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These introductory courses emphasize quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of experimental techniques should be employed. The experiments include studies of meters, the oscilloscope, mechanical systems, electrical and mechanical resonant systems, light, heat and viscosity, which are covered in PHY 101 and PHY 102. However, emphasis should be placed on the basic physical techniques for observation, measurements, data collection, analysis and deduction.

Computation of rate, preparation of schedule of materials, labour and plant for items in the following sections of the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM): Plumbing installation, electrical installation, civil engineering works and heavy and industrial engineering works. Pro-rata rates, the use of MS Excel in estimating and dedicated estimating software, adjudication process, estimating of preliminary items and day-works items, preparation of subcontract quotations; bidding strategy; cost/value reconciliation of construction works. Capital allowance: claiming capital allowances on plant and machinery. Due diligence: suitability of construction team, suitability of procurement route, suitability of tendering method, suitability of contractual arrangements; third party right and suitability of construction programme.

Measurement of more advanced foundations: foundations on sloping sites and simple stepped foundation; driven and bored pile foundations, deep raft foundation and underpinning to defective foundations. Measurement of in-situ reinforced concrete framed structure: column bases, columns and beams, suspended slabs, staircases (including balustrade and handrail), concrete flat roof and felting; preparation of reinforcement schedule using MS Excel and measurement of reinforcement and formwork. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of bill of quantities of a reinforced in-situ concrete framed structure; Introduction to use of preliminary and preamble clauses; Relationship between specifications, drawing and bill of quantities. Form, order and procedure in writing specifications.

Measurement of steel framed building: steel grillage foundation, steel stanchions, steel beans, steel roof trusses, gusset plates, holding down bolts. Measurement of unframed steel structures and their casings. Proprietary claddings and partitions including curtain walling, demountable partitions and suspended ceilings. Furniture, standard joinery unit, wardrobe, kitchen cabinet and shelves. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of bill of quantities of a steel framed structure. Writing of preliminary and preamble clauses; Specification writing: Practical approach in specifying building materials and components.

Scope of civil engineering works and method of measurement. Development of Civil Engineering codes of measurements, comparison of Civil with Building and Engineering Standard Methods of Measurements (BESMM). Contents of Civil Engineering bill of quantities and preparation of Civil Engineering bill of quantities. Method related charges, measurement of retaining walls and stabilization of retaining walls. Piling: concrete piles and steel sheet piling. Measurement of estate roads and highways and simple railway works: simple bridges and culverts, simple tunnelling. Drainage, sewage treatment installations. Sea walls, wharves, jetties, cooling towers, pump- house and water pipe lines. Production of bill of quantities for the measured works using manual method, the use of MS Excel and dedicated computer software. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction works being measured. Group assignment in preparation of civil engineering bill of quantities in areas covered.

Sound patterns in English Language (vowels and consonants, phonetics and phonology). English word classes (lexical and grammatical words, definitions, forms, functions, usages, collocations). Sentence in English (types: structural and functional, simple and complex). Grammar and Usage (tense, mood, modality and concord, aspects of language use in everyday life). Logical and critical thinking and reasoning methods (logic and syllogism, inductive and deductive argument and reasoning methods, analogy, generalisation and explanations). Ethical considerations, copyright rules and infringements. writing activities: (pre-writing, writing, post writing, editing and proof- reading; brainstorming, outlining, paragraphing, types of writing, summary, essays, letter, curriculum vitae, report writing, note-making, mechanics of writing). Comprehension strategies: (reading and types of Reading, comprehension skills. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in modern language learning. Language skills for effective communication. Major word formation processes. Writing and reading comprehension strategies. Logical and critical reasoning for meaningful presentations. Art of public speaking and listening. Report writing.

Computer hardware and software applicable to quantity surveying practice and factors to consider in computer hardware and software selection. Performing quantity surveying calculations using MS Excel, for computation of unit rates, preparation of BOQs, preparation of valuations, financial reports. Preparation of final accounts, report writing using MS word, PowerPoint presentations using charts and graphs, Use of MS Project and other project management software. Advanced usage of CAD Measure and QS CAD for measurement of AutoCAD drawings. Use of dedicated QS software for measurement and production of bill of quantities such as master bill elite, build soft. Use of dedicated QS software for estimating; Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) tools for QS functions – quantification, costing, valuation and scheduling. Group assignments and learning tasks to promote peer support in developing the requisite knowledge and skills in software usage.

Introduction to computer programming. Functional programming; declarative programming; logic programming; scripting languages. Introduction to object-orientation as a technique for modelling computation. Introduction of a typical object-oriented language, such as Java. Basic data types, variables, expressions, assignment statements and operators. Basic object-oriented concepts: abstraction; objects; classes; methods; parameter passing; encapsulation. Introduction to Strings and string processing. Simple I/O; control structures; arrays; simple recursive algorithms; inheritance; polymorphism. Lab work: Programming assignments involving hands-on practice in the design and implementation of simple algorithms such as finding the average, standard deviation, searching and sorting. Practice in developing and tracing simple recursive algorithms. Developing programmes involving inheritance and polymorphism.

Preparation of estimate. Calculation of project overheads/establishment charges. Establishment of all-in-rate for labour, establishment of all-in-rate for material, establishment of all-in-rate for plant; and building up of unit rates. Identification of input resources: material cost and its components, labour cost and its components and plant cost and its components. Methods of pricing: net pricing and gross pricing. Computation of rates for the items in the following sections of the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM). Excavation and earthworks.

Computation of rates and preparation of schedule of materials, labour and plant for the items in the following sections of the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM): concrete work, brickwork and block work; roofing, woodwork, metalwork, glazing, finishing, painting and decoration.