Applied Quantity Surveying

OACETT proudly represents25,000 engineering and applied science technicians and technologistsemployed in Ontario. Our members are employed inover 6,000 companies, across all disciplines of engineering.OACETT is Ontario's independent certifying body for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists and confers the designations C.Tech. (Certified Technician) and C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist). These designations are recognized across Canada by employers and other engineering professionals.

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Learn how to complete accurate, consistent material take-offs for pricing and ordering in this hands-on estimating course.

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OverviewT he terms "quantity surveying or quantity surveyors" in North America are synonymous with construction estimating or construction estimators. Even the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyor's (CIQS's) website describes a quantity surveyor as "construction cost consultants/cost estimators [who] work for either the client or the contractor and can be based in an office or on-site. They make sure the costs of large construction and infrastructure projects are accurately estimated based on initial requirements and project specs." The actual discipline of quantity surveying first involves the quantification of construction materials required in order to meet the job requirements – a skill set in and of itself. This course focuses on that discipline by applying the processes and procedures required in order to complete accurate and consistent material "take-offs" for pricing or even ordering purposes.This course will cover:<ul><li>What is a quantity surveyor and what do they do</li><li>Proper practices and procedures of quantity surveying</li><li>General rules and methods of measurement of construction works</li><li>How quantity surveys are organized and structured</li><li>How MasterFormat® system is used by quantity surveyors</li><li>How items of construction are identified for quantity surveying</li><li>Applied quantification of items of earthwork</li><li>Applied quantification of items of concrete</li><li>Applied quantification of items of formwork</li><li>Applied quantification of items of concrete masonry units</li></ul>Details<ul><li>Date: March 31, April 1, 2 &amp; 3, 2026</li><li>Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET</li><li>Member Cost: $700 plus HST + fees</li><li>Non-Member Cost: $740 plus HST + fees</li><li>Format: Virtual</li><li>CPD Category: Active</li></ul>Learning Outcomes:Upon successful completion of this course, participant will be able to:<ol><li>Identify the origin of the items for quantification in a general contractor environment</li><li>Describe the various standard practices and procedures used in the quantity surveying discipline</li><li>Identify 10 steps to a successful take off</li><li>Explain the mathematical principles behind basic quantity surveying processes</li><li>Complete a detailed and comprehensive quantity survey for items of work including earthwork, substructure and superstructure for a small commercial structure</li><li>Understand how the quantity survey dovetails to the eventual estimate.</li></ol>How will you learn it?O OnlineNew discussions using a slide presentation will provide the basis of the course. Participants will be provided with a set of construction plan documents for the purposes of completing the various applied quantity surveying tasks, and a form for analogue quantity surveying, which could be adapted to the digital environment. The course facilitator will provide instruction and examples of the various material take-offs but registrants will largely 'learn by doing' under the guidance of the facilitator.Who should attend?<ul><li>N NewThose construction estimators</li><li>Field engineering staff or supervisors required to order materials as part of their responsibilities</li><li>Those considering a career as a quantity surveyor</li><li>Industry professsionals who want to learn how a quantity survey is completed</li></ul>What does a quantity surveyor do?A quantity surveyors' responsibility is to calculate the quantity of material needed to complete a project by surveying the construction documents and doing what we call a material "take off". However, the duties of a quantity surveyor are greatly expanded as they become experts in costing, cost analysis, estimating and project financing.According to the CIQS's introduction video, a quantity surveyor is:<ul><li>Part architect</li><li>Part Engineer</li><li>Part Contractor</li><li>Part Lawyer</li><li>Part Accountant</li></ul> About Ralph Lembcke, P.GSC.Ralph Lembcke, P. GSC. holds a certificate in Construction Engineering Technology and Management from Fanshawe College, a teaching certificate from St. Clair College and a Professional Gold Seal certification from the Canadian Construction Association. His career has taken him from estimator to project manager, from self-employed contractor to a 30-year career as a professor with the Donald J. Smith School of Building Technology at Fanshawe College in London, where he still teaches part-time.Contact Ralph anytime at <a href="mailto:rlembckeassociates@gmail.com" title="mailto:rlembckeassociates@gmail.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rlembckeassociates@gmail.com</a> <h3>CANCELLATION CLAUSE:</h3>Cancellation by course participant:A full refund will be provided to registrants who provide a minimum of two(2) business days cancellation notice prior to the start of the course. The course participant will also have the option of transferring their ticket to a different course start date, depending on availability.Cancellation by Instructor:Decisions on course cancellations will be made prior to the course start date, early registration is recommended. If you register for a course that is cancelled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.

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