The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro | Ogun State

Department of Quantity Surveying

Dr. A.N. Musa, B.Sc. [QS], M.Sc., MNIQS, Regd. QS [QSRBN], Chief Lecturer and Head of Department

Other members of academic staff

Mr. O.P. Okafor, HDIMT [QS], M.Sc., MACostE, MNIQS, Regd. QS [QSRBN], Principal Lecturer

Mr.J.A. Awolesi, HND [QS], M.Sc., MNIQS, Regd. QS [QSRBN], Lecturer I

Mr. B. O. Okafor, HDIMT (QS), B.Sc. (QS), B.Sc. (Est. Mgt.), M.Sc., MNIQS, Regd. QS (QSRBN) Lecturer I

Mr. O. A. Akinseinde, B.Tech.. (QS), M.Sc. GMNIQS, Lecturer II

Mr. J.K. Fabi, B.Sc. [QS], M.Sc., GMNIQS, Lecturer II

National Diploma Quantity Surveying, ND (QS)

Mode of Study: Full-time

Timetable: Day

Duration: 4 Semesters

Course Objectives:

The National Diploma Programme in Quantity Surveying is aimed at producing middle level technicians that are capable of performing basic functions in Quantity Surveying both in private and public sectors.  The diplomate will assist the professional expert in low-rise building production in such aspects as:

Preparation of bills of quantities, bills of approximate quantities and schedule of rates for minor works

Management of small projects

Preparation of tender documents for minor works

Selection and preparation of schedule of materials

Supervision of actual purchasing of materials using the appropriate inventory modelling techniques

Preparation of specifications for minor works

Safety, welfare and quality assurance in building construction

Costing of simple construction works

Cost control techniques in minor construction and engineering works.

Higher National Diploma Quantity Surveying, HND (QS)

Mode of Study: Full-time

Timetable: Day

Duration: 4 Semesters

Course Objectives:

The Higher National Diploma Programme in Quantity Surveying is designed to produce higher technicians in the construction industry. On completion of this programme, the diplomats should be able to:

Measure and prepare bills of quantities and contract documents for construction works

Prepare final accounts for construction projects

Extract and compile schedule of materials required for construction

Interpret contract documents for all types of construction

Prepare estimates for construction projects Undertake feasibility studies for construction project

Assist in valuing existing landed properties

Give cost advice to the designer/supervisor from inception to completion

Prepare budget and cash-flow for construction projects

Use computer for cost-related aspects of construction works.