Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Construction Cost Calculations YAP1208 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Associate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hüseyin BAYRAKTAR
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hüseyin BAYRAKTAR (Bahar)
Goals The primary aim of this course is to equip students with the necessary knowledge of quantity surveying techniques in their field. It will also cover the use of current software packages. In addition, it aims to develop students' analytical thinking skills, enabling them to more easily find solutions to problems encountered in everyday life.
Course Content Ability to obtain project evaluation stages, perform quantity surveys, conduct resource analyses, prepare unit price analyses, carry out construction cost and cost estimation processes, and prepare progress payment reports.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Identifying structures, structural elements, and building materials.
2 Having knowledge of construction costs and quantities.
3 Obtaining information such as unit price, item number, etc.
4 Ability to calculate building quantities and costs.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to Construction Cost and Quantity Surveying, general concepts. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2. Week Units of measurement, work items, and unit price definitions and specifications. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3. Week In simple terms, quantity surveying. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4. Week Unit prices and calculations of materials used in the construction. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5. Week Quantity surveying and unit price lists Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6. Week Quantity surveying based on architectural projects. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7. Week Quantity surveying based on architectural projects. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8. Week Quantity surveying based on architectural projects. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
9. Week Quantity surveying based on architectural projects. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10. Week Tender types and procedures, work program Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation), Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11. Week Introducing the software package. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
12. Week Introducing the software package. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
13. Week Quantity surveying and cost calculation in the software package. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
14. Week Quantity surveying and cost calculation in the software package. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Practice, Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion, Case Study, Group Work
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
3 Has knowledge of construction materials; selects appropriate materials and ensures the functional compatibility of structural elements based on project requirements.
6 Performs cost estimation, quantity take-offs, and approximate bill of quantities; actively participates in budgeting and resource management processes.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4
PY3 4 2 2 2
PY6 3 5 4 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • B. Mazlum Birecikli, "Building Quantity Surveying and Costing," Birsen Publishing House.
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hüseyin BAYRAKTAR 3+1 Vize 40.00
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Hüseyin BAYRAKTAR 3+1 Final 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 42 588
Ders Dışı
Homework 1 5 5
Preparation, After Class Study 1 5 5
Research 1 5 5
Presentation (Preparation) 1 5 5
Fieldwork 1 10 10
Practice 1 10 10
Other Activities 1 5 5
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 8 8
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 651
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0