Application Of Autocad In Quantity Surveying
Published 5/2026
Created by Mohamed Fayas
MP4 | Video: h264, 1920x1080 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: All Levels | Genre: eLearning | Language: English | Duration: 13 Lectures ( 1h 11m ) | Size: 810 MB
Real-World AutoCAD Workflows for Quantity Surveyors
What you'll learn
⚡ Develop a measurement-focused approach to reading and interpreting AutoCAD drawings, understanding how drawing quality affects accurate quantity take-off.
⚡ Apply efficient selection, viewing, and isolation techniques to identify elements clearly and prevent missing or double-counting quantities.
⚡ Clean and prepare AutoCAD drawings systematically by removing errors such as duplicate objects, overlaps, and disconnected geometry before measurement.
⚡ Accurately measure and quantify drawing elements, including linear, area, and enclosed quantities, using reliable verification methods.
⚡ Utilize AutoCAD automation and data extraction tools effectively, while recognizing their limitations and validating results for accuracy.
⚡ Follow professional workflows to produce BOQ-ready outputs, ensuring precision, efficiency, and consistency in real-world quantity surveying tasks.
Requirements
❗ Any one can learn
❗ AutoCAD Must install in Your PC
Description
AutoCAD for Accurate Quantity Take-Off & BOQ Preparation is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed specifically for construction professionals who depend on drawings for measurement, estimation, and effective cost control. This course goes beyond the basics to help you develop a deeper, more practical understanding of how AutoCAD can be used in real project environments.
Unlike traditional AutoCAD courses that mainly focus on drafting and drawing creation, this program is purpose-built to teach you how to use AutoCAD as a reliable and precise tool for quantity take-off and BOQ preparation. It bridges the gap between software knowledge and professional application, ensuring that what you learn can be directly applied to live projects.
Throughout the course, you will gain the ability to identify and resolve hidden drawing issues-such as duplicate elements, overlapping lines, and improper object selections-that often go unnoticed but can lead to serious quantity errors. You will also learn how to avoid common mistakes that affect measurement accuracy and understand how to implement structured, professional workflows used by experienced quantity surveyors and engineers in the industry.
In addition, the course guides you step by step on how to extract quantities correctly and prepare clean, accurate, and BOQ-ready outputs with confidence. Emphasis is placed on developing a disciplined approach to reviewing, cleaning, verifying, and measuring drawings before relying on automated tools or calculations.
Rather than focusing heavily on theory, this course prioritizes real-world application, giving you practical techniques and proven methods that professionals use daily. Whether you are transitioning from manual measurement methods or already working with AutoCAD and looking to refine your skills, this training will help you significantly improve your accuracy, efficiency, and overall reliability in quantity take-off and estimation work.
Who this course is for
⭐ Quantity Surveyors
⭐ Engineers
⭐ QS Students
⭐ Cost Estimators
⭐ Cost Controllers