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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)_________________________________________________________________________________________

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)Module: MEASUREMENT 1 (QSB60104)Prerequisite: NoneCredit Hours: 4Instructor: Sr Ang Fuey Lin ([email protected])

Module Synopsis

This module covers the principles, purpose and function of Standard Method of Measurement (SMM2) including measurement principles, descriptions and standard phraseology. It also covers the measurement of simple excavation trenches, pits, foundations, pilecaps, reinforced concrete frame and floors including roof slabs.

The students are introduced to the principles of specification writing, form of specification and their uses in the various trades and an introductory understanding of the preparation of Bills of Quantities and Tender Document.

This module also concentrates on the history and development of the role of the quantity surveying profession in the construction industry and to appreciate the role of a quantity surveyor in every stage of a construction project, i.e. pre- and post-contract.

Module Teaching Objectives

The teaching objectives of the module are:1. To develop an understanding of the principles of measurement and techniques in preparing the Bills of Quantities and Specification writing.2. To develop an awareness of the nature, content, and significance of tendering and contractual documentation.3. To have sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Standard Method of Measurement in taking-off quantities.

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:1. Explain and able to interpret clauses in the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) and adopt a

systematic approach to take-off quantities from drawing for the various trades in relation to sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

2. Distinguish and illustrate differences in writing-up descriptions in accordance to design changes for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

3. Evaluate the relationship between Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities in Tender Documents for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

4. Generate a conceptual understanding of and the ability to competently carry out the preparation of the Bills of Quantities for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.

Modes of Delivery

This is a 4 credit hour module conducted over a period of 14 weeks. The modes of delivery will be in the form of lectures, tutorials and self-directed study. The breakdown of the contact hours for the module is as follows:

Lecture: 3 hours/week Tutorial: 2 hours/week Self-study: 6. hours/week

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Office Hours

You are encouraged to visit the instructor/lecturer/tutor concerned for assistance during office hours. If the office hours do not meet your schedule, notify the instructor and set appointment times as needed.

TIMeS

TIMeS will be used as a communication tool and information portal for students to access module materials, project briefs, assignments and announcements.

Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)

The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) in its students; capabilities that encompass the knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills of its graduates.

Discipline Specific KnowledgeTGCs Acquired Through Module

Learning Outcomes

1.0 Discipline Specific Knowledge

1.1 Able to put theories into practice. 1

1.2 Understand ethical issues in the context of the field of studies. -

1.3 Understand professional practice within the field of studies. -

Cognitive Capabilities

2.0 Lifelong Learning

2.1 Learn independently. -

2.2 Locate, extract, synthesise and utilise information effectively. 2,3

2.3 Be intellectually engaged. -

3.0 Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

3.1 Think critically and creatively. -3.2 Define and analyse problems to arrive at effective solutions. 3, 4

Soft Skills

4.0 Communication Skills

4.1 Communicate appropriately in various setting and modes. -

5.0Interpersonal Skills

5.1 Understand team dynamics and mobilize the power of teams. 4

5.2 Understand and assume leadership. -

6.0 Intrapersonal Skills

6.1 Manage one self and be self-reliant. -

6.2 Reflect on one’s actions and learning. -


6.3 Embody Taylor's core values. -

7.0 Citizenship and Global Perspectives

7.1 Be aware and form opinions from diverse perspectives. -

7.2 Understand the value of civic responsibility and community engagement. -

8.0 Digital Literacy

8.1 Effective use of information and communication (ICT) and related technologies. -

General Rules and Regulations

Late Submission Penalty

The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. a medical certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day late. A weekend counts as one (1) day.

Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they have set if they are satisfied that a student has given good reasons.

Absenteeism at intermediate or final presentation will result in zero mark for that presentation.

The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to be used if the late submission was for a good reason.

Attendance, Participation and Submission of Assessment Components

Attendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be considered as absent. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your assessments. A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass the module and/or be eligible for the final examination and/or presentation.

Students will be assessed based on their performance throughout the semester. Students are expected to attend and participate actively in class. Class participation is an important component of every module.

Students must attempt all assessment components. Failure to attempt all assessment components worth 20% ormore, including final exam and final presentation, will result in failing the module irrespective of the marks earned, even though the student has achieved more than 50% in the overall assessment.

Plagiarism (Excerpt from Taylor’s University Student Handbook 2013, page 59)

Plagiarism, which is an attempt to present another person’s work as your own by not acknowledging the source, is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable by the University.

"Work" includes written materials such as books, journals and magazine articles or other papers and also includes films and computer programs. The two most common types of plagiarism are from published materials and other students’ works.

1. Published Materials


In general, whenever anything from someone else’s work is used, whether it is an idea, an opinion or the results of a study or review, a standard system of referencing should be used. Examples of plagiarism may include a sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or an article used without acknowledgement.

Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases where the entire paper presented by the student is copied from another book, with an addition of only a sentence or two by the student.

While the former can be treated as a simple failure to cite references, the latter is likely to be viewed as cheating in an examination.

Though most assignments require the need for reference to other peoples’ works, in order to avoid plagiarism, students should keep a detailed record of the sources of ideas and findings and ensure that these sources are clearly quoted in their assignment. Note that plagiarism also refers to materials obtained from the Internet too.

2. Other Students’ Work

Circulating relevant articles and discussing ideas before writing an assignment is a common practice. However, with the exception of group assignments, students should write their own papers. Plagiarizing the work of other students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When two students submit papers that are very similar in tone and content, both are likely to be penalized.

Student Participation

Your participation in the module is encouraged. You have the opportunity to participate in the following ways:

Your ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged. Your input is sought to understand your perspectives, ideas and needs in planning subject revision. You have opportunities to give feedback and issues will be addressed in response to that feedback. Do reflect on your performance in Portfolios. Student evaluation on your views and experiences about the module are actively sought and used as an

integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.

Student-centered Learning (SCL)

The module uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of SCL embodies most of the principles known to improve learning and to encourage student’s participation. SCL requires students to be active, responsible participants in their own learning and instructors are to facilitate the learning process. Various teaching and learning strategies such as experiential learning, problem-based learning, site visits, group discussions, presentations, working in group and etc. can be employed to facilitate the learning process. In SCL, students are expected to be:

active in their own learning; self-directed to be responsible to enhance their learning abilities; able to cultivate skills that are useful in today’s workplace; active knowledge seekers; active players in a team.

Types of Assessment and Feedback

You will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will provide information to guide you in the research process. This form of assessment involves participation in discussions and feedback sessions. Summative assessment will inform you about the level of understanding and performance capabilities achieved at the end of the module.

Assessment Plan

Assessment Components Type Learning Outcome/s Submission Presentation Assessment

Weightage


Test 1 Individual 1.2,3 Week 8 - 20%

Assignment 1 Individual 1.2,3,4 Week 12 - 20%

Assignment 2 Individual 2,3 Week 13 - 10%

TGC Portfolio Individual 1, 2,3,4 Week 14 - Pass/Fail

Final examination Individual 1,2 Week 16 - 50%

Assessment Components

1. Test.

This is a test on measurement of all structural works. The main aim is to test the understanding of clauses in the Standard Method of Measurement 2 (SMM2) including the principles of measurement and the ability to competently measure out all the elements studied until week 7.

2. Assignment 1

This is a group project to measure all structural works from work below to reinforced concrete frame works and the production of tender documents of a particular building. The aim is to develop awareness of the nature, content and significance of tendering and contractual documentation and the ability to produce the Bills of Quantities and Specification writing.

3. Assignment 2

This is a report on a site visit. The aim is to understand the practical aspect of construction techniques in comparison to the theory aspect in books and its application on site and witness the usage of construction equipment on site including mechanical plants. Various types of building materials and technology on site will be explored and identified including exposure to actual working environment on site and safety on site. 4. Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities Portfolio

The Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) Portfolio is a document that collates all assessments produced in a module and reflects a student’s acquisition of the Module Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities.

For students enrolled in the 2011 Programme Structure

The TGC portfolio is an edited A3-size bound document that includes all the assessments produced in the module. Visual diary and process of work (packaged) are to be included as part of the portfolio submission. Students must reflect on their learning through the TGC Portfolio Form.

For students enrolled in the 2012 Programme Structure onwards

Each student is to develop an ePortfolio, a web-based portfolio in the form of a personal academic blog.The ePortfolio is developed progressively for all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 to 5, andculminates with a final Portfolio in printed form produced in the final semester. The printed Portfolio must encapsulate the acquisition of Programme Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities, and showcase the distinctiveness and identity of the student as a graduate of the programme.

5. Final Examination

The final examination is designed to assess the ability of the students in the measurement of sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works in accordance to the Standard Method of Measurement. (SMM2). The students are also tested on their ability to examine and understand the relationship between specification and drawings.

Marks and Grading Table (Revised as per Programme Guide 2013)


Assessments and grades will be returned within two weeks of your submission. You will be given grades and necessary feedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below:

Grade Marks Grade Points Definition Description

A 80 – 100 4.00 ExcellentEvidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.

A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very GoodEvidence of good grasp of module matter; critical capacity and analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.

B+ 70 – 74 3.33Good

Evidence of grasp of module matter; critical capacity and analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.B 65 – 69 3.00

B- 60 – 64 2.67

PassEvidence of some understanding of the module matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting from his/her university experience.

C+ 55 – 59 2.33

C 50 – 54 2.00

D+ 47 – 49 1.67

Marginal Fail Evidence of nearly but not quite acceptable familiarity with module matter, weak in critical and analytical skills.D 44 – 46 1.33

D- 40 – 43 1.00

F 0 – 39 0.00 FailInsufficient evidence of understanding of the module matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature.

WD - - Withdrawn Withdrawn from a module before census date, typically mid-semester. [refer to Description 1 below].

F(W) 0 0.00 Fail Withdrawn after census date, typically mid-semester. [refer to Description 2 below].

IN - - Incomplete

An interim notation given for a module where a student has not completed certain requirements with valid reason or it is not possible to finalise the grade by the published deadline.

P - - Pass Given for satisfactory completion of practicum.

AU - - Audit Given for a module where attendance is for information only without earning academic credit.

Description 1: Week 3 to week 7 (inclusive) for long semester, or week 3 to week 5 (inclusive) for short semester. A short semester is less than 14 weeks. Not applicable for audit and internship.

Description 2: After week 7 for long semester, or after week 5 for short semester. A short semester is less than 14 weeks. Not applicable for audit and internship

Hurdle Assessment Guideline

To pass the module, a student needs to achieve firstly, a minimum passing mark of 20%, equivalent to 40% of the final exam marks and secondly, a minimum mark of 50% in the overall assessment, failing which the student is required to re-sit the paper provided his overall assessment mark is equal to or above 40%.


A student with overall assessment below 40% will be deemed to have failed this module and has to repeat the module. A subsequent failure in the re-sit paper will deem that the student fails the module and has to repeat the module.

In summary, to pass the module, a student must achieve a minimum of 50% in the overall assessment and not less than a minimum mark of 20%, equivalent to 40% of the final exam marks.

Module Schedule

Week/Date Topics/ReadersLecture Tutorial Self-directed

StudyHours Hours Hours

Week 123-27 March

Introduction to the history and development of the role of the QS profession in theconstruction industry.General Principles of Measurement (taking-off & description) and introduction to the Standard Method of Measurement.Setting down dimensions.Measuring girths for different layout of building

In-class Discussion

Standard Method of Measurement

3 2 6

Week 2(Last day toadd/drop amodule)30-3 April

Purpose of Tender Document & contents.Bills of Quantities, forms & purpose.Measuring of simple site clearance.Measurement of simple trench excavation (strip footing)

In-class Discussion

Bills of Quantities,

trench excavation

3 2 6

Week 36-10 April

Introduction to Specification Writing, Preambles & PreliminariesGeneral Conditions, Excavation, Earthworks, Concrete Works.Measurement of simple trench excavation (strip footing)

In-class Discussion

Excavation, Earthworks,

Concrete works

3 2 6

Week 413-17 April

Measurement of simple trench excavation (strip footing)

In-class Discussion

pad footing & reinforcement

bars3 2 6

Week 520-24 April

Measurement of pad footing and pile capsMeasurement of reinforcement bars

In-class Discussion

Pad footing & Pile caps

3 2 6Week 6(Last day forsubject/modulewithdrawal withWD grade)27-1 May

Measurement of pad footing and pile capsMeasurement of reinforcement bars

In-class Discussion

Floor slab ,reinforceme

nt bars

3 2 6

Week 7(Last day forsubject/modulewithdrawal withWD grade)4-8 May

Weightage table and BillingMeasurement of column stump & stiffeners

3 2 6


Week 8(OnlineStudentRegistration)11-15 Oct

Measurement of stirrups and bindersMid-term Test 3 2 9

(Non-contact Week)18-22 May

Mid-semester Break- - -

Week 9(Last day forOnline StudentRegistration)25-29 May

Measurement of mesh fabric reinforcementMeasurement of reinforced concrete floor/ roof slab

In-class Discussion

Mesh fabric reinforcement,

floor & roof beams

3 2 6

Week/Date Topics/ReadersLecture Tutorial Self-directed

StudyHours Hours Hours

Week 101-5 June

Measurement of floor & roof beamsIn-class

Discussion of Group

Assignment

Floor & roof beams

3 2 6Week 11(Online CourseEvaluation andlast day forsubject/modulewithdrawal withF(W) grade)8-12 June

Measurement of floor & roof beams

3 2 6

Week 12(Last day forcompletion ofOnline CourseEvaluation)15-19 June

Measurement of floor & roof beamsSubmission : Assignment 1

In-class Discussion of Group

Assignment

Floor & roof beams

3 2 7

Week 1322-26 Nov Measurement of floor & roof beams

Submission : Assignment 2

In-class Discussion;

of Group Assignment

Group Assignment

3 2 7

Week 1429-3 July

RevisionSubmission: TGC Portfolio 3 2 6


Week 15 & 16( Study Leave )6-10 July

Study Week/Preparation of examFinal exam 12

Note: The Module Schedule above is subject to change at short notice.

References

Main References:

1. Ahmad Abdullah & Khairuddin Abdul Rashid, Pengukuran Kuantiti Bangunan. Pearson, 2003.( RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK )

2. The Institutions of Surveyors Malaysia, Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works (2nd Edition), Malaysia. ( RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK )

3. Ooi Lay Yong, BQ Phraseology for Structural Works,JUB Contract, 2008.4. Andrew J. Willis, Elements of Quantity Surveying, (9th Edition), Blackwell Oxford.5. Seeley IH, Building Quantities Explained, MacMillan, 1999.

Secondary References : 1. Jabatan Kerja Raya, Spesifikasi Piawai untuk Kerja-kerja Binaan Bangunan, JKR 344, 19882. A.D. Packer, Building Measurement, Pearson Longman, 1996.3. Bowyer J, Practical Specification Writing: for Architects and Surveyors, Hutchinson, 1985.


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