QUS3163 Measurement of Construction Works III

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF AIM AND CONTENTS

This module is a continuation of measurement procedures and it includes complex foundations (deep strip, pile and raft).  Further, measurement of finishes and decorations, joinery fittings, demolitions and alterations. Arrangement of bills including spot items, preliminary items, provisional sums and prime cost sums are also discussed. Project work is done to measure and produce BoQs

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding of:

1.1       Measurement and formulate standard description of content as described.

1.2       Measurement and billing of finishes, joinery fittings and demolition works.

1.3       Measurement and billing of preliminary items, provisional sums and prime cost sums.

Cognitive/Intellectual skills/Application of Knowledge

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

2.1       Understand and apply measurement principles in measuring of content as described.

2.2       Formulate description from first principles for any work item related to content as described.

2.3       Identify and critique divergence from standard measurement practices if any by other professionals.

Communication/ICT/Numeracy/Analytic Techniques/Practical Skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

3.1       Generate, categorize and critique measurements approach or billing of content as described.

3.2       Comprehensively measure and bill the all foundation works, in-fills and associated finishes

General transferable skills

Having successfully completed the module, students should be able to:

4.1       Undertake self-learning in measurement by following rules in the SMM document

4.2       Produce detailed bills of quantities for the discussed work items

INDICATIVE CONTENT

Major topics to be covered under this module include measurement of Wall finishes; Floor finishes; Ceiling finishes and Joinery fittings and furnishings. Measurement of demolitions and alterations and spot items. Arrangement of bills including preliminary items, dayworks, specifications and preambles, provisional sums and prime cost sums are also discussed. Project work done to produce a Bill of Quantity for a small project.

(Note: at this stage, the student should be able to measure a simple building except for the services installations).

LEARNING AND TEACHING STRATEGY

The course is delivered mainly through lectures backed up by tutorial sessions to allow for the practice of taking off, working up, abstracting and billing

The lectures include interactive elements whereby students apply principles of measurement to ensure their involvement and so gain understanding.  Simple drawings are used so that students can easily understand the basic concepts.

Problem are discussed in class during tutorial sessions and marked by moderators to give formative feedback to students.

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

The assessment strategy is:

• To assess knowledge and application skills through a written examination.  The students therefore will not just rely on memory but also show understandings of the measurement principles in application to exam problems.
• To asses self-learning through producing and presenting of the works in groups.
• To assess understanding and practical application through tests and assignments whose feedback is given to students in time to allow them to know their weakness or strength

Assessment Criteria:

Assignments and tests shall constitute 40% of the total score. Standard drawings shall be used and students will be tested on application of the measurement principles in any of the following sections; interpretation and understanding of the drawings, taking-off generally, abstracting, billing etc.

Examination shall constitute 60% of the total score. Students are also examined both on the theoretical understanding of the measurement concepts as well as the application aspects of it.

ASSESSMENT PATTERN

STRATEGY FOR FEEDBACK AND STUDENT SUPPORT DURING MODULE

Interactive lecturing style, with opportunities for questions, and requirement to work on simple problems

• Peer marking of tutorial questions for formative feedback.
• Tutorial classes where students can ask questions and be lead through solutions as required.
• Timely assignment feedback and solutions.
• Opportunities to consult lecturer and/or tutorial assistant in office hours.

INDICATIVE RESOURCES

Books

1. East African Institute of Architects. Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works for East Africa. 1st Edition. Architectural Association of Kenya, Chapter of Quantity Surveyors.
2. Association of Quantity Surveyors of Africa: Standard Method of Measurement.
3. Seeley I. H. and Winfield R. Building Quantities Explained. Latest Edition. McMillan, London
4. Wood R.D.  Principles of Quantity Surveying Estate Gazette, London
5. Turner, D.F. Quantity Surveying. Practice and Administration, George Godwin, London
6. Paul Bulkley(2011) Uniform Method of Measurement of Construction Work
7. Andrew Packer (1996) Building Measurement
8. Sean D. C. Ostrowski (2013) Measurement using the New Rules of Measurement