POLITEKNIK TUANKU SULTANAH BAHIYAH

COURSE OUTLINE

Lecturer : Masalinda Binti Mansor E-mail : masalinda@ptsb.edu.my

Course : CC301 Quantity Measurement Session : July 2011

Prerequisite : None Programme & Class

: DKA3C/3E

A) SYNOPSIS :

QUANTITY MEASUREMENT emphasizes the preliminary estimating methods in construction and

the build up rate calculation in the estimating work. This course also gives knowledge about basic

principles of measurement works and skills training in taking-off the quantity of the substructure

works, superstructure and external works.

B) LEARNING OUTCOMES :

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:-

1. Acquire and practice the preliminary estimating method, the built up rate method and the quantity measurement method correctly [PLO1, PLO2, LD1, LD2]

2. Demonstrate ability to problem solving in measurement quantity of substructure, superstructure and external work by using billing method [PLO1, PLO2, LD1, LD2]]

3. Participate actively in discussion and contribute idea to complete quantity measurement tasks [PLO1, PLO2, LD1, LD2]]

C) ASSESSMENT :

No Types of assessment Item Criteria % Total

1 Continuous Assessment (CA) 50%

a. Quiz Q1Q2

Topic 1Topic 2

Topic 3 - 4

20%

b. Test T1T2

Topic 1 -2Topic 3 - 4

40%

c. End of Chapter EOC1EOC2

Topic 1-2Topic 3-4

40%

2 Final Examination (FE) FE1 Cover all topics 50%

TOTAL CA + FE 100%

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D) REFERENCES :

Abdul Hamid Mar Iman (2006). An Introduction To Property Marketing. UTM, Skudai.D. Robertson (1983). Maintenance Audit, Technical Information Services. The Charted Institute Of

Building.Lane, Denis (1982). “Discounted Cash Flow Techniques – A Nuts and Bolts Approach”. The New

Zealand Valuer, Jilid : 25, ms 455-464.Lee R (1987). Building Maintenance Management, 3rd Edition. Collins.Mohd Harith Bin Abdul Hamid (1991). The Internal Rate Of Return Method (IRR) in Estimating Returns

From Property Investment. Monograf Fakulti Ukur Dan Harta Tanah, UTM.Mr John S C Loh (1991). Property Management: An Overview. Paper presented at the Conference on

Property Management. Kuala Lumpur. Woodson R. Dodge (2006). Be A Successful Property Manager. McGraw-Hill, New York.

E) COURSE CONTENT :

1.0 THE PRELIMINARY ESTIMATING METHODS1.1 Determine the preliminary estimating methods

1.1.1 Describe the definition and importance of preliminary estimate1.1.2 Relate the uses of the preliminary estimating methods1.1.3 Calculate unit valuation method1.1.4 Calculate floor area method1.1.5 Calculate cubic content method1.1.6 Compare advantages and disadvantages of the above methods

2.0 THE BUILD UP RATE METHOD

2.1 Understand the build up rate method2.1.1 Analyze the requirement and uses of the price rates, schedule of rates, base

of price rate calculation; materials, labours, plants, over- heads and profits, price rate calculation

2.1.2 Compare concrete works using concrete mixing machine and hand mixing2.1.3 Differentiate excavation work rate calculation; using hands and excavators, brick

work rates calculation and reinforcement work rates

3.0 THE QUANTITY MEASUREMENT METHOD 3.1 Determine the quantity measurement – substructure

3.1.1 Describe the uses and importance of Bills of Quantities3.1.2 Choose unit of quantity measurement3.1.3 Recognize the structural drawings3.1.4 Estimate earthwork

a. Site clearingb. Remove unsuitable materialc. Cut and fill

3.1.5 Produce taking off quantities of substructure:a. Piling work

i. Concrete pile ii.Timber pile

b. Work Below Lowest Level (concrete, formwork and reinforcement)i. Foundationii. Column stump

iii.Ground beam

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iv.Ground slab

4.0 QUANTITY SURVEY

4.1 Making quantity survey using billing method:4.1.1 Produce taking off quantities of superstructure:

a. Building work (concrete, formwork and reinforcement) i. Column

ii. Upper floor iii.Suspended beam v. Roof beam

b. Brickworkc. Finishing work

i. Floor ii. Internal and external walls iii. Ceiling iv. Roof covering

4.1.2 Estimate External worksa. Sewerage drainageb. Manholec. Surface water drainaged. Road and hard standing

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