Module Details

Module Code: CRAF7009
Title: Estimating for Mech Services
Long Title: Estimating for Mechanical Services
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2150 - Craft
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will enable the student to measure Mechanical Services and build up corresponding rates.
 
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 services.
LO2 Produce dimensions, including waste calculations, applying mensuration principles to the measurement of Mechanical services
LO3 Utilise established principles of measurement to ensure consistency in the measurement of mechanical services
LO4 Prepare a bill of quantities for the Mechanical elements in accordance with recognised rules
LO5 Apply the principles of estimating and rate build up for Mechanical services
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
Plant and Equipment, their Ancilliaries, such as fans, pumps, valves, etc, not provided with main equipment; Radiators and other devices, Sundries, such as supports, mountings, sound insulation, ID plates, keys, tools and spares; Radiators and other devices, Sundries, such as supports, mountings, sound insulation, ID plates, keys, tools and spares; Pipework, fittings and sundries; Ductwork, fittings and sundries; Insulation to pipework and ductwork; Sundries and Builders Work associated with Hot and Cold Water installation, Fire Fighting installation, Heating installation, Fuel Oil installation, Fuel Gas installation, Renewable Fuels installations, Refrigeration installation, Compressed Air installation, Hydraulic installation, Chemical installation, Special Gas installation, Medical Suction installation, Pneumatic installation, Vacuum installation, Air Handling installation and other installation, type stated.
Other methods of measurement
Overview of SMM7/NRM/SMMIEC measurement principles for Mechanical Services
Estimating
Manipulate and modify the resource costs for the Mechanical Services 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 Services for a residential building
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 5
Assessment Description
Prepare a Schedule of rates for Mechanical Services
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Prepare a priced Bill of Quantities for Mechanical 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 Delivery of course material Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Measurement and estimating practice Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent study of course content and application 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 Delivery of course material Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Measurement and estimating practice Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent study of course content and application 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.
  • George P. Murray. (1997), Measurement of building services, Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 978-0333675939].
  • Buchan, RD, Fleming, EFW & Grant, FEK. (2003), Estimating for builders and surveyors, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-0750642712].
  • RICS. (1988), Standard Method of Measurement (SMM), 7th. RICS.
  • An Foras Forbatha. (1993), National Standard Building Elements and Design Team Cost Control Procedures, 3rd. An Foras Forbatha.
  • Davis Langdon. (2012), Spon's Mechanical and Electrical Services Price Book 2012, Taylor & Francis, London, [ISBN: 9780415680660].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Duncan Cartlidge. (2009), Quantity surveyor's pocket book, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, [ISBN: 978-0750687461].
  • CIBSE. CIBSE Guides, A-E, CIBSE.
  • ACE/RICS. Standard Method of Measurement for Industrial Engineering Construction, Assoc. Cost Engineers/Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECTMS_7 Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology - Mechanical Services 5 Mandatory