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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING & DESIGN
Centre for Modern Architecture Studies in Southeast Asia (MASSA)
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Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)
Module:MEASUREMENT 1(QSB60104)
Prerequisite:None
CreditHours:4
Instructor:SrAng FueyLin (fueylin.Ang@taylors.edu.my)
Module Synopsis
This module covers the principles, purpose and function of Standard Method of Measurement (SMM2) including
measurement principles, descriptions and standard phraseology. It also covers the measurement of simple
excavation trenches, pits, foundations, pilecaps, reinforced concrete frame and floors including roof slabs.
The students are introduced to the principles of specification writing, form of specification and their uses in the
various trades andan introductoryunderstandingofthe preparationof Billsof Quantitiesand T ender Document.
Thismodulealsoconcentrates on the historyand development of the role of the quantity surveying professionin
the constructionindustryandto appreciatetheroleof a quantity surveyor inevery stage of a constructionproject,
i.e. pre- and post-contract.
Module Teaching Objectives
The teaching objectives of the module are:
1. Todevelopan understandingofthe principlesofmeasurementandtechniquesinpreparingtheBillsof
QuantitiesandSpecificationwriting.
2. Todevelopan awarenessof the nature, content,andsignificanceoftenderingandcontractual
documentation.
3. Tohave sufficientknowledgeandunderstandingoftheStandard Method of Measurementintaking-off
quantities.
Module Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Explainandableto interpretclausesinthe StandardMethodof Measurement(SMM)andadopta systematic
approachto take-off quantities from drawingfor the various trades in relationto sub-structureand reinforced
concrete frame works.
2. Distinguish and illustrate differences in writing-up descriptions in accordance to design changes for sub-
structure and reinforced concrete frame works.
3. Evaluate the relationship between Specifications, Drawings and Bill of Quantities in Tender Documents for
sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.
4. Generatea conceptualunderstandingofandthe abilityto competentlycarryout the preparationof the Bills of
Quantities for sub-structure and reinforced concrete frame works.
Modes of Delivery
Thisis a 4 credithour moduleconducted overa periodof 14 weeks. Themodes of deliverywill be in the form of
lectures, tutorials and self-directed study. The breakdown of the contact hours for the module is as follows:

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 Lecture: 3 hours/week
 Tutorial: 2 hours/week
 Self-study: 6. hours/week
Office Hours
You are encouragedto visit the instructor/lecturer/tutorconcernedfor assistanceduringoffice hours. If the office
hours do not meet your schedule, notifythe instructor and set appointment times as needed.
TIMeS
TIMeSwillbeusedasacommunicationtoolandinformationportalforstudentstoaccessmodulematerials,project
briefs, assignments and announcements.
Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC)
The teaching and learning approach at Taylor’s University is focused on developing the Taylor’s Graduate
Capabilities(TGC)initsstudents; capabilitiesthatencompasstheknowledge,cognitivecapabilitiesandsoftskills
of its graduates.
Discipline Specific Knowledge
TGCs Acquired
Through Module
Learning Outcomes
1.0 DisciplineSpecificKnowledge
1.1 Able to put theoriesinto practice. 1
1.2 Understandethicalissuesinthe contextof the fieldof studies. -
1.3 Understandprofessionalpracticewithinthefieldof studies. -
Cognitive Capabilities
2.0 LifelongLearning
2.1 Learnindependently. -
2.2 Locate,extract, synthesise andutiliseinformationeffectively. 2,3
2.3 Be intellectuallyengaged. -
3.0 ThinkingandProblem SolvingSkills
3.1 Thinkcriticallyandcreatively. -
3.2 Defineand analyseproblemsto arrive at effective solutions. 3, 4
Soft Skills
4.0 CommunicationSkills
4.1 Communicateappropriatelyinvarious setting and modes. -
5.0
InterpersonalSkills
5.1 Understandteam dynamicsand mobilize thepowerof teams. 4
5.2 Understandandassumeleadership. -

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General Rulesand Regulations
Late Submission Penalty
The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. a medical
certificate. Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage
gradeassignedto the work on facevalue reduced by10% for the first day and 5% for eachsubsequentdaylate.
A weekend counts as one (1) day.
Individualmembersofstaff shallbe permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that theyhave set if they are
satisfied that a student has given good reasons.
Absenteeism at intermediate or final presentation will result in zero mark for that presentation.
TheBoardof Examinersmayoverrule any penaltyimposedandallowthe actualmark achievedto be used if the
late submission was for a good reason.
Attendance, Participation and Submission of Assessment Components
Attendance is compulsory. Any student who arrives late after the first half-hour of class will be considered as
absent. The lectures and tutorials will assist you in expanding your ideas and your assessments. A minimum of
80% attendance is required to pass the module and/or be eligible for the final examination and/or presentation.
Students willbe assessedbased on theirperformancethroughoutthesemester.Students are expectedto attend
and participate activelyin class. Class participation is an important component of everymodule.
Students mustattempt allassessmentcomponents.Failuretoattemptallassessmentcomponentsworth20%or
more,includingfinalexam and finalpresentation,willresultinfailingthe moduleirrespectiveofthe marks
earned,even thoughthe student hasachievedmorethan50% in the overallassessment.
Plagiarism (Excerpt from Taylor’s University Student Handbook 2013, page 59)
Plagiarism,whichisan attemptto present another person’swork as your own by not acknowledgingthesource,
is a serious case of misconduct which is deemed unacceptable bythe University.
6.0
Intrapersonal Skills
6.1 Manageoneselfand beself-reliant. -
6.2 Reflecton one’sactionsandlearning. -
6.3 EmbodyTaylor's corevalues. -
7.0
CitizenshipandGlobalPerspectives
7.1 Be awareand form opinionsfrom diverse perspectives. -
7.2 Understandthe value of civic responsibilityandcommunityengagement. -
8.0
DigitalLiteracy
8.1
Effective useof informationandcommunication(ICT)andrelated
technologies.
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"Work" includeswrittenmaterialssuchasbooks,journalsandmagazinearticlesorotherpapersandalsoincludes
filmsand computerprograms.Thetwomostcommontypesof plagiarism arefrom publishedmaterialsandother
students’ works.
1. Published Materials
In general,wheneveranythingfrom someoneelse’sworkisused,whetheritisanidea,anopinionortheresults
of a study or review, a standard system of referencingshouldbeused.Examplesof plagiarism mayincludea
sentence or two, or a table or a diagram from a book or an article used without acknowledgement.
Serious cases of plagiarism can be seen in cases wherethe entire paper presented bythe student is copied
from another book, with an addition of onlya sentence or two bythe student.
Whiletheformercanbetreatedasasimplefailuretocitereferences,thelatterislikelyto beviewedas cheating
in an examination.
Thoughmostassignmentsrequiretheneedforreferencetoother peoples’works,in orderto avoid plagiarism,
students shouldkeepa detailedrecordofthe sourcesofideasand findingsandensurethat these sourcesare
clearlyquotedin their assignment.Notethat plagiarism alsorefersto materialsobtainedfrom the Internet too.
2. Other Students’ Work
Circulatingrelevantarticlesanddiscussingideasbeforewritinganassignmentisacommonpractice.However,
withthe exceptionofgroupassignments,studentsshouldwritetheirownpapers. Plagiarizing theworkof other
students into assignments includes using identical or very similar sentences, paragraphs or sections. When
two students submit papers that are verysimilar in tone and content, both are likelyto be penalized.
Student Participation
Your participation in the module is encouraged. You have the opportunityto participate in the following ways:
 Your ideas and questions are welcomed, valued and encouraged.
 Your input is sought to understand your perspectives, ideas and needs in planning subject revision.
 You have opportunities to give feedback and issues will be addressed in response to that feedback.
 Do reflect on your performance in Portfolios.
 Student evaluation on your views and experiences about the moduleare activelysought and used as an
integral part of improvement in teaching and continuous improvement.
Student-centered Learning (SCL)
The module uses the Student-centered Learning (SCL) approach. Utilization of SCL embodies most of the
principlesknowntoimprovelearningandtoencouragestudent’sparticipation.SCLrequiresstudentsto beactive,
responsibleparticipantsintheirownlearningandinstructorsaretofacilitatethelearningprocess.Variousteaching
and learning strategies such as experiential learning, problem-based learning, site visits, group discussions,
presentations,workingin group andetc. canbe employedto facilitatethe learningprocess.In SCL, students are
expected to be:
 active in their own learning;
 self-directed to be responsible to enhance their learning abilities;
 able to cultivate skills that are useful in today’s workplace;
 active knowledge seekers;
 active players in a team.
TypesofAssessmentand Feedback
You will be graded in the form of formative and summative assessments. Formative assessments will provide
information to guide you in the research process. This form of assessment involves participation in discussions

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andfeedbacksessions.Summativeassessmentwillinformyouaboutthe level of understandingandperformance
capabilities achieved at the end of the module.
Assessment Plan
Assessment Components Type
Learning
Outcome/s
Submission Presentation
Assessment
Weightage
Test1 Individual 1.2,3 Week 8 - 20%
Assignment1 Individual 1.2,3,4 Week 12 - 20%
Assignment2 Individual 2,3 Week 13 - 10%
TGCPortfolio Individual 1, 2,3,4 Week 14 - Pass/Fail
Finalexamination Individual 1,2 Week 16 - 50%
Assessment Components
1. Test.
Thisis a test on measurementof all structuralworks. Themainaim isto test the understandingof clausesinthe
StandardMethodofMeasurement2 (SMM2)includingtheprinciplesofmeasurementandtheabilitytocompetently
measure out all the elements studied until week 7.
2. Assignment 1
Thisisagroupprojecttomeasureallstructuralworksfrom workbelowtoreinforcedconcreteframeworksandthe
production of tender documents of a particular building. The aim is to develop awareness of the nature, content
and significanceoftenderingandcontractual documentationandtheabilityto producetheBills of Quantitiesand
Specification writing.
3. Assignment 2
This is a report on a site visit. The aim is to understand the practical aspect of construction techniques in
comparison to the theory aspect in books and its application on site and witness the usage of construction
equipmentonsite includingmechanicalplants.Various types of buildingmaterialsandtechnologyon site will be
explored and identified including exposure to actual working environment on site and safetyon site.
4. Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities Portfolio
The Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities (TGC) Portfolio is a document that collates all assessments produced in a
moduleandreflectsastudent’s acquisitionoftheModuleLearningOutcomesandTaylor’sGraduateCapabilities.
 For students enrolled in the 2011 Programme Structure
The TGCportfolio is an edited A3-size bound document that includes all the assessments produced in
the module. Visual diary and process of work (packaged) are to be included as part of the portfolio
submission. Students must reflect on their learning through the TGC Portfolio Form.
 For students enrolled in the 2012 Programme Structure onwards
Eachstudent is to develop anePortfolio, a web-basedportfoliointhe form of a personalacademicblog.
The ePortfolio is developed progressivelyfor all modules taken throughout Semesters 1 to 5, and
culminateswitha finalPortfolioin printedform producedinthefinalsemester.TheprintedPortfoliomust
encapsulate the acquisitionof Programme Learning Outcomes and Taylor’s Graduate Capabilities, and
showcase the distinctiveness and identityof the student as a graduate of the programme.

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5. Final Examination
The final examination is designed to assess the ability of the students in the measurement of sub-structure and
reinforcedconcreteframeworks in accordancetothe Standard Methodof Measurement.(SMM2).Thestudents
are also tested on their abilityto examine and understand the relationship between specification and drawings.
Marksand GradingTable(Revised asperProgrammeGuide2013)
Assessments and grades will be returned within two weeks of your submission. You will be given grades and
necessaryfeedback for each submission. The grading system is shown below:
Grade Marks
Grade
Points
Definition Description
A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellent
Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding
capacityto analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of
module matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.
A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very Good
Evidence of good grasp of module matter; critical capacity
and analytical ability; understanding of relevant issues;
evidence of familiaritywith the literature.
B+ 70 – 74 3.33
Good
Evidence of grasp of module matter; critical capacityand
analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant
issues; evidence of familiaritywith the literature.B 65 – 69 3.00
B- 60 – 64 2.67
Pass
Evidence of some understanding of the module matter;
ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefitting
from his/her universityexperience.
C+ 55 – 59 2.33
C 50 – 54 2.00
D+ 47 – 49 1.67
MarginalFail
Evidence of nearly but not quite acceptable familiaritywith
module matter, weak in critical and analytical skills.
D 44 – 46 1.33
D- 40 – 43 1.00
F 0 – 39 0.00 Fail
Insufficient evidence of understanding of the module
matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or
irrelevant use of the literature.
WD - - Withdrawn
Withdrawnfrom amodulebeforecensusdate,typicallymid-
semester. [refer to Description 1 below].
F(W) 0 0.00 Fail
Withdrawnafter censusdate, typicallymid-semester. [refer
to Description 2 below].
IN - - Incomplete
An interim notation givenfor a modulewhereastudenthas
not completedcertainrequirementswithvalidreasonoritis
not possibletofinalisethegradeby the publisheddeadline.
P - - Pass Given for satisfactorycompletion of practicum.
AU - - Audit
Givenfor amodule whereattendanceisforinformationonly
without earning academic credit.
Description1:Week 3 to week 7 (inclusive)for longsemester,or week 3 to week5 (inclusive)for short semester.
A short semesteris less than 14 weeks.Not applicableforaudit andinternship.

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Description2:After week7 for longsemester,or after week 5 for short semester.A short semesteris less than
14 weeks. Not applicableforauditandinternship
Hurdle Assessment Guideline
Topassthe module,astudentneeds to achievefirstly, a minimumpassingmarkof20%, equivalentto 40%of the
final exam marks and secondly, a minimum mark of 50% in the overall assessment, failing which the student is
required to re-sit the paper provided his overall assessment mark is equal to or above 40%.
A student with overall assessment below 40% will be deemed to have failed this module and has to repeat the
module.A subsequentfailurein the re-sit paperwilldeem that the student fails the moduleandhas to repeatthe
module.
In summary, to pass the module, a student must achieve a minimum of 50% in the overall assessment and not
less than a minimum mark of 20%, equivalent to 40% of the final exam marks.
Module Schedule
Week/Date Topics/Readers
Lecture Tutorial
Self-directed
Study
Hours Hours Hours
Week 1
23-27March
Introductionto the historyand development
of the role of the QS professionin the
constructionindustry.
GeneralPrinciplesofMeasurement(taking-
off & description)andintroductiontothe
StandardMethodof Measurement.
Setting downdimensions.
Measuringgirthsfor different layout of
building
In-class
Discussion
StandardMethod
of Measurement
3 2 6
Week 2
(Last day to
add/dropa
module)
30-3April
Purposeof TenderDocument&contents.
Billsof Quantities,forms& purpose.
Measuringofsimplesiteclearance.
Measurementofsimpletrenchexcavation
(strip footing)
In-class
Discussion
Bills of
Quantities,
trench
excavation
3 2 6
Week 3
6-10April
Introductionto SpecificationWriting,
Preambles&Preliminaries
GeneralConditions,Excavation,
Earthworks, ConcreteWorks.
Measurementofsimpletrenchexcavation
(strip footing)
In-class
Discussion
Excavation,
Earthworks,
Concrete works
3 2 6
Week 4
13-17April
Measurementofsimpletrenchexcavation
(strip footing)
In-class
Discussion
pad footing &
reinforcement
bars
3 2 6
Week 5
20-24April
Measurementofpad footing and pile caps
Measurementofreinforcementbars
In-class
Discussion
Pad footing &
Pile caps
3 2 6
Week 6
(Last day for
subject/module
withdrawalwith
WD grade)
Measurementofpad footing and pilecaps
Measurementofreinforcementbars
In-class
Discussion
Floor slab
,reinforcement
bars
3 2 6

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27-1May
Week 7
(Last day for
subject/module
withdrawalwith
WD grade)
4-8 May
Weightagetableand Billing
Measurementof columnstump&stiffeners 3 2 6
Week 8
(Online
Student
Registration)
11-15 Oct
Measurementofstirrups and binders
Mid-termTest
3 2 9
(Non-contact
Week)
18-22May
Mid-semesterBreak
- - -
Week 9
(Last day for
OnlineStudent
Registration)
25-29May
Measurementofmeshfabric reinforcement
Measurementofreinforcedconcretefloor/
roof slab
In-class
Discussion
Mesh fabric
reinforcement,
floor & roof
beams
3 2 6
Week/Date Topics/Readers
Lecture Tutorial
Self-directed
Study
Hours Hours Hours
Week 10
1-5 June
Measurementoffloor & roof beams
In-class
Discussion
of Group
Assignment
Floor & roof
beams
3 2 6
Week 11
(Online Course
Evaluation and
last day for
subject/module
withdrawal with
F(W) grade)
8-12 June
Measurementoffloor & roof beams
3 2 6
Week 12
(Last day for Measurementoffloor & roof beams
In-class
Discussion
Floor& roof
beams

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completionof
OnlineCourse
Evaluation)
15-19June
Submission :Assignment1 of Group
Assignment
3 2 7
Week 13
22-26 Nov
Measurement of floor & roof beams
Submission : Assignment 2
In-class
Discussion;
of Group
Assignment
Group
Assignment
3 2 7
Week 14
29-3July
Revision
Submission: TGC Portfolio 3 2 6
Week 15 & 16
( Study Leave )
6-10July
Study Week/Preparation of exam
Final exam 12
Note: TheModuleScheduleaboveis subjectto changeatshort notice.
References
Main References:
1. Ahmad Abdullah & Khairuddin Abdul Rashid, Pengukuran Kuantiti Bangunan. Pearson, 2003.(
RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK )
2. The Institutions of Surveyors Malaysia, Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works (2nd Edition),
Malaysia. ( RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOK )
3. Ooi LayYong, BQ Phraseology for Structural Works,JUB Contract, 2008.
4. Andrew J. Willis, Elements of Quantity Surveying, (9th Edition), Blackwell Oxford.
5. SeeleyIH, Building Quantities Explained, MacMillan, 1999.
SecondaryReferences:
1. Jabatan KerjaRaya, Spesifikasi Piawaiuntuk Kerja-kerjaBinaanBangunan,JKR344, 1988
2. A.D. Packer,BuildingMeasurement,PearsonLongman,1996.
3. Bowyer J, Practical Specification Writing: for Architects and Surveyors, Hutchinson, 1985.