This unit is designed to provide skills and knowledge for information management technology and practice as it relates to the building industry. The unit gives and overview of information management, data collection and storage, information classification systems, communications, specialist computer applications and artificial intelligence.

To enable students to measure complex building works and trades, civil engineering works, building services, demolition and site works for contract documentation, estimates, variation quotations and construction plans. Content: measurement of: multi storey structural trades, precast concrete, structural steel, metal work partitions, suspended ceilings, curtain walls, fitments, elemental quantities, repair and refurbishment, civil engineering works, services, demolition, site works and computer applications for measurement.

Introduces students to the concepts of quality systems value management techniques and their application to the built environment. Students will gain knowledge of quality assurance and value management theories, techniques and principles so that they can apply as they enter into their professional careers

This unit is being replaced by 300726 Estimating 2 from 2010. The aim of this unit is to give students a hands-on experience of the tendering process for construction professionals. Students undertake a team research project to determine the optimum parameters for a civil/building infrastructure estimation.