Measurement and Description of Building Works I

1. At the end of this course, students should be able to: 2. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring more advanced substructure works including non-regular strip foundations, excavation in rock and below ground water level; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring super structural wall, precast reinforced concrete lintel, in-situ reinforced concrete lintel and roof beam; 4. Develop the knowledge and skill for measuring timber roof construction and roof covering to a domestic type bungalow building; and 5. Develop the knowledge and skill for production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software.

Measurement of more advanced substructure works to include non-regular strip foundations, Excavation in rock and below ground water level. Measurement of super structural wall (external and internal), precast reinforced concrete lintel, in-situ reinforced concrete lintel and roof beam, and timber roof construction to a domestic type bungalow building. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured.