Available in 2024
Course code

ARBE2301

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course examines the process of building measurement and bills of quantity through the development and demonstration of 'essential skills'. Elements of measurement and bills of quantities in accordance with the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works (ASMM) will be applied.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Singapore BCA

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Online

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Investigate the process of building measurement

2. Apply the rules for bills of quantities and ASMM

3. Prepare building measurement and bills of quantities for five major trades according to the ASMM: groundworks concrete/formwork/ reinforcement


Content

  • Introduction to building measurement (Units of measurement, BQ format and ASMM)
  • General rules of ASMM
  • Taking off format and method
  • Measurement process of groundworks
  • Measurement process of concrete - insitu concrete
  • Measurement process of concrete - formwork
  • Measurement process of concrete - reinforcement
  • Computer software for measurement and BQ preparation

Requisites

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) [12331] OR Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) [40374]

Students not enrolled in the Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) (Honours) program must seek Program Convenor approval to enrol.


Assessment items

Quiz: Online quizzes

Report: Measurement of Groundworks

Report: Measurement of Concrete, Formwork and Reinforcement


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Singapore BCA

Lectorial-1
  • Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Online students will receive equivalent instruction through online or other distance education strategies

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 1 - 2024 - Online

Lectorial-1
  • Online 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Online students will receive equivalent instruction through online or other distance education strategies

Course outline