APPLICATIONS FOR THE TRAINING PROGRAMME IS NOW OPEN.
We are excited to announce that applications for our upcoming training programme are now open!
To apply, please download the application form from the link given below. Complete the form with accurate details and ensure all required fields are filled out comprehensively.
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Upon completion of the application form, the completed form shall be sent to beshortcourse@gmail.com
COURSE STRUTURE
This training programme is designed for construction industry practitioners to train in taking off measurement using modern software while adopting a standard approach. The programme is conducted by a team of highly qualified university lecturers. This is a weekend (part-time) fee levying programme. The objective is to enable qualified practitioners to participate in a programme leading to the award of the University's Certificate in Fundamentals of Modern Quantity Take-off Software.
OBJECTIVES
To train industry practitioners on taking off measurement using modern software like iTWO Cost-X, PlanSwift, and Bluebeam. Upon successful completion of the course participants will be able to measure drawings through modern taking off software in accordance with the suitable method of measurement.
TARGET GROUP
Construction industry practitioners
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to BIM Estimating solutions – iTWO Cost-X
- Cost-X - Dimension setting, 2D taking off, measurements of length, area, counts, 3D taking off, workbooks, Auto revisions, 2D/3D Models.
- Cost-X – Report generation, Advance Viewing tools, In built templates, Network Capabilities, iTWO CostX viewer
- Introduction to automated taking off software – PlanSwift.
- PlanSwift - Create custom assemblies, Import Excel Items, Calculate Labour, Material and Taxes, create custom formulas, includes standard reports, Create unlimited number of custom reports, Add Markup Percent, Manual Adjustments
- Introduction to automated taking off software – Bluebeam.
- Bluebeam - Mark up tools, Measurement tools, Annotations
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Open to any interested professionals, undergraduates and students.
RESOURCE PERSONS
Ch.QS Dr. Suranga Jayasena, Senior Lecturer, Department of Building Economics [BScHons(QS), MSc, PhD]
Ch.QS Dilshan Akalanka, Lecturer, Department of Building Economics [BScHons(QS)]
Mr. Sasanka Gallage, Lecturer, Department of Building Economics [BScHons(QS)]
Mr. Dulshan Costa, Lecturer, Department of Building Economics [BScHons(QS)]
Mr. Lakshitha Bandaranayake, Lecturer, Department of Building Economics [BScHons(QS)]
DURATION
30 Hours (6 Hrs/week x 5 weeks)
TENTATIVE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT
January, 2024
LOCATION
Hybrid Mode (Online and Physical Lectures)
MEDIUM OF TEACHING
English