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Construction Measurement and Estimating (ABPL90208)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Semester 2
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Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:


1. Analyze the concept and various issues in Building Information Model as well as BIM workflow.
2. Develop a BIM for a building.
3. Extract quantities of building work items using 2D and 3D measurement approach as well as 5D BIM estimating with relevant software;
4. Apply the Australian Cost Management manual to cost planning of construction works.
5. Prepare a Cost Plan for a building
6. Able to develop unit rate and price for measured construction works items
7. Write specifications for building works and analyze the impact of specifications on project pricing.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:



  • Develop a Building Information Model (BIM) for a simple residential building;
  • Extract quantities of building work items from BIM using take-off software;
  • Apply the Australian Standard Method of Measurement to measurement, quantification and description of construction works;
  • Prepare a bill of quantities for work items measured from drawings;
  • Develop unit rate and price for measured construction works items; and
  • Write specifications for building works and analyze the impact of specifications on project pricing.

Generic skills

  • Effective participation as a team member.
  • Written, verbal and visual presentation of ideas
  • Correct use of technical terminology relating to quantification of building works and cost estimating.
  • Information gathering and critical synthesis skills
  • Electronic measurement skill
  • Identification and familiarity with building components
  • Understanding of construction documentation used in residential construction.

Last updated: 3 November 2022