Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics
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Program Description
Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics teaches students how to measure, cost and manage building projects so they are delivered on time and on budget. You will study measurement methods, cost estimating, construction contracts, procurement, construction economics and basic building technology. The programme builds practical skills in preparing bills of quantities, cost plans, tender documents and value-for-money analysis. Graduates can work as quantity surveyors, cost consultants, contract managers, procurement officers or project cost analysts in construction firms, government agencies, property developers and consulting practices. This is a career for students who enjoy numbers, problem-solving and communicating with clients — and who want to shape Ghana’s growing built environment with confidence and creativity.
Aims and Objectives
Develop accurate measurement and preparation of bills of quantities using standard methods of measurement
Master cost estimating and cost planning techniques to produce practical budget reports for construction projects
Understand construction contract forms, procurement procedures and legal responsibilities in project delivery
Create tender documents and perform competitive tender analysis to recommend cost-effective contractors
Apply basic building technology and economic principles to evaluate project value, lifecycle costs and sustainability
Why Choose This Program?
Strong Job Demand
Ghana’s infrastructure growth creates steady demand for cost managers and quantity surveyors in both public and private sectors.
Clear Career Pathways
Leads to roles such as Quantity Surveyor, Cost Consultant, Contract Manager and Project Cost Analyst with good progression.
Practical, Hands-on Learning
Combines classroom theory with site visits, measurement exercises and real tender preparation to build workplace skills.
Industry Links & Internships
Courses often include internships or partnerships with construction firms, contractors and government projects in Ghana.
Transferable Skills
Builds skills in budgeting, negotiation, procurement and project management that apply across construction and property sectors.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Using standard methods to quantify materials, prepare bills of quantities and produce accurate take-offs for costing.
Developing preliminary and detailed cost estimates, cost plans and lifecycle costing for project budgets.
Understanding contract forms, tendering procedures, procurement routes and evaluating bids for value and compliance.
Working with building information models and technical drawings to extract quantities and coordinate cost data.
Using Microsoft Excel and costing tools to model budgets, perform sensitivity analysis and track cost variations.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Excel (costing & spreadsheets)
CostX or similar quantity take-off software
AutoCAD / Revit (drawing and BIM coordination)
Tender/contract management templates (digital forms)
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Complex mathematics and measurement rules
Understanding contract law and procurement procedures
Tips & Advice
Practice regularly with real take-off exercises and use step-by-step guides; form study groups to review methods.
Attend workshops, summarise clauses in plain language and use sample contracts to identify common clauses.
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