PGD Quantity Surveying

Post Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying PGD Quantity Surveying

1. List of Academic Staff

Names	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
G. Amuda-Yusuf	Reader & Ag. Head of Department. B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc. (Salford); Ph.D. (Johor, Malaysia); FNIQS, RQS	Cost Management of Building services
P. O. Lawal	Reader, B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc. (U.K); Ph.D. (Jos); FNIQS, RQS	Construction Management
B. Suleiman	Senior Lecturer, DIP (Burgas); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Varna); MNIQS, RQS	Construction Management
M. A. Shogo	Senior Lecturer, ND (Kwara Poly); B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc. (Lagos); Ph.D. (Johor); MNIQS, RQS	Risk Management
A. A. Arowosegbe	Senior Lecturer, HND (Owo); PGD (FUT, Akure); M.Sc. (Akwa); Ph.D. (Johor); FNIQS, RQS	Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
Ranti T. Adebiyi	Senior Lecturer, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); MBA (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); FNIQS, RQS	Construction Health and Safety Management
A. I. Jimoh	Lecturer I, ND (Kaduna Poly); B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); MBA (Ilorin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Lagos); FNIOB, RBlder	Construction Management
K. Ibrahim	Lecturer I, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); Ph.D. (South Africa); MNIOB, RBlder	Construction Technology
T.O. Olowa	Lecturer I, B.Tech. (FUT, Akure); M.Sc. (Lagos); FNIQS, RQS	Cost Management
A. S. Rasheed	Lecturer I, B.Sc. (ABU, Zaria); M.Sc. (Lagos); MNIQS, RQS	Quantity Surveying and Construction Management
L. O. Olorunoje	Lecturer II, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc. (OAU, Ile-Ife); MNIQS, RQS	International Construction Management
S. Idris	Lecturer II, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc., (FUT, Akure); MNIQS, RQS	Cost Management of Building services
*A. A. Jimoh	Professor, B.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D. (Ilorin); MNSE., R.Engr.	Building Structures

*A. A. Adedeji	Professor, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Prague); Ph.D. (ABU, Zaria); MNIEM, MNICE, MACEN, MNGA, R.Engr.	Heavy Engineering Construction
* A.I. Bako	Reader, HND, FTP, B.Sc. (NOUN); MURP (Ibadan); MBA (Ilorin); Ph.D. (FUT, Akure); MNITP, RTP	Urban Planning
*A. Babalola	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Yola); Ph.D. (Johor)	Surveying and Geo- informatics
*N. A. Bello	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc. Ph.D. (OAU, Ile-Ife); M.Sc. (Ibadan),	Facilities Management

* Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

The programme is structured to serve as a stepping stone to study Master degree in Quantity Surveying. It gives opportunity to graduates of recognized universities with third class degree in Quantity Surveying or graduates of recognized universities with Second Class  Lower degree in allied disciplines such as: Building, Architecture and Civil Engineering to pursue higher degree in Quantity Surveying. The programme shall lead to the award of   Postgraduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying with Distinction, Credit or Pass.

C. Philosophy

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Quantity Surveying programme is the provision of deeper insight into phenomena of Quantity Surveying. It is essential for Quantity Surveying graduates         with Third Class (Honours) or graduates of other related discipline such as Building, Architecture and Civil Engineering who intend to pursue higher degree in Quantity Surveying.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of this programme is to fully prepare students for a career in research, development and teaching. The objectives are to;

1. train students to undertake practical and theoretical research in specialized area of Quantity Surveying;
2. train students to   write clear and concise technical report to give interesting and engaging presentation; and
3. widen the scope of the students for career in different sectors of employment.

E. Admission Requirements

To gain admission into the PGD programme, Applicants must hold:

1. a degree from University of Ilorin or any other recognised University with a minimum of third class (3rd class) in a relevant field and must have had a minimum of five (5) years of relevant industrial experience (to be assessed on an individual basis); or
2. a good HND (at credit level) in related field of study from a recognised University/Polytechnic or any other institution considered as equivalent; or
3. a relevant HND certificate (lower than credit) and must have had a minimum of five (5) years of relevant industrial experience (to be assessed on an individual basis).

In each of the case (i) – (iii) above, candidates are expected to have at least five O ‗level credits in Mathematics, Physics, English, and any two from Chemistry, Economics, Technical Drawing, Geography, and Biology.

F. Duration of the Programme

The taught aspect of the PGD Quantity Surveying programme will involve lectures, course work and seminar/workshop to be pursued only on full time basis. However, candidates may choose to revert to part time status after completion of the taught component. Whether or not a candidate continues on full-time basis after completion of the taught part, the maximum duration for completing the PGD programme is 24 months.

G. Detailed Course Description

QTS 701 Construction Technology 3 Credits

Industrialized buildings. Fire resistance. Large Sized Buildings. Reinforced concrete versus steel framed buildings. Large Span Roofing Systems. Builders work in connection with services. Site works. Plant selection. Organization and maintenance. Road works. Pre-stressed and precast concrete structures. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 702 Measurement of Building, Civil and Services Engineering Works 3 Credits

Measurement of complex new buildings. Alterations, renovations and maintenance works and associated mechanical and electrical installations. Measurement of civil and heavy engineering systems. 15h (T); 90h (P); C

QTS 703 Professional Practices and Procedure 3 Credits

Principles and basis of fee calculations of professional fees claims. Negotiations of fees and payments. Conditions of engagement with reference to QSRBN approach. Professional ethics. Insurance cover for QS practice. QSRBN/NIQS rules and advertising prospects. Impact of marketing quantity surveying. Tendering. Effect of choice on type of contract. Lithographic/documentation considerations in tendering and consequent costs. Role of the QS in the tendering process. Tender evaluation. Financial reporting. Valuations. Preparation of final accounts. Claims. Treatment of fluctuations. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 704 Construction Law and Arbitration 3 Credits

Principles of law of contract and tort. Construction contracts and their administration. Roles and responsibilities of contracting parties. Organizations for contract administration. Liabilities for contracting parties. Claims and disputes. Arbitration. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 705 Construction Management and Economics 3 Credits

Management principles and their application to construction. Organizational theory and behaviour. Application of quantitative tools and techniques of solving construction-related      problems. Management of complex projects. Personnel management. Professional conduct and indemnity insurance. Building design economics. Cost planning and control. Life cycle cost analysis. Cost data. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 706 Operations Research 3 Credits

Principles and application of operations research techniques in construction. Decision theory. Systems theory. Linear and dynamic programming. Network analysis. Learning curves. Queuing. Optimization. Forecasting. Statistical quality control. Inventory control/management. 15h (T); 90h (P); C

QTS 707 Research Methods 3 Credits

Research theory identification and development. Market research. Sources of research information. Assimilation and synthesis of research information. Literature reviews. Literature synthesis and theory development. Research methodology. Hypothesis generation and evaluation. Data collection and processing techniques. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

QTS 708 Soil Mechanics and Foundations 3 Credits

Soil Mechanics and Foundations. Properties of Soil. Laboratory Testing of Soils. Spread Foundation and Mats. Pile Foundations. Caisson or Pier Foundation for Buildings and Bridges. Settlement of Structures. Shoring and Underpinning. Sheet Piles and Cofferdams. Strengthening Foundation Soils. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

QTS 709 Materials in Construction 3 Credits

Common materials used in construction. Steel. Bridges. Timber application in: Multi-storey/Complex Buildings and Industrial Buildings. Cement and Concrete. Waterproofing and Painting. Additives. Reinforced Concrete in Walls. Flooring Systems. Foundation. Arches. Culverts and Frames. Glass and plastics. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

QTS 710 Highway Engineering and Management 3 Credits

General administration and handling of highways. Highway Policies and Administration. Applications of economic analysis to highway transportation. Highway Planning and Programming. Urban Transportation Planning. Environmental Engineering. Right-of-way Acquisition. Specifications. Cost Estimation. Construction Management. Maintenance Procedures and Management. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

QTS 711 Construction Equipment and Methods 3 Credits

The fundamentals of construction equipment and methods. Equipment economics. Selection and efficient application of equipment. Design and simulation of construction operations. Analysing production outputs and cost. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

QTS 799 Postgraduate Report 6 Credits

Technical report-writing on an independent study. This Report should include an introduction to the topic, literature review, research methodology, analysis of data, conclusions and recommendations, appendixes and references. 270h (P); C

• Graduation Requirements

In order to obtain a PGD in Quantity Surveying, the student must pass 33 Credits comprising 27 Credits of Core Courses and 6 Credits of Elective Courses.

I. Summary

Compulsory Courses: QTS 701(3), 702(3), 703(3), 704(3), 705(3), 706(3), 707(3),

799(6) = 27 Credits

Elective Courses: QTS 708(3), 709(3), 710(3), 711(3)  =  6 Credits

Total   = 33 Credits