Measurement 5 [QSB 3114]

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE • BUILDING • DESIGN

Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia

Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

Portfolio

(Semester 5 April 2014)

YVONNE LAI YEE VUN

(0304029)

Measurement 5

[QSB 3114]

Personal Information..

Name : Yvonne Lai Yee Vun

Student ID : 0304029

Date of Birth : 10th August 1992

Intake: July 2011

Semester : Semester 5, April 2014

Objective..

To understand the clauses in the Malaysian Civil Engineering (MyCESMM)
To understand the data from multiple sources including drawn information and be able to locate, extract and analyse it
To develop an understanding of the principles of measurement in preparing the Bills of Quantities and Specification writing
To extend and refine skills relating to the measurement and description of building works
To understand the Standard Method of Measurement in taking - off quantities

Learning outcomes..

To be able to interpret the clauses in the Standard Method of Measurement 2 (SMM2) for Electrical Installation, Cold Water Installation, Sanitary Installation, Fire Protection and Air Condition Installation
To be able to interpret the clauses in Malaysian Civil Engineering (MyCESMM)
To be able to evaluate the relationship between Specification, Drawings and Bills of Quantities

Lessons Learned..

Measurement 5 was taught by Mr Simon Chee Wai Meng and Mr Ramar Subramaniam. I was taught by Mr Simon on how to use the Malaysian Civil Engineering (MyCESMM) book as a substitute to the Standard Method of Measurement 2 (SMM2) for some new elements such as Geo technical work and Rails. I was also taught by Mr Ramar about the installation parts that exist in the building such as cold water installation and electrical installation. For this module, I had a group assignment from Mr Ramar where me and my group mates had to measure the cold water system of a house.

Measurement for cold water installation includes incoming pipe, fittings and ancillaries from the water meter up to the water tank and kitchen tap.
Measurement of water tank inclusive of overflow and scour pipes, fittings and ancillaries.
Measurement of distribution pipe, dropper, fittings and ancillaries to the Master Bath and Refuse Compartment.
Measurement of distribution pipe, dropper fittings and ancillaries to the Bath 1 and Bath 2.

A test was given by Mr Simon regarding the Principle of MyCESMM and the first chapter which is Earthwork. Overall, the lessons learned throughout this module Measurement 5 was intriguing and it has giving me a wider view and knowledge regarding the new elements.

Measurement Rule: MyCESMM

Earthworks:

Discovering the needs and effects of earthworks
Understand its method of construction and its rules of measurement at different cut-section areas
Measurement Rule: MyCESMM

Environmental Protection & Enhancement:

Discovering the functions and purposes of sediment basin & silt trap
Understanding the measurement procedures for various sizes of sediment basins and silt traps
Measurement Rule: MyCESMM

Soil Investigation:

Discovering the purpose of soil investigation and its mechanism
Purpose of soil investigation works: To obtain and understand the geotechnical information on the subsoil condition for the foundation and structure design of the project.
Measurement Rule: MyCESMM

RE Wall (Geotechnical Work):

Investigating the use and purpose of Reinforced Earth Wall
To discover its method of construction and rules of measurement
Measurement Rule: MyCESMM

Railtrack:

Investigating the various components available in a series of rail track
Understand the functions of single and double-tracking, together with its method of construction
Measurement Rule: MyCESMM

Measurement rule : SMM2

M&E (Electrical Installation):

Investigating the electrical supply and its associated components
Understand the process of electric supply and distribution within a building
Measurement Rule: SMM2

Cold and Hot Water Plumbing Works:

Discovering the cold water supply and its components
Investigate the type of components utilized in the supply and distribution of cold water
Measurement Rule: SMM2

Sanitary Piping and Appliances:

Discovering the various components of sanitary piping and their method of installation
Understand the functionality of each components and its procedures of measurement
Measurement Rule: SMM2

Fire protection installation: