Measurement II

Sr. Habizah Sheikh Ilmi is my Mesaurement II module's (QSB60204) lecturer. This module covers the measurement of brickwork of internal and external walls, timber floors and stud partitions, staircase structure and staircase balustradings; floor, wall, ceiling and staircase finishes including painting. Puan Habizah used TIMeS wisely to teach us. TIMeS will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to access module materials, project briefs, assignments and announcements.

Through this module, I noticed that I must learn how to see the plans. It is very important because it is hard to measure the elements if without understanding of the plan. I am able to think critically and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions.

Assignment 1-Group assignment

We are appointed as a quantity surveying consultant by Pembinaan BLT Sdn Bhd for single storey bungalows (Class C and E) in Semenyih, Selangor. We are required to prepare the Bills of Quantities (BQ) of the few elements. These elements are external wall, internal wall, external wall finishes, internal wall finishes, external floor finishes and internal floor finishes. I had done the measurement of external wall and external wall finishes. I've learnt a lot after finishing the assignment.

Plan of single storey bungalow.

Objectives

To broaden and refine the student’s skills relating to the measurement and description of building works.
To understand the purposes, the characteristics and skills of specification writing of the various trades.
To identify the method of measurement for the different types of architectural finishes and the workmanship.
To appreciate different types of finishes and workmanship.
To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement in taking-off quantities.
To develop an understanding of the principles of measurement in preparing the Bills of Quantities.

Assignment was done!!!

Learning outcomes

Recognize the items measurable for brickwork, floor, wall and ceiling finishes.
Explain and able to interpret clauses in the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) for the various trades in relation to brickwork, floor, wall and ceiling finishes.
Adopt a systematic approach to take-off quantities from drawings for the preparation of Bills of Quantities.
Distinguish and illustrade differences in writing-up descriptions in accordance
Demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind and be able to visualize the drawings and details given.