Advanced Measurement of Building Works I

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Develop the understanding and skill for measurement of advanced foundations; 2. Develop the knowledge and skill for measurement of concrete framed structures; 3. Develop the knowledge and skill for production of bills of quantities; 4. Develop the knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Excel and dedicated computer software for bill production; and 5. Gain the knowledge and understanding of the form, order and procedure for writing specifications for construction materials in the measured work sections.

Measurement of more advanced foundations: foundations on sloping sites and simple stepped foundation; driven and bored pile foundations, deep raft foundation and underpinning to defective foundations. Measurement of in-situ reinforced concrete framed structure: column bases, columns and beams, suspended slabs, staircases (including balustrade and handrail), concrete flat roof and felting; preparation of reinforcement schedule using MS Excel and measurement of reinforcement and formwork. 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. Group assignment in preparation of bill of quantities of a reinforced in-situ concrete framed structure; Introduction to use of preliminary and preamble clauses; Relationship between specifications, drawing and bill of quantities. Form, order and procedure in writing specifications.