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Construction Measurement and Estimating (ABPL90208)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-CM Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-ARCHCM Master of Architecture/Master of Construction Management
- 300pt Program course entry point in the MC-CMPROP Master of Construction Management/Master of Property
- Admission into MC-ARCHCMP(Master of Architecture / Master of Construction Management ) OR Admission into MC-CMPROP (Master of Construction Management/ Master of PROP) with an undergraduate major or degree in Construction
OR
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPL90312 | Cost Management | Semester 1 (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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
3D BIM and Model Analysis (individual task)
| Week 4 | 20% |
Cost Plan/Bill of Quantities (BoQ) based on 3D BIM and Unit Rate Pricing (individual task)
| Week 12 | 45% |
One examination
| During the examination period | 35% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Building Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Building Systems and Trade Specialties Informal specialisation Cost Management Informal specialisation Project Management Specialisation (formal) Project Management Informal specialisation Project Management - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
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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: 31 January 2024