Construction Measurement (4 of 4) Specialist Work

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Construction Measurement (4 of 4) Specialist Work (QSM302)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1529.14 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Built Environment

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: SkillsFuture

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

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Synopsis

Construction Measurement (4 of 4) Specialist Work focuses on the measurement of specialist work in projects. It develops students’ understanding and skills in the measurement of building works involving earthwork calculations, deep basement excavation, demolition and alteration works, precast and prestressed concrete, curtain walls and cladding systems, glazing and external works.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

General principles and formulae relating to earthwork calculations and measurement
Measurement of earthworks involving cutting and filling
Measurement of basement excavation and associated reinforced concrete works
Measurement of basement tanking and waterproofing works
Measurement of diaphragm walls excavation and associated works
Measurement of external works involving apron slab and surface water channel
Measurement of external works involving gates, fencing, turfing and tree planting
Measurement of demolition and alteration works
Measurement of underpinning works
Measurement of precast and prestressed reinforced concrete works
Measurement of external system cladding and curtain walling
Measurement of glazing works

Learning Outcome

Apply the relevant SMM rules for measuring quantities
Identify scope and interpret drawings and specifications for measuring building related specialist work.
Interpret the principles and rules of the Standard Method of Measurement for Building Works 2 (SMM2) relating to the measurement of specialist work in buildings
Prepare a list of items based on drawings and specifications for measuring quantities relating to the measurement of earthwork, deep basement excavation, demolition and alteration works, precast and prestressed concrete, curtain and cladding systems, glazing and external works.
Apply the principles and rules of SMM2 to measure earthwork, deep basement excavation, demolition and alteration works, precast and prestressed concrete, curtain and cladding systems, glazing and external works.
Demonstrate ability to ensure that quantities measured are accurate and consistent with SMM2 principles through bulk check