MEASUREMENT 1

SATURDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2013

MEASUREMENT 1

Module Teaching Objectives

The teaching objectives of the module are:

1. To develop an understanding of the principles of measurement and techniques in preparing the Bills of

Quantities and Specification writing.

2. To develop an awareness of the nature, content, and significance of tendering and contractual

documentation.

3. To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement in taking-off

quantities.

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

1. Explain and able to interpret clauses in the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) and adopt a systematic approach to take-off quantities from drawing for the various trades in relation to sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

2. Distinguish and illustrate differences in writing-up descriptions in accordance to design changes for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

3. Evaluate the relationship between Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities in Tender Documents for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

4. Generate a conceptual understanding of and the ability to competently carry out the preparation of the Bills of Quantities for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

Mid-term test

This is a test on measurement of all structural works. The main aim is to test the understanding of clauses in the Standard Method of Measurement 2. 

Although the mark given is not high but in the end of this test, I had understand the principles of measurement and able to measure out all the elements studied.

Assignment 1: Group Project

The task of this project is to measure all structural works from work below to reinforced concrete frame works and the production of tender documents of a particular building. 

The aim is to develop awareness of the nature, content and significance of tendering and contractual documentation and the ability to produce the Bills of Quantities and Specification writing. 

The assignment given was based on the real construction work. It is very important because it enable student to learn more and more in order to finish this assignment. Student was also given a chance to learn to look and understand the professional drawing by architecture and engineer. In the end of this assignment, I had gain better understanding on how to calculate suspended beam and floor slab.

Assignment 2: Report

The aim is to understand the practical aspect of construction techniques in comparison to the theory aspect in books and its application on site and witness the usage of construction equipment on site including mechanical plants. In this assignment, I had given a chance to explored the various type of building materials and construction technology. I am also exposure to actual working environment on site and safety on site. 

This assignment is quite important because it enable students to gain better understanding about building materials through the real object instead of the diagram in the text book. In the end of this assignment, I had learned building materials in details after I visit the site.