Module Details

Module Code: BULD6027
Title: CM Measurement & Tendering
Long Title: CM Measurement & Tendering
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will outline the appropriate skills necessary to measure and tender for building works and to understand the role of the construction manager in the overall process.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the skills necessary for the further measurement of domestic construction.
LO2 Outline the role of the construction manager and identify their need for measurement.
LO3 Measurement at the various stages of the construction
LO4 Describe and understand the tendering process and outline the procedure in relation acquiring construction work.
LO5 Describe the role of the construction manager in estimate/bid preparation within the overall tendering process of construction work.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Measurement
Measurement of substructure element, measurement of external walls element, measurement of internal walls element, measurement of ground and suspended timber floors.
Principles of Measurement
Outline the requirements of the relevant Method of Measurement. The application of the relevant Method of Measurement in the preparation of concise and accurate BOQ descriptions.
Tendering Procedures
Understanding tendering procedures. Tendering and bid preparation of construction work from the construction manager's perspective. Measurement for the construction manager.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
In class assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Tendering procedures and bid submission.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Application of module material Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Module content Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ivor Seeley. (1999), Building Quantities Explained, 5th. Macmillian Distribuition Limited, London, [ISBN: 0333719727].
  • Ivor Seeley. (1997), Quantity Surveying Practice, 2nd. Macmillian Distribution Limited, London, [ISBN: 0333689070].
  • Ivor Seeley. (2009), Seely and Windfield Building Quantities Explained, Irish. Palgrave Macmillan, Great Britain, [ISBN: 9780230580145].
  • Chartered Institute of Building. (2009), Code of Estimating Practice, 7th. Wiley Blackwell, UK, [ISBN: 9781405129718].
  • Construction Industry Federation and the Society of Chartered Surveyors. (2009), Agreed Rules of Measurement, 4th. CIF and SCS, Dublin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCNMG_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Construction Management 2 Mandatory