BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET

Program

BSc (Hons) Quantity

Construction Management

Module Number

26-6017-00S

Surveying

Module Title

&

SHU BATCH Cost Studies

Assessment
Assignment Title

Pre contract cost planning and pre contract cost controlling

Lecturer

N.T.K. Lokuliyana
Student
Number

Student Name
Date Handed Over

Due Date

Date Submitted

Pass/ Re-Submission

Assessors Feedback

Final Grade
Assessors Name
Assessors Signature

Date Assessed :

Student Signature & Comments

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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

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This assignment constitutes 40% of the units total assessment.

BRIEF
Cost planning, as part of a cost management framework is a total system that requires commitment
from inception to the completion of a project. Cost planning implies a framework of procedures and
demands a commitment from the design team to work closely with the cost planner to achieve the
projects cost and other time and quality objectives. Cost management is a project and design team
responsibility focused on delivering to the client the best value for money.
The theory of cost planning forms part of the wider concept of the cost control of a building
project.
It is more meaningful and convenient to discuss, Cost planning activities, practices and techniques
undertaken during the pre-tender design stages, in relation to the RIBA Plan of Work (2007). There
are eight pre-tender work stages (A to H):
A. Appraisal
B. Design Brief
C. Concept
D. Design Development
E. Technical Design
F. Production Information
G. Tender Documentation and
H. Tender Action.
However the term cost controlling embracing all methods of controlling the cost of a building from
the inception stage through to the completion and preparation of the final account, handover and
into occupation of the building through life cycle costing and facilities management. Cost control is
relevant at all these stages in the development and use of buildings

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Value management operates within an organized schedule of procedures.

This enables the

functional requirements and alternative solutions, with their associated costs, to be identified and
developed to a strict timetable. Value management is often undertaken in the form of an intensive
workshop conducted by an independent team of experienced design team professionals acting in a
consultative capacity to the client.

On the completion of the workshop, they produce a

comprehensive report, with recommendations, for review and assessment by the client and his
project design team.

This procedure does not adversely affect the project design teams

responsibilities to the client. The value management team, operating in a complementary role, acts
as a positive catalyst for savings and improved efficiency.
TASKS
Student is expected to write a report in order to;
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Explain the term pre-contract cost planning and cost controlling

Explain the pre-contract cost planning and cost controlling process with respect to
the RIBA work plan (2007)

Explain the term Life Cycle Costing

explain the feasibility appraisal of the building

Explain the cost modelling techniques in cost planning

Explain the term Value Management

Explain the reasons for unnecessary costs

Explain the process and techniques used in value management

List the Advantages and Disadvantages of Value Management

The report should reflect following Key points

Purpose of pre contract cost planning

Pre contract Cost planning activities/practices involved with relevant stages of

RIBA 2007.

Principles of cost planning and cost controlling

Cost limit, cost targets and cost checking

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Sheffield Hallam University

Budget setting techniques and budget distributing techniques

cost modelling

Concept of Life cycle costing and Advantages and Disadvantages

Quantity surveyors role as a cost manager, in pre contract cost planning and cost
controlling process

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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Understand and apply cost planning and life cycle techniques to complex projects

Appraise the feasibility of building development

Apply theory and practice to building design using value management

Evaluate building design using value engineering/management and cost modelling techniques

Utilise computer software to assist in cost study techniques

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BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying And Construction Management

Sheffield Hallam University

SUBMISSION
The analysis will take the format of a word document of 3000 words
REPORT STRUCTURE

Paper Size
Word Count
Printing Margins
Binding Margin
Header and Footer
Printing
Basic Font Size
Line Spacing
Font Style
Presentation
Attendance

: A4
: 3000 words
: LHS; RHS: 1 Inch 25 mm
: Inch 12 mm
: 1 Inch
: Single Sided
: 12
: 1.5
: Arial/Times New Roman
: Bound Document
: Entire group must be present

Important Information for Students

The assignment should be submitted as a SOFT COPY in a word format on CD and via
Turnitin on SHUspace as well as a HARD COPY on or before the due date.

Please note that plagiarism is treated as a serious offence and therefore the work you
produce must be individual and original although may work in groups in some instances
(Please refer to Student Handbook on Plagiarism & Cheating).

All sources of information must be referenced using Harvard referencing where a

reference listing should be included at the end of the assignment.

Please note that the submission date given for this assignment is the final date that you can
hand over the assignment. No late submissions are allowed. (Please refer to the Student
Handbook on Assessments - Late Submissions).

Please refer to Student Handbook on Assignments Re-submission.

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