Module Descriptors
MEASUREMENT
ORGB40258
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Cooper
Email: J.Cooper@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module introduces the measurement of buildings. It will enable students to apply, analyse and measure a range of components and elements found in buildings. Focus will be made on the following:
Measurement principles and their application to the quantitative analysis and description of construction in traditionally designed low-rise buildings.
Approximate estimating techniques: unit, superficial, elemental costing.
Production of bill of quantities: traditional, cut and shuffle and computer aided systems, working up processes, production of a bill of quantities for a simple work sections of a construction project.
Measurement principles and their application to the quantitative analysis and description of construction in traditionally designed low-rise buildings.
Approximate estimating techniques: unit, superficial, elemental costing.
Production of bill of quantities: traditional, cut and shuffle and computer aided systems, working up processes, production of a bill of quantities for a simple work sections of a construction project.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 3 hours workshops in which the emphasis will be placed on the introduction to the practical application of measurement skills.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 36 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 24 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based enquiry as part of your independent learning.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 36 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 24 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based enquiry as part of your independent learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework (100%)
Approximate estimate, measurement of elements of a domestic or commercial building, production of a section of a Bill of Quantities (2,000 words)
(Learning Outcomes 1 - 4).
Approximate estimate, measurement of elements of a domestic or commercial building, production of a section of a Bill of Quantities (2,000 words)
(Learning Outcomes 1 - 4).
Module Texts
Hore, A and Kehoe, J et al. (1997) Construction 1 - Management and Finance and Measurement Macmillan ISBN 0333649508
Seely, I (1998) Building Quantities Explained 5th Edition Palgrave Macmillan ISBN 0333719727
Willis, A and Trench (1998) W Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying 9th Edition (Blackwell Science, ISBN 0632042079
RICS (1998) SMM7 The Standards Method of Measurement of Building Works Revised Edition RICS ISBN 0854063609
Seely, I (1998) Building Quantities Explained 5th Edition Palgrave Macmillan ISBN 0333719727
Willis, A and Trench (1998) W Willis's Elements of Quantity Surveying 9th Edition (Blackwell Science, ISBN 0632042079
RICS (1998) SMM7 The Standards Method of Measurement of Building Works Revised Edition RICS ISBN 0854063609
Module Resources
Library professional and technical journals, Government and Industry wide publications, ICT facilities, Manufacturers literature, Building Regulations.