Join our professional Cost X Training Course in Dubai, available in-person and online. Master digital quantity takeoff, 2D and 3D/BIM-linked cost estimation, and BOQ preparation using RIB CostX software. This course is suitable for Quantity Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Estimators, Project Managers, and Construction Consultants who want to accelerate cost planning workflows.
Cost X training at Orbit Training Centre equips professionals to extract quantities from 2D drawings, 3D/BIM models, and CAD files, and produce accurate construction cost estimates using RIB CostX software. Led by Mukesh Raiya, a specialist with 11 years of UAE training experience and over 1,000 professionals trained, this course delivers international-level certification recognised by UAE employers across the construction and consultancy sector.
Training covers live-linked workbook creation, BOQ preparation to UAE construction standards, quantity takeoff for projects including G+8 commercial towers and infrastructure fit-outs, and cost reporting for Dubai Municipality submission workflows.
Cost X training at Orbit Training Centre equips professionals to extract quantities from 2D drawings, 3D/BIM models, and CAD files, and produce accurate construction cost estimates using RIB CostX software. Led by Mukesh Raiya, a specialist with 11 years of UAE training experience and over 1,000 professionals trained, this course delivers international-level certification recognised by UAE employers across the construction and consultancy sector.
Training covers live-linked workbook creation, BOQ preparation to UAE construction standards, quantity takeoff for projects including G+8 commercial towers and infrastructure fit-outs, and cost reporting for Dubai Municipality submission workflows. Sessions run in small groups or one-to-one format, with full post-training support. Certified graduates enter roles as Junior Quantity Surveyors, Cost Estimators, and Commercial Analysts on Dubai’s major project pipelines.
Mr. Mukesh has 11 Years of experience in the field Training which helps Organizational Development and Executive leadership (of which Training is an integral part) which helps approach training with seriousness and diligence. Have done several workshops in STAAD Pro, Revit BIM, Microsoft Project and Primavera P6, Structure Design, 3D Architecture Design for Corporate Sector in UAE and India. He Conducted training for almost 1000+ candidates in Orbit Training Center and corporate training for various leading companies in UAE. He have done Several Freelancer Projects of companies and Academic Sector.
He Has work experience as Civil engineer and professional Training experience in UAE and India. I am being with Orbit Training Center – Dubai for past Five years with various level of experience like corporate training for the companies in UAE and in house training for a batch & individuals. He trained more than 1000+ candidates for several course like BIM with Revit BIM, AutoCAD, STAAD Pro, Lumion, Navisworks, Sketchup, ETABS etc., Keeping abreast of industry developments within Dubai, the wider UAE region and across the Middle East geography. He has good working knowledge of the construction industry and techniques and knowledge of modern materials/products.
| Day | Timing | Classes Type | Class Hour’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | Batches | 2 Hours Session |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 09:00 PM | One to one | 2 Hours Session |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | One to one | 2 Hours Session |
| Friday | 12:00 PM – 09:00 PM | Private | 2 Hours Session |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | Batches | 2 Hours Session |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | One to one | 2 Hours Session |
RIB CostX is professional quantity takeoff and cost estimation software developed by Exactal (now RIB Software), used by quantity surveyors, estimators, and construction consultants worldwide. In Dubai, CostX is deployed on large-scale residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects where fast, accurate cost plans and BOQs are required from preconstruction through to contract award. Cost X training at Orbit Training Centre equips professionals to measure quantities from digital drawings and BIM models, produce live-linked cost workbooks, and generate formatted reports for Dubai project tendering workflows.
According to the Dubai Land Department (2024), Dubai’s real estate transaction value reached a record AED 761 billion, driving sustained demand for qualified cost professionals across the construction pipeline.
Dubai Municipality mandates BIM submission for projects above AED 100 million, and CostX is one of the software platforms QS firms use to extract quantities directly from BIM models for these submissions.
Major contractors and consultants operating across Dubai — including Nakheel, Emaar, Aldar, and international firms appointed under DEWA and RTA projects — require estimators and quantity surveyors who can produce BIM-linked BOQs using tools like CostX.
Certified CostX professionals in Dubai can earn AED 6,000–18,000 per month depending on seniority and specialisation.
In this course, you will learn to upload PDF, DWG, and IFC files into CostX and perform 2D and 3D quantity takeoffs using count, linear, area, and volume measurement tools.
You will build live-linked workbooks connected to your measurement data, apply UAE-standard rate libraries, and produce a complete BOQ for a G+8 commercial tower project drawn to Dubai Municipality submission format.
The course covers drawing revision tracking, trade-based cost structuring, and report export to Excel and PDF.
Training runs in 2-hour sessions across 30–35 hours total, with each session building on the previous takeoff exercise so your CostX project file grows into a complete cost plan by the final session.
This course is open to anyone — no prior experience with CostX is required to enrol. You will need basic computer skills and familiarity with construction drawings at any level.
The course is particularly useful for Quantity Surveyors looking to move from manual scaling to digital takeoff, Cost Estimators working in general contracting or fit-out, MEP engineers who handle subcontractor pricing, civil site engineers preparing project BOQs, and fresh graduates from civil, structural, or construction management programmes.
Working professionals who currently do takeoffs manually — using scales and spreadsheets — can make the switch to digital estimation within the course duration. If you can read a construction drawing and understand basic area and volume concepts, you are ready to start.
| Job Title | Software / Standard | AED Salary Range/Month |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Quantity Surveyor | RIB CostX + Excel | AED 5,500–8,000 |
| Cost Estimator | CostX + AutoCAD drawings | AED 7,000–11,000 |
| Quantity Surveyor (Mid-level) | CostX + BIM workflows | AED 9,000–14,000 |
| Senior Quantity Surveyor | CostX + contract management | AED 14,000–20,000 |
| Commercial Manager | CostX + FIDIC contracts | AED 20,000–30,000 |
| Freelance QS Consultant | CostX per project | AED 800–2,500/day |
Dubai’s construction pipeline under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan continues to generate consistent demand for cost professionals with digital estimating skills. Firms tendering for contracts under Expo City Dubai expansion, RTA infrastructure, and large developer schemes actively seek estimators who can turn BIM models into priced BOQs quickly.
Within 2–3 years of certification and consistent project experience, professionals typically progress from Junior QS roles into mid-level positions with full BOQ ownership on individual contracts.
“Mukesh Raiya has trained over 1,000 professionals in CAD and BIM disciplines across the UAE in 11 years. At Orbit Training Centre, the CostX course is built around actual Dubai project drawings — not generic templates — so trainees produce a BOQ they could present on a real tender.”
The free demo session at Orbit includes a live walkthrough of the CostX interface, a guided 2D takeoff exercise on a sample floor plan, and a Q&A with the trainer so you can assess the software and the training format before committing.
One-to-one training is available for professionals who need to compress the course into fewer weeks or focus on specific workflows — BIM takeoff, for example — rather than covering the full syllabus. In a batch setting, small groups of 5–8 learners allow the trainer to review each participant’s individual CostX file at every session, which is not possible in larger cohorts.
Post-training support at Orbit includes continued access to course materials for 30 days, direct queries to the trainer on specific CostX tasks you encounter on live projects, and guidance on professional certification applications for RICS or other QS credentials recognised in the UAE. Orbit’s curriculum maps to Dubai Municipality drawing submission standards, so the takeoff exercises reflect the file formats and measurement conventions used on actual Dubai permit drawings.
The curriculum is aligned with KHDA training standards — certificates issued by Orbit are recognised by UAE employers as evidence of professional upskilling.
CostX (RIB CostX) is quantity takeoff and cost estimation software used by quantity surveyors, estimators, and construction consultants to measure building quantities from 2D drawings and 3D BIM models and produce detailed cost plans and BOQs. In Dubai, it is used on major construction and infrastructure projects — from residential towers to large commercial fit-outs — where fast, accurate tendering documents are required.
The Cost X training course at Orbit Training Centre runs across 30–35 hours in total, delivered in 2-hour sessions. Batch students typically complete the course within 4–5 weeks. One-to-one learners can compress this to 2–3 weeks depending on session frequency. The pace is set to ensure you finish with a complete cost plan file produced during training, not just software familiarity.
No prior experience with CostX is needed to enrol at Orbit. The course starts from the CostX interface and builds progressively through 2D takeoff, rate libraries, BOQ preparation, and BIM integration. A basic ability to read construction drawings is helpful but not a formal requirement. Both fresh graduates and professionals switching from manual estimation methods join and complete the course.
Orbit Training Centre issues certificates that are aligned with KHDA standards and recognised by UAE construction employers. CostX proficiency is a specific, verifiable software skill — employers look for it on CVs when hiring quantity surveyors, estimators, and commercial engineers for Dubai projects. Adding the certificate to your LinkedIn profile and CV directly addresses a skills gap that most applicants for QS roles in Dubai currently have.
Certified CostX professionals in Dubai earn between AED 5,500 and AED 20,000 per month depending on their role and experience level. Junior Quantity Surveyors with 0–2 years of experience earn AED 5,500–8,000 per month. Mid-level QS professionals with CostX BIM workflow experience earn AED 9,000–14,000. Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers reach AED 14,000–30,000, particularly on large contractor or consultant payrolls tied to major Dubai projects. Freelance QS consultants charge AED 800–2,500 per day.
