Estimation & Costing of Building Training in Nepal

Course Overview

This syllabus aims to equip participants with the skills needed for estimating and costing building projects using both AutoCAD and Excel. Practical exercises and a final project will reinforce the application of these tools and techniques.

Prerequisites: Students must have knowledge about AutoCAD 2D Drawings to choose this course

Course Contents

Day 1: Introduction to Estimation and Costing 

- Overview of estimation and costing in construction projects

- Importance of accurate cost estimation

- Basics of quantity takeoff and measurement

Day 2-3: Introduction to AutoCAD for Quantity Takeoff

- Overview of AutoCAD interface for quantity takeoff

- Importing and working with architectural drawings

- Basics of scaling and units in AutoCAD

- Using layers for organizing information
 

Day 4: Quantity Takeoff Techniques in AutoCAD (1 Hour)

- Measuring lengths, areas, and volumes in AutoCAD

- Extracting data for materials and quantities

- Organizing and annotating measurements in AutoCAD
 

Day 6-6: Introduction to Excel for Cost Estimation

- Overview of Excel interface for cost estimation

- Setting up templates for construction projects

- Importing data from AutoCAD to Excel

- Formulas and functions for basic calculations

Day 7-8: Building Formulas and Templates in Excel

- Creating Excel formulas for quantity calculations

- Building templates for different construction elements

- Data validation and error checking in Excel

Day 9-10: Costing and Rate Analysis in Excel 

- Understanding cost components: materials, labor, and overhead

- Introduction on Building rate analysis

- Creating cost estimates for different project phases

- Formatting and presenting cost estimates in Excel

Day 11-12: Final Project, Review, and Q&A 

- Applying learned concepts to a final construction project

- Integrating quantity takeoff and cost estimation in AutoCAD and Excel

- Review of key commands and techniques

- Q&A session for addressing specific queries

- Final project presentations and feedback