Single Subject Certification in
Measurement &
Construction
Economics
KEY INFORMATION
NATIONAL FRAMEWORK LEVEL
6
LYIT CODE
ECON_C7A01
DURATION
The main aim of the course is to give learners an introduction to
the twin areas of construction measurement and construction
economics.
Depending on your background, it may consolidate and advance
the skills and knowledge already attained from working in the
1 Semester (September –
December with an examination
in January)
TIME
Monday 1.30 pm -5.30 pm
construction industry.
As well as basic measurement training, real life projects will be
for 13 weeks beginning 16th
September 2013
discussed from a construction economics perspective.
Mature learners will bring their prior experience to the programme
and contribute to a dynamic mix of professions.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
An interest in measurement and
the construction industry
FOLLOW-ON COURSES
 This is a stand-alone 5 credit
module.
 A second module in Site
Organisation may be offered
in Semester 2 (February –
May).
 The module will give an
introduction to the discipline
of Quantity Surveying.
 Mature students will have the
option of progressing to the
BSc in Quantity Surveying at
LYIT (check out course LY507
on www.lyit.ie )
INDICATIVE CONTENT:
1.
Measurement

No of
(ECTS)
credits
Timetabled hours per week/ Independent learning
Lectures
2
Tutorials
1
dimensions; descriptions;
Studio practicals
1
abbreviations; approach lists;
Independent learning
3
principles of good practice
Total
7
Using dimension paper;
entering dimensions; order of
5
and accuracy.

Measurement of the following
DESCRIPTION:
building elements:- Upper
floors, Internal Walls and
This module will mainly focus the learner’s attention on the concept of
internal Doors (proprietary
achieving value for money in building with a focus on cost solutions for
fire rated); Frame (structural
fireproofing materials. Learners will continue to develop skills in the
steel, fireproofed).
measurement of selected building elements and will be introduced to
2. Cost Control

Function of effective cost
control: value for money in
construction projects;
principal stages of precontract cost planning.

the principles and mechanics of cost planning and preparing tenders.
Estimating – build-up of
typical unit rates; labour,
FEE
The module is being offered at a discounted rate of €150.
FURTHER INFORMATIONINFORMATION
Ms Anne Boner
plant and material rates;
overheads and profit.

Cost effective options for fire
proofing building structures.
2.
Tendering Procedures

Purpose of tendering;
principal methods of
contractor selection; tender
documents; tender evaluation
and reporting.
Head of Department of Civil Engineering & Construction
074 9186403
anne.boner@lyit.ie