Course overview
Surveying & GIS Applications is an introduction that builds a solid working knowledge in Surveying & GIS Applications. It covers the principles, the requirements of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Surveying & GIS Applications
- Apply the relevant requirements of ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for civil and structural engineers, site engineers, consultants and inspectors, new joiners and anyone who needs a solid grounding in the subject.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Principles and terminologyScope, key definitions and how Surveying & GIS Applications fits into daily operations
- Day 2: Codes, standards and requirementsWhat ACI, AISC, Eurocodes, IBC and local building codes require, and how to read them
- Day 3: Methods, tools and calculationsStep-by-step methods, checklists and worked examples
- Day 4: Operation, inspection and common problemsTypical failures, warning signs and what to do about them
- Day 5: Case studies, workshop and assessmentGroup exercise on real cases and a final knowledge check
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–9 Apr 2027 | Frankfurt Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Jun 2027 | Budapest Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 29 Aug – 2 Sep 2027 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Oct 2027 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Oct 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 23–27 Jan 2028 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 13–24 Mar 2028 | Paris Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 24–28 Apr 2028 | Geneva Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 14–25 Aug 2028 | Istanbul Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 21–25 Aug 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 15–19 Jan 2029 | Toronto Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 19 Feb – 2 Mar 2029 | Zurich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Mar 2029 | Jeddah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2029 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 12–16 Nov 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 25–29 Mar 2030 | Casablanca Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Apr – 9 May 2030 | Cairo Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2030 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 8 Nov 2030 | Rome Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 4–8 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
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