Module 5

£175.00

Basement.

Time Estimation | 6.25 Hours.

Example | excavation works, concrete foundations, beds and walls, formwork, design joints, waterproofing, insulation, external drainage.

Assignment | excavation works, concrete foundations, beds and walls, formwork, design joints, waterproofing, insulation, external drainage.

Basement.

Time Estimation | 6.25 Hours.

Example | excavation works, concrete foundations, beds and walls, formwork, design joints, waterproofing, insulation, external drainage.

Assignment | excavation works, concrete foundations, beds and walls, formwork, design joints, waterproofing, insulation, external drainage.

Course Structure

  • 1. Pdf drawings numbers BF1 and BF2

    2. Measurement procedure. Word.doc

    3. A blank excel workbook is included in the materials provided for taking-off and producing the bill of quantities.

    4. Example taking-off and bill of quantities, excel workbook.

    5. Assignment paper.

    6. Assignment model answer: taking-off and bill of quantities, excel workbook.

    7. Test paper.

  • 1. The course will give you an understanding of the principles for mean girth calculation and SMM7 section D20 earthworks, E10 concrete requirement. E20 formwork and E30 reinforcement calculation and measurement.  E41 worked finishes, J30 tanking and damp proofing, P10 insulation and R12 drainage. The discipline requirement for dealing with the water table in excavations. How to apply these methods from drawn information to allow the taking-off of quantities. And from the take-off to preparation of the bill of quantities production.

    2. Provided is a pdf drawing for the example paper together with an excel file showing the method for the taking-off and bill of quantities.

    3. Two pdf drawings are provided for the assignment paper together with an excel file showing the method for the taking-off and bill of quantities. 

    4. Also included with the course material is a word.doc showing the measurement procedures on the dimension sheet and the BCIS (Building Cost Information Service) format for the bill of quantity elements.

    5. A blank excel workbook is included in the materials provided for the taking-off and producing the bill of quantities.

  • 1. Read and become familiar with section D20, E10, E20, E30, E41, J30, J40, P10 and R12 of SMM7 and the Code of Measurement.

    2. Work through the example paper referring to the drawn information and D20, E10 of SMM7.

    3. Attempt the assignment paper without referring to the model answer.

    4. When completed the assignment check your paper against the model answer. If necessary, refer to the documents to ensure you fully understand the paper.

    5. Finally answer the test paper and email to kenhubble@hotmail.com for assessment.

    6. After completing the module and received a pass mark in the test paper the learner will receive a Certificate.

  • 1. You will have a deepen your understanding of basement measurement.

    2. How to calculate the mean girth requirement.

    3. Why it is important to check scale of drawings, particularly horizontal and vertical before starting entering measurements.

    4. How to measure bar reinforcement from drawings.

    5. Gained knowledge of SMM7 sections D Groundwork, E In situ concrete / Large precast concrete, J Waterproofing, P Building fabric sundries and R12 Drainage below ground.

    6. You will have gained an understanding and how to measure and produce a bill of quantities for the BCIS section 1A

    7. Completing this Module will strengthen your resume and highlight your commitment to professional development.