Building Estimation in Detail for Civil Engineers – (Free lectures)

Course Overview

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to building cost estimation for civil/structural works. You’ll learn how to interpret drawings, compute quantities, apply rates, prepare estimate schedules, analyse cost components, and use the professional Excel spreadsheet tool (available for purchase) to achieve accurate, repeatable estimates. The first 15 lectures are offered free to give you the foundational concepts; the tool enhances your workflow.

Target Audience

1. Civil engineers, site engineers, junior quantity surveyors, construction managers
2. Engineering graduates seeking practical skills in estimation
3. Professionals who want to streamline quantity take-off and cost-estimation using Excel
4. Anyone interested in cost management in building construction

Prerequisites

1. Basic understanding of building construction (components: foundation, plinth, superstructure, finishes)
2. Familiarity with drawings (plan, section, elevation)
3. Basic Excel skills (entering formulas, formatting, using tables)
4. No prior estimation software knowledge required

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the free portion you will be able to:

1. Understand and interpret building drawings for estimation purposes
2. Identify and list all major building components and their typical costing considerations
3. Perform manual quantity take-off for structural, masonry and finishing works
4. Apply appropriate unit rates and cost factors (labour, material, equipment, overheads)
5. Prepare a draft estimate schedule with major line items
6. Recognise cost-drivers, wastage factors, contingencies and profit margins
7. Be ready to use the paid Excel spreadsheet tool to automate and refine your schedule

Pricing & Access Model

1. Free access: Lectures 1-15 (video playlist provided)
2. Paid access: Excel spreadsheet tool (₹ 999)
3. Optionally: Certificate of completion
4. Payment/Delivery: After purchase, you’ll send the Excel file + user guide + sample data; lifetime access or version updates