A quantity surveyor manages all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Quantity surveyors seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. A quantity surveyor may work for either the client or the contractor, working in an office or on-site. They are involved in a project from the start, preparing estimates and costs of the work.

This BSc in Quantity Surveying from Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) provides a pathway to a dynamic and globally relevant career in the construction industry, offering opportunities for professional growth and contributing to sustainable and efficient project management.

The course aims to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge of all aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility. Graduates will have the ability to analyse and manage projects cost effectively, equating quality and value with individual client needs.

This BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) provides a pathway to a dynamic and globally relevant career in the construction industry, offering opportunities for professional growth and contributing to sustainable and efficient project management.

The aim of the course is to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge of all aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility. Graduates will have the ability to analyse and manage projects cost effectively, equating quality and value with individual client needs.

The profession of quantity surveying is at the forefront of construction economics and management. This honours degree programme has been developed in partnership with industry and is unique in providing a 12 month work placement for students in year 3 of the programme. The placement programme called the ‘Active Learning Year’ is organised by TUS and its industry partners. 

At its core the profession of quantity surveying is concerned with the financial management of construction projects and the administration of the contract that is signed between the client and the contractor to carry out the works.

Quantity Surveyors understand and can quantify the extent of work necessary to complete any project before it is constructed and can advise clients and contractors of its cost right from the initial sketch design issued by the project Architect.

Construction Projects supply the key infrastructure that is vital for the functioning of our modern society ranging from Schools to Hospitals, Houses, Apartment Buildings, Office Blocks, Factories, Warehouses, Data Centres, Shops & Retail.  Quantity Surveyors manage and control all aspects of costs on a construction project.  Their expertise is critical to ensuring that construction projects are completed on time and within budget.

The BSc in Quantity Surveying at LYIT is tailored to produce technically competent graduates. The programme offers students exciting paid placement opportunities in the final year of the course where they gain invaluable 'hands' on experience. Graduates will have a technical/working knowledge of building measurement and the production of tender documentation. In addition graduates will be able to communicate effectively and will have the ability to advise on the procurement and the delivery of projects within budget. 

The professionally-accredited BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying at LYIT is tailored to meet the expectations and needs of employers. The programme offers students exciting paid placement opportunities where they gain invaluable 'hands' on experience. Quantity Surveyors advise on procurement, tendering, contractual management, dispute resolution, sustainability, life cycle costing, bank monitoring and delivering projects within budget. 

The quantity surveyor has the responsibility of controlling project cost and are central to the decision-making process throughout the development of a construction project from initial inception to final completion. This programme prepares students for the specialised discipline of quantity surveying and offers graduates a broad skills base for the specialised profession. 

The quantity surveyor has the responsibility of controlling project cost and are central to the decision-making process throughout the development of a construction project from initial inception to final completion. This programme prepares students for the specialised discipline of quantity surveying and offers graduates a broad skills base for the specialised profession. This programme gives students the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and control costs, and to competently administer construction projects.   

This course will prepare you for a career in the construction industry – whether you want to work as a quantity surveyor and economic advisor or manager or as building development co-ordinator and manager.

In this course, you’ll gain detailed knowledge and understanding of the technical, economic, legal, financial, managerial and administrative framework within which the construction industry operates. You’ll also learn about the specialised areas of cost and value management, tender documentation, procurement, construction administration and management. 

As the businessperson of the construction world the Quantity Surveyor is a mix of an Accountant, a Solicitor and a Building Manager. Quantity Surveyors have expertise in cost planning and controlling of construction projects, estimating, procurement, tendering and contracts administrative processes. In Year 3, a four-month work placement provides an opportunity for practical learning for each student.

As the businessperson of the construction world the Quantity Surveyor is a mix of an Accountant, a Solicitor and a Building Manager. Quantity Surveyors have expertise in cost planning and controlling of construction projects, estimating, procurement, tendering and contracts administrative processes. In Year 3, a four-month work placement provides an opportunity for practical learning for each student. 

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