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Measurement of Building Designs (CONS20002)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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This subject introduces the quantification of building works. It covers the principles and practice of measurement in simple residential construction including the application and use of the Australian Standard Method of Measurement (ASMM) of Building works in practice. It covers the following aspects: writing description/specifications for measured building items; purpose and preparation of Bill of Quantities (BoQ); Processes of preparing BoQ including: taking-off, working-up, abstracting and billing; types of bill formats and their uses; basic principles of measurement and description of the following: groundworks (ordinary strip foundation on flat sites – linear) and superstructure (walls – masonry, and partitions including cladding; floors in concrete, reinforcement and formwork, simple timber pitched roof, Roofing, and finishes); Concept of BoQ estimating, pricing of items and introduction to building-up of rates for work items; Introduction to computerised measurement; Tender process.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:



  • Understand and apply the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) to quantification of the works for simple buildings;
  • Measure quantities for groundworks, masonry (Brickwork), concrete/reinforcement and formwork, simple timber pitched timber roofs, cladding, and finishes;
  • Describe a bill of quantities;
  • Design and develop a bill of quantities for groundworks, masonry (Brickwork), concrete/reinforcement and formwork, simple timber pitched timber roofs, cladding, and finishes;
  • Design a financial plan for a building by investigating and pricing items in a Bill of Quantities (BoQ);
  • Explain the application of computer software to measurement of building works;
  • Demonstrate understanding of the theory and practice of competitive tendering;
  • Understand and communicate the role of cost management of building works.

Generic skills

At the completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • 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;
  • Identification and familiarity with building components;
  • Understanding of construction documentation used in residential construction.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL10005 Understanding the Built Environment
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ABPL30040 Measurement of Building Works
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5

Recommended background knowledge

Basic computer skills.

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: 8 August 2023

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assignment 1: Group assignment focusing on measurement of quantities for (i) Masonry Trade and (ii) Finishes Trade (1000 word equivalent per student)

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Week 425%

Assignment2 - Individual assignment focusing on measurement of quantities for (v) Excavation Works, (vi) Concrete, (vii) Formwork, and (viii) Reinforcement

  • 2000 words (equivalent)
Week 850%

Assignment 3- Group assignment: (ix) Pricing Bills of Quantities

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Week 1225%

Attendance and participation

Hurdle requirement: Attendance and participation in 80% of the tutorials is a mandatory requirement for passing this subject.		N/A

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorShang Gao
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hours1 x 2 hour lecture per week; 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022
    Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022
    Census date31 August 2022
    Last date to withdraw without fail23 September 2022
    Assessment period ends18 November 2022

    Semester 2 contact information

    Subject Coordinator

    Shang Gao

    shang.gao@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Further information

Last updated: 8 August 2023