Bachelor of Quantity Surveying - Faculty of Built Environment

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PROGRAMME CORE COURSES
BQES 1101
4 credits
MEASUREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS I
Synopsis of Course Contents
This course includes the principles and function of Standard Method of Measurement (SMM), the use of
specification and development of the quantity surveying profession in construction industry. The course
also covers the principles of estimating, component of prices and built-up rate for various trades.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. define the purpose, principles and functions of standard method of measurement (smm);
2. describe the principle of specification writing and estimating;
3. use drawing specification and estimating; and
4. apply taking off quantities for construction works and estimating.
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 40%
Final Examination 60%
Soft Skills:
CS1, CT1, CT2, CT3, TS1, LL1
BQES 1102
3 credits
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I
Synopsis of Course Contents
This course provides knowledge on current application of construction technology. It includes
construction system and foundation, floor, stairs, walls, roof and ceiling, doors and windows, finishing and
construction materials.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. define and describe the processes and stages of simple building construction;
2. explain the various types of construction methods and their application in accordance to each projects
specific need; and
3. apply the knowledge of building technology in preparing take off quantities according to the standard
method of measurement 2 (smm2).
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 40%
Final Examination 60%
Soft Skills:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2
BQES 1103
2 credits
BUILDING SERVICES I
Synopsis of Course Contents
Introduction to various type of building services system on low rise and high rise buildings; water supply
and sanitation system, drainage and waste water system, reservoir system, plumbing
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to:
1. explain various type of services in buildings;
2. discuss the design, installation and location of equipment in services system; and
3. describe the needs and limitations of building services system.
Assessment:
Continuous Assessment 40%
Final Examination 60%
Soft Skills:
CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4, CT1, CT2, CT3, CT4, CT5, TS1, TS2, LL1, LL2, LL3, KK1,
KK2, EM1, EM2, EM3