Module Details

Module Code: BULD8027
Title: Advanced Measurement
Long Title: Advanced Measurement
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5821 - Building Science
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: Advanced Measurement for Quantity Surveyors generating full and complete Bills of Quantities in order to assist in pricing construction projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Select and apply principles of manual and electronic measurement to complex building models and prepare tender strategies to produce comprehensive bids.
LO2 Identify and select manual and electronic measurement and costing techniques for refurbishment contracts.
LO3 Select and apply principles of manual and electronic measurement to mechanical and electrical installations.
LO4 Select and apply principles of manual and electronicmeasurement utilising the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM).
LO5 Analyse and apply measurement theory and practice to international methods of measurement
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.
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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/Tendering
Apply Agreed Rules of Measurement (ARM) measurement principles to elements described in the National Table of Building Elements (NTBE) for complex building models. Analyse and prepare tender strategies employed in producing comprehensive tender documentation.
Refurbishment Contracts
Select and apply measurement principles of ARM for refurbishment contracts, apply pricing strategies for cost planning and BOQ pricing.
Mechanical & Electrical Works
Apply and utilise principles of measurement outlined within the relevant method of measurement.
CESMM
Apply and utilise principles of measurement outlined within CESMM.
International Methods of Measurement
Analyse measurement theory and practice of alternative international methods of measurement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Measurement of complex building models.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Measurement assignment utilising the principles of the relevant method of measurement.
No End of Module Formal 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 2.00 2
Lab Contact Assessment of practical competency in the utilisation of industry-standard software Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for selected laboratory sessions 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
Lab Contact Assessment of practical competency in the utilisation of industry-standard software Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of lecture notes and recommended material and preparation of worked examples for selected laboratory sessions Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Construction Industry Federation/Society of Chartered Surveyors. (2009), Agreed Rules of Measurement 4, Fourth.
  • The Institution of Civil Engineering, ICE (Editor). (2012), CESMM4: Civil Engineering Standard of Method and Measurement, Fourth. ICE Publishing, London, [ISBN: 9780727757517].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ivor H. Seeley. (1989), Advanced Building Measurement, Macmillan, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 0333485432].
  • Ivor H. Seeley and George P. Murray. (2001), Civil Engineering Quantities, Palgrave, Basingstoke, [ISBN: 0333800745].
  • George P. Murray. (1997), Measurement of Building Services, [ISBN: 9780333675939].
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 7 Elective
CR_CQTSU_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Quantity Surveying 7 Mandatory
CR_CCOPM_9 Master of Science in Construction Project Management 1 Elective
CR_CCNPM_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Construction Project Management 1 Elective