BUILDING MEASUREMENT (M & E)

This course is designed as an introduction for students who wish to develop their competence and skills in measuring the Mechanical, Electrical etc quantities from drawings in accordance with a Standard Method of Measurement leading to the production of a Bill of Quantities.

The course consists of taking –off quantities and becoming familiar with Q.S.duties and terminology. The course reading consists of lesson material and a textbook but does NOT include a Standard Method of Measurement.

Lesson Content

1 - Contract Documentation
2 - Method of Measurement of Building Services
3 - Measurement of Disposal Systems
4 - Measurement of Plumbing
5 - Measurement of Heating Installation
6 - Measurement of Vent / Air Con Systems
7 - Measurement of Electrical Serv Installation 1
8 - Measurement of Electrical Serv Installation 2
9 Measurement of Work to Existing Buildings
10 Summary & Project Work One

On completion of the course the student should be able to take off quantities for Mechanical & Electrical services to a domestic building and be familiar with the requirements of a Bill of Quantities. The student will be awarded a Premier School of Building ‘ Diploma’ in this subject.

The course may be commenced at any time and should be completed within
3 months (i.e.80 hours of study) depending on the student’s previous knowledge of the subject