Quantity Surveyor Course in Pakistan

Quantity Surveyor Course in Pakistan

Quality Control is a critical function in modern industry, ensuring products and projects meet required standards before reaching clients. This course prepares you to detect defects, maintain compliance with ISO standards, and support efficient, error-free production processes. You gain practical skills in inspection, measurement, documentation, and reporting, making you a key part of any quality-driven organization. With growing demand in construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, and industrial sectors in Pakistan and abroad, trained QC professionals have strong career opportunities and clear paths for advancement into QA/QC supervision and auditing roles. This program builds the technical and professional foundation needed for long-term growth in the quality field.

Course Overview

A building is more than just bricks and mortar; it is a financial investment that must be managed with absolute precision. At New Pak Technical Training Centre, our Quantity Surveyor course trains you to become the “Financial Architect” of a construction project. You will learn to calculate every gram of cement, every millimeter of steel, and every hour of labor required to bring a project to completion, on time and under budget.

Quantity Surveyor Course in Pakistan
Quantity Surveyor Course in Pakistan

Why Choose Our Quantity Surveyor Program?

  • From Blueprint to Bill of Quantities (BOQ): Master the art of reading complex structural drawings and converting them into professional cost documents.
  • Rate Analysis Expertise: Learn to calculate current market rates for materials and labor, essential for winning profitable government and private tenders.
  • Contract & Tender Management: Understand the legal side of construction, including FIDIC contracts, dispute resolution, and bidding procedures.
  • Global Demand (Gulf & Europe): Quantity Surveyors are among the highest-paid civil professionals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, often serving as the link between clients and contractors.

Detailed Course Modules

06 | Months Certificate

Focus: Mastering measurements and residential estimation.

  • Measurement Science: Mastering units, conversions, and geometry for calculating areas and volumes.
  • Material Quantification: Calculating exact quantities for bricks, cement, sand, aggregate, and tiles for residential houses.
  • Bar Bending Schedule (BBS): Specialized training in calculating the weight and length of steel reinforcement from structural drawings.
  • Basic Estimating: Using the “Center Line” and “Long Wall/Short Wall” methods to create rough cost estimates.

01 | Year Certificate

Focus: Commercial projects, infrastructure, and cost management software.

  • Commercial & Infrastructure Estimation: Preparing budgets for plazas, shopping malls, roads, and bridges.
  • Bill of Quantities (BOQ): Creating professional tender documents that list every item of work with its unit rate and total cost.
  • Modern Software Integration: Introduction to PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or MS Excel for automated, error-free quantity take-offs.
  • Interim & Final Billing: Learning how to verify work on-site and prepare running bills for contractor payments.
  • Project Life Cycle Costing: Assessing the long-term maintenance and operational costs of a building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is This Course Only For Civil Engineers?

No. While it is a great addition for engineers, anyone with a basic understanding of math and construction can join. Many successful Quantity Surveyors start with this specialized diploma.

An Estimator usually works on the initial price. A Quantity Surveyor manages the cost throughout the entire project, including legal contracts, variations (changes in design), and final payments.

Yes! The Middle East construction market relies heavily on Quantity Surveyors for project feasibility. Our course is specifically aligned with the standards required by multinational firms in the region.

Month 1 — Introduction & Foundation

Theory Topics

1. Introduction to Quantity Surveying

  • Definition, history, and evolution of quantity surveying
  • Roles and responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor in construction projects
  • The importance of QS in budgeting, cost control, and productivity
  • Overview of the project life cycle (pre-construction, construction, post-construction)

2. Construction Industry in Pakistan

  • Typical work environment (consultants, contractors, government departments)
  • National and international standards and regulations
  • Local construction practices vs global trends

3. Professional Skills

  • Communication, ethics, teamwork, and report writing
  • Job roles and career pathways

Practical Sessions

1. Orientation Workshop

  • Introduction to workshop tools, resources, and facilities
  • Setting up study & learning space (file systems, notebooks, software)

2. Classroom Exercise

  • Case studies on role of quantity surveyors
  • Real examples from construction projects

3. Field Visit (Optional)

  • Visit a small construction site to observe basic QS activities

Month 2 — Building Technology & Materials

Theory Topics

1. Construction Technology Basics

  • Types of structures (load-bearing, framed, RCC)
  • Stages of construction (foundation to finishing)
  • Standards and specifications

2. Construction Materials

  • Properties & uses of key materials (cement, sand, aggregate, steel, bricks, blocks)
  • Material selection and quality criteria
  • Material testing principles

3. Building Components and Systems

  • Foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls, roofs
  • MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) basics
  • Surface finishes, waterproofing, insulation

Practical Sessions

1. Material Identification Lab

  • Hands-on inspection and classification of materials
  • Material sampling and basic quality check methods

2. Structural Elements Lab

  • Sketching & labeling building components
  • Discussion of real structural details

3. Site Visit & Report

  • Visit under construction building
  • Prepare a mini report on materials used

Month 3 — Construction Drawings & Take-Off Principles

Theory Topics

1. Understanding Construction Drawings

  • Types: architectural, structural, civil, MEP
  • Reading plans, sections, elevations

2. Dimension Interpretation

  • Units of measurement, scaling methods
  • Positioning, orientation, and common drawing symbols

3. Quantity Take-Off Basics

  • Principles of measurement for different elements
  • Reference standards (NAPCA/PRSM/other local standards)

Practical Sessions

1. Drawing Reading Practice

  • AutoCAD drawings printed and digital
  • Interpretation exercises (floor plans, elevations)

2. Manual Take-Off Drill

  • Calculation of basic areas and volumes
  • Produce sample take-off sheets

3. Group Exercise

  • Team take-off for a simple residential layout
  • Present results and discuss discrepancies

Month 4 — Detailed Quantity Take-Off & Site Measurement

Theory Topics

1. Measurement Techniques

  • Excavation, concrete work, reinforcement, formwork
  • Masonry, plastering, tiling, finishes
  • Sewerage, water supply, drainage

2. Measurement Standards

  • Introduction to Standard Method of Measurement
  • Unit rates and unit conventions

3. Variation & Valuation

  • Handling changes in scope
  • Provisional quantities and variation orders

Practical Sessions

1. Measurement Workbooks

  • Systematic take-off sheets for typical construction elements

2. Software Introduction

  • Begin MS Excel for take-offs
  • Spreadsheet formulae (SUM, IF, Lookup, unit totals)

3. Field Measurement

  • Visit a building site
  • Collect actual dimensions and update take-off document

Month 5 — Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Theory Topics

1. Cost Estimation Fundamentalsy

  • Direct vs indirect costs, overheads
  • Labour, materials, equipment cost analysis

2. Analysis of Rates

  • How to prepare rate analysis for key items
  • Market rate surveys, schedule of rates

3. Budget Development

  • Contingency planning, inflation factors
  • Cost forecasting and budgeting techniques

Practical Sessions

1. Rate Analysis Lab

  • Rate breakdown for concrete work, masonry, plaster
  • Prepare rate tables with actual data
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2. Budget Case Study

  • Estimate cost of a small building project
  • Prepare a cost plan showing major categories (foundation, structure, finishes)

3. Excel Practice

  • Using Excel to automate rate tables and totals

Month 6 — Bills of Quantities (BOQ) Preparation

Theory Topics

1. Introduction to BOQ

  • Purpose and structure of BOQs
  • Standard formats and item numbering

2. Types of Estimates

  • Preliminary, detailed, abstract, reconciled
  • Lump sum vs unit rate contracts

3. BOQ Documentation

  • How to describe items, units, and quantities
  • Consistency & accuracy checks

Practical Final Assessment

1. BOQ Exercises

  • Prepare BOQs for a small residential project
  • Verify quantity totals with take-off sheets

2. Software Tools

  • AutoCAD + Excel integration for BOQ
  • Planswift or CostX basics (optional depending on tools available)

3. Peer Review

  • Exchange BOQs with classmates and critique

Month 7 — Procurement, Tendering & Contracts

Theory Topics

1. Procurement Methods

  • Traditional, design & build, construction management
  • Advantages & selection criteria

2. Tendering Procedures

  • Types of tender (open, selective)
  • Tender documents and submission process

3. Construction Contracts Basics

  • Contract types (Lump sum, re-measurement, cost plus)
  • Key conditions and terms

Practical Sessions

1. Tender Document Pack

  • Assemble a hypothetical tender submission
  • Include BOQ, cover letter, cost summary
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2. Contract Clause Exercises

  • Review and interpret simple contract clauses

3. Role-Play

  • Simulate negotiation between QS team and contractor

Month 8 — Project Planning & Scheduling

Theory Topics

1. Project Management Principles

  • Scope, time, cost, quality integration
  • Project lifecycle stages

2. Scheduling Methods

  • Gantt charts, Critical Path Method (CPM)
  • Introduction to Primavera P6 & MS Project

3. Resource Planningn

  • Labour, materials, equipment scheduling
  • Trade-offs and optimization
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Practical Final Assessment

1. Project Schedule Lab

  • Create a basic schedule in MS Project
  • Update and adjust based on constraints

2. Time-Cost Integration

  • Link BOQ and budgeting with schedule

3. Real Case Analysis

  • Examine scheduling aspects of real projects

Month 9: Construction Law & Dispute Management

Theory Topics

1. Construction Law Overview

  • Governing principles of contracts
  • Dispute types and legal remedies

2. Common Disputes

  • Variations, delays, quality issues, payment defaults

3. Resolution Methods

  • Negotiation, mediation, arbitration

Practical Sessions

1. Contract Case Studies

  • Analyze real dispute scenarios
  • Draft resolution recommendations
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2. Mock Arbitration

  • Students role-play contract negotiation and dispute resolution

3. Legal Document Review

  • Review sample contract appendices and clauses

Month 10 — Advanced Estimating & Risk Management

Theory Topics

1. Advanced Cost Techniques

  • Value engineering and optimization
  • Risk and contingency analysis in cost estimation

2. Risk Management

  • Risk identification, assessment & mitigation
  • Quantifying risk impacts

3. Quality Assurance & Control

  • Inspection regimes
  • Quality standards and compliance
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Practical Final Assessment

1. Risk Workshop

  • Create a risk register for a sample project

2. Value Engineering Lab

  • Redesign a BOQ item to reduce cost without compromising quality

3. Quality Audit Practice

  • Develop a simple quality checklist and apply to site examples

Month 11: Software Integration & BIM

Theory Topics

1. Software Tools in QS

  • AutoCAD for drafting and take-off
  • MS Excel for analysis and BOQ
  • Introduction to BIM (Building Information Modeling) and its role in QS

2. Digital Workflows

  • Linking BIM models with quantity extraction
  • Reporting and documentation

3. Emerging Tech

  • CostX, PlanSwift, Revit basics

Practical Sessions

1. AutoCAD Practical

  • Drafting essential plan items
  • Measure and validate quantities from AutoCAD
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2. BI Modeling Introduction

  • Extracting quantities from a simple BIM model

3. Software Project

  • Prepare a take-off and BOQ using software

Month 12 — Final Project, Presentation & Internship

Theory Topics

1. Capstone Project Overview

  • Guidelines on deliverables
  • Criteria for assessment
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2. Professional Conduct

  • Ethics, reporting standards, client interactions

3. Career Guidance

  • CV building, interview preparation
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Practical Final Assessment

1. Capstone Project

  • Complete a full QS assignment (drawings → BOQ → cost plan → tender)
  • Present findings to instructors

2. Internship / Site Attachment

  • Optional 4-week onsite work with a construction company
  • Real experience in QS tasks
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3. Assessment & Certification

  • Written exam + practical evaluation
  • Award certificate upon successful completion

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