Principles of measurement and description, using the Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement (BESMM), Setting out of description and dimensions in taking off dimensions from drawings. Forms and order of dimension; the use of brackets, &, Add, Ddt, Ditto and Dotting on. Waste calculation and alteration in dimensions. Measurement of substructure up to and including ground floor bed for ordinary strip foundation. Production of substructure bill of quantities using manual method and the use of MS Excel. Site visits, use of construction pictures and video diaries to aid students’ understanding of the sequence of construction work being measured.
- Teacher: Aisha Suleiman