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Construction Measurement and Estimating (ABPL90208)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject builds on knowledge from Measurement of Building Designs (CONS20002) and Cost Management (ABPL90312). It comprises automated measurement and quantification for cost planning and documentation of commercial building works. Topics include: measurement of substructure; superstructure; reinforced concrete structures including frames, columns, beams and slabs; stair in steel and concrete; doors and windows in timber and steel including ironmongery; glazing; floor, wall and ceiling finishing; painting and decorations; measurement of mechanical and electrical installation for commercial buildings. It also addresses unit rate estimating and project pricing in depth. The subject uses 3D Building Information Model (BIM) as a platform for project pricing using CostX Software. Students will be introduced to 3D Building Information Modeling using Autodesk Revit Architecture Software or GraphiSOFT Software as well as model analysis workflow with Solibri software.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Analyze the concepts and various issues in Building Information Modelling workflow;
- Develop a 3D BIM for a commercial building;
- Interrogate and analyze 3D BIM using model coordination software;
- Extract quantities of building work items from 3D BIM using construction estimating and take off software;
- Prepare a bill of quantities/cost plans with 3D BIM for work items using construction estimating and take off software;
- Develop unit rate and price for measured construction works items; and
- Understand and apply the various standards for classifying building specifications for the purpose of 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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Master of Construction Management (200pt Entry Points) MCCM-200EP or Master of Construction Management (200 points) MC-CONMG2Y
OR
Completion of the following subject:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90312 | Cost Management | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Approval from the Course coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
3D BIM and Model Analysis (individual task)
| Week 7 | 30% |
Cost Plan/Bill of Quantities (BoQ) based on 3D BIM and Unit Rate Pricing (individual task)
| Week 12 | 35% |
One examination
| During the examination period | 35% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Ajibade Aibinu Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 hours per week (1X1 hour lecture + 1X3 hour tutorial) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- Marsden, P. (1998) Basic Building Measurement. University of New South Wales Press.
- AIQS et al (1990) Australian Standard Method of Measurement. AIQS & MB-CHAA.
- Picken, D. (1999) Building Measurement: worked examples, Deakin University Press. Geelong.
- Browne, P.W. (1988) An Analytical approach to Construction Estimating. University of New South Wales Press.
- Sierra, J. (2007) The A TO Z Guide to Builders’ Estimating. Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
Recommended texts and other resources
- Sierra, J.J.E. (1991) Building Measurement: A Guide to the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works. OTEN, Redfern, NSW.
- Murray, G.P. (1997) Measurement of Building Services. Macmillan, London.
- Seeley, Ivor H, (1989) Advanced Building Measurement. Macmillan, London.
- Buchan R., Fleming, F.W., and Grant, F.E. (2003) Estimating for Builders and Surveyors, 2nd edn. Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Cost Management Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Building Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Building - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022