Course Schedule

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Recommended time allocation: 7-14 hours
Self-paced online study mode tailored for busy professionals
Unlimited individual access to course materials and updates
Peer-reviewed by industry leaders
Structured professional development

    1. Course Objectives

    2. How to Navigate the Learning Materials

    3. IAST Disclaimer

    1. 10-01 - Tender Strategy and Bid Preparation, Client Relationship and Proposal Development

    2. 10-01 - Practice Test

    3. 10-02 - Contract Awareness for Estimators

    4. 10-02 - Practice Test

    5. 10-03 - Programme Development and Resource Planning

    6. 10-03 - Practice Test

    1. Further Reading Recommendations

    1. MC014-10 Test

About this course

  • 11 lessons
  • 19 practice test questions
  • CPD Certificate upon passing the test: 6 hrs
  • Level 4 Certificate in Façade Cost Planning and Estimating

Target Audience:

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This short course forms part of the programme leading to the Level 4 Certificate in Façade Cost Planning and Estimating (CertFCPE). The course is tailored for professionals with a strong interest in the technical aspects of modern façades. While it is ideal for those working on, or planning to work on, projects in the United Kingdom, most of the concepts covered are universally applicable and relevant to international audiences.

Qualification Information

This Short Course is designed for:

  • Facade Estimators
  • Cost Planners
  • Commercial Managers
  • Quantity Surveyors
  • Tender Managers
  • Project Coordinators

Who else can benefit from this Short Course?

  • Estimators in Building Envelope Sector
  • Quantity Surveyors in Building Envelope Sector
  • Cost Consultants in Building Envelope Sector
  • Business Development Managers
  • Technical Sales Consultants
  • Project Managers
  • Procurement Specialists
  • Contract Administrators
  • Junior Estimators

Build the Level 4 Certificate in Facade Cost Planning and Estimating

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Each Short Course can be undertaken separately or as part of the Programme leading to the Level 4 CertFCPE Qualification.

Please note that if you choose to build your qualification through credits gained by completing short courses rather than enrolling in the full programme, you will still be required to complete the Assignments and Tutorials Module and pass the Final Exam.

Please refer to the Short Courses page for further details.

Course Objectives

Course Objectives

By the end of this CPD course, learners are expected to be able to:

  • Assess Contract and Commercial Risk – Evaluate contract terms, payment provisions, design responsibilities, programme requirements, and key commercial exposures before committing to a façade package.
  • Understand Façade Contract Structures – Recognise the key principles of JCT, NEC, FIDIC, AIA, and other commonly encountered contract arrangements and their implications for façade contractors.
  • Evaluate Programme and Delay Risk – Identify critical paths, float, lead times, access constraints, weather impacts, and sequencing risks that can affect façade delivery and profitability.
  • Manage Variations and Delay – Apply appropriate procedures for notifying, pricing, documenting, and agreeing variations, extensions of time, and delay-related costs.
  • Protect Cash Flow and Commercial Position – Understand the impact of retention, payment terms, off-site fabrication, bonds, guarantees, insurance, and collateral warranties on project profitability and cash flow.
  • Manage Design and Interface Risk – Establish design responsibilities and identify technical and contractual interfaces with structural, roofing, fire-stopping, MEP, and other trades.
  • Identify and Mitigate Contractual Red Flags – Recognise onerous terms, unrealistic programmes, excessive liabilities, vague performance requirements, and other risks that may require negotiation, pricing, or withdrawal from the tender.
  • Prevent Disputes and Protect Entitlement – Maintain effective records, follow contractual procedures, communicate risks clearly, and use appropriate dispute resolution processes to protect the façade contractor’s position.