Scenario
You are an assistant quantity surveyor working for a small quantity surveying practice called ARP Associates. You are working with your manager on the preparation of tender documents for a housing unit and you have been asked to carry out measurement on specific building elements.
The PDF drawings listed below are available on the VLE and should be used for Task 1. The specifications are included in the appendix
The drawings included are for the purpose of developing measurement skills only.
BS10110 – Section A–A
BS10103 – Roof detail
BS10112 – Elevation
BS10104 – Ground floor plan BS10113 – Truss profile and roof plan
Task 1 (equivalent to 1,000 words)
Measure the roof element. The measurement of the roof element to include measurement of:
• the roof structure including roof insulation
• the roof coverings
• rainwater goods.
Exclude the measurement of painting
Your submission must include the following:
a. Marked up drawings of items measured;
b. A take-off list for all items relevant to the measure;
c. Query and assumption sheet relating to the measure;
d. Dimensions for all relevant items;
e. A Bill of Quantities for the measured work.
Descriptions for all items must fully comply with the requirements of a Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) such as the new rules of measurement, NRM2.
Do not use abbreviations or shorthand descriptions in the Bill of Quantities.
Dimensions and the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) should be presented in the traditional format using the Excel template provided, which should then be incorporated into your one file for submission.
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Description
LO1
Discuss the production of pricing and tendering documents and determine how measurement is carried out in accordance with a standard method of measurement and apply industry principles and conventions to building measurement.
LO2
Apply industry standard principles, measurement methods, rules and conventions to various scenarios, demonstrating accuracy, critical thinking and the ability to integrate theory and practice.
NOTE on the use of a Standard Method of Measurement for Task 1:
For Task 1, you will need a copy of a standard method of measurement (SMM) to complete this assignment.
UK-based students are expected to use NRM2 – Detailed Measurement for Building Works (RICS 2012).
Students based overseas can choose to use either NRM2 or the latest edition of their local SMM. Students opting to use an SMM other than NRM2 must obtain approval from UCEM using the pro forma available in the assignment week.
Note that, if you are using a standard method other than NRM2, you need to:
• state this at the beginning of your answers to all measurement/taking-off questions
• submit copies of the relevant sections of the SMM that you have used with your assignment. This is important, otherwise, an assumption will be made by the tutor marking that NRM2 has been
used.
No marks will be awarded for Task 1 if measurement software is used. Task 2 (approximate word count: 600 words)
In the form of an essay, discuss the importance of the use of a Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) in assisting the quantity surveyor in the traditional measurement process and in the preparation of a Bill of Quantities.
You are encouraged to refer to the measurements carried out in Task 1 and use examples of relevant documentation.
You must state the total number of words used at the end of Task 2.
Reference list
You should include a reference list with a minimum of three separate relevant and appropriate sources that you have written about and cited within your work.
A bibliography of uncited sources is not required.
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