Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

The construction industry, which includes building and civil engineering, represents one of the largest industries providing employment in South Africa today.

With projects ranging from the construction of office blocks to the refurbishment of townhouses and home improvement there are many opportunities for new job creation and empowerment in this sector.

Students who complete the Diploma in Construction / Diploma in Construction (Extended) are prepared for supervisory level employment in the construction management, quantity surveying and allied industries in the built environment. The Diploma lays the foundation for further study towards the Advanced Diploma in Construction Management or Facility Management or Construction Health and Safety or Quantity Surveying, which are awarded after a further one year of study and allows for specialisation in these fields.

Students who complete their studies in Construction Management will be involved in the overall planning, coordination and control of a project from inception to completion.

A quantity surveyor (QS) is a professional working within the construction industry concerned with building costs and the legal aspects related to various building contracts utilised in the industry.