Understand what is included.
Connect drawings, specifications and measurement rules before preparing a take-off.
From drawing information to a considered estimate.
Quantity Surveying
& Estimation
Course in Sharjah.
Measure the scope.
Understand the cost.
Develop practical quantity surveying and estimating skills with CADD International. Connect drawing review, PlanSwift take-offs, BOQ preparation and Excel costing in a guided construction project.
- Learning format
- Classroom / Online live
- Practical tools
- PlanSwift & Excel
- Project pathway
- Take-off to estimate
Al Majaz 1, Sharjah · Dubai & Abu Dhabi enquiries · GCC online live.
TAKE-OFF → BOQ → RATE → ESTIMATE
Interactive preview
01 / QUANTITY TAKE-OFF
Start with a measured scope.
Review the sample room dimensions and floor area. In your exercise, confirm drawing scale, units and revisions before measuring.
PlanSwift
Digital take-offs & assemblies
Microsoft Excel
BOQ organisation & costing
CADD International
Classroom & online live training
Quantity surveying & construction costing
Make the quantities clear.
Make the estimate traceable.
Learn a connected workflow for reading construction information, measuring work and preparing a documented estimate. Practise organising descriptions, units, quantities and rates so another person can review your assumptions.
This quantity surveying and estimation course in Sharjah supports civil engineers, site engineers, estimators and graduates developing commercial construction skills. Discuss civil, fit-out or introductory MEP take-off exercises that match your role.
Explain the rate build-up.
Review material inputs, labour productivity, waste and the allowances used in your estimate.
Keep a record of assumptions.
Organise BOQs, exclusions and revision notes to support a clear pricing review.
Measurement comes first:
A digital tool helps organise take-offs; results still depend on correct
scale, units, drawing information and measurement rules.
Discuss NRM 2, POMI or the method specified for your project.
Contract conditions and measurement rules serve different purposes.
Your estimating learning path
From drawing review
to an organised cost estimate.
Explore the proposed modules. Request a detailed syllabus to confirm training hours, software access, measurement rules and the civil, fit-out or MEP scope included in your batch.
01 · QS fundamentals, drawings & measurement rules
- Understand the roles of quantity surveying, estimating and cost reporting.
- Read selected plans, elevations, sections and specifications.
- Review units, descriptions, measurement conventions and the agreed method of measurement.
02 · PlanSwift setup, scale & digital take-offs
- Import the sample drawing set and organise pages and revisions.
- Set and verify scale using known dimensions.
- Practise area, linear and count take-offs, deductions and clear item naming.
03 · Substructure & concrete quantities
- Measure selected excavation, backfill and foundation items.
- Develop concrete and formwork quantity exercises from supplied drawings.
- Introduce reinforcement quantities using the agreed detailing information.
04 · Superstructure, masonry & finishes
- Measure selected columns, beams, slabs and wall elements.
- Review blockwork, plaster, paint, tiling and ceiling quantities.
- Record opening deductions and avoid double-counting between packages.
05 · Assemblies, formulas & introductory MEP scope
- Build sample material and labour assemblies from measured items.
- Review formula inputs, waste and conversion factors.
- Discuss linear and count exercises for selected MEP items; confirm discipline-specific scope.
06 · BOQ preparation & Excel costing
- Organise item descriptions, units and quantities by work section.
- Transfer selected take-off data into Excel and review supported integration options.
- Build a costing sheet with traceable quantities, rates and totals.
07 · Rate analysis, allowances & tender review
- Develop sample rates from material, labour and plant inputs.
- Discuss productivity, waste, preliminaries, overheads and profit.
- Review pricing assumptions, exclusions and selected quotation comparisons.
08 · Revision checks, valuation introduction & portfolio
- Track quantity changes between selected drawing revisions.
- Introduce measured-work valuation and variation records within the agreed scope.
- Present a take-off record, BOQ, rate build-up and estimate summary.
Put the learning to work
A project estimate
you can explain.
Follow a selected building or fit-out brief from drawing review through take-off and pricing. Record what is measured, how it is priced and which assumptions shape the estimate.
Your trainer will confirm the drawing set, measurement method, software tools and required project outputs.
Discuss your project goals ↗A drawing & scope review
Organise drawing references, revisions, specifications and included work packages.
A quantity take-off record
Present marked-up measurements with units, deductions and review notes.
A BOQ & rate study
Explain item descriptions, quantities, rate inputs and costing assumptions.
An estimate summary
Compile selected totals, allowances, exclusions and revision notes for review.
Choose how you learn
Sharjah classroom.
Online live flexibility.
Share your work schedule, location and preferred language. Our team will confirm current batches and trainer availability.
Quantity surveying training in Sharjah
Learn at 208 Reem Plaza, above FAB Bank, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah.
Contact details & directions ↗Learn from the UAE or GCC
Enquire about instructor-led classes, guided take-offs, project reviews and included recording access.
Explore online learning ↗Dubai & Abu Dhabi options
Share your preferred branch and schedule. Ask about Business Bay and Abu Dhabi classes. BurJuman branch is available.
Check available batches ↗
Ask about training in
English
العربية
हिन्दी
മലയാളം
தமிழ்
Language, delivery mode and batch availability are confirmed before enrolment.
Your learning, documented
Completion credentials.
Practical estimating evidence.
Connect your learning with an organised take-off and costing portfolio.
Course-completion certificate
Receive the applicable CADD certificate after meeting programme requirements. Ask about eligible paid KHDA attestation options.
An estimating portfolio
Present your selected take-offs, BOQ and cost summary with a clear record of measurement and pricing assumptions.
Keep your skills moving
Discuss included recordings, software access, learning resources and refresher-class terms.
Confirm the applicable certificate, assessment and attestation eligibility
before enrolment. RICS chartered status and professional licences are
separate from this course-completion certificate.
Ask about current fees and available Tabby or Tamara payment options.
Corporate training
Develop your team's
estimating workflow.
Discuss quantity surveying and estimating training for your construction, fit-out or commercial team. Share team size, software tools, drawing types and the take-off or pricing tasks you want to improve.
Before you join
Quantity surveying questions,
answered.
Who is this course suitable for?
Civil and site engineers, quantity surveyors, estimators, fit-out professionals, tender assistants and engineering graduates can enquire. Share your role and experience to discuss the right starting level.
Can beginners join quantity surveying training?
Beginners can discuss a foundation pathway. Basic construction drawing knowledge and computer skills are helpful. Admissions will explain the prerequisites and any recommended foundation support.
Which software will I learn?
The proposed pathway uses PlanSwift for digital take-offs and Microsoft Excel for BOQ and costing exercises. Confirm software versions, included tools, access arrangements and integration requirements before enrolment.
Will I learn BOQs and rate analysis?
The proposed curriculum covers item descriptions, units, quantities and pricing. Rate exercises discuss material, labour and plant inputs along with appropriate allowances and pricing assumptions.
Does the course cover concrete, reinforcement and finishes?
The proposed pathway includes selected substructure, concrete, formwork, reinforcement, masonry and finishing exercises. Request the detailed syllabus to confirm the drawing inputs and measurement depth.
Is MEP estimation included?
Introductory take-off exercises may include selected MEP runs and counts. Detailed HVAC, electrical or plumbing estimation needs a clearly agreed discipline-specific scope. Ask which topics are included in your batch.
Will I learn NRM 2 or POMI?
Discuss the method of measurement required for your work. The trainer will confirm which rules and examples are used. RICS NRM 2 addresses detailed measurement for building works; contract conditions are a separate subject.
Does software guarantee an accurate estimate?
Accuracy depends on the drawing set, calibration, units, measurement conventions, quantities and pricing inputs. The learning workflow includes review steps and a record of assumptions.
Are the preview rates current UAE prices?
No. The preview uses fictional AED rates solely to explain the estimating workflow. Course exercises will identify the source and date of any pricing inputs used.
What certificate will I receive?
Confirm the applicable CADD International completion certificate and assessment requirements. This course does not award RICS chartered status or a professional licence. Any external credential must be confirmed separately.
Can I attend online from the UAE or GCC?
Enquire about instructor-led online live classes and share your schedule and computer setup. Ask about classroom availability in Sharjah, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
What are the duration, fees and payment options?
Request the current training-hour plan, project requirements, total fees and available batches. Admissions can explain available Tabby or Tamara options and their terms.
Plan your next estimating step
Bring your goals.
Find your course plan.
Request the quantity surveying and estimation syllabus, fees, demo options and available batches. Share your drawing knowledge, estimating experience, target work packages and preferred training format.
208 Reem Plaza, above FAB Bank, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah.
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