This module covers the principle, purpose and function of Standard Method of Measurement (SMM2) including measurement principles, description and standard phraseology. It also covers the measurement of simple excavation trenches, pit, foundations, pilecaps, reinforced concrete frame and floors including roof slabs. During these 14 weeks, this module also introduced the students to the principles of specification writing, form of specification and their uses in the various trades and an introductory understanding of the understanding of the preparation of Bills of Quantities and Tender Document. History and development of the role of quantity surveyor in construction industry have been mentioned in this module.
This module acts as the basic foundation for every quantity surveyor. We need to understand the principles of measurement and technique in preparing the bills of quantities and specification writing. These are very important once we start working as a quantity surveyor because the technique will be the same throughout the whole world. Thus, the works are understandable even it is done by quantity surveyor from other countries. We also have learned some awareness of nature, content, and significance of tendering and contractual documentation. We also learned how to read the Standard Method of Measurement in Taking-off quantities to get sufficient knowledge.
An assignment was given to us during week 9 or 10, it was about a 54 unit residential housing. we are given a certain period to complete the project. It was a group project, thus there were many discussions between group members ourselves. In this project, we only need to calculate for the excavation and earthwork, work above finish floor level and the work below ground floor level including Ground slab, apron slab, ground beam, roof beam, roof slab and upper roof. This is a tough task for us as this is the first project that we ever have to measure the whole building. It was difficult, yet we had completed it.
Our lecturer, Sr Ang also held a visit on the construction site. By visiting the construction site, we have gained a lot of experiences and information. This trip can help us to understand more to the building itself and have many information that were not mention in the plan. In addition, there are many seminar and event related to quantity surveyor also held in campus such as introduce to Building Information Modellling (BIM), International Surveyors Congress and more. These activities will help us in the future to become a better future.
Discussion between group members.
Site visit in Subang Jaya, a project of Tenaga Nasional Berhad(TNB) to build a substation.
Seminar introduce to Building Information modelling
One of the company is invited to give a seminar about fresh graduate quantity surveyor.
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