Building Measurement 1

Build on your knowledge of the industry standards and rules for measuring construction works. Measure steelwork, stonework, roofing, ceilings, windows and doors. Understand building specs and drawings. Lay the foundation for builder’s quantities and estimates.

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Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

26 Feb 2018
27 Aug 2018

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University ranking

2018

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

interpret and communicate industry principles and rules for measuring detailed construction works
interpret specifications and drawings for measuring detailed construction works
produce measurements for detailed construction works in accordance with industry principles and rules.

Topics covered

Topics
- Complex Groundworks Excavation and Filling
- Measuring Structural Concrete
- Concrete, Masonry and Stonework
- Measuring Structural Steelwork
- Measuring Roofing
- Measuring Ceilings
- Measuring Windows, Doors, Hardware and Glazing
Study resources
- Instructional Methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online Materials
  - Online Assessment
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-CME105-Introduction to Building Measurement , or CUR-CME160

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume a moderate level of prior knowledge in the area, eg from completing all Level 1 subjects or relevant experience.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

Covers the principles and rules of building measurement using the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, and applies them to the measurement of detailed construction works examples. Demonstrates alternative approaches to measurement for detailed builder’s quantities and estimates.

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Assessments

Assignment 1 - Invigilated Exam (50%)
Assignment 2 - Case Study (30%)
Assignment 3 - Test (20%)

Textbooks

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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Related degrees

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction Management)