Module Details

Module Code: BULD8023
Title: Mech & Elect Services Measur.
Long Title: Mech & Elect Services 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: This module will enable the student to measure mechanical and electrical services and build up corresponding rates in order to tender for mechanical and electrical projects.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline the procedures used to obtain the data necessary to measure mechanical and electrical installations, identify any omissions, and appropriate remedial action, in the available project information.
LO2 Produce dimensions, including waste calculations, thus demonstrating proficiency in the application of mensuration principles to the measurement of mechanical and electrical installations.
LO3 Utilise established principles of measurement to ensure consistency in the measurement of mechanical and electrical installations.
LO4 Utilise quantity surveying measurement software to quantify the mechanical and electrical elements.
LO5 Prepare and present the measurement of mechanical and electrical installations for inclusion in a bill of quantities.
LO6 Demonstrate and apply the principles of estimating and rate build up for mechanical and electrical installations.
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
Apply ARM measurement principles to Mechanical installations
All mechanical plant and equipment such as fans, pumps, valves, radiators and other devices including all associated sundries. All pipework and duct work, as well as associated insulation, fittings and sundries. All builders work associated with mechanical installations.
Apply ARM measurement principles to Electrical installations.
All electrical components and equipment for lighting, heating, telephone, data transmission, sound distribution installation and security systems. All builders work associated with electrical installations.
Other methods of measurement
Overview of SMM7/NRM/SMMIEC measurement principles for mechanical and electrical services.
Estimating
Manipulate and modify the resource costs for the mechanical and electrical installations as noted above.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Measurement of mechanical and electrical services for a residential building.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 6
Assessment Description
Prepare a schedule of rates for mechanical and electrical services.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Prepare a bill of quantities for mechanical and electrical services for a complex building.
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
Lab Contact Assessment of practical competency through laboratory-based worked examples 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 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 1.00 1
Lab Contact Assessment of practical competency through laboratory-based worked examples 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 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • 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, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 978-0230580145].
  • SCSI/CIF. (2009), Agreed Rules of Measurement 4 (student version),, SCSI.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • George P. Murray. (1997), Measurement of building services, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 978-0333675939].
  • Cartlidge, D. (2017), Quantity surveyor's pocket book, 3rd ed.. Routledge, [ISBN: 978-113869836].
  • Buchan, RD, Fleming, EFW & Grant, FEK. (2016), Estimating for builders and surveyors, 2nd. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138139534].
  • CIBSE. CIBSE Guides, A-E, CIBSE.
  • An Foras Forbatha. (1993), National Standard Building Elements and Design Team Cost Control Procedures, 3rd. An Foras Forbatha, [ISBN: 1850531641].
  • ACE/RICS. Standard Method of Measurement for Industrial Engineering Construction, Assoc. Cost Engineers/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
  • RICS. (2012), NRM 1 - Order of Cost Estimating and Cost Planning for Capital Building Works: NRM 1 (New Rules of Measurement), 2nd ed.. RICS Books, [ISBN: 978-184219768].
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 8 Elective
CR_CMEQS_8 Certificate in Mechanical & Electrical Quantity Surveying 2 Mandatory
CR_CCOPM_9 Master of Science in Construction Project Management 2 Elective
CR_CCNPM_9 Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Construction Project Management 2 Elective