LE 258 — Introduction to Building Quantities
BSc BSc Real Estate · Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Objective The course is a continuation of the courses in building construction begun in earlier years. It introduces the student to the rudiments of quantity surveying. At the end of the course the student will be able to interpret a Bill of Quantities and be able to evaluate Interim and Final Certificates. In addition the student will have a good understanding of hydrostatics. Contents Elementary hydrostatics and hydraulics and road construction General principles of building quantities Purposes of a bill; process in quantity works; methods of measurements; modern quantity techniques; preparation and forms of bills; measurements, taking off, bill preparation process. Introduction to contract administration with emphasis of interim certificates and final certificates for practical and final completion. Studio Work.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Year Two
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- ENGL 263 — Literature in English
- ENGL 264 — Literature in English
- LE 165 — Fundamentals of Planning
- LE 251 — Law of Tort
- LE 252 — Principles of Customary Land Law
- LE 253 — Principles of Valuation I
- LE 254 — Principles of Valuation II
- LE 257 — Building Services
- LE 359 — Principles of Accounting I
- LE 360 — Principles of Accounting II
- MATH 153 — Statistical Methods I
- MATH 154 — Statistical Methods II
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