Course Schedule

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Recommended time allocation: 12/24 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. 07-01 - Principles of Rate Building for Facade Systems

    2. 07-01 - Practice Test

    3. 07-02 - Market Analysis, Supplier Management and Quotation

    4. 07-02 - Practice Test

    5. 07-03 - Value Engineering and Cost Optimization, Waste Calculation and Material Optimization

    6. 07-03 - Practice Test

    7. 07-04 - Risk Assessment and Commercial Decision Making

    8. 07-04 - Practice Test

    1. Further Reading Recommendations

    1. MC014-07 Test

Key Benefits

  • 13 lessons
  • 110+ practice test questions
  • CPD Certificate upon passing the test: 6 hrs
  • Credits towards L5 DipFDE Professional Qualification

Target Audience:

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This short course forms part of the programme leading to the Level 5 Diploma in Façade Design and Engineering (DipFDE). It can also be taken independently for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 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

Qualification Information

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

  • Assess Tender Risk and Project Suitability – Evaluate project size, client suitability, contract terms, payment conditions, and key commercial risks before committing to a tender.
  • Review Façade Tender Information – Identify the key architectural, structural, façade, fire, energy, acoustic, and logistics information required for an accurate tender.
  • Use RFIs to Manage Risk – Recognise missing or contradictory information and use Requests for Information (RFIs) to clarify scope, responsibilities, and performance requirements.
  • Measure and Take Off Façade Works – Apply appropriate measurement methods to façade elements using drawings, schedules, and take-off software, including areas, linear metres, quantities, and composite items.
  • Prepare and Structure a Façade BoQ – Produce a clear Bill of Quantities with accurate descriptions, quantities, provisional items, preliminaries, and commercial allowances.
  • Protect Commercial Position at Tender – Identify exclusions, qualifications, assumptions, and pricing strategies that clearly define scope and support effective management of variations and contractual risk.