UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
1 The title of the module: UU 546 ~ Measurement
2 The Department which will be responsible for management of the module
Building & Civil Engineering
3 The Start Date of the Module: April 2006
4 The number of students expected to take the module 15
5 Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other relevant Departments and Faculties regarding the withdrawal
6 The level of the module: Intermediate [I]
7 The number of credits which the module represents 15
8 Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern) Semester 2
9 Prerequisite and co-requisite modules
10 The programmes of study to which the module contributes : Foundation Degree in
Construction/Civil Engineering, HNC’s Construction, Civil Engineering & Building
Services Engineering
11 The intended subject specific learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes
1).
Produce bills of quantities of measured works
2).
Take off quantities for a range of construction work
3).
Evaluate the role of measurement throughout the design and construction process
These objectives directly relate to the listed programme learning outcomes A1 and A5 –
Knowledge & Understanding of the Foundation Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering &
HNC’s in Construction, Civil Engineering & Building Services Engineering
12 The intended generic learning outcomes and, as appropriate, their relationship to programme learning outcomes
1).
Locate, extract, analyse, prepare, process, interpret and present data from multiple sources including drawn information using appropriate quantitative techniques
2).
Communicate effectively with other people using visual, graphic, written and verbal means
These learning outcomes directly relate to the listed programme learning outcomes in section D
Transferable skills of the Foundation Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering & HNC’s in
Construction, Civil Engineering & Building Services Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
13 A synopsis of the curriculum
Role of Measurement
Approximate costing techniques; Bills of Quantities, purpose, types; contract documentation; variations, valuations, sub-contract and supply chain packages, final account procedures, maintenance and refurbishment works.
Taking off quantities
Standard methods of measurement, building and civil engineering & BSE work sections, tables; layout and use of dimension paper, waste calculations, bracketing etc.; taking off, foundations and substructures, superstructure, including external and internal walls, flat and pitched roof construction and coverings, internal and external finishes, internal components
Bills of quantities
Traditional methods; working up, abstracting, billing; preliminary clauses, preambles, provisional sums and quantities, prime cost sums
14 Indicative Reading List
Hore A V, Kehoe J, McMullan R,
Penton M R
Packer, A D
RICS
Construction 1 – Management,
Finance & Measurement
Building Measurement
Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
Building Quantities Explained
(Macmillan, 1 st edition, 1997)
(Longman, 1 st edition, 1996)
(RICS, 7 th edition, 1998)
Seeley, I H (Macmillan, 5 th edition, 1998)
(Macmillan, 1993) Seeley, I H Civil Engineering Quantities
Advanced Building Measurement Seeley, I H
Willis A, Trench W
ICE
Elements of Quantity Surveying
Civil Engineering Standard
Method of measurement
National Building Specification
(Macmillan, 1989)
(Blackwell Science, 1998)
(Thomas Telford, 1991)
(RIBA) National Building Agency
15 Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the intended learning outcomes
By nature of the ‘practical’ aspect of the module that involves developing skills in measuring work towards producing Bills of Quantities, much of the classroom time will be spent in demonstrating using worked examples with students subsequently tackling the skills with guidance from the tutor.

UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
Students will be expected to spend 150 hours of study, which will be apportioned as follows:
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47 contact hours – involving a mixture of lectures and guided studies to allow the development of measurement skills and the acquisition of the knowledge of roles and practices of measurement and Quantity Surveying. Both individual and group activities will be used with research tasks set to supplement the lectures.
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40 hours – assessment & revision
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63 hours – private study
16 Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning outcomes
This module develops the students’ ability to measure a range of building components and elements and explore the differing uses of measurement throughout the construction process and the roles of quantity surveyors.
Coursework (50%) will involve a presentation of research findings (SLO1) and assignments to show development of the skills and techniques in producing Bills of Quantities (SLO2, SLO3).
End examination (50%) will be used to authenticate and assess understanding of all the learning outcomes.
Specific Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate the role of measurement throughout the design and construction process
Assessment criteria
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Compare the roles of the professional quantity surveyor and the contractors quantity surveyor
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Compare different uses and applications of measurement in the
2.
Take off quantities for a range of construction work
3.
Produce bills of quantities of measured works
Generic Learning Outcomes
1.
Communicate effectively with other people using visual, graphic, written and verbal means
2.
Locate, extract, analyse, prepare, process, interpret and present data from multiple sources including drawn information using appropriate quantitative techniques design and construction and management of a project
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Compare the sections and conventions prescribed by different standard methods of measurement
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Use dimension paper correctly to comply with standard conventions and layouts
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Determine quantities using standard mathematical techniques
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Take off quantities in accordance with the requirements of the standard methods of measurement
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Work up and abstract quantities using standard techniques
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Produce simple bills of quantities using manual techniques
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Produce preliminary and preamble clauses
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Compare the uses of prime cost and provisional sums
Assessment Criteria
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Present information to a group clearly
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Present measurement items clearly, legibly and to standard conventions
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Produce descriptions to show appropriate specifications and details
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Show each stage of calculations and mathematical process in accordance with standard techniques
This module will be taught by appropriately qualified lecturers who have experience in delivering these topics.
All the items stated in the Indicative Reading List are available at the Horsted Centre, Learning
Resource Centre IT suites which all allow Internet, On-line T.I. Onestop Technical Index Facility are also available for students to book as required. In addition the Department boasts its own

UNIVERSITY OF KENT – CODE OF PRACTICE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE
IT/AutoCAD suite which is incorporated in the programme operation. Standard Methods of
Measurement dimension, abstract and bill paper will be available for student use.
18 A statement confirming that, as far as can be reasonably anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and forms of assessment do not present any non-justifiable disadvantage to students with disabilities
The learning outcomes, teaching and learning methods and assessments are accessible to and achievable by all students. Any student with disabilities will not face any foreseen disadvantage or difficulties that cannot be reasonably addressed.
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