Module Ref: STM32

Duration: 1 day
Maximum 15 delegates

Aims

To familiarise construction personnel with the principles of taking off, recording dimensions and the presentation of bills of quantities. This course is designed for those with little or no experience in the use of CESMM.

Coverage

• CESMM philosophy
• Standard terminology
• The weighted technique for average ground levels
• Interpolation of cut and fill lines
• What to measure
• Entries to dimension paper
• Development of descriptions
• Taking off
• Billing measured items in CESMM format

Teaching Outcomes

At the end of the workshop, the delegates should be able to:

• Define certain standard terminology associated with excavation works and understand its relevance to the measurement process
• Apply the weighted technique for establishing average ground levels
• Interpolate the position of cut and fill lines
• Identify correct measurement technique
• Enter quantities on dimension paper
• Use CESMM3 for the development of measurement descriptions
• Produce typical bill entries for a bill of quantities
• Be able to classify work items

This course is available each month. Register your interest in this course.