CQ 103 Building Works Measurement 1

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

LECTURE PROGRAMME
SYNOPSIS
BUILDING WORKS MEASUREMENT 1 course provides students knowledge on the
development and the importance of quantity surveying profession globally. This course
emphasizes on the basic principles of quantity measurement, method of recording
measurement in the dimension paper and procedures related to standard method of
measurement. It also provides students the skills and expertise to practice basic quantity
measurement studies.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)
1. Explain correctly the steps in preparing the bills of quantity.
2. Measure accurately the quantities for substructure works according to Standard Method
of Measurement.
3. Demonstrate professionally and ethically the measurement works in line with quantity
surveying professional code of conduct according to Standard Method of Measurement.
ASSESSMENT
The course assessment is carried out in two sections:
i.
Coursework (CA) - Coursework is continuous assessment that measures
knowledge, technical skills and soft skills.
Quiz 3 (20%)
Test 2 (40%)
Practical Studio 3 (40%)

ii.

50 %

Final Examination (FE) - Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester.
(50%)

COURSE CONTENT
WEEK
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LECTURE OUTLINE
Student Registration
Topic 1: INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING WORKS
MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the purpose, form and usage of bill of quantity.
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Topic 1: INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING WORKS

MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the purpose, form and usage of bill of quantity.
Topic 2: INTRODUCTION TO STANDARD METHOD OF
MEASUREMENT (SMM)
This topic covers the method of preparing bill of quantity which
consists both the traditional and present method and basic
principles of taking off works.
Topic 2: INTRODUCTION TO STANDARD METHOD OF
MEASUREMENT (SMM)
This topic covers the method of preparing bill of quantity which
consists both the traditional and present method and basic
principles of taking off works.
Topic 2: INTRODUCTION TO STANDARD METHOD OF
MEASUREMENT (SMM)
This topic covers the method of preparing bill of quantity which
consists both the traditional and present method and basic
principles of taking off works.
Topic 3: PRELIMINARIES AND PREAMBLE
This topic covers the purpose of preliminaries and preamble.
Topic 3: PRELIMINARIES AND PREAMBLE
This topic covers the purpose of preliminaries and preamble.
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,
measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Semester Break
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,
measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,
measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,
measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
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particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,

measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,
measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,
measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Topic 4: SUBSTRUCTURE WORKS MEASUREMENT
This topic covers the general requirement, substructure works
particulars, method of measurement of substructure works,
measurement procedure, worked examples and measurement of
substructure works.
Revision Week
Final Examination
Final Examination
Semester Break

REFERENCES
1. Abdullah, A & Abd Rashid, K [2003]. Pengukuran Kuantiti Bangunan Berdasarkan
SMM2.
2. Ashworth, A., Hogg, K., Willis, A. [2002]. WILLISS Practice and Procedure for The
Quantity Surveying 11th Edition. Blackwell Publishing.NCCER (2006). Construction
Technology Vol 2. Pearson.
3. Construction Industry Development Board [2003]. Malaysian Standard Method of
Measurement for Civil Engineering Works. Kuala Lumpur.
4. Institution Of Surveyors Malaysia [2000]. The Malaysian Standard Method of
Measurement of Building Works, Second Edition [SMM 2]. Kuala Lumpur.
5. Seeley, I.H. [2004]. Building Quantities Explained (Building & Surveying 5Rev Edition).
Palgrave Macmillan.
6. Willis, J.A., Trench, W., Willis, C.J. [2005]. WILLISS Elements of Quantity Surveying
10th Edition. Blackwell Science.

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