Table of Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgements xi
List of Drawings xiii
List of Tables xv
List of Diagrams xix
Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations xxi
1 Introduction 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Standard methods of measurement 4
1.3 Contract documentation 7
2 A Practical Introduction to Measurement 9
2.1 A practical introduction to measurement 9
2.2 Measurement procedure 14
2.3 Self-assessment exercise: Protocols 18
3 Corners 19
3.1 Measurement information 19
3.2 Methodology 20
3.3 Practical application: Corners 21
3.4 Self-assessment exercise: Internal and external dimensions 27
4 Substructure 29
4.1 Measurement information 29
4.2 Technology 33
4.3 Practical application: Substructure to doctors’ surgery 36
4.4 Self-assessment exercise: Trench foundations 50
5 Basement 51
5.1 Measurement information 52
5.2 Technology 55
5.3 Practical application: Brick basement to adjacent building 56
5.4 Self-assessment exercise: Basement to offi ce building 65
6 Sloping Site 67
6.1 Measurement information 67
6.2 Technology 71
6.3 Practical application: Pair of houses 72
6.4 Self-assessment exercise: Grid of levels 88
7 Underpinning 89
7.1 Measurement information 90
7.2 Technology 93
7.3 Practical application: Underpinning to basement 95
7.4 Self-assessment exercise: Trench excavation 104
8 Reinforced Concrete Frame 105
8.1 Measurement information 105
8.2 Technology 108
8.3 Practical application: Reinforced concrete frame 109
8.4 Self-assessment exercise: Formwork 124
9 Brickwork 125
9.1 Measurement information 125
9.2 Technology 132
9.3 Practical application: Brickwork 133
9.4 Self-assessment exercise: Structural openings in brickwork 148
10 Openings, Doors and Windows 149
10.1 Measurement information 150
10.2 Technology 153
10.3 Practical application: Openings, doors and windows 154
10.4 Self-assessment exercise: Openings and doors 161
11 Flat Roofs 163
11.1 Measurement information 164
11.2 Technology 167
11.3 Practical application: Flat roof 168
11.4 Self-assessment exercise: Gutters 172
12 Pitched Roofs 173
12.1 Measurement information 174
12.2 Technology 176
12.3 Practical application: Pitched roof 177
12.4 Self-assessment exercise: Tiling to roof 185
13 Steelwork 187
13.1 Measurement information 187
13.2 Technology 189
13.3 Practical application: Agricultural building 190
13.4 Self-assessment exercise: Steelwork to pergola 196
14 Partitions 197
14.1 Measurement information 198
13.2 Technology 203
14.3 Practical application: Hostel first floor 205
14.4 Self-assessment exercise: Hostel ground floor 210
15 Curtain Walling 211
15.1 Measurement information 211
15.2 Technology 215
15.3 Practical application: Aircraft showroom gridline 1 216
15.4 Self-assessment exercise: Gridline A 218
16 Finishes 219
16.1 Measurement information 219
16.2 Technology 223
16.3 Practical application: Medical centre 223
16.4 Self-assessment exercise: Floor, wall and ceiling finishes 235
17 Drainage 237
17.1 Measurement information 237
17.2 Technology 240
17.3 Practical application: West wing 241
17.4 Self-assessment exercise: Drainage to patio and drive 254
18 Domestic Plumbing 255
18.1 Measurement information 255
18.2 Technology 261
18.3 Practical application: Penthouse hot and cold water and soil and waste pipework 262
18.4 Self-assessment exercise: Two bed house 274
19 Mechanical Services 275
19.1 Measurement information 275
19.2 Technology: Air conditioning 279
19.3 Practical application: Penthouse air conditioning 280
19.4 Self-assessment exercise: Ventilation 284
20 Electrical Services 285
20.1 Measurement information 285
20.2 Technology 288
20.3 Practical application: Penthouse small power 289
20.4 Self-assessment exercise: Lighting 292
21 External Works 293
21.1 Measurement information 294
21.2 Technology 297
21.3 Practical application: Retaining walls 298
21.4 Self-assessment exercise: Fencing 304
22 Preliminaries 305
22.1 Introduction 305
22.2 Overheads and profi t 314
22.3 Practical application: Schedule of preliminaries 314
22.4 Self-assessment exercise: Weekly costs 316
23 Computer Aided Taking Off 317
23.1 Introduction 317
23.2 Screen based learning 317
23.3 Practical application: Click by click guide to CATO 319
23.4 Self-assessment exercise: CATO 327
24 Preparation of Bills of Quantities 329
24.1 BQ preparation 329
24.2 Practical application: Abstract and BQ for reinforced concrete frame 331
24.3 Self-assessment exercise: Abstract and BQ for substructure 338
References 339
Index 341
