Department of Quantity Surveying
School of Environment Technology (SET) • Federal University of Technology, Akure
About the Department
The Department of Quantity Surveying at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), within the School of Environment Technology, is dedicated to developing highly skilled quantity surveyors capable of managing costs, budgets, and financial matters in construction and engineering projects. Our department equips students with comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise to serve as financial linchpins in project delivery, ensuring maximum value for stakeholders.
Quantity Surveying is the discipline concerned with cost management, financial control, and measurement in the built environment. Our comprehensive curriculum integrates cost estimation and planning, measurement standards and methodology, contract administration and procurement, budget management and cost control, building information modeling (BIM), value engineering, risk management, and commercial management. Students develop expertise in applying international standards, using specialized software, analyzing financial data, negotiating contracts, and ensuring projects are delivered within cost parameters while maintaining quality and legal compliance.
The department features modern laboratories equipped with computers for quantity surveying software, BIM systems, measurement tools, and cost estimation platforms. Our curriculum aligns with QSRBN (Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria), NIQS (Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors), and RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) competency standards. We maintain active collaborations with construction firms, development companies, consulting engineers, government agencies, and international organizations, providing students with extensive practical experience through SIWES (Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme) and project-based learning.
Graduates of Quantity Surveying are highly sought-after professionals in construction, engineering, infrastructure development, and real estate sectors. They work as quantity surveyors, cost consultants, commercial managers, project managers, and procurement specialists. Our alumni successfully manage multi-billion naira projects, ensure cost efficiency, develop innovative solutions to construction challenges, and drive professional standards in the built environment both nationally and internationally.
What We Offer
Academic Programs
- B.Tech in Quantity Surveying - 4-year undergraduate program
- B.Sc in Quantity Surveying - Alternative 4-year science program
- M.Tech in Quantity Surveying - Postgraduate degree
- PGD in Quantity Surveying - Postgraduate Diploma for professionals
- Ph.D in Quantity Surveying - Advanced research degree
Core Focus Areas
- Cost Estimation & Planning
- Measurement Standards & Methodology
- Contract Administration
- Budget & Cost Control
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Value Engineering
- Procurement & Commercial Management
- Risk Management & Insurance
Facilities & Resources
QS Software Lab
Specialized QS software, estimation tools, analysis systems
BIM Center
Revit, ArchiCAD, BIM360, model analysis and coordination
Measurement Lab
Scales, digital tools, surveying instruments, documentation
Research Focus Areas
Our department conducts research across critical quantity surveying disciplines:
Cost Estimation & Planning
Cost analysis, budget forecasting, financial planning, preliminary estimates, detailed estimates, elemental costing.
Measurement Standards & Methodology
Standard Method of Measurement (SMM), Civil Engineering Standard Method (CESMM), bills of quantities, schedules of rates.
Contract Administration
Contract documents, procurement, tender administration, progress certification, payment control, dispute resolution.
Budget & Cost Control
Cost tracking, variance analysis, earned value management, cost forecasting, value for money, financial management.
Building Information Modeling (BIM)
BIM technology, parametric modeling, 5D BIM (cost integration), quantity extraction, automated measurement.
Value Engineering
Value analysis, cost optimization, alternative solutions, value management, lifecycle costing, sustainability.
Procurement & Commercial Management
Vendor selection, sourcing strategy, supplier management, commercial negotiation, commercial interpretation of contracts.
Risk Management & Insurance
Risk identification, risk assessment, contingency planning, insurance requirements, claims management, mitigation strategies.
Career Opportunities
Quantity Surveying graduates pursue diverse careers across construction and project sectors:
Quantity Surveyor
Manage project costs and budgets
Cost Consultant
Provide cost advice on projects
Commercial Manager
Handle commercial aspects of projects
Project Manager
Lead project delivery with financial control
Procurement Specialist
Manage procurement and contracts
BIM Manager
Implement BIM for cost control
Valuation Surveyor
Value properties and assets
Educator
Teach quantity surveying
Consultant
Provide independent QS consultancy
Admission Requirements
UTME Requirements
- Minimum UTME score as set by JAMB and FUTA
- Subject combination: English Language, Mathematics, and Physics
- Five O'Level credit passes in no more than two sittings
- O'Level credits must include: English, Mathematics, Physics, and two other subjects
Direct Entry Requirements (100 Level)
- A'Level passes in Mathematics and Physics (minimum grade C)
- ND Upper Credit in Quantity Surveying or related discipline
- HND in Surveying or Building Technology with Upper Credit
- Plus O'Level requirements as stated above
Course Materials & Resources
Find Your Materials in the General Library
All lecture notes, past questions, textbooks, and study packs for every level of Quantity Surveying now live in one place — the LEGACY General Library.
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