NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN TECHNOLOGY (QUANTITY SURVEYING) 2ND SEMESTER

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY – II

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II
RATIONALE:
Understand the theories, skills methods, workmanship specifications of building & irrigation
structures involved in the construction industry to perform vital duties of a quantity surveyor.

AIMS OF THE MODULE:

 To explain the basic theories of irrigation construction.
 To explain the methods of basic building construction.
 To sketch and explain the (components parts) of a construction and name them.
 To explain the basic theories of building construction.
 Use the knowledge of theories and skills for taking off quantities related to medium-
rise building.

SPECIAL NOTES:
Field trips, assignments with significant lecture support could be most important to achieving
the objectives.
Unit Title Time (h)

OTHER CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIONS I:

A. INTRODUCTION TO IRRIGATION STRUCTURES 12

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION II:

B. SITE WORKS: SCAFFOLDINGS 06

C. SITE WORKS: SHORING SYSTEMS 04
D. EXCAVATION, TIMBERING & BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION 10
E. SOIL INVESTIGATION & DEEP FOUNDATIONS 10
F. WALL CONSTRUCTION 08
G. UPPER FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 08
H. ROOF CONSTRUCTION 08
J. OPENINGS IN WALLS 06
72
TOTAL MODULE TIME:
Lecture/tutorial - 72 Hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit - 04 Hours
Self-study - 24 Hours (using relevant site experience)
Notional Hours - 100 Hours

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MODULE CONTENT

Note:

All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.

“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

OTHER CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTIONS I

A. INTRODUCTION TO IRRIGATION STRUCTURES (12 Hours)

1 Understands the basic principles regarding irrigation structures.
1.1 Discusses the importance of irrigated agriculture to the National Economy.
1.2 Discusses the different types of irrigation systems.
(a) Flow irrigation
(b) Lift irrigation
(c) Micro irrigation
1.3 Illustrates& explains the Flow irrigation structures with appropriate details.
(a) Components of a Storage Tank
(Bund, Sluice, Spill, Canal System, Cross Drainage Structures, Conveyance
Structures)
(b) Components of an ‘Anicut’ (Diversion Structures)
(Bund, Sluice, Spill, Canal System, Cross Drainage Structures, Conveyance
Structures)
1.4 Explains the construction methods used for Lift irrigation structures.
(a) Pumping Station
(b) Fore-bay Tank
(c) Conveyance Canal

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BUILDING CONSTRUCTION II

B. SITE WORKS: SCAFFOLDINGS (06 Hours)

2 Understands the types of scaffoldings, functional requirements & fixing methods.
2.1 States the importance of Scaffoldings & sketches the component parts of a tabular
scaffold.
2.2 Sketches the details of typical scaffolding types such as ‘Putlog scaffolds’ and
‘Independent scaffolds’
2.3 Explains briefly, the other types of scaffolds used in modern day construction.
2.4 States the importance of using ‘Gantries’.

C. SITE WORKS: SHORING SYSTEMS (04 Hours)

3 Understands the shoring systems use in construction.
3.1 States the common situations where shoring may be required.
3.2 Explains briefly, three basic shoring systems.
3.3 Illustrates and name the parts of the above three basic shoring systems.

D.EXCAVATION, TIMBERING & BASEMENT CONSTRUCTION (10 Hours)

4 Understands the detail drawings of timbering for foundation and basement
excavations.
4.1 Sketches the detail drawings for timbering in trenches for foundations over 1.5m deep
(deep excavations).
4.2 Sketches and explains the methods of timbering for basement excavations.
4.3 Discusses the methods used for basement construction and their water proofing methods.
4.4 States the various types of Plants & Machines used in construction works in relation to
various construction activities including the excavation.
4.5 Describes the advantages & disadvantages of manual excavation & machine excavations.
4.6 Identifies suitable type of machines by considering the factors of volume, cost, time taken
for excavations.
4.7 Discusses the factors affects to the cost of excavation such as dewatering, buckling, etc.

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E. SOIL INVESTIGATION & DEEP FOUNDATIONS (10 Hours)

5 Understands the soil investigation & different types of pile & beam foundations.
5.1 Describes different types of soil investigation methods for foundations
(a) Trial pit
(b) Bore holes
5.2 Describes the bearing capacity of soils.
5.3 Identifies the bearing improvement methods for soils.
5.4 Sketches and explain the following types of foundations specifying their functional
applications.
 Pile foundation & Beam foundations
5.5 Classifies the different types of Pile foundations.
5.6 Describes the Pre-cast & Cast in situ Pile driving processes.

F. WALL CONSTRUCTION (08 Hours)

6 Understands the different types of block and rubble masonry walls and the
standards related to construction.
6.1 Classifies rubble masonry walls under the following headings.
Rubblework, Block work, Ashlar work
6.2 Sketches and name the various types of rubble work.
6.3 States, Sketches and explain the various types of block walls.
6.4 Describes the process of block wall construction & explain its advantages &
disadvantages over a brick wall
6.5 Discusses the installations of ‘curtain walls’ with relevant sketches.
6.6 Explains briefly, the exterior aluminium wall claddings with appropriate fixing details.

G. UPPER FLOOR CONSTRUCTION (08 Hours)

7 Understands the timber upper floor construction and their joints.
7.1 Sketches and describe the construction of a suspended timber upper floor including
timbering for openings.
7.2 Sketches and describe various types of joints, support details including joist hangers.
7.3 Sketches and describe the single, double and framed floors giving construction details.
7.4 Lists suitable timber varieties used in timber floor construction.

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H. ROOF CONSTRUCTION (08 Hours)

8 Understands the types of timber, joints finishing materials and trusses use in roof
construction.
8.1 Sketches and details the joints (lengthening, bearing and oblique) used in roof
construction including timber roof trusses.
8.2 Lists suitable timber varieties used in roof construction.
8.3 States the various types of roof finishing material available and their typical sizes.
8.4 Draws and interprets the members and details in steel roof trusses.
8.5 Discusses the benefits of steel roof trusses over timber roof trusses.

J. OPENINGS IN WALLS (06 Hours)

9 Understands the openings and their requirements in walls and the construction
process and the temporary supports required when constructing such openings in
walls.
9.1 States the requirements and use of openings in walls.
9.2 States the different between rough arch and gauged arch.
9.3 Sketches and describe the specific parts in arch constructions.
9.4 Sketches the different types of arches and their construction methods.
9.5 Describe the construction process of arches, giving special conceals to temporary
supports used and importance of using folding wedges.

10 Understands door and window frames, shutters and panels made out of using
different materials.
10.1 Discusses briefly, the followings with stating their important characteristics
 PVC doors and windows
 Precast RCC doors and window frames
 Natural fibre-reinforced polymer composite door panels
 Ferro-cement shutters
 Fibreglass reinforced plastic doors and windows

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ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-01: CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II

Assignment Assignment OR Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment

(A) / Practical details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical (P) allocated to Continuous Year-
No complete assessments end
the tasks exam

Q2:01 A1 Assignment 6 hrs. During 1st end of 12th 10% 60%

(Assignment covers the self-study week and 3rd week of the
/Tutorial) ‘Irrigation week of the training
Structures’ section training scheme
(suitable scheme
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)
Q2:01 A2 Industry related 16 hrs. 7th week of before the 20%
(Assignment assignment self-study the training end of
/Tutorial) covers any selected scheme October
areas from
B,C,D,E,F,G,H,J
main session topic
up to week no 36
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)
Q2:01 P1 Soil investigation 4 hrs. To be before the 10%
Practical practical Site/lab & decided by end of
2 hrs. the lecturer October
self-study

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QUANTITY SURVEYING - I

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QUANTITY SURVEYING - I
RATIONALE:
Understanding of the principles, general rules and relevant code of practices,
recommendation and the procedures should be followed by a Quantity Surveyor when taking
off quantities of Buildings & Civil Engineering Works.

AIMS OF THE MODULE:

 To understand the general rules and recommendations, general notes and
measurement procedure of the Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
in Sri Lanka (SLS 573: 1999-First Revision), CESMM 03-3rd edition and SMM7.
 To understand the principles of Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
in Sri Lanka (SLS 573:1999- First Revision), CESMM 03 - 3rd edition and SMM7.
 To take out quantities for single-storey buildings in accordance with the Method of
Measurement of Building Works in Sri Lanka (SLS 573:1999-First Revision) and
take out quantities for irrigation works in accordance with CESMM 03-3rdedition.
 To prepare the abstract sheets and to write the draft bill to the measurement standard.
 To use the relevant knowledge acquired by the other parallel modules of studies.

SPECIAL NOTES:
Assignments with significant lecture support could be most appropriate methods for
achieving the given objectives. Collect relevant information by an open market surveying
could be important. Preamble notes, general notes and measurement should be followed.

Unit Title Time (h)

A. PROCESS OF MEASUREMENTOF BUILDING WORKS 12

B. MEASUREMENT OF A COMPLETE BUILDING 34

C. CIVIL ENGINEERING QUANTITIES – I 14

D. BILL OF QUANTITY FORMATS 10

E. MODERN TRENDS: BIM 02

72

TOTAL MODULE TIME:

Lecture/tutorial - 72 Hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit - 00 Hours
Self-study - 28 Hours (using relevant office experience)
Notional Hours - 100 Hours

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MODULE CONTENT

Note:

All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.

“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

A. PROCESS OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS (12 Hours)

1. Understands the process of measurement of building works.
1.1 Outlines the similarities & dissimilarities between SLS573 and SMM7.
1.2 Describes the need for measuring in a correct and logical sequence.
1.3 Explains the relationship between accurate descriptions and quantities and the cost of the
work.
1.4 Identifies the functions of schedules as an aid to measurement.
1.5 Obtains the information necessary for preparation of schedules.
1.6 Prepares schedule related to building work.

B. MEASUREMENT OF A COMPLETE BUILDING (34 Hours)

2. Understands the measurement of complete single storey building and subdivision of
work for measurement processes.
2.1 Take out measurements of buildings in the following areas;
a. Site preparation and temporary works
b. Substructures in level site or one way sloping sites
c. Walling and partitions
d. Roofs of timber and concrete constructions
e. Joinery including fittings & furniture
f. Metal work
g. Internal and external finishes and decorations
h. External works and below ground drainage
i. Services installations: Sanitary and water
j. Above ground drainage and rain water disposal
k. Domestic electrical installation.
2.2 Processes measurements, prepare abstracts and write draft bills of quantities.
2.3 Processes measurements and bills direct.

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C. CIVIL ENGINEERING QUANTITIES - I (14 Hours)

(Refer CESMM 03, 3rd edition for measurement rules)
3. Understands the application of measurement principles related to Irrigation Works.
3.1 Identifies the types of irrigation structures pertaining to the irrigation schemes &
computes the quantities related to,
a. Types of Canals
b. Canal Lining
c. Channel/ Canal lining
d. Landscaping (turfing)
3.2 Computation of Excavation Quantities for Canals, Bund formation.
(Use the principles regarding excess, deficit, borrow, waste, columns for computation to
obtain the final quantities of the irrigation works.)
3.3 Identifies & computes the quantities related to Tank preparation.
a. Head works: Bund, Spill, Sluice
b. Canals: I.F.F Canal System pertaining to the structures, Drops, Syphon, Turnouts

D. BILL OF QUANTITY FORMATS (10 Hours)

4. Understands the alternative methods of recording measurements and alternative
formats of Bills of Quantities.
4.1 Measures from drawings in order to check the quantity of items given in the bills of
quantities.
4.2 Measures from drawings in order to calculate the quantity of materials for ordering
purposes.
4.3 Measures work under construction.
4.4 Understands the uses methods of recording dimensions on site.
4.5 Lists and explains the following formats of Bills of Quantities:
a. Elemental bills
b. Sectionalised Trade bills
c. Operational bills
d. Activity bills
e. Annotated bills.

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E. MODERN TRENDS: BIM (02 Hours)

5. Understands Building Information Modelling.
5.1 Defines Building Information Modelling (BIM) & states its importance for the Quantity
Surveying profession.
5.2 Explains briefly, the procedure & characteristics of practicing with BIM.

ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-02: QUANTITY SURVEYING - I

Assignment Assignment OR Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment

(A) / Practical details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical (P) allocated to Continuous Year-
No complete assessments end
the tasks exam

Q2:02A1 Assignment 18 hrs. During 1st end of 24th 25% 60%

(Assignment covers the self-study week and 3rd week of the
/Tutorial) measurement of a week of the training
full complete training scheme
building up to scheme
week no 25 main
session topics
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)
Q2:02A2 Assignment 10 hrs. 24th week of before the 15%
(Assignment covers the self-study the training end of
/Tutorial) measurement of an scheme October
‘irrigation structure’
& introduction to
preparation of a
BOQ
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)

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STRUCTURES &
STRUCTURAL DETAILING - II

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STRUCTURES AND STRUCTURAL DETAILING – II

RATIONALE:
This module improves the analytical knowledge on structural properties of building materials,
designs concepts, understanding of structural detailing which will be supported for taking off
quantities

AIMS OF THE MODULE:

 To improve development of the concepts of designing of concrete structural elements
of buildings.
 To develop an understanding of using code of practice for concrete works and steel
works to be able to take off quantities from a construction drawing.
 To improve an understanding of structural designing and detailing point of view on
taking off quantities.

SPECIAL NOTES:
Library assignments with significant lecture support could be most important. Selected
sections of the unit levels are to be covered by group works. Detail drawings of structural
elements should be given in printed form for maximum use of true structural detailing.

Unit Title Time (h)

A. STRUCTURAL DESIGN (REINFORCED CONCRETE) 30

B. STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK 12

C. STRUCTURAL DETAILING 30

72

TOTAL MODULE TIME:

Lecture/tutorial - 72 Hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit - 00 Hours
Self-study - 28 Hours (using relevant site experience)
Notional Hours - 100 Hours

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MODULE CONTENT

Note:
All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.
“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

A. STRUCTURAL DESIGN (REINFORCED CONCRETE) (30 Hours)

1. Understands the structural design of concrete.
1.1 Discusses the importance of structural design in construction industry and its
development.
1.2 Explains the terms characteristic strength of materials, characteristic loads, partial safety
factors, dead load and imposed load.
1.3 Explains the concepts and main consideration involved in design of the single reinforced
beams and short columns subjected to axial load.
1.4 States the basic assumptions in the theory of reinforced concrete designs.
1.5 States the basic patterns of placing reinforcements in single, double reinforced concrete
beams, simply supported slabs one way and two ways, T & L beams short columns, pad
foundations.

2. Understands the concepts and principles of structural design of reinforced concrete.

2.1 Uses the guidance on the use of concrete in building and civil engineering structures in
B.S. 8110.
2.2 Uses the symbols in B.S. 8110 for concrete designing.
2.3 States the design philosophy (limit state of serviceability) for concrete employed in B.S.
8110.
2.4 States,
(a) Safety factor differences in limit state analysis
(b) Loads
(c) Material properties
(d) Characteristic strength of concrete compression strength, with its grade/s and strength
of reinforcement
2.5 States reason for partial safety factor.
2.6 States practical considerations for durability.
2.7 States the dimensional requirements and limitations applicable to concrete design.
2.8 State structural design requirements for which concrete beams should be examined.

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3. Understands the structural design required for which concrete beams should be
examined.
3.1 Determines the effective span slenderness area of main reinforcements, minimum and
maximum spacing of reinforcements.
3.2 Examines the beams for bending ULS, cracking SLS & Deflection SLS, shear ULS.
3.3 Solve problems on dimensional requirements.
3.4 Solve problems associated with bending ULS, cracking SLS & Deflection SLS, shear
ULS.

4. Understands the structural design requirements for which concrete slabs should be
examined.
4.1 Classifies the suspended slabs depending on their support formation and the nature.
4.2 States the design considerations of solid slab spanning in one direction.
4.3 Examines solid slab spanning in one direction for dimensional considerations
reinforcement area maximum and minimum spacing of reinforcements bending, cracking,
deflection and shear.
4.4 Solves problems on the factors shown 4.3.

5. Understands the structural design requirements for which reinforced concrete

column should be examined.
5.1 Explains the classification of reinforced concrete columns.
5.2 States the aspects of the design of braced short columns.
5.3 Explains the main reinforcement area of a column of square, rectangular and circular
cross sections.
5.4 Explains maximum and minimum spacing of reinforcement of columns.
5.5 Explains compressive ULS shear ULS, cracking SLS lateral deflection.
5.6 Examines braced short columns for alone factors.
5.7 Solves problems on the factors shown 5.5.

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B. STRUCTURAL STEEL WORK (12 Hours)

6. Develops an understanding on the concepts and the principles of steel designing and
use of code of practice for detailing of steel work.
6.1 Describes the properties of steel.
6.2 Sketches and names the different rolled compound and build-up sections.
6.3 States the limits of design principles.
6.4 Explains the types of load on steel structures.
6.5 Sketches and explains the different types of connections riveted, welded, bolted.
6.6 Lists different types of trusses and their uses.
6.7 Describes the various loads on the roof trusses.
6.8 Describes the types of connections used in steelwork and their importance in construction
work.

C. STRUCTURAL DETAILING (30 Hours)

7. Understands the detailing of reinforcements.
7.1 States types of steel, range of reinforcement specification, composition, termite strength
ductility, bond strength, reliability, bar types.
7.2 Draws beam, column, slab & wall reinforcement details.
7.3 Uses bar charts, fabric charts to find out the area and weight of the reinforcement.
7.4 Explains the cover requirements for reinforcement against in corrosion, fire.
7.5 Uses drawing notes on reinforcement.
7.6 Identifies shape codes for various bar patterns.
7.7 Calculates the bar lengths referring to the table of bar shapes pertinent to a relevant code
(ex: BS 4466).
7.8 Identifies close fitting lengths & non-close fitting lengths & uses the recommended
deductions for lengths.
7.9 Details the bars, fabric and round of dimensions.
7.10 Prepares the bar and fabric schedules.

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8. Develops an understanding of structural concrete reinforcement drawings of

buildings.
8.1 Draw simple outline drawings showing the structural concrete profiles using standard
formats.
8.2 Details the reinforce mats using standard format.
8.3 Use standard format of detailing the reinforcement of beams, columns, slabs stair flight,
wall, ground slabs, and pad foundations.

9. Develops the understanding of detailing the drawings of structural steel work in

buildings.
9.1 Interprets the steel work drawings.
9.2 Details structural steel, sections, angles, structural hollow sections.
9.3 States original imperial sizes of sections.
9.4 Identifies all steel elements on drawings.
9.5 Details the bolts and bolted joints.
9.6 Calculates the bolt lengths.
9.7 Prepares the bolt schedule.
9.8 Identifies the basic types of welded joints on drawing and its standards.
9.9 Writes basic steel work notations.
9.10 Details holes slotted holes edge distances, spacing of beams angle and channels.
9.11 Details column base anchorages.
9.12 Details beam/ beam connections, beam/column connections, column/ column and pin
jointed joints in trusses.

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ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-03: STRUCTURES & STRUCTURAL DETAILING - II

Assignment Assignment OR Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment

(A) / Practical details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical (P) allocated to Continuous Year-
No complete assessments end
the tasks exam

Q2:03A1 Theory related 16 hrs. During 1st end of 25% 60%

(Assignment assignment self-study week and 3rd 21stweek of
/Tutorial) covers any selected week of the the training
sections of the main training scheme
headings A, B- up to scheme
week no 22
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)
Q2:03A2 Industry related 12 hrs. 22ndweek of before the 15%
(Assignment assignment, self-study the training end of
/Tutorial) including the scheme October
preparation of bar
schedules & bolt
schedules,
covers any selected
areas from main
heading C-
‘Structural
Detailing’
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)

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BUILDING SERVICES - II

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BUILDING SERVICES - II

RATIONALE:
Understanding of the services required maintaining a better living condition in a building and
relevant theory qualities of labour & material the recommendations, on services such as water
supply & drainage, data communication, gas supply etc. and understand safe work practices
on construction work sites.

AIMS OF THE MODULE:

 To understand the water supply system for taking off quantities in domestic and
industrial buildings.
 To reminds the principles and fittings used for buildings in domestic and industrial
water supply and drainage systems discussed in 1st year.
 To understand the material labour and workmanship required for the above systems.
 To understand the growth of fire in buildings and identifies safe work practices on
construction site activities.
 To understand basic services installations in a multi-storey building.

SPECIAL NOTES:
Assignments with significant lecture support could be most appropriate for achieving the
given objectives.

Unit Title Time (h)

A. WATER AND WATER SERVICES 12

B. SANITARY PLUMBING 08

C. SEWER DRAINS 14

D. MULTI-STOREY BUILDING: SERVICES INSTALLATIONS 16

G. HEALTH, SAFETY & FIRE 22

72

TOTAL MODULE TIME:

Lecture/tutorial - 72 Hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit - 06 Hours
Self-study - 22 Hours (using relevant site experience)
Notional Hours - 100 Hours

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MODULE CONTENT

Note:

All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.

“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

A. WATER AND WATER SERVICES (12 Hours)

1. Understands the purification systems and the systems of installation of pipe lines
and the plant.

1.1 States the requirements of drinking water.

1.2 Describes the reticulation and purification systems of water.

1.3 Names and describes the appliances and fittings for service installation from a main line
to domestic and industrial supply.

1.4 Describes the Plant required for a local supply.

1.5 Discusses briefly, the expenditure components in operation and maintenance of water
supply schemes and means of covering the cost.

2. Understands rainwater management.

2.1 Illustrates & describe domestic and industrial rainwater harvesting systems.

2.2 Explains ‘rainwater attenuation’.

B. SANITARY PLUMBING (08 Hours)

3. Understands the sanitary systems and the installation requirements for sanitary
plumbing. (Reminds year 1 subject specifics & covers the missing sections)

3.1 Names and describes the sanitary appliances and fittings required for domestic and
industrial systems.

3.2 Explains the types and requirements of traps, and related fittings, soil waste and vent
pipes for single and multiple floors and basements below wash down level.

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C. SEWER DRAINS (14 Hours)

4. Understands sewer drains systems, treatment methods and the approved disposal
system.

4.1 Names and describes the types of sewer drain pipes and its fittings and accessories.

4.2 Describes the treatment methods and approved disposal methods for industrial waste.

D. MULTI-STOREY BUILDING: SERVICESINSTALLATIONS (16 Hours)

5. Understands the services installation in a multi-storey building.

5.1 Explain briefly, the importance of ‘service core’ & other service accommodation spaces
provide to run the service channels in a multi storey building.

5.2 Provides explanations with appropriate sketches only for the followings, pertaining to a
multi-storey building

i. Typical electrical installation system

ii. Typical system of telephone installation for a large building

iii. Typical plumbing arrangement

iv. Shared flues for gas supply

v. Central Air-conditioning system

vi. A Typical lightning protection system

vii. Importance of a Refuse Chute for a large building

E. HEALTH, SAFETY & FIRE (22Hours)

6. Understands the Fire Safety in buildings.

6.1 Describes the growth of fire in buildings and the fire impact on different materials.

6.2 Names and describes the fire regulations: means of escape, access for fire-fighting.

6.3 Lists & describes the ways of fire-detection & fire-fighting systems.

(Smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Control Panel etc.)

6.4 Illustrates types of Fire Extinguishers, Fire fighting lift with outline explanations.

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7. Understands the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Standards and Rules.

7.1 States Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Standards and National/International rules
pertaining to OHS.

7.2 Explains briefly Health, Safety & Welfare legislations use in the Sri Lankan construction
industry.

8. Understands the Personal and Workplace Safety.

8.1 Defines hazards and ‘risks’ pertinent to the Construction work Site.

8.2 Outlines Safety precautions in respect of different types of hazards.

8.3 Discusses briefly, the followings aspects of personal and workplace safety.

i. Employers and employees responsibilities

ii. Use of personal protective equipment

iii. Appropriate equipment and safety devices for particular workplace tasks

iv. Use of safety equipment and devices

v. Application of safety signs, symbols and colour schemes

vi. Basic first-aid

8.4 Reminds the safety related activities happening in a construction site & discuss the cost
matters and claiming procedure/s pertinent to an accident happened on a construction site.

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ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-04: BUILDING SERVICES - II

Assignment Assignment OR Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment

(A) / Practical details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical (P) allocated to Continuous Year-
No complete assessments end
the tasks exam

Q2:04 A1 Site visit to a 12 hrs. During 1st end of 27th 15% 60%
(Part 1) modern building week and 3rd week of the
which is suit (6 hrs. Site week of the training
(Assignment) to the lessons up to Visit & 6 training scheme
week no 26 hrs. self- scheme
& critically review study)
the services
installations

Group presentation
Q2:04 A1 6 hrs. end of 30th 15%
(Part 2) self-study -do- week of the
training
(Assignment) Individual Report scheme

Q2:04 A2 Industry related 10 hrs. 26th week of before the 10%

assignment covers self-study the training end of
(Assignment the Health, Safety & scheme October
/Tutorial) Fir areas of the
module
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)

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CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS

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CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS
RATIONALE:
Develop competencies which required preparing, applying and evaluating appropriate
economics theories related to construction industry.

AIMS OF THE MODULE:

 To understand the construction industry in an economic perspective and examine the
processes & procedures for cost planning & controlling in construction projects
 To understand the value for money, land & property investment decisions and to
practice the environmental economics, value management, sustainable economic
approach etc. in quantity surveying works

SPECIAL NOTES:
Assignments with significant lecture/tutorial support could be most appropriate method for
achieving the given objectives. An industrial visit to a required industrial firm could be
appropriated.
Unit Title Time (h)
A. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ECONOMICS 08
B. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY & ITS STAKEHOLDES 06
C. ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT 06
D. DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS 06
E. PROPERTY & BUILDING DEVELOPMENT, THE DEVELOPER 06
F. VALUATION PROCESS, MONEY, TIME & INVESTMENTS 06
G. LAND USE AND LOCATION 04
H. CASH FLOWS 04
J. APPROXIMATE ESTIMATING 06
K. COST PLANNING, CONTROLLING THEORIES & TECHNIQUES 06
L. DESIGN ECONOMICS 08
M. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DESIGN 06
72
TOTAL MODULE TIME:
Lecture/tutorial - 72 Hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit - 00 Hours
Self-study - 38 Hours (with self-study visits to collect information)
Notional Hours - 110 Hours

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MODULE CONTENT

Note:
All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.
“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

A. BASIC CONCEPTS OF ECONOMICS (08 Hours)

1. Understands the general economic concepts which are important to comprehend the
subject of construction economics.

1.1 Outlines the difference between Micro economy & Macro economy.

1.2 Defines Utility Needs, Wants and Demand, Product.

1.3 Introduces Supply and Demand.

1.4 Illustrates Supply & Demand Curves with relevant examples.

1.5 Explains the Law of Demand, the Law of Supply, Price Elasticity.

1.6 Discusses equilibrium changes in Demand and Supply.

1.7 Defines the Law of Diminishing (marginal return).

1.8 Explains the followings economics concepts and terms in brief.

Kinds of Utility, Intangible Utilities, Value, Economic goods or wealth, the Producer, the

Consumer, Exchange and Barter system, Money and Credit, Welfare, Economic systems

& model

1.9 Defines briefly, the following types of Market Structures.

i. Monopoly Market

ii. Oligopoly Market

iii. Perfect Competitive Market

iv. Imperfect Competitive Market

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B. CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY & ITS STAKEHOLDERS (06 Hours)

2. Understands the Construction Industry, its Nature, Scope and different

stakeholders.

2.1 Defines ‘construction industry’, its nature & form of the construction industry.

2.2 Identifies inputs, process & outputs of construction industry.

2.3 Categorises & explains briefly, the participants of the construction industry in to ‘direct

stakeholders’ and ‘indirect stakeholders’ with appropriate examples.

2.4 Outlines the nature, roles and size variations of Clients in accordance with the following

types with examples.

Private sector clients, Public sector clients, Non-Government Organizations

2.5 Identifies different consultants in the construction industry

2.6 Discusses the current industry examples for the following types of consultants.

Consortiums, Specialized services, Foreign consultants

2.7 Defines the ‘contractor’ and classifies the contractors in accordance with Size,

Location(operation in particular location), Nature of work and Number of employees and

turnover.

2.8 Explains briefly, the characteristics of construction industry as per the following groups.

i. Physical nature of product: the product, procurement process, time, technology, risk

factor, durability

ii. Structure of the industry

iii. Determinants of demand: need for investment

iv. Method of price determination: cost of the product

2.9 Defines briefly, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and discusses the effects of the

Construction Industry on the National Economy.

2.10 Analyses briefly, the market structure of construction industry with its competitive

forces to achieve competitive advantage.

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C. ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT (06 Hours)

3. Understands the Role of the Government in the Construction Industry.

3.1 Introduces the effects of the Government actions on the Construction Industry.

3.2 Defines the Government as a Client with current examples.

3.3 Discusses the other forms of public control over construction industry.

3.4 Explains briefly, the monetary policy.

3.5 Explains briefly, the taxation and fiscal policy.

3.6 Explains how private sector involves with the public sector pertinent to the construction

industry.

 Private Finance Initiative (PFI)/ Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects

[Build-Own (BO), Build-Own-Operate (BOO), Build-Own-Operate-Transfer

(BOOT)]

D. DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (06 Hours)

4. Understands the Development Economics of the Construction Industry.
4.1 Introduces the use of land for building purposes, assessment of building needs &

employer priorities.

4.2 Explains the cost implication of design variables as per the followings

i. Plan shape

ii. Building Size (Perimeter, Floor area ratio)

iii. Circulation Space

iv. Storey Heights

4.3 Discusses different dwelling types and their patterns of development.

4.4 Describes the development economics of housing layouts with the help of layout

examples.

4.5 Outlines the development economics of Industrialized/System Buildings.

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E. PROPERTY & BUILDING DEVELOPMENT AND THE DEVELOPER (06 Hours)

5. Understands the Property & Building Development of the Construction Industry.

5.1 Outlines the factors to be considered by the development team (including Quantity

Surveyor) in the essence of property & building development.

5.2 Defines the term ‘Development Properties’ and outlines the duties of Quantity Surveyor

pertinent to the property & building development

5.3 Outlines the Land Acquisition problems.

5.4 Outlines the association of ‘financial consideration’ on the followings.

 Investment aspect of real property

 Needs of the Developer & Lender

5.5 Outlines the different “sources of finance”.

5.6 Explains the concept of “Developer’s Budget”.

5.7 Explains what motivates developers & what developers required.

5.8 Outlines the client’s needs.

5.9 Explains briefly, the ‘Costs Benefit Analysis’ with appropriate examples.

F. VALUATION PROCESS, MONEY, TIME & INVESTMENTS (06 Hours)

6. Understands the concept of Value & Investment, Valuation methods, Money, Time
& Investment in construction projects.

6.1 States the differences among the terms of Cost, Price & Value.

6.2 Defines briefly, the concepts of Value & Investment.

6.3 Explains briefly, the following methods of valuation.

i. Comparison Method iv. Profits Method

ii. Residual Method v. Reinstatement Method

iii. Contractor’s Method vi. Investment Method

6.4 Interprets Present Value and Future Value.

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6.5 States the quantity surveyors need to use valuation tables with small calculations.

6.6 Defines the use of Rental Tables and Premiums with small calculations.

6.7 States the types of construction costs in relation to time.

6.8 Explains financing chargers.

6.9 Defines metrology.

G. LAND USE AND LOCATION (04 Hours)

7. Understands the Land use requirements, Land values etc.

7.1 Discusses the importance of Site & Location Analysis.

i. Outlines the Site Analysis requirements

ii. Outlines the Location Analysis requirements

7.2 Discusses the ‘changing of land use pattern’ with the urban development.

7.3 Explains the essence of ‘land use planning’& Urban Development Authority’s (UDA)

contribution over urban planning.

7.4 Defines briefly, the ‘land value’ and outlines the factors influencing land values.

7.5 Outlines the factors influencing development of a Site.

7.6 Outlines the matters determining Land use &value.

H. CASH FLOWS (04Hours)

8. Understands the Developers’ & Discounted cash flow systems.

8.1 Discusses the timing of payments & receipts.

8.2 Explains ‘discounted cash flows’.

8.3 Explains the ‘internal rate of return’, ‘hybrid methods’.

8.4 Defines ‘Inflation’ and the ‘discounted rate’.

8.5 States the importance of care required with discounted cash flow techniques.

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J. APPROXIMATE ESTIMATING (06 Hrs.)

9. Understands the Approximate Estimation techniques used by the Quantity
Surveyors.
9.1 Defines the Purposes& form of following approximate estimation techniques.

i. Unit method

ii. Cube method

iii.Square of superficial method

iv. Storey Enclosure method

v. Approximate Quantities method.

9.2 Explains Elemental Cost Analyses.

9.3 States the types of allowances for contingencies & their importance.

9.4 Explains Comparative Estimates.

9.5 Discusses Interpolation method.

K. COST PLANNING, CONTROLLING THEORIES & TECHNIQUES (06 Hours)

10. Understands the Cost planning & controlling theories & techniques.

10.1 Outlines the different between an estimate and a cost plan.

10.2 Defines ‘cost planning’ and states the aims of cost planning.

10.3 Explains briefly, the following cost controlling principles

i. Frame of Reference (Cost limit)

ii. Method of Checking (Cost target)

iii. Means of remedial action (Cost Check)

10.4 Identifies the role of the Quantity Surveyors during the design stage& cost

reconciliation during the design stage.

10.5 Categorizes the estimating techniques in to the two categories of ‘Budget setting

techniques’ & ‘Budget distributing techniques’.

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10.6 Discusses ‘how to prepare outline cost plan’.

10.7 Outlines the use of Cost Planning Techniques in the pre-construction stages of the

RIBA Plan of Work& the information required for each planning stages.

10.8 Explains the way of Cost Control during execution of work.

L. DESIGN ECONOMICS (08 Hours)

11. Understands the Design Economics of the Construction Industry.

11.1 Discusses in brief about the Client’s requirements, Statuary and Other requirements

affect to change the constructional techniques.

11.2 Defines Life Cycle Costing & its importance.

11.3 Outlines the implications of Life Cycle Cost Planning in accordance with RIBA Plan of

Work.

11.4 Outlines a cost breakdown pertinent to the life span of a building and discuss briefly,

the concept of the ‘Cost in Use’ & terminologies, Current & Future payments,

Maintenance & running cost, life of the building components, Real discount rate,

Nominal discount rate.

11.5 Defines Facilities management (FM), FM strategy (phases), FM opportunities for a

Quantity Surveyor and outlines its economic benefits for the construction industry.

11.6 Explains Value Management (VM) with brief explanations on Value planning, Value

Engineering & Value Analysis & discusses the followings

i. Importance of VM

ii. Conducting VM workshops

iii. VM strategy (phases)

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M. SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DESIGN (06 Hours)

12. Understands the principles, theories and certifications important for sustainable
design & construction.

12.1 Outlines the global & local environmental issues.

12.2 Defines ‘sustainability’ and outlines the importance of sustainable design &

construction.

12.3 Discusses briefly, the following (common) principles of sustainable design.

 Energy efficiency

 Low-impact & sustainable materials

 Re-use and recycling

 Quality & durability

 Renewability

 Bio-mimicry

 Service substitution

 Healthy buildings

 Sustainable design standards

12.4 Defines the term ‘Green Building’ and discusses it with appropriate examples.

12.5 Discusses briefly the rating systems for LEEDS and GBCSL certifications.

12.6 Identifies the role of the quantity surveyor in sustainability construction assessments.

12.7 Defines, ‘what is a sustainable procurement?’

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ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-05: CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS

Assignment Assignment OR Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment

(A) / Practical details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical (P) allocated to Continuous Year-
No complete assessments end
the tasks exam

Q2:05A1 Case study based 24 hrs. During 1st before the 25% 60%
(Assignment) assignment regarding self-study week and 3rd end of
a hypothetical building week of the October
project investment (to training
be decided by the scheme
lecturer) on a land
selected by each
student individually.
Student should prove
the worthiness of that
investment on his
selected land and
location through a
small report using
appropriate evidences
(layout plans, land use
plans, Land values of
that area, etc.) and
relevant construction
economic theories
which learnt in this
module.
(lecturer should check
the progress of each
student’s works
regarding this
assignment at the end
of each month until
the end of the
assignment duration)

OR any other
assignment designed
by the lecturer
Q2:05A2 Theory based 14 hrs. 22ndweek of before the 15%
(Assignment/ assignment which self-study the training end of
Tutorial) covers any selected scheme October
areas from H, J, K, L,
M main module topics

(suitable assignment
tasks should be
decided by the
lecturer according to
the above
requirements)

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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION

MANAGEMENT

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

RATIONALE:
Understand the principles of workplace information and communication management and the
procedures of practicing them effectively in the construction industry by a Quantity Surveyor.

AIMS OF THE MODULE:

To enable the students to:
 understand the Professional Practice in Construction Industry and become effective
communicator in the field using the modes of communication available
 become capable for collecting, organizing and analysing information required for a
quantity surveyor and present them for decision making
 understand the Information and Communication Technology as a tool for
communication and information management and use that technology effectively

SPECIAL NOTE:
Library assignments, computer oriented assignments, Role playing activities (Oral
Communication) with significant lecture support could be most appropriate methods for
achieving the given objectives.

Unit title Time (h)

A. INTRODUCTION 10

B. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 20

C. COMMUNICATION 12

D. COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT 10

E. ENGINEERING PRESENTATION 10

F. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 10

72
TOTAL MODULE TIME:
Lecture/tutorial -72 hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit -00 hours
Self-study -38 hours
Notional hours -110 hours

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MODULE CONTENT
Note:
All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.
“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

A. INTRODUCTION (10 hours)

1. Understands the Professional Practice &communication role of a Quantity
Surveyor.
1.1 Explains how a profession is practiced in terms of Quantity surveying practice.
1.2 Introduces briefly, the following professional institutions related to Quantity Surveying.
RICS, CIOB, AIQS, IQSSL
1.3Explains the types of business practices such as,
Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Limited Liability, Public quoted companies, Co-
operatives
1.4 Defines briefly, the other business related terms such as,
Expression of Interest, Terms of Reference, Memorandum of Understanding, BOI
Companies, Joint Venture Contracts
1.5 Discusses the types of Professional Practices, their structures, practice policies, setting up
and registration with reference to the QS practice.
 Uni-disciplinary practices (in house professional service & independent consultants)
 Multi-disciplinary practices (consortium practices such as Architectural/Engineering
Services)
1.6 Explains in brief about the setting up an Office for professional practice with regard to the
followings.
 Office Composition
 Office Documentation, Records & Filing Systems
 Office Overheads
 Administrative procedure
 Accounting, Financial & Marketing Procedure
1.7 Defines the terms ‘Information’ and ‘Communication’.
1.8 Describes the communication role of a Quantity Surveyor.
1.9 Explains the importance of communication within a construction office environment in
terms of quantity surveyor’s perspective.

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B. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (20 hours)

2. Understands the requirement of information in the construction industry.
2.1 Explains why information is an important need for the construction industry:
 For Designing, Management, Financial activities, Business planning etc.
 Be alert with the Clients, Technological matters, Social and Clients’ needs etc.
2.2 Describes information needed for a construction organization in terms of Quantity
Surveying perspective.
 Human created information and Application created information
2.3 Identifies various information sources of a construction organization.
 Project reports, Tender documents, Bills of quantities of previous projects, Clients,
Documents published by authorized institutions, Manuals and Specifications,
Magazines, Academic journals, Data bases, Newspaper and electronic media, Books
and e-books, Encyclopaedias, Web sites, You tube, Catalogues, Technical dictionaries
and Civil engineering & Quantity surveying standards, Multimedia and etc.
2.4 Induces students to read, interpret and use material/equipment/system manuals and
specifications

3. Understands the information management process and its applications with in a

construction office environment.
3.1 Defines the term ‘Information management’
3.2 Describes briefly, the information management as:
 Document management (documentation procedures & methods, completing/
perfecting documents etc.)
 Web contact management
 Record management
 Digital Assets management
3.3 Describes briefly, the Information management process with appropriate industry
examples:
 Capture information needed (Using available resources)
 Classify & code the captured information (Using technologies)
 Store the classified information (Using technologies, Repositories and library service)
 Preserve the stored information (using archives)
 Deliver the information needed (using transformation methods, Security techniques&
maintain security information and distribution methods)

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4. Understands Market Research, Information analysis & performance evaluation.

4.1 Defines ‘Market Research’, states the needs for a market research & market research
types
4.2 Identifies Descriptive, Diagnostic & Predictive Roles of Market Research
4.3 Explains briefly, the following stages of Research Process with appropriate example/s.
(a) Defines the problem & justify the needs for market research
(b) Define research objectives
(c) Develop research Plan
i. Identify data needs & data sources
 Primary data & Secondary data
 Qualitative data & Quantitative data
ii. Choose appropriate research design method & data collection method
 Explain in detail the data collection methods such as Interviews, direct
observation, questionnaire, experiments etc.
iii. Design the research form
iv. Identify the sample
 Sample surveys
 sampling errors
(d) Collection & Analysis of data
 Exploratory data analysis of open ended questions
 Descriptive method of analysis: central tendency measurements, normal curve
& frequency distribution
 Inferential statistical analysis: ‘t-test’, chi-square test, Spearman ranking
correlation, product moment correlation coefficient
(e) Information Interpretation
(f) Present research findings to decision makes & make recommendations
 This may involves (only the discussion) of following problem solving &
decision making models/ techniques.
(Six stages in creative decision making, Vroom & Yetter’s decision tree,
Brainstorming & Nominal group technique, Front end analysis)
4.4 Describe the way of Conducting and recording of performance evaluation.
(a) Defines performance evaluation.
(b) States Subjective criteria & objective criteria.

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(c) Explains briefly, the performance evaluation process as per the following stages with
appropriate industry examples.
 Performance planning
 Performance execution /Progress review
 Performance assessment
 Performance review (Appraisal meeting)
 Reports on progress of work performances

C. COMMUNICATION (12 hours)

5. Understands the communication within a construction organization.
5.1 Describe the general process of communication as:
Conceiving the message, Encoding the message, Selecting communication channel,
Sending message, Receiving and decoding the message, Interpreting the message and
feed back
5.2 Describe communication models with their special feature and application considering the
basic communication process.
Shannon model, Barlo’s model and Schramm’s model
5.3 Identifies various types of communication tools applicable in civil engineering
environment and their applications.
(Examples: Spoken words, Written words, Symbols, Pictures, Sketches, Graphs, Charts,
Flow diagrams, Cause and effect diagrams, Check sheets, Control charts and etc.)
5.4 Identifies various types of communication channels (Modes of communication)
applicable in a construction organization and their applications.
(Examples: Meetings, Reports, Drawings, Letters, Circulars, Notice boards, Instructions,
Posters, Banners, Loudspeakers, E-mail, Fax, Telephone, Memos and etc.)
5.5 Identifies different types of feedback methods applicable in construction industry and
their applications.
(Examples: Observations, Questionnaires, Reports- daily, weekly and monthly, Letters,
meetings, suggestion boxes, open doors method and etc.)
5.6 Describes the Interpersonal Communication and situations where interpersonal
communication is needed in a construction organization.
5.7 Outlines the barriers to interpersonal communication within a construction organization.
5.8 Describes the Group Communication and situations where interpersonal information is
needed in a construction organization.
5.9 Outlines the barriers to group communication within a construction organization.

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5.10 Describes the Vertical and Horizontal communication within a construction

organization considering a Quantity Surveyor.
5.11 Describes types of Communication nets (patterns) which can apply in a construction
organization with their merits and demerits.

D. COMMUNICATION MANGEMENT (10 hours)

6. Understands the communication management process and its application with in a
construction organization.
6.1 Defines the term ‘Communication Management’.
6.2 States the objectives of the communication management.
6.3 Explains purpose of communication management to a construction organization.
6.4 Describes the process of Communication management.
 Identification of stake holders and communication needs
 Development of communication strategy
 Development of communication schedule
 Implementation, control and continuous adjustment
6.5 Describes how to manage vertical upward, vertical downward and horizontal
communication within a construction organization as a Quantity Surveyor (individual and
group communication)
 Identify massages to be communicated
 Identify communication tools to be used
 Identify communication channels to be used
 Prepare communication schedule
 Implementation and monitoring
6.6 Describes how Plans Prepare and Present information to communicate.
(Ex: Group Meeting, Notice Board, Safety posters, Suggestion box etc.)
6.7 Discusses Policies, Protocols and Procedures of a construction organization relevant to
information and communication function.

E. ENGINEERING PRESENTATION (10 hours)

7. Understands the Oral presentation as an engineering presentation within a
construction office environment and use it effectively.
7.1 Describes engineering presentation as a communication process within a construction
office environment.

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7.2 Describes engineering presentation as an oral presentation.

7.3 States the objectives of an oral presentation within a construction office environment.
7.4 Describes modes of an oral presentation with examples:
 Extemporaneous (Carefully prepared and practices oral presentation)
 Manuscript (Reading a previously prepared report)
 Impromptu (Informal speech without preparation)
 Memorized (Memorized speech)
7.5 Outlines the importance of visual aids to oral presentation.
7.6 Describes important visual aids which can be useful in oral presentation.
(Ex: Hand-outs, Black board/white board, Flip chart, Overhead transparency and
PowerPoint presentation etc.)
7.7 Describes briefly, the followings as important aspects in oral presentation:
 Kinesics (physical movement of the body)
 Proxemics (Physical relationship with the audience)
 Paralinguistic (Nonverbal vocal cues)
 Chronemics (Use of time for communication by humans)
7.8 Describes the important things to be considered when planning, preparation and
presenting an oral presentation.
7.9 Plans and prepares 30 minutes Extemporaneous mode oral presentation.
7.10 Present a 5 minutes Impromptu mode oral presentation

8. Understands the written presentation or report as an engineering presentation

within a construction office environment and use it effectively.
8.1 Describes engineering presentation as a written presentation or report.
8.2 States the objectives of written presentation within a construction office environment
8.3 Describes characteristics of a report:
Precise and brief, Factual, Unambiguous and accurate, Reader oriented,
objective/homogeneous and detailed/documented
8.4 Describes briefly, the types of reports and their applications in construction industry:
Informative, Analytical, Periodic and Special reports
8.5 Describes briefly, the formats of a report:
Letter, Memo, Printed and Manuscript report

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8.6 Describes briefly, the formats of:

 Official Letters to higher management
 Memos to fellow technician
 Printed report to be sent to the higher level manager
 Printed report to collected information from subordinates
8.7 Describes briefly, the format of a manuscript report considering: (ex: Feasibility report)
 Prefatory part(Cover, Title, Certificate, Acknowledgements, Contents, List of
illustrations and Abstracts)
 Main text (Introduction, Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations/Comments)
 Supplementary part(Appendix/Appendices, Re4frences, Bibliography and Glossary)
 Optional elements (Frontispieces, Letter of transmittal, Copywriter notice, Preface,
Summary and Appendix)
8.8 Describes the important things to be considered when planning, preparation and writing
Technical reports and Technical letters.
8.9 Plan, Prepare and write
 Letter report to higher management
 Memo report to fellow technician
 Informational Manuscript report on a given civil engineering topic

F. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) (10 hours)

9. Understands ICT as a tool for Information and Communication management.
9.1 Describes ICT as a computer assisted information and communication system
9.2 States the requirement for ICT system:
 Computer Hardware and Software, Network system and Internet connection
9.3 Describes various methods of capturing needed data by exploring internet:
 Web sites, e-books, YouTube, Twitter and etc.
9.4 Defines the term ‘Data base’.
9.5 States software used in an ICT system and their applications on following systems:
 Database management system, Document management system and Personal
information management system
9.6 Apply Microsoft Office Software as a tool for information and communication
management:
 Microsoft Word: Word processor  Microsoft Access: Database
 Microsoft Publisher: DTP software  Microsoft PowerPoint: Presentation
 Microsoft Excel: Spread sheet

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9.7 Explains the importance of Privacy and Security of the information in the ICT system.
9.8 Describes how to distribute information using an ICT system:
 Fax, E-mail, YouTube, Twitter, e-conference, e-billing, e-tendering and etc.
9.9 Advantages and disadvantages of ICT system to an industrial organization.
9.10Prepares simple data base, Power point presentation &Manuscript report using word MS
Office applications.

ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-06: INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
Assignment Assignment OR Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment
(A) / Practical details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical (P) allocated to Continuous Year-
No complete assessments end
the tasks exam
Q2: 06 A1 Theory based written 14 hours During 1st before the 15% 60%
Assignment assignment which (self-study) week and end of
covers any selected 3rd week of October
areas from A, B, C, the training
D, E, F main session scheme
topics of the module
sessions: case studies,
structured essay type
questions will be
appropriate.
(suitable assignment
tasks should be
decided by the
lecturer according to
the above
requirements)
Q2: 06 P1 Assign three or four 24 hours (to be before the 25%
Group groups and asked to (self-study) decided by end of
Project conduct a small the October
Market Research lecturer)
regarding a particular
civil engineering topic
agreed by the lecturer:
plan, collect data,
analyse the findings &
present in an
appropriate report
format with an oral
presentation
(report should be a
printed document with
PPT presentation & all
the group members
should present)

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS &

TENDER PROCEDURE

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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS & TENDER PROCEDURE

RATIONALE:
Understand the principles of tender procedures & construction contracts and related skills
which will be enhanced to perform the duties of a quantity surveyor in the construction
projects.

AIMS OF THE MODULE:

 Understand the planning procedures of the construction industry, construction contracts
and tender procedures.
 Develop the competence to apply contractual procedures from pre-tendering stage to final
certification as a quantity surveyor.

SPECIAL NOTES:
Assignments with significant lecture support could be most appropriate method for achieving
the given objectives. ICTAD conditions of contract documents could be used as the
guidelines for this module.

Unit Title Time (h)

A. CONTRACTUAL PARTIES 04
B. THE ROLE OF THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR 04
C. BUILDING PROCUREMENT 10
D. CHOOSING A PROCUREMENT ROUTE AND GUIDELINES 06
E. TENDERING METHODS 08
F. EXAMINATION AND REPORTING ON TENDERS 08
G. CONTRACTS 06
H. SUBCONTRACTS 04
J. VARIATIONS & FLUCTUATIONS 04
K. STANDARD FORMS OF CONTRACTS & CLAUSES 18
72

TOTAL MODULE TIME:

Lecture/tutorial -72 hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit -00 hours
Self-study -38 hours
Notional hours -110 hours

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MODULE CONTENT

Note:

All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.

“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

A. CONTRACTUAL PARTIES (04 Hours)

1. Understands the contractual parties & their responsibilities.
1.1 Outlines employer’s/ client’s requirements when procure particular services for the
project.
1.2 Introduces Client / Consultant Service Agreement in accordance with FIDIC white book
or ICTAD standard conditions of engagement.
1.3 Outlines, ‘consultancy fee payment methods’.
1.4 Explains funding organizations & their roles with appropriate examples.
1.5 Defines ‘contractors’, ‘sub-contractors’ and ‘suppliers’.
1.6 States the ICTAD Grading Scheme for Construction Contractors.

B. THE ROLE OF THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR (04 Hours)

2. Understands the Contracts for Building Construction Works and Quantity
Surveyor’s approach on such contracts.
2.1 Explains the quantity surveyor’s role over the construction contracts.
2.2 Identifies pre-contract and post-contract stages of a construction project and states pre-
contract and post-contract duties of a Quantity Surveyor.
2.3 States the legal obligations of a Quantity Surveyor.

C. BUILDING PROCUREMENT (10 Hours)

3. Understands the working arrangement for building procurement.
3.1 States the ‘Accelerated method’ and ‘Sequential method’ pertinent to Traditional
procurement pathway.
3.2 Explains Traditional methods of procurement (outlining the advantages and
disadvantages) based on followings:

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i. Measurement contracts
 Drawing and specification
 Performance specification
 Schedule of rates (such as standard schedules, adhoc schedules, bills of quantities
from a previous contract)
 Bill of approximate quantities
 Bill of firm quantities
ii. Cost reimbursement contracts
 Cost plus percentage fee
 Cost plus fixed fee
 Cost plus fluctuating fee
3.3 Outlines the specialties of other traditional methods such as Lump-sum, Guaranteed
maximum price contracts.
3.4 Discusses the risk factor involved in the traditional method of procurements.
3.5 Lists non-traditional procurement routes.
3.6 Explains Design & Build procurement route with outlining advantages & disadvantages.
3.7 States the various systems used for the selection of Design & Build contractor.
3.8 Explains the other alternative methods of building procurements such as;
 Package deal, Turnkey
 Management Contracts such as Construction Management, Management contracting,
Design & Manage, Project Management
 Collaborative methods such as Partnering, Joint Venture
3.9 Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the above alternative methods of
procurements.
D. CHOOSING A PROCUREMENT ROUTE AND GUIDELINES (06 Hours)
4. Understands to choose the appropriate procurement route to a project and identifies
National Procurement Guidelines
4.1 Explains briefly, the factors to be considered when choosing an appropriate procurement
route.
4.2 Discusses briefly, the National Procurement Manual & Guidelines
4.3 Defines an ‘Emergency Procurement’ and the provisions available to meet the emergency
procurement needs (as per the National Procurement Guidelines)

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E. TENDERING METHODS (08 Hours)

5. Understands the tendering methods and procedures.
5.1 Explains the methods adopted in the selection of contractor in;
i. Open tendering
ii. Single stage selective tendering
iii. Two stage selective tendering
iv. Negotiated contract
5.2 Lists and Explains the ‘Tender Document’ with reference to the ICTAD/SBD/01
5.3 Explains the procedure of tendering (ex: preliminary enquiry, period for preparation of
tenders, parities of tendering, opening of tendering, notifying tenderers).

F. EXAMINATION AND REPORTING ON TENDERS (08 Hours)

6. Understands examining and reporting on tenders.
6.1 Discusses briefly, the followings
i. Informal tender
ii. Unbalanced tender
iii. Front loading
iv. Comparative statement
6.2 Explains the examination of tenders considering, arithmetical errors, pricing errors,
pricing method, basic price list, preliminary items etc.
6.3 Explains the ways of dealing with errors with examples.
6.4 Prepares a tender report.

G. CONTRACTS (06 Hours)

7. Understands the “contract” in building industry.
7.1 States the sequence of awarding a contract and the documents connected therewith.
7.2 Outlines the difference between ‘Tender Documents’ & ‘Contract Documents’
7.3 Explains the Contract Documents.
7.4 Explains the preparations for executing the contracts. (i.e: articles of agreement,
conditions, bill of quantities, specifications, schedule of works, drawings).

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H. SUBCONTRACTS (04 Hours)

8. Understands the ‘subcontracts’ in construction contracts.
8.1 Lists the purposes of subcontracting in construction contracts.
8.2 Discusses briefly, the ‘subcontract tendering’.
8.3 General understanding on methods of subcontracting, Provisional & Prime cost sum and
adjustments, Attendance fee (will be discussed further in 3rd year modules)

J. VARIATIONS & FLUCTUATIONS (04 Hours)

9. Understands variations and fluctuations.
9.1 States the situations where variations may arise in a contract.
9.2 Explains measuring, valuing and paying for variations.
9.3 Explains methods of reimbursement of fluctuations.

K. STANDARD FORMS OF CONTRACTS & CLAUSES (18 Hours)

10. Understands the Standard Forms of Contracts &ICTAD clauses for contracts and
conditions for tender.
10.1 Outlines the aspects to consider when selecting a suitable ‘Form of Contract’
10.2 Identifies briefly, Standard Forms of contracts such as,
ICTAD/SBD, FIDIC, JCT, NEC, ICE, ACA, IChemE etc
10.3 Explains ICTAD clauses for contracts and conditions for tender pertaining to a medium
level construction.

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ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-07: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS & TENDER PROCEDURE

Assignment Assignment OR Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment

(A) / Practical details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical (P) allocated to Continuous Year-
No complete assessments end
the tasks exam

Q2:07A1 Assignment covers 14 hrs. During 1st end of 16th 15% 60%
(Assignment any selected areas self-study week and 3rd week of the
/Tutorial) from the A, B, C, D week of the training
main session topics training scheme
up to week no 13 scheme
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)
Q2:07A2 Assignment 24 hrs. 14th week of before the 25%
(Assignment 1. Compare ICTAD self-study the training end of
/Tutorial) and FIDIC clauses scheme October

2. assignment covers
any selected areas
from E, F, G, H, J, K
main session topics
up to week no 36
(suitable
assignment tasks
should be decided
by the lecturer
according to the
above
requirements)

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS &

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & BUILDING MAINTENANCE

RATIONALE:
Identify appropriate building materials according to the requirement & use the materials and
building maintenance knowledge for taking decisions regarding the material selection,
material cost, maintenance cost etc. to provide relevant cost advices.
AIMS OF THE MODULE:
 Recognize the factors involved in selecting materials for a particular situation,
especially when there is a continuous in flow of new and substitute materials in
market.
 Understand different physical & structural properties of construction materials which
affect the selection process & Use the knowledge gained for taking decisions
regarding material selection, their cost etc.
 Develop awareness of the inter-relation of the material selection with the performance
of the building and its probable maintenance.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Library assignments with significant lecture support could be most appropriate method for
achieving the given objectives.
Unit Title Time (h)
A. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 06
B. BRICKS & BLOCKS 06
C. LIME & CEMENT 06
D. CONCRETE AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL 06
E. CONCRETE PRODUCTION &ITS STRUCTURAL USAGE 10
F. TIMBER 08
G. METALS & ALLOYS 06
H. POLYMERS 04
J. PAINTS 02
K. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS 08
M. INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING MAINTENANCE 10
72
TOTAL MODULE TIME:
Lecture/tutorial - 72 Hours
Practical/Demonstration/industrial visit - 16 Hours
Self-study - 22 Hours
Notional Hours - 110 Hours

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MODULE CONTENT

Note:
All the objectives should be understood to be prefixed by the words.
“The expected learning outcome is that the student”.

A. INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (06 Hours)

1. Understands different applications of construction materials and the factors

affecting their selection.
1.1 Classifies the construction materials, based on usage
(a) Bulking materials: Brick, Block, Concrete, Rubble, Timber, Steel etc.
(b) Binding materials: Clay, Lime, Cement etc.
(c) Finishing materials: Plaster, Paints etc.
1.2 Classifies the materials according to their inherent properties
(a) Physical properties
Solid density, Bulk density, Relative density, Porosity, Hygroscopicity, Water
absorption, Weather resistance, Permeability, Frost resistance, Heat conductivity,
Thermal capacity, Fire resistance, Refractoriness, Durability, Isotropy, Anisotropy
(b) Mechanical properties
Strength-tensile, compressive, bending, shearing, torsion
Hardness, Elasticity, Plasticity, Ductility, Malleability, Brittleness, Rigidity,
Flexibility, Toughness
(c) Chemical properties
1.3 Discusses the tendency in the construction inflow of various miscellaneous materials and
the risk of selecting the most appropriate types for use such as,
Heat/Sound Insulators, Fillers, Fibre materials, Adhesives, Admixtures, Ceramics, Glass
blocks/varieties, Gypsum, Polymers etc.
1.4 Identifies the factors affecting the selection of materials for a particular work,
(a) Durability
(b) Strength (f) Aesthetic aspects
(c) Resistance to deterioration (g) Economic aspects
(d) Thermal Aspects (h) Recyclability
(e) Acoustic properties (i) Health & environmental aspects.

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1.5 Discusses the influence of the proper selection of construction materials, on the probable
maintenance costs of a building.

B. BRICKS & BLOCKS (06 Hours)

2 Recognizes the use of bricks & blocks as a main construction material and the need
for using mortar in brick and block work.
2.1 Outlines the manufacturing process of clay bricks emphasizing the importance of quality
production according to the standards.
2.2 Classifies the bricks according to the methods of manufacture, strength, density, texture
and shape.
2.3 Identifies the effects of,
(a) Density
(b) Porosity
(c) Compressive Strength
(d) Resistance of deterioration on the quality of bricks.
2.4 Describes the test used to determine the properties of bricks.
(a) Geometrical properties (c) Water Absorption.
(b) Compressive Strength
2.5 Outlines the manufacturing process of cement blocks, differentiating between solid,
perforated and cellular types.
2.6 Discusses the probable defects encountered in brickwork, with special reference to the
“efflorescence”.
2.7 States the importance of using motor mixes with different strength characteristics for
different applications.
2.8 Describe the effect of water content on the workability of a motor mix.
2.9 Compares the brick wall & block wall construction in terms of advantages and
disadvantages.

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C. LIME & CEMENT (06 Hours)

3 Understands the uses and the properties of the main building materials used in
construction, and their manufacturing process
3.1 Outlines the manufacturing process of lime to the stage of using in construction.
3.2 Explains the setting & hardening process in lime emphasizing the need for CO2 to its
chemical setting action importance to the binding properties.
3.3 Outlines the manufacturing process of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), highlighting the
major stages in construction.
3.4 States the major chemical compounds present in OPC in percentages, emphasizing the
properties they attribute to the functioning.
3.5 Explains the hydration process in OPC leading to setting, hardening and strength
development in cement based mixes.
3.6 Describe the following properties of OPC, emphasizing their importance of,
(a) Chemical Composition (c) Setting & Hardening
(b) Fineness
3.7 Discusses the use of ‘binary cement’ types in industry, specifying their merits and de-
merits. (Pozzolana, Blazed furnace slag, Pulverized fuel ash)
3.8 Discusses the use of different types of Portland Cements, manufactured by modifying the
OPC, in order to use in specific situations. (RHPC, SRPC, LHPC)
3.9 Explains the standard test for determining the setting times of cement using Vicat-
apparatus.
3.10 Discusses commonly used methods for handling & storing cement at the worksite.

D. CONCRETE AS A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL (06 Hours)

4 Develops an understanding of concrete as a construction material.
4.1 Describes the various applications of concrete in construction, stating the advantages over
the other similar materials.
4.2 Lists the constituent materials in ordinary dense concrete, referring to their specific
purposes of use and the attributes they offer.
4.3 Explains course, fine and all in aggregates in concrete stating the essential properties they
should possess. (Normal weight, Light weight, Heavy weight)
4.4 Discusses the importance of a well-graded aggregate mix for the quality of concrete.

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4.5 Identifies different types of admixtures used to gain specific properties and to avoid the
undesirable properties of cement and concrete.
(Plasticizers, Retarders, Accelerators, Air entrain)

E. CONCRETE PRODUCTION &ITS STRUCTURAL USAGE (10 Hours)

5 Understands the various properties of different types of concrete and their effect on
the structural performance.
5.1 Enumerate procedural stages in the production of concrete giving comments on each of
the followings
(a) Mix design (e) Transporting
(b) Selection of Materials (f) Placing
(c) Batching (g) Compacting
(d) Mixing (h) Curing
5.2 Describes the ‘compacting stage’ and ‘curing stage’ emphasizing the purposes expected
and the methods employed.
5.3 Describes the following terms associated with the concrete work.
(a) Homogeneity (e) Water/Cement ratio
(b) Segregation (f) Laitance
(c) Workability (g) Concrete cover
(d) Weigh Batching (h) Aggregate/cement ratio
5.4 Explains the following tests commonly used to measure concrete properties,
(a) Slump test
(b) Cube crushing test
5.5 Outlines the use of various cement types with their specific applications.
(a) In-situ concrete
(b) Precast concrete
(c) Pre-stressed concrete
(d) Reinforced concrete
5.6 Explains the purpose of using embedding steel in concrete.
5.7 Discusses the importance of providing cover in reinforced concrete elements.
5.8 Discusses the use of Ferro-cement and special characteristics of Ferro-cement as a
construction material.

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F. TIMBER (08 Hours)

6 Develops an understanding on the use of timber in construction and the properties
in the varieties of timber, outlining the preparation processes.
6.1 Identifies different uses of timber in construction industry, categorizing in to temporary,
permanent and structural applications.
6.2 Explains the features of a cross section and the cell structure of a tree, stating hoe these
can influence on the strength of properties.
6.3 Distinguishes soft wood and hardwood referring to the growth patterns & their cell
structure.
6.4 States different types of timber used for construction in Sri Lanka.
6.5 Outline the production process from the ‘Felling’ to the ‘Using stage’, including
conversion and seasoning, stating the important factors to follow.
6.6 Discusses properties of timber explaining the effects of,
(a) Strength.
(b) Moisture content on a particular timber type on strength
6.7 Describes various types of defects, encountered in timber.
(a) Abnormal growth
(b) Rupture of tissues
(c) After felling the tree
(d) During conversion and seasoning
6.8 Discusses the importance of timber preservation, types of timber preservatives and the
methods of application.
6.9 Discusses the timber based products available to use as substitutes in construction, such
as Plywood, Particle Board, Hard Boards, MDF, comparing their advantages and
disadvantages.
6.10 Describes the common practice of handling & storing timber at work sites.

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G. METALS & ALLOYS (06 Hours)

7 Develops an understanding of the general and engineering properties of various
types of metals and alloys used for structural, non-structural & service purposes in
the construction industry.
7.1 Enumerates the situations of metals and alloys used in construction.
7.2 Differentiates between following pairs, in terms of their material structure, properties and
specialties.
(a) Metals and Non-metals
(b) Ferrous metals and Non-ferrous metals
(c) Metals and Alloys
7.3 Identifies different types of ferrous metals categorizing them to low-carbon, medium
carbon and high carbon types and their specific properties.
(a) Tensile properties.
(b) Elastic and plastic behaviour.
(c) Ductility, Brittleness and Malleability.
7.4 Discusses the use of non- ferrous metals and alloys extensively used in industry (Copper,
Aluminium) stating the merits and demerits.
7.5 Discusses the problem of corrosion in ferrous metals and the different types of corrosion,
specifying the methods employed to control them.
Oxidized corrosion, Electrolytic corrosion – Cathodic protection, Use of inhibitors,
Galvanizing etc.

H. POLYMERS (04 Hours)

8 Understands the use of polymer based materials in the construction industry and the
favourable properties and the limitations of use.
8.1 Expresses the cases of use of plastics from minor application to the pre- fabricated items
in the construction industry.
8.2 Explains the formation of the types of plastics, “thermoplastics”, “thermosetting plastics”
and “cellular plastic” giving examples of their link formation differences.
8.3 Outlines the properties expected from plastics in the use in construction.
(a) Durability& dimensional stability (e) Thermal expansion
(b) Weather resistance (f) Fire safety
(c) Colour fastness (g) Sound insulation
(d) Thermal insulation (h) Resistance to water & liquid vapour

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8.4 Discusses the effect of the degradation factor, such as water, ultra violet, Infra-red etc. on
plastics.

J. PAINTS (02 Hours)

9 Understands the purposes of use of paints, types available & applications.
9.1 Outlines the purposes of painting on building surfaces.
9.2 Discusses the component parts of paints & their contributory performance in the
applications: medium, pigments, extenders, solvents, driers, thinners, etc.
9.3 Outlines the use of types of paints, together with their relevant applications in the
industry.
9.4 Discusses the painting systems, types of failures encountered on the painting surfaces &
remedial measures.

K. MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS
Develops an understanding of various miscellaneous materials used for various
purposes in the industry.
 GLASS (02 Hours)
10.1 States the various applications of Glass & Glass based products in the building
construction situations: Sheet Glass, Plate Glass, Laminated Safety Glass, Toughened
Glass, Wired Glass, Foam Glass and Radiation Control Glass.
10.2 Outlines the production process of normal glass, specifying the general, physical &
chemical properties.
10.3 Outlines the properties and relevant uses of Glass Fibre and Glass Blocks.

 CERAMICS (02 Hours)

11.1 Discusses use of ceramics in the construction industry, stressing the health & sanitary
based considerations.
11.2 Describe the importance in applications and different properties of ceramics which affect
their performance,
(a) Moisture content
(b) Weather resistance
(c) Resistance to chemicals
(d) Hardness
(e) Strength

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 INSULATION MATERIALS (02 Hours)

12.1 Discuss the need for using insulation materials, both heat and sound, in special cases of
framed building and acoustic concerned buildings- auditoriums, theatres, etc.

12.2 States with short clarifications, the essential properties of heat/ sound insulation
materials needed, naming some of the material types used.

 FILLERS AND SEALANTS (02 Hours)

13.1 Discusses the situation where filler materials and sealant materials have to be used in
construction.

13.2 Discusses the essential properties the sealants and the fillers should possess.

13.3 Names and discusses the types used in work situations- resilient fillers, mastic fillers etc.
acrylic sealants, cement sealants, floor sealants, and plastic sealants.

M. INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING MAINTENANCE (10 Hours)

14 Understands the background to the building maintenance
14.1Discusses the need of maintenance
14.2 Explains briefly, the building defects and deterioration

14 Understands the nature of maintenance & building maintenance decisions

15.1Provides a definition to ‘building maintenance’
15.2Describes how to make maintenance decisions
(a) Maintenance need
(b) Principals influencing maintenance decisions
(c) Maintenance priorities
15.3 Explains the nature of the maintenance with reference to the followings.
(a) Rectification
(b) Servicing
(c) Repair
(d) Replacement
(e) Renovations
15.4 Outlines the problems associated with the maintenance.

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16 Understands the types of maintenance& recording systems.

16.1 Lists & explains briefly, the different types of maintenance.
16.2 States the recording systems for maintenance works.

17 Understands the Maintenance Cost & Contracts

17.1 Identifies Maintenance Cost classification.

17.2 Identifies the relationship between Initial/Capital Cost, Running Cost & Maintenance Cost.

17.3 Explains the decisions regarding the maintenance expenditure cost planning & controlling.

17.4 States the sources of ineffective maintenance.

17.5 States the different forms of maintenance contracts.

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ASSIGNMENTS/ PRACTICAL/ SITE VISITS

SUBJECT MODULE Q2-08: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS & MAINTENENCE
Assignmen Assignment OR Practical Minimum Assessment Assessment Assessment
t (A) / details no of hours introduction end weighting
Practical allocated to Continuous Year
(P) No complete assessments -end
exam
the tasks
Q2: 08 A1 Theory based written 10 hours During 1st before the 10% 60%
Assignment assignment which covers (self-study) week and 3rd end of
any selected areas from the week of the October
main session topics of A, B, training
C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M scheme
of the whole module
(suitable assignment tasks
should be decided by the
lecturer according to the
above requirements)
Q2: 08 P1 Laboratory based 12 hours lab to be decided before the 20%
Lab practical/s should cover the sessions by the end of
practical/s followings. + lecturer October
 Initial & final setting 6 hours self- (Approximate
time of cement study ly 25th week
(Vicat apparatus) of the training
 Check soundness of scheme)
cement & hydrated Lime
using Le-
Chatelier Method
 Compressive strength of
Bricks
 Water absorption of
Cement Blocks
 Compressive strength
parallel to grains &
perpendicular to grains,
Moisture content
deformation & density of
Timber
 Tensile testing of Steel
Q1: 08 A2 Industrial visit/Market 4 hours Approximately before the 10%
Market research & submit in a (industry 27th week of end of 30th
research report format which covers visit) and 6 the training week of the
the following: hours scheme training
 Available conventional (self-study) scheme
materials and new
substitute materials-
compare merits
&demerits in relation
with time, quality, cost
and life cycle costing
factors
 Newly invented
materials using
problematic construction
situations
 User responses-technical
personal, client

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