Cost Calculation for Infrastructure ConstructionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

On completion of the course the student is able to estimate construction costs based on a quantity list.
The student understands how to use InfraRYL in calculation.
The student can apply the principles of cost estimation in planning and on the site.

Content

1. The parties involved in an infrastructure project
2. InfraRYL
3. Quantity and items
4. Cost calculation
5. Producing a tender and a call for tenders
6. Legislation related to procurement

Qualifications

TM00BS35 Basics of Construction:
TM00BS36 Scheduling and Planning of Construction
TM00BS34 Soil and Rock Engineering and Construction

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- can estimate costs of a project
- can produce a list of quantities
- can divide the project in phases
- can use InfraRYL and understands its purpose.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the previous criteria, the student
- can produce a quantity list based on a simple plan
- can prepare a tender based on planning material
- understands how cost calculation software works
- understands the importance of change management in a construction project.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the requirements listed above, the student
- can calculate costs and quantities in an infrastructure project and schedule these
- can apply procurement legislation
- can prepare a call for tenders for a complex project
- can prepare a tender for a complex project.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
- can estimate costs of a project
- can produce a list of quantities
- can divide the project in phases
- can use InfraRYL and understands its purpose.