Measurement 2
Introduction
Measurement 2 is to enable the students to develop and understand the principles of measurement and techniques in Bills of Quantities. It also provides the better understanding in the clauses of SMM which are important in taking off. It broaden a student's skills in taking off of building works. This module covers the principles, purpose and function of Standard Method of Measurement (SMM2) including measurement principles, descriptions and standard phraseology. It also covers the measurement of brickwork of internal and external walls, timber floors and stud partitions, staircase structure and staircase balustrading; floor, wall, ceiling and staircase finishes including painting. All measurements will be based on the Standard Method of Measurements for Building Works Second Edition by the Royal Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia. This module was taught by Ms Habizah Sheikh Ilmi, who is a registered QS & it has a midterm test, along with a group project as well as a Final Exam.
Measurement 2 generally covers the topic as stated below:
(a)Precast Compiling
(b)Staircase structure
(c)Staircase finishes
(d)Wall elements
(e)Wall finishes
(f)Stud partitions
g)Timber flooring
(h)Floor finishes
(i)Ceiling finishes
(a)Precast Compiling
(b)Staircase structure
(c)Staircase finishes
(d)Wall elements
(e)Wall finishes
(f)Stud partitions
g)Timber flooring
(h)Floor finishes
(i)Ceiling finishes
Group Assignment
This is a group assignment which we are required to calculate the material needed to build a single storey bungalow in a group of 7 peoples.We are required to prepare the Bills of Quantities (BQ) of the following elements for the project:
a) External Wall.
b) Internal Wall.
c) External Wall Finishes.
d) Internal Wall Finishes.
e) External Floor Finishes (except staircases).
f) Internal Floor Finishes (except staircases).
g) External Ceiling Finishes.
h) Internal Ceiling Finishes.
While I was responsible with all the calculation regarding internal brick wall.
a) External Wall.
b) Internal Wall.
c) External Wall Finishes.
d) Internal Wall Finishes.
e) External Floor Finishes (except staircases).
f) Internal Floor Finishes (except staircases).
g) External Ceiling Finishes.
h) Internal Ceiling Finishes.
While I was responsible with all the calculation regarding internal brick wall.