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1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 Course Description and Outcomes Course Schedule Module 1 Introduction to Quantity Surveying Module 2 MasterFormat and Types of Estimate Module 3 - Principles of Measurement Module 4 Form of Estimate and Measurement Examples Module 5 Excavation Module 6 Concrete
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Module 7 - Masonry
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Course Description This course provides an overview of the Quantity Surveying and Estimating profession and will examine the services provided, education, professional institutions and the challenges facing the profession in a global market economy. The course introduces the student to the basic principles of Quantity Surveying. It is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to quantify lengths, areas and volumes for simple plans in a structured format using a standard method of measurement and industry terminology. It focuses on the various types of estimates, the estimating process and the techniques of measurement for excavation, concrete, masonry and wood frame for small buildings.
Course Outcomes Assess professional careers and opportunities in quantity surveying Research international professional quantity surveying institutions Identify areas in the construction sector where knowledge of quantity surveying is necessary Define the attributes required to be a successful quantity surveyor Describe the system for organizing construction information Describe the type of estimate required at each stage of project development. Measure building elements by length, area and volume in accordance with the principles of quantity surveying as stipulated by the CIQS Method of Measurement. Measure and take-off quantities of work for excavation, concrete, masonry and wood frame for small buildings, using sketches and working drawings for Construction works in accordance with the principles of measurement as stipulated by the CIQS Method of Measurement of Construction Works.
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Course Schedule
Duration 2.5 weeks (15 modules-1.5 hours per module) Start date: June 11/09 to June 26/09 Module Topic
1. Introduction to course, course outline. 2. International professional quantity surveying institutions 3. Professional careers and opportunities in quantity surveying 4. The attributes required to be a successful quantity surveyor
Assignments
1. The system for organizing construction information 2. The type of estimate required at each stage of project development
1. Measurement of wall lengths/the Perimeter Centre Line concept, Area and Volume
1. Measurement of excavation 5
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Module
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1. Measurement example for excavation
Assignments
Assignment 3 (10% Marks)
Construction site visit in conjunction with the Building Science class. 1. Measurement of concrete 2. Measurement of formwork
1. Measurement of masonry 10 1. Measurement example for masonry 1. Measurement of wood floor joists 1. Measurement of wood wall framing and roof sheathing 1. Measurement example for wood framing Final Exam Simple Plan for the quantification of items covered in the course Assignment 6 (10% Marks) Assignment 5 (10% Marks)
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40% marks
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Module One
Learning Objectives After studying this section you will be able to: 1. Assess professional careers and opportunities in quantity surveying 2. Research international professional quantity surveying institutions 3. Identify the areas in the construction sector where knowledge of quantity surveying is necessary 4. Define the attributes required to be a successful quantity surveyor
RICS can trace its history right back to 1792 when the Surveyors Club was formed. The requirement for such an organization was driven by the rapid development and expansion of the industrialized world. As it began to take shape - and the infrastructure, housing and transport links grew - there was a need for more stringent checks and balances. The Institution of Surveyors later became the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and has evolved into the preeminent organization of its kind in the world. The AIQS played a key role with the other professional institutions within the Asia Pacific region to form the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) http://www.paqs.net. This organization plays a key role in the Asia Pacific region. These two organizations have promoted Quantity Surveying education in various parts of the world and statistics show 120,000 members in 120 countries. PAQS is a confederation of national quantity surveying associations from the Asia-Pacific region and membership is only open to professional quantity surveying institutes within the Asia-Pacific region. Current members are:
AACE International (AACEI) http://www.aacei.org Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (AIQS) http://www.aiqs.com.au Building Surveyors Institute of Japan (BSIJ) http://www.bsij.or.jp Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) http://www.ciqs.org China Engineering Cost Association (CECA) http://www.ceca.org.cn Page 6
Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) http://www.hkis.org.hk Institute of Surveyors, Malaysia (ISM) http://www.ism.org.my New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) http://www.nziqs.co.nz Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers (SISV) http://www.sisv.org.sg Institution of Surveyors, Engineers and Architects (Brunei) (PUJA) http://www.puja-brunei.com/ Fiji Institute of Quantity Surveyors (FIQS). vakaj01@connect.com.fj Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Sri Lanka (IQSSL) iqssl@sltnet.lk Association of South African Quantity Surveyors http://www.asaqs.co.za
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HISTORY OF QUANTITY SURVEYING IN CANADA Quantity surveying as a profession has been in existence for over 150 years. Starting in the United Kingdom it has spread to most of the English speaking world. The profession of Quantity Surveying was widespread in Canada prior to the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Changes came about largely due to the influence of Van Horne who imposed the American system of lump sum tendering in the construction of the railway. The results being that for the next 70 years, contractors increasingly employed their own estimators and dealt with clients directly. In this period the term estimator largely replaced that of the Quantity Surveyor. People performing this extremely important function within the industry, however, had no organization to which they could turn for advice or comparison of problems. In February 1959, a number of these Quantity Surveyors were invited to a Founder Members meeting in Toronto. From this meeting the objectives, rules and regulations of the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors were developed. On January 13, 1988 the Institute obtained the official mark Professional Quantity Surveyor and subsequently has also registered the initials PQS and the French equivalents of conomiste en Construction Agr and the initials ECA. Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) is a new category developed by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) and implemented in 1996 to continue to promote the profession of construction estimating. The concept of bidding on a common, guaranteed bill of quantities prepared by the owners quantity surveyor, which is the traditional accepted practice in some other parts of the world, has not gained acceptance in North America. However, the provision of preparing preliminary bid quantities is now common, although the risk of determining the correct amount of work still remains with the bidder One of the significant characteristic of construction estimating in Canada is that construction companies must bid not only on their knowledge of pricing, planning and administration of their construction companies, but in the short time allowed for bidding, on their ability to measure the quantities (material and labour components of the work) as well.
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Quantity Surveying Services The Traditional Services offered by Quantity Surveyors in Canada Builders Quantities Cost Planning/Budgeting Estimating and Contract Administration Additional Services Offered by Quantity Surveyors in Other Countries Prepare Bill of Quantities Prepare Contract/Tender Documents Perform the role of Project Manager
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Demands on the Quantity Surveying Profession A modern day Quantity Surveyor in its portfolio of competencies must add Information Technology and Business Administration skills as well has entrepreneurial skills in order to move forward in the global market. Information Technology now plays a significant role in how quantity surveyors provide their services. Construction Information Technology used in Quantity Surveying Profession Electronic communication - e-mails/use of the internet Electronic measurement tools digitizers and use of CAD for measurement. Electronic estimating software Information technology allows quantity surveyors to focus less on the time consuming technical aspects of their profession to achieve more value adding level of services
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International Trends in Quantity Surveying Making inroads and playing a more important role in the following field: