Measurement 5 (QSB3114)

Portfolio Semester 5
Measurement

Lecturer:

Mr Chee Wai Meng (WaiMeng.Chee@taylors.edu.my)

Mr Ramar Subramaniam (sramar@taylors.edu.my)

Objective:

This subject enable me to study and explore the the importance of preparation of Tender Document and the importance of the ability to work effectively with teammates to complete the assignments.Besides that it provide me a chance to investigate and explore subject knowledge on the principles of measurement of various elements.Furthermore,it enable me to develop the skill of making decision and management skills related to quantity surveying profession in the preparation of Bills of Quantities

Learning Outcomes

Throughout the process of learning the course of Measurement 5, I will be able to identify the items measurable for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works.Besides that,I learn how 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.I also learn how 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 .

      This subject also provides me a chance 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 ). Furthermore, I understand and able to carry out the preparation of Bills of Quantities for cold water and sanitary plumbing, electrical installation and M & E works and civil engineering works

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     Assignment 

Brief:

We are going to form a group which consists of 5 persons and we are going to prepare a complete measurement including the Bill of Quantities of the Electrical Works for the 2 storey bungalow house covering:

a) Sub-main cable from the TNB meter to the Distribution Board

b)  Final sub-circuits for the various lighting ,fan & AC points and socket outlets

c)  Electrical accessories such as switches, socket outlets
d)  Any other related electrical works not included in the above

Objective:

1)   To extend and refine skills relating to the measurement and description of building works.

2)  To develop an awareness of the nature , content , and significance of tendering and contractual   documents

3)  To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement in taking – off quantities 

4) To develop an understanding of the principles of measurement in preparing the Bills of  Quantities and Specification writing 

Learning Outcome:

1)        Recognize the items measurable for electrical installation works.

2)    Explain and interpret clauses in the SMM2  for the various trades in relation to the above works 
3)    Demonstrate a systematic and orderly mind and be able to visualize the drawings and details given

4)    Evaluate the relationship between Specifications , Drawings and Bills of Quantities
5)       Produce measurement for Electrical Installation Works in accordance to SMM 2

6)    Generate a conceptual understanding of and the ability to competently carry out the preparation of the Bills of Quantities for the above mentioned works

Mid-term test

Objective:

1) To enable us to understand the topic of Geotechnical Works (Reinforced Earth Wall)

2) To test how far we understand on the topic which had been taught

3) To enable us to investigate the measurement of Geotechnical Works