Guidelines to the Measurement of Plumbing & Drainage

2 Hours Category 1 CPD 
Precision matters ! This course on plumbing and drainage measurement equips Quantity Surveyors and Built Environment professionals with the expertise to measure right, cut costs, and optimise project outcomes
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Course Information

  • About this course:


This comprehensive course is designed for Built Environment professionals who wish to master the principles and methodologies behind the measurement of plumbing and drainage services. From understanding the complexities of rainwater management to measuring intricate sanitary fittings, learners will acquire the expertise needed to manage plumbing and drainage aspects with confidence, precision, and efficiency. This course emphasises both theoretical understanding and practical application, helping Quantity Surveyors and related professionals ensure accuracy, reduce project costs, and collaborate more effectively with Architects and Engineers. Enroll today to develop specialised plumbing and drainage measurement skills and become indispensable in project delivery!


Benefits of Enrolling in the Course:

-  Gain insight into rainwater disposal, soil drainage, and pipe trenching practices.
-  Master the application of the ASAQS Standard System of Measuring for plumbing and drainage.

-  Learn to review plumbing and drainage details in the context of the Bills of Quantities.

-  Acquire skills for interpreting engineering and architectural drawings relevant to drainage and plumbing.

-  Understand and apply accurate measurement methods, including worked examples 

-  Earn a Course Completion Certificate to advance your professional developments (CPD).

Who Should Enroll?

-  Quantity Surveyors and Estimators

-  Construction Project Managers

-  Building Services Consultants and Contractors

Course Format:


-  Self-paced online learning

-  Expert-led video by Colin Elliott, a seasoned lecturer and Quantity Surveyor with over 26 years of experience

-  Interactive quizzes and assessments to reinforce learning

-  Gain access to downloadable resources and tools to assist you along the way


Take this opportunity to gain expertise in plumbing and drainage measurement, essential to controlling project costs and delivering quality in construction. Enroll now and start your journey toward becoming a proficient Quantity Surveyor in plumbing and drainage measurement.

Meet the Course Presenter

Mr Colin Elliott is a recently retired lecturer from Walter Sisulu University in East London in the Department of the Built Environment where he lectured for 26 years. As a lecturer, he was the Quantity Surveying subject coordinator. He has also worked in a number of companies in the East London area, in both professional Quantity Surveying offices and construction companies. While working for the Quantity Surveying companies, he was involved in all aspects of measuring quantities for Bill Production. He has been an External Moderator and Examiner for the Advanced Descriptive Quantification Examinations for a number of years.

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