Module Details

Module Code: BULD6023
Title: Measurement Domestic Constr.
Long Title: Measurement Domestic Construction
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: 5 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable students to demonstrate the skills necessary to measure basic construction details using the relevant standard method of measurement.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Further develop measurement skills required in the preparation of ARM compliant documentation.
LO2 Illustrate the importance of concise descriptions which meet the relevant standard method of measurement.
LO3 Illustrate the sequence of taking off quantities in accordance with the National Table of Building Elements.
LO4 Interpret the rules of the relevant method of measurement ensuring comprehensive bill descriptions.
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 of Substructure
Measurement of complex substructure details to ARM standard.
Measurement of Roof Structure and Roof Completion
Measurement of flat roof and roof completion details to ARM standard.
Measurement of Wall Finishes
Measurement of external and internal wall finishes to ARM standard.
Measurement of Internal Finishes
Measurement of floor finishes, wall finishes and ceiling finishes to ARM standard.
Measurment of Roof Finishes
Measurement of flat roof, pitched roof finishes to ARM standard.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Measurement of substructure elements within a specified construction project.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
In class assessment.
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 Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Review of course topics and worked examples. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory on course topics and worked examples. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material. Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • SCSI and CIF. (2009), Agreed Rules of Measurement, 4th. Dublin.
  • Ivor H. Seeley, Roger Winfield, Alan V. Hore (Editor), Maria O'Kelly (Editor), Rita Scully (Editor). (2009), Seeley and Winfield's Building Quantities Explained: Irish Edition, [ISBN: 978-0-230-58014-5].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ivor H Seeley. (1999), Building Quantities Explained, 5th Edition. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 0-333-7192-7].
  • Sandra Lee, Andrew Willis, William Trench. (2005), Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying, 10th Edition. Blackwell Publishing, [ISBN: 01-4051-2563-2].
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 3 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 3 Mandatory
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 3 Mandatory
CR_CCONS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction 3 Mandatory