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1 MODULE DESCRIPTOR TITLE Measurement SI MODULE CODE S CREDITS 10 LEVEL 7 JACS CODE K240 SUBJECT GROUP Construction, Cost and Surveying DEPARTMET Built Environment MODULE LEADER Chris Holt OTIOAL STUD Tutor-led Tutor-directed Self-directed Total Hours HOURS B TPE MODULE AIM The aim of this module is to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and skills in order to carry out quantitative and descriptive work specifications in accordance with the construction and civil engineering standard methods of measurements. The module will meet the requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. MODULE LEARIG OUTCOMES By engaging successfully with this module you will be able to: Apply measurement skills and description writing. Understand and critically evaluate material and workmanship preambles. Analyse and extract design data and demonstrate specification writing to an advanced level. Create Bills of Use and critically evaluate measurement IT software applications. IDICATIVE COTET The module will cover a range of contractual procurement topics including the following: Measurement techniques such as dimension sequence, dotting-on, anding-on, bracketing etc Area and volume methods for building work such as Simpson's Rule Material and Workmanship preambles Bill of Quantities compilation Specification writing Simple building work taking-off procedures Simple civil engineering work taking-off procedures LEARIG AD TEACHIG METHODS ou will be supported in your learning, to achieve the above outcomes, in the following ways: The overall pedagogic approach to supporting learning adopted in the module will be enquiry based and students will be encouraged to take opportunities to develop as autonomous and critical learners. Learning activities will include lectures and seminars, practical exercises and simulations.

2 A key support mechanism will be provided by the module Blackboard site which will be developed as an interactive resource. At one level this will be a repository of information but will also provide a detailed and progressive structure for the module with developmental tasks providing a framework for assessment. In addition you will be provided with past exam papers, with answers as well as feedback given on previous portfolio submissions which will identify different approaches and the strengths and weaknesses of each. ASSESSMET STRATEG AD METHODS There will be a summative unseen examination of two hours duration at the end of the module. ou will need to demonstrate knowledge and evaluation of the most appropriate measurement procedure for any given construction project scenario. If you fail the module you will be required to resit the examination after a period of further study. To pass the module, as a minimum, you will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of measurement theory and practice. Task o. TASK DESCRIPTIO SI Code Task Weighting % Word Count / Duration In-module retrieval available 1 Exam EX 100% 2 Hours ASSESSMET CRITERIA Learning Outcome PASS LEVEL THRESHOLD LEVEL: DISTICTIO Apply measurement skills and description writing. Understand and evaluate material and workmanship preambles. Analyse and extract design data and demonstrate specification writing to an appropriate level. Create appropriate Bills of Use and evaluate measurement IT software applications. Apply the range of measurement techniques in the production of a Bill of Recognises and evaluates the process in the creation of construction work quality standards through the use of material and workmanship preambles. Recognise the different forms of specifications such as performance specifications and become competent in the creation of a simple works specification. Analyse and apply the Standard Method of Measurement in the creation of a Bill of Review the range of Specification and Bill of Quantities software applications. Demonstrate originality and analysis and application of the most suitable measurement techniques to a construction project. Carry out further analysis and evaluation of quality standards as applied to real-life construction projects. Demonstrate a higher skill in the creation of a professionally competent specification. In addition, demonstrate a higher skill in the creation of a professionally competent, Bill of In addition, adopt and utilise an IT measurement package in the creation of a tender procurement document.

3 FEEDBACK ou will receive feedback on your performance in the following ways: Seminars will provide formal and informal feedback which will be provided on a regular basis. This will include tutor, peer and self assessment. Discussion on setting standards and criteria for performance to help you develop your own critical judgement. Collaboration through formative team-working and collective problem-solving and peer critique of work. Self administered Blackboard quizzes providing constant feedback on comprehension of delivered material. Analysis of student performance in seminar exercises will identify common problems and misconceptions and help shape the teaching emphasis. LEARIG RESOURCES (ICLUDIG READIG LISTS) Blackboard will be a key learning resource and will be used to set out a programme of work which will include reading, seminar exercises, regular quizzes and learning materials such as lecture notes and links to documentary and other resources such as isurv, a database of materials relating to the surveying profession. Resources will also include worked seminar answers, past papers with answers and commentaries on past coursework submissions.

4 Resource List: Books The Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works' Seventh Edition, Revised 1998 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Co-ordinated Project Information 'Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement' 3 rd Thomas Telford Press 1991 Sandra Lee, William Trench, Andrew Willis 'Willis' Elements of Quantity Surveying' Blackwell Publishing Ivor H Seeley 'Building Quantities Explained' 3 rd edition McMillan Press Ivor H Seeley 'Civil Engineering Quantities Explained' McMillan Press 'Willis's Practice and Procedures for the Quantity Surveyor' 12th Edition ASHWORTH, Alan; HOGG, Keith Blackwell Science ( 2007) 'Quantity Surveying Practice' SEELE, Ivor Palgrave Macmillan (1997) 'ew Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice; 2nd Edition' CARTLIDGE, Duncan Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann (2006) Databases Construction Information Service Websites ISurv; RICS Catalogue

5 SECTIO 2 'MODEL A' MODULE (IFORMATIO FOR STAFF OL) MODULE DELIVER AD ASSESSMET MAAGEMET IFORMATIO MODULE STATUS - IDICATE IF A CHAGES BEIG MADE EW MODULE EXISTIG MODULE - O CHAGE Title Change Level Change Credit Change Assessment Pattern Change Change to Delivery Pattern Date the changes (or new module) will be implemented 09/2012 MODULE DELIVER PATTER - If the course will have more than one intake, for example, September and January, please give details of the module start and end dates for each intake Module Begins Module Ends Course Intake 1 01// /2013 Is timetabled contact time required for this module? Are any staff teaching on this module non-shu employees? If yes, please give details of the employer institution(s) below What proportion of the module is taught by these non- SHU staff, expressed as a percentage? n/a MODULE ASSESSMET IFORMATIO Does the Module (using Model A Assessment Pattern) Require Either* Overall Percentage Mark of 40% Overall Pass / Fail Grade FIAL TASK According to the Assessment Strategy shown in the Module Descriptor, which task will be the LAST TASK to be taken or handed-in? (Give task number as shown in the Assessment Strategy) MODULE REFERRAL STRATEG Task for Task (as shown for initial assessment strategy) Single Referral Package for All Referred Students Task o. 1 CHECKED Date March 2015 Reason Checked Against SI - correct