Module Details

Module Code: BULD6022
Title: Measurement and Estimating
Long Title: Measurement and Estimating
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 the student to measure materials for construction work using the National Table of Building Elements and build up corresponding rates (costs) for those materials.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Deliver comprehensive bill descriptions using agreed rules of measurement.
LO2 Apply the principles of construction estimating and rate build-up.
LO3 Compile standard phraseologies for bill of quantities.
LO4 Further develop the skills necessary for the measurement of domestic structure.
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 Building Elements
Measurement of building (direct costs) as outlined on the National Table of Building Elements.
Estimating
Manipulate and modify the resource costs for more complex structures. This will include labour, material, plant, prelims and subcontractors costs.
Measurement in accordance with ARM
Application of rules of measurement as defined within ARM to produce elemental take off in accordance with and subject to the National Table of Building Elements. This will include the compilation of standard phraseologies incorporating specification requirements. Identification and application of specific preamble items.
Utilisation of Measurement Software
Apply principles of measurement using relevant software. Produce comprehensive measurement of National Table of Building Elements using such software.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Assessment Description
Measurement of material element(s) of a domestic structure using agreed rules of measurement and standard descriptions for those materials.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
The use of relevant measurement software packages to undertake the measure of elements of a domestic structure.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Lab Contact Assessment of practical competency in the application of Measurement Software 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 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
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
  • Sandra Lee, Andrew Willis and William Trench. (2005), Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying, 10th. Blackwell Publishing, [ISBN: 1-4051-2563-2].
  • Ivor H. Seeley. (1999), Building Quantities Explained, 5th. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 0-333-71972-7].
  • Ross D. Buchan, F.W. Eric Fleming, Fiona E K Grant. (2003), Estimating for Builders and Surveyors, Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0-7506-4271-8].
  • Martin Brook. (1995), Estimating and Tendering for Construction Work, Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 0-7506-1531-1].
  • Duncan Cartlidge. (2013), Estimators Pocket Book, Routledge, p.320, [ISBN: 978-0415527118].
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 4 Mandatory
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 4 Mandatory
CR_CMNGT_7 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management 4 Mandatory
CR_CCECO_7 Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying 4 Mandatory
CR_CCONS_6 Higher Certificate in Science in Construction 4 Mandatory