Portfolio Semester 5 Measurement 5 (QSB 3115)

Measurement 5 (QSB 3115)

Lecturer: Mr Chee Wai Meng 
                  Mr Ramar Subramaniam

Objectives:

1) Allows students to study and explore the importance of preparation of Tender Document and the importance of the ability to work effectively with group mates to complete the assignments.

2) Provides students a chance to investigate and explore subject knowledge on the principles of measurement of various  elements.

3) Enable students to develop the skill of making decision and management skills related to Quantity Surveying profession in the preparation of Bills of Quantities.

Learning Outcome:

Through the study of this subject,

1) I am able to identify the items measurable for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

2) I am able to differentiate and explain the difference in writing up descriptions in accordance to design changes of cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

3) I am able to evaluate the relationship between specifications, drawings and Bill of Quantities in Tender Documents for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

4) I am able to prepare the measurement for cold water sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works in accordance to Standard Method of Measurement (SMM2) and Malaysian Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (MYCESMM).

5) I am able to understand and carry out the preparation of Bills of Quantities for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M&E works and civil engineering works.

Test 

The mid term test contributes to 25% of the overall marks. This test required the students to complete all the questions given and fill in all the answers in the taking off sheet, dimension paper and Bills of Quantities. It tested students on their knowledge and understanding of electrical services

Assignment

This assignment was to be completed in a group of 5 students and will contribute 25% of the overall marks. The objective of this assignment was to test the students knowledge on site clearance and earthworks. Students were challenged on their understanding of applying the Simpson rule for cut and fill  earthworks. Besides doing taking off, it also tests the skill of students to apply MYCESMM clauses for preparing Bills of Quantity. 

                                  Simpsons Rule

                                Cut and fill of earthworks