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Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology B.E. - Civil Engineering Part Time SCIA3014 Procurement Engineering Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

SCIA3014 PROCUREMENT ENGINEERING
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 PROCUREMENT METHODS IN CONSTRUCTION 9 Hrs.
Introduction -Procurement -requirement and processes -procurement methods -Traditional/Conventional Design and Build -
Management -Integrated procurement -selection of method of procurement.

UNIT 2 RATE ANALYSIS AND SPECIFICATION 9 Hrs.
Data Analysis of rates for brick work, concrete work and Earth work, factors affecting the cost of materials and labour -
Schedule of rates -Specifications -Sources -Detailed and general specifications.

UNIT 3 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 9 Hrs.
Indian Contracts Act -Elements of Contracts -Types of Contracts -Features and Suitability -Design of Contract
Documents -Standard Contract Document -Law of Torts - Potential Contractual Problems -Arbitration Tenders -
Prequalification, Bidding, Accepting -and Evaluation of Tender. Introduction to basics of international contracts.

UNIT 4 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT 9 Hrs.
Quantity of materials -time of purchase -inventory control - terms and definitions-types of inventory models-EOQ -Quantity
Discounts -Safety Stock -Replacement Theory.

UNIT 5 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT 9 Hrs.
Purchase order -indents -marketing, registration of sellers -selection, placement of order -follow up -physical training -
contract materials -physical inspection and verification -fixation of the re-order level –construction equipment -buying /
leasing / hiring option-equipment performance and selection.
Max. 45 Hrs.

COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1 - Understanding the Contract documentation process adopted in construction practices.
CO2 - Estimation of quantities and rate analysis of purchased items.
CO3 - Identification of best procurement practices suitable for construction industry.
CO4 - Effective management of materials and optimising the storage cost.
CO5 - Effective utilisation of equipments in construction site.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Masterman, J.W.E., Masterman, Jack, “An Introduction to Building Procurement Systems”. Taylor and Francis, 2nd
Edition, 2013.
2. Joy.P.K,”Total Project Management: The Indian Context”, Macmillan India Ltd., 12th Edition 2010.
3. Prasanna Chandra, “Projects-Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation Review”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., New Delhi, 8th Edition, 2014.
4. Peurifoy, R.L., Ledbetter, W.B. and Schexnayder, C., "Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods ", 7th Edition,
McGraw Hill, Singapore, 2013.
5. Dutta, B.N., “Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering”, UBS Publishers & Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 27th
Edition, 2014.
6. Chitkara, K.K., "Construction Project Management", Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co, Ltd., New Delhi, 2014.
7. Punmia B.C., "Project Planning and Control with PERT and CPM", Laxmi Publications, New Delhi, 4th Edition, 2011.
8. Patil, B.S., “Civil Engineering: Contracts and Estimates”, Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 3rd Edition, 2010.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 10 Questions of 2 marks each - No choice 20 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 16 marks 80 Marks