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DEPARTMENT OF QUANTITY SURVEYING

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND SURVEYING


UiTM PERAK, SERI ISKANDAR CAMPUS

COURSE INFORMATION

Code : QSD231
Course : Measurement of Construction Works III
(Quantity Analysis)
Course status : Core
Credit Unit : 4
Lecture Hours : 3 hours / week
Tutorial Hours : 1 hour / week
Part : 03

INTRODUCTION

This subject is designed to provide the students with a thorough understanding of


theory and practice in the measurement and description of construction works.

A study of the Standard Method of Measurement of building works will be carried


out and its practical application in various systems of Bills of Quantities preparation
forms a major part of the syllabus.

COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of semesters, students should be:

1. Ability to interpret drawings and prepare schedules for the purpose of


measurement.

2. Ability to measure reinforced insitu concrete works, internal plumbing,


sanitary fittings as well as builder's works in connection.

3. Ability to analyse prices of measured items and prepare specification clauses


covering materials and workmanship.

QSD 231 – COURSE OUTLINE AND LECTURE PLAN 1


COURSE DESCRIPTION

This subject is designed to provide the students with a thorough understanding of


theory and practice in the measurement and description of construction works. This
will include a reference to the Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
(SMM) and its practical application to the measurement of in-situ reinforced
concrete work, internal plumbing and sanitary installation including builder’s work in
connection (BWIC) and preparation of schedules for measurement purposes.

SYLLABUS CONTENT

SECTION A – MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS

Schedule
 preparation and uses of schedules for the purposed of measurement

Measurement
 measurement of in-situ reinforced concrete work such as substructure,
frame, upper floor and staircase.
 measurement of internal plumbing and sanitary installation including builder’s
work in connection (BWIC)

SECTION B – ANALYSIS OF PRICES


Analysis of prices for the various works covered in Section A

SECTION C – SPECIFICATION
Preparation of specification clauses for the various works covered in the Section A

ASSESSMENT

Examination - Measurement of Building Works : 35%


- Analysis of Prices : 20%

Coursework/Test - Measurement of Building Works : 35%


- Specification : 10%
Total : 100%

Passing Mark : 50%

QSD 231 – COURSE OUTLINE AND LECTURE PLAN 2


Recommended Text

The Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia, (2000). Malaysian Standard Method of


Measurement of Building Works (2nd ed). Malaysia: ISM.

References

Ahamad Abdullah., & Khairuddin Abd. Rashid., (2004). Pengukuran kuantiti


bangunan (2nd ed). Malaysia: Pearson-Prentice Hall.

Atton W., (1985). Estimating applied to building. London: Longman.

Buchan R.D., Fleming F.W., et al, (2003). Estimating for builders and quantity
surveyors. London: Butterworth-Heinemann.

CIOB., (1997). Code of estimating practice. London: Berkshire.

Cot P.J., (1994). Writing specification for construction. London: McGraw Hill.

Geddes S., & William J., (1996). Estimating for building & civil engineering works.
London: Architectural press.

Rosen Harold J., (2004). Construction specification writing (5th ed.). London: John
Wiley., & Sons, Inc.

Seeley I.H., (1998). Building quantities explained. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Wilcox C., (1980). Measurement of construction work. London: Godwin.

Willis A.J. et. Al, (1998). Elements of quantity surveying (9th ed.). London: Blackwell
Science (UK).

Willis A.J. & Willis C.J., (1997). Specification writing for architects and surveyors.
London: Blackwell Science (UK).

QSD 231 – COURSE OUTLINE AND LECTURE PLAN 3


LECTURE SCHEDULE

CALENDAR LECTURE
TOPIC REMARKS
WEEK WEEK/DATE
1 Introduction to Syllabus Week 1

2 WBLFF - Foundation Week 2


WBLFF – Column Stumps and
3 Week 3
Ground Beam
4 FRAME – Column Week 4

5 FRAME – Beam Week 5

6 UPPER FLOOR – Slab Week 6

7 UPPER FLOOR – Slab Week 7

8 Mid Semester Break 16 – 24 July 2011


Week 8
9 STAIRCASE
Week 9
10 STAIRCASE
Week 10
11 COLD WATER SERVICES
Week 11
12 COLD WATER SERVICES
SOIL, WASTE AND VENT Week 12
13
PIPE
27 August – Hari Raya
14 Eid Break Eidulfitri 30/9/11
4 September 2011
SANITARY FITTINGS AND Week 13
15
BWIC
Week 14
16 REVISION
14- 18 September
16 STUDY LEAVE
2011
19 September – 9
17 FINAL EXAMINATION
October 2011

Note: The lecture indicated above is subject to change.

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