CQUniversity Unit Profile
BLCN29003 Construction Measurement
Construction Measurement
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General Information

Overview

Construction Measurement is the measurement and quantification for cost planning and documentation of building works and associated civil engineering works. In this unit, you will learn how to measure, quantify and cost construction work including civil engineering works associated with buildings. You will be referring to Australian Standard Method of Measurement (ASMM) of Building Works as a uniform basis for the measurement of building works. With the comprehensive knowledge of measurement, you will then gain in-depth knowledge of unit rate estimating and project pricing associated with the acquisition of materials and labour on building and construction sites. Having fundamental knowledge, you will then be directed to software to perform 2D and 3D electronic measurement and estimating associated with Computer Aided Design (CAD). You will be introduced to architectural and project coordination software to signify the integral part of cost planning in a construction project.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate
Unit Level: Level 9
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: Construction Technology

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 1 - 2022

Brisbane
Perth

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 25%
2. Laboratory/Practical
Weighting: 40%
3. Case Study
Weighting: 35%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Critically analyse and describe the standard method of measurement for various building components
  2. Evaluate construction measurement and estimate software to select the most appropriate package for a given construction type
  3. Reflect, critically evaluate and integrate technology and measurement to cost construction projects.
Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3
1 - Written Assessment - 25%
2 - Laboratory/Practical - 40%
3 - Case Study - 35%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3
1 - Knowledge
2 - Communication
3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills
4 - Research
5 - Self-management
6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility
7 - Leadership
8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Written Assessment - 25%
2 - Laboratory/Practical - 40%
3 - Case Study - 35%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

There are no required textbooks.

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
  • Microsoft Office or equivalent software
  • Microphone and headset (and preferably a camera) to participate in Zoom sessions
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Ronald Webber Unit Coordinator
r.webber@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 07 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 1: Introduction to measurement, estimating and taking-off basics

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 14 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 2: Apply the principles and logic of the AUSTRALIAN STANDARD METHOD of MEASUREMENT (ASMM) to inform measurement and estimation ( Measurement of Groundwork will be covered here)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 21 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 3: Measurement of Concrete and Formwork

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 28 Mar 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 4: Measurement of Reinforcement, Brick Work and Block Work

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 04 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 5: Measurement of Finishes, Painting, Suspended Ceiling, and Roofing

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 11 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

No classes. Enjoy the break!

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 18 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 6: Measurement of Doors, Windows, Glazing and Hardware

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 7 Begin Date: 25 Apr 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 7: Types of Estimates, General Pricing and Pricing of Construction Equipment

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 1 Due: Week 7 Tuesday (26 Apr 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 8 Begin Date: 02 May 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 8: Pricing of ‘Excavation and Backfill’ and ‘Concrete Work’

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 09 May 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 9: Pricing Masonry, Carpentry and Finishes Work

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 16 May 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 10: Pricing of Formwork, Reinforcement Steel, Subcontractors’ Work and General Expenses

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 2 Due: Week 10 Monday (16 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 11 Begin Date: 23 May 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 11: Closing the Bid and Lifecycle Costing

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 30 May 2022

Module/Topic

Topic 12: Budget Estimate and Value Analysis

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 06 Jun 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment 3 Due: Review/Exam Week Monday (6 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Exam Week Begin Date: 13 Jun 2022

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Assessment 1

Task Description

In this assignment, you will be referred to a proposed building construction project. Based on the given set of architectural and engineering drawings, you will asked to write a report covering all construction areas/ break down of trades, required for quantity take-off. When preparing your submission, it is important to follow the marking sheet and marking rubrics given. As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity. Your submission must be done, via the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file, following the on-screen instructions. Your work will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report, prior to finalising the upload.


Assessment Due Date

Week 7 Tuesday (26 Apr 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page.


Return Date to Students

Week 9 Tuesday (10 May 2022)

Review of the assessment will be returned within two weeks of the submission due date.


Weighting
25%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:

  • Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues;
  • Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate;
  • Use of original thought and content;
  • Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication; and
  • Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.

Marks will be allocated as specified in the assignment brief in the 'Assessment' block in the unit Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission via Moodle portal

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Critically analyse and describe the standard method of measurement for various building components


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge

2 Laboratory/Practical

Assessment Title
Assessment 2

Task Description

In this assignment task, you will be given a number of practical questions of quantity surveying and estimating. You need to come across with the solutions providing calculations, using an appropriate software (including Microsoft Excel). it is important to follow the marking sheet and marking rubrics given when designing the responses. 


Assessment Due Date

Week 10 Monday (16 May 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page.


Return Date to Students

Week 12 Monday (30 May 2022)

Review of the assessment will be returned within two weeks of the submission due date.


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:

  • Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues;
  • Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate;
  • Use of original thought and content;
  • Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication; and
  • Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.

Marks will be allocated as specified in the assignment brief in the 'Assessment' block in the unit Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission via Moodle portal

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate construction measurement and estimate software to select the most appropriate package for a given construction type
  • Reflect, critically evaluate and integrate technology and measurement to cost construction projects.


Graduate Attributes
  • Knowledge
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills

3 Case Study

Assessment Title
Assessment 3

Task Description

Based on your report in Assessment task 1 (A1) previously, you will be directed by this assessment task (A3) to take-off quantities up to a particular level of the building construction. The next step of this task is to develop an estimation report utilizing the quantities previously obtained and other required details such as labour rates, material prices. Your estimation should be planned separately for trades and their sum to produce the total cost of the project. When preparing your submission, it is important to follow the marking sheet and marking rubrics given. As with all assessments, formatting and presentation is really important, technical accuracy and referencing where required is paramount with an overarching requirement for demonstrating your answer / submission / design with clarity. Your submission must be done, via the assessment link in Moodle, by uploading your file, following the on-screen instructions. Your work will be processed through the similarity detection software, Turnitin. You may amend your work based on the detection report, prior to finalising the upload.


Assessment Due Date

Review/Exam Week Monday (6 June 2022) 11:45 pm AEST

Before or on the nominated due date, upload your work following the on-screen instructions via the assessment portal on the Moodle home page.


Return Date to Students

Exam Week Friday (17 June 2022)

Within two weeks of submission due date but before the certification of grades.


Weighting
35%

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be assessed on the following basis:

  • Clarity of expression and comprehensive coverage of issues;
  • Use of quality supporting documentation as appropriate;
  • Use of original thought and content;
  • Overall presentation and ability to communicate using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation and the use of appropriate diagrams and other visual communication; and
  • Demonstration of core knowledge and demonstration of appropriate application of knowledge.

Marks will be allocated as specified in the assignment brief in the 'Assessment' block in the unit Moodle.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submission via Moodle portal

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Evaluate construction measurement and estimate software to select the most appropriate package for a given construction type
  • Reflect, critically evaluate and integrate technology and measurement to cost construction projects.


Graduate Attributes
  • Cognitive, technical and creative skills
  • Research

Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.

What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

Where can I get assistance?

For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.

What can you do to act with integrity?