerri
6 Dr. E.R. Adagunodo O.A.U. Ile-Ife
2nd PHASE REVIEW
1 Mrs A. Olarewaju HTCC, Kaduna Polytechnic
2 Engr. E.C. Onyeiwu ECO Project Services, Kaduna
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REVIEW OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA QUANTITY SURVEYING BETWEEN 24 - 30th JUNE 2001
NO NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE & E-MAIL
1. G. O. Sagboro Dept. of Quantity Surveying,O.A.U. Ile-Ife. Jagboro (OAU Ife. Edu.ng.
2. P. I. C. Director’s Office, School of Environmental Studies -

Onyekwena Federal Ploytechnic Oko
3. I. M. Kofarbai Dept of Surveying A.B.U. Zaria. 069/555271
4. T. C. Onovoh Office of the Director School of Technology I.T.M- 042/456340

Enugu
5. A. U. Ihesie N.I.Q.S. 17/19/Dowu Tay Const. Victor. Island Lagos. 01/616390,4701429
6. B. A. Mafimidiwo Dept. of QS. Yaba Tech. 01-4976378, 014706225
7. Arc. T. O. N.B.T.E., Kaduna -

Adekunle
FINAL REVIEW OF HIGHER NATIONAL QUANTITY SURVEYING CARRIED OUT BETWEEN 6-10
AUGUST, 2001
1. Mr. L. M. Kofarbai Dept. of Quantity Surveying A.B.U., Zaria.
2. Bld. A. S. Komolafe Dept. of Building Technology Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
3. Engr. (Mrs) C. M. Bankole Dept. of Civil Engineering Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna.
4. Engr. J. O. Falade N.B.T.E., Kaduna.
5. Mohammed Ibrahim N.B.T.E., Kaduna.
6. Dr. William Elson UNESCO Consultant
7 Chief S. C. Odumah N.B.T.E, Kaduna
8 Engr. J. O. Falade N.B.T.E., Kaduna
9 M. Ibrahim N.B.T.E., Kaduna
10 A. Danmowa N.B.T.E., Kaduna
11 Y. Yakubu N.B.T.E
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Quantity Survey - Higher National Diploma (HND)

Curriculum and Course Specifications

PLOT B, BIDA ROAD, P.M.B. 2239 KADUNA - NIGERIA

General Information ........................................................................................................................................ 4

1.0 CERTIFICATION AND TITLE OF THE PROGRAMME

The certificate to be awarded and programme title shall read:

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING.

2.0 GOAL AND OBJECTIVES:

On the completion of this programme, the diplomates should be able to:

3.0 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4.4 Foundation Courses include courses in Economics, Mathematics, Pure Sciences,

5.0 CURRICULUM STRUCTURE OF THE HND PROGRAMME

8.0 GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS TEACHING THE PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEYING

YEAR OF STUDY: ONE

COURSES CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH Pre-Req

QUS 301 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works I 2 - 2 3 4 QUS201

QUS 303 Construction Economics I 2 - - 2 2 QUS208

QUS 305 Construction Management I 2 - - 2 2 QUS204

QUS 307 Construction Technology I 2 1 0 3 3 BLD215

QUS 309 Tendering and Estimating I 1 1 0 2 2 QUS210

QUS 311 Services I 1 - 2 2 3 QUS206

QUS 313 Contract Law and Arbitration 2 - - 2 2 QUS110

QUS 315 Architectural Design and Drawing 1 - 3 2 4 QUS213

GNS 321 General Studies - International Relations 2 - - 2 2

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH Pre-Req

QUS 302 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works II 2 - 2 3 4 QUS301

QUS 304 Construction Economic II 2 - - 2 2 QUS303

QUS 306 Construction Management II 2 - - 2 2 QUS305

QUS 308 Construction Technology II 2 1 0 3 3 QUS307

QUS 310 Tendering and Estimating II 1 1 0 2 2 QUS309

QUS 312 Services II 1 - 2 2 3 QUS311

QUS 314 Conditions of Contract 1 1 - 2 2 -

QUS 316 Measurement of Civil Engineering Works I 1 - 3 2 4 -

QSC 301 Computer Application in Project Management 0 0 3 2 3 ICT102

BLD 312 Technical Report Writing 2 - - 2 2 -

QUS 401 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works III 2 - 2 3 4 QUS302

QUS 403 Construction Economics III 2 - - 2 2 QUS304

QUS 405 Financial Management I 2 - - 2 2 QUS204

QUS 407 Construction Technology III 2 1 0 3 3 QUS308

QUS 409 Tendering and Estimating III 1 1 0 2 2 QUS310

QUS 411 Professional Practice and Procedures I 2 - - 2 2 -

QUS 413 Valuation and Final Accounts Procedures I 2 1 - 3 3 -

QUS 415 Measurement of Civil Engineering Works II 1 - 3 2 4 QUS316

QUS 417 Maintenance Technology and Management 1 - 3 2 4 QUS212

QUS 419 Research Methodology 1 - - 1 1 QUS312

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE L T P CU CH Pre-Req

QUS 402 Advanced Measurement of Construction Works IV 2 - 2 3 4 QUS401

QUS 404 Measurement of Heavy Engineering Works 1 - 2 2 3 QUS415

QUS 406 Marketing 2 - - 2 2 -

QUS 408 Construction Technology IV 1 1 - 2 2 QUS407

QUS 410 Tendering and Estimating IV 1 1 - 2 2 QUS409

QUS 412 Professional Practices and Procedures II 2 - - 2 2 QUS411

QUS 414 Valuation and Final Accounts Procedures II 2 1 - 3 3 QUS413

QUS 416 Estate Management and Valuation 1 1 - 2 2 -

QUS 418 Project 1 1 4 3 6 QUS419

PROGRAMME: HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN QUANTITY SURVEY

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: Know how to draw and interpret drawings.