Cost Management of Building Services

This module provides a depth of technical and professional knowledge to enable the student to provide professional advice on cost management of building services (commonly referred to as Mechanical and Electrical Services). This module will critically set out the cost management of building services in construction projects.

1. Critically evaluate and measure Building Services (Mechanical and Electrical Services) in accordance with the latest edition of the Agreed Rules of Measurement (ARM) and associated Supplements for construction projects.

2. Ascertain, critically evaluate and cost-up measured Mechanical and Electrical Services work using unit rates.

3. Critically assess and measure Mechanical and Electrical Site Services and Builders Work in Connection (BWIC) with the Mechanical and Electrical Services in accordance with the latest edition of the Agreed Rules of Measurement (ARM) and associated Supplements for construction projects.

4. Apply, analyse and appraise the techniques and processes used for the Cost Planning and Cost Control of Mechanical and Electrical services (both pre- and post-contract);

5. Evaluate, research and summarise Mechanical and Electrical design options including alternative energy systems and technologies and undertake economic assessments of same.

6. Critically evaluate the procurement processes and procedures for Mechanical and Electrical Services