Duration: 5 days

Price: R4999.00, upfront before the start of the course.

The syllabus covers:

• Introduction to Building plan reading ( cost estimating )
• Course limitation ( scope and extent of the course)
• Identifying the material needed to build or construct a project
• Methodologies used in building plan cost estimating, cost estimating procedures
• Identifying symbols and signs on a building plan
• Site preparation; site clearance, excavation, etc
• Taking-off quantities; foundation footing, plinth wall, Concrete foundation, Block in the foundation, hardcore filling, Concrete floor slab
• Taking off  quantities; Damp course, Damp course membrane
• Taking-off quantities; Brick force, brock work, mortar, plaster 
• Taking-off quantities; Window frames, door frames 
• Taking-off quantities; Plumbing and Electrical
• Taking-off quantities; Ceiling and floor tiles
• Taking-off quantities; Roof material and accessories