IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you expect to take BLDG3004 - Cost Planning in 2026, please take the 2026 substitute BLDG2018 - Construction Cost Planning as a replacement.

Cost Planning

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BLDG 3004
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Course ID
200824
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Civil Eng & Cons Mgt
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to develop the students’ knowledge of pre-contract cost management including financial appraisal and cost planning of construction projects. Building upon concepts of quantity surveying practices introduced earlier, the course delves into pre-contract cost management stages in respect to industry standards for cost planning including financial appraisal, cost planning process evolving with the building design and design economics. The learners will develop analytical thinking, effective communication and economic consideration and interpretation skills required for a cost planner. This course intents to provide further understanding and knowledge on cost management of construction projects to continue in the program. 

  • Cost Management in Construction
  • Cost Planning Process
  • Cost Planning Concepts

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe pre-contract cost management and financial appraisal processes in construction projects
  • Apply cost planning techniques through the building design process
  • Evaluate the cost efficiency of building designs considering design economics
  • Apply knowledge to manage cost information through cost analysis, storage, and utilisation in construction projects.
  • Use appropriate computer software for cost planning of building projects

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BLDG2003 Quantity Surveying Fundamentals and Cost Estimating

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. (2022). Australian Cost Management Manual (3rd ed., Vol. 1). Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors. ISBN-13: 9781876389062 , Rawlinsons Quantity Surveyors and Construction Cost Consultants. (2026). Rawlinsons Construction Cost Guide 2026 (34th ed.). Rawlnsons Publishing. ISBN (Print): 9781922443175. ISBN (eBook): 9781922443199

Assessment

  • Case Study, Case Study – 15%
  • Report – 35%
  • Exam – 50%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Bachelor of Construction Management