Building Surveying & Construction Cost Estimation

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
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This course on construction cost estimation and building surveying is tailored for those who want to understand how budgets, measurements, and structures come together. It examines the building process from a cost perspective—covering quantity surveying, cost control, material assessment, building performance, and reporting. Designed to simplify industry processes, the content blends technical knowledge with industry-specific concepts, while keeping things digestible and useful. You won’t need to be on-site to gain insight into how the financial aspects of construction projects are estimated, tracked, and managed.

Learners will explore how construction cost estimation works within different types of projects—residential, commercial, and civil. You'll also learn how surveyors assess properties, deal with defects, and manage pre- and post-contract cost stages. Whether you’re exploring the field for the first time or brushing up your understanding, the course makes technical knowledge more accessible. Through guided modules, you’ll get a well-grounded grasp of the cost estimation process and the key responsibilities found in building surveying—all from a distance, on your own schedule.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the foundations of construction cost estimation methodology.
• Learn the key responsibilities of a building surveyor’s role.
• Identify cost risks and manage estimation in construction projects.
• Assess building structures and report property condition professionally.
• Interpret pre- and post-contract stages of construction cost estimation.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals interested in construction cost estimation fundamentals.
• Career changers seeking insight into surveying or cost planning.
• People working in construction-related admin or management roles.
• Property professionals wanting cost estimation knowledge.
• Anyone interested in building measurement and budgeting principles.

Career Path & Average UK Salaries

• Quantity Surveyor – £42,000/year
• Building Surveyor – £40,000/year
• Cost Estimator – £38,000/year
• Construction Project Coordinator – £37,000/year
• Site Manager (with Estimation Knowledge) – £45,000/year
• Property Assessor – £36,000/year