Who is this course for

Project Managers managing mid-project cost savings and change control
Design Managers balancing design vision with financial targets
Quantity Surveyors supporting cost evaluation and savings initiatives
Client-Side Project Leads overseeing project value and return on investment
Anyone seeking practical approaches to achieve cost-efficient project outcomes

What will I learn

What value engineering means and where it applies during a project
Who contributes to effective value engineering decisions
How to evaluate and implement savings without compromising project intent
When to assess savings opportunities during planning and delivery
Where design, procurement, and construction choices drive value
Why cost savings must align with function, quality, and business goals

What’s covered in this course

Explore an impact assessment, for dropping a floor: Understand cost-saving scenarios and risks when altering project scope or lease commitments.
Moving to a different working model, i.e. flexible working: Learn how activity-based and flexible workplace models reduce floorspace and costs.
Run a Design Change Register: Implement a structured process for recording and approving design-related cost changes.
The Fit Out to be a cheaper cost/operation: Explore options such as high-quality replicas and sustainable substitutions to reduce costs.
Have a budget and stick to it: Set realistic fitout budgets and manage key cost drivers such as workstations and finishes.
Value Engineering Sessions: Facilitate collaborative sessions to identify efficiency opportunities without reducing quality.
What are the ‘Priority Spaces’ you can take out?: Evaluate which spaces or settings can be reduced or redesigned to meet cost targets.
Can you Densify your Work Points to Save Space?: Balance occupancy data, workplace culture, and remote work trends to optimise space.
Get Fresh eyes to look for savings: Use third-party reviews or assurance processes to identify additional savings.
Get your Quantity Surveyor to help throughout your project: Engage the QS early to monitor design changes and maintain alignment with budget.
Moratorium on Design / Scope Changes: Establish executive approval processes to manage cost impacts and prevent scope creep.
No Design Changes during The Construction Stage: Understand how late-stage design changes affect cost, time, and delivery risk.
Paper-lite and Storage Reduction: Reduce on-floor storage requirements and promote sustainable, digital work habits.
Check with the Technology Head what is in the Organisation wide Data Strategy: Coordinate with IT budgets to avoid duplicate spending and identify shared savings.
Are the savings to be in this or next FY: Plan timing and allocation of savings to align with financial strategy and corporate reporting.

For more details on the course, click here to download course outline.

What this course focuses on

Career Focus:

Project Management

Project Management (Client-Side)

Development Management

Facilities Management

Corporate Real Estate

Learning Focus:

Fit-Out Planning and Execution

Reporting and Documentation

Sustainability & ESG

Real Estate Design

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How do I sign up for the course?

You can sign up for a short course or applied mini course via the "Enrol Now" button in the course page.

When can I start the course?

If you've purchased the short course/applied mini course, you will gain immediate access to the online learning platform and will be able to start your learning anytime.

How can I access the course after signing up?

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What do the course cost?

Our pricing varies depending on the courses. You can find the course fee detail on the course page. Alternatively, you can contact Karen and her team at info@skillingseducation.com.au if you would like to book a time to go through what’s right for you.

Am I a good candidate for this course?

If you are looking for a course of study for yourself or need cross train staff across a related course of study - you are in the right place.

Can this course satisfy my professional development requirements?

Yes, we have global organizations using our training programs to meet the needs of cross training their employees across specific course libraries. Whether it be professional development where the user gets control of the content they pull, or whether you need a curated course program that pushes content specific to the requirement of the team, we can help.

Is there a time limit to complete the course once enrolled?

Each course has its own recommended reading time, therefore your course duration may vary based on the course structure. You can find the detail of your course access period in the course page.