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Gateways to Engineering Studies - Chris Brink

Gateways to
Engineering
Studies

Quantity Surveying
N6

Chris Brink
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© 2014 Chris Brink

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Module 1:
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1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Earthworks, substructure and/or external works construction details ............................. 5
1.3 Concrete formwork and reinformwork construction details.............................................. 6
1.4 Roof construction details ............................................................................................................. 6
1.5 Openings and/or sundries ........................................................................................................... 7
1.6 Plumbing and drainage ............................................................................................................... 7

Module 2:

............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Theory of standard system trades ........................................................................................... 10
2.3 Piled foundations.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Concrete formwork and reinformwork .................................................................................. 14
2.4.1 Ceco longdomes ...................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.2 Fiber-pan Forms ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.4.3 Plastic Forms ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Roof construction ......................................................................................................................... 17
2.6 Plumbing and drainage ............................................................................................................. 22
2.6.1 Drainage systems ...................................................................................................................... 22
2.6.2 Taps and fittings......................................................................................................................... 23
2.7 Variation orders ............................................................................................................................ 26

Module 3:

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3.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Earthworks substructure and/or external works – taking off ............................................ 32
3.3 Piling - taking-off ........................................................................................................................... 40
3.4 Concrete formwork and reinformwork - taking-off ............................................................ 43
3.4.1 Solid slab structure .................................................................................................................... 44

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3.4.2 Coffer block slab structure ..................................................................................................... 47

3.4.3 Troughed slab structure .......................................................................................................... 49
3.4.4 Concrete staircase ................................................................................................................... 51
3.4.5 Coffer block structure .............................................................................................................. 53
3.5 Carpentry and Joinery ............................................................................................................... 56
3.5.1 Roof construction...................................................................................................................... 57
3.5.2 Built-in cupboards and/or sundries ...................................................................................... 70
3.6 Openings and/or sundries ......................................................................................................... 74
3.6.1 Steel window frame ................................................................................................................. 75
3.6.2 Wooden window ...................................................................................................................... 78
3.6.3 Wooden door on a steel frame ............................................................................................ 81
3.6.4 Steel window frame ................................................................................................................. 82
3.7 Plumbing and drainage ............................................................................................................. 83
3.7.1 Drainage systems ...................................................................................................................... 83
3.7.2 Water installation ...................................................................................................................... 98
3.8 Variation Orders.......................................................................................................................... 105
3.9 Working-up ................................................................................................................................... 111

Past Examination Papers ........................................................................................... 144

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Icons used in this book

We use different icons to help you work with this book; these are shown in the table
below.

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Assessment / Activity Multimedia

Checklist Practical

Demonstration/ observation Presentation/ Lecture

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Group work/ discussions,

Take note of
role-play, etc.

Theoretical – questions,
In the workplace
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Keywords Think about it

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Learning Outcomes
On the completion of this module the student must be able to:

x Describe:
o Construction methods
o Details
o Materials
x Describe free-hand sketches
x Analyse relevant construction methods, details and material with particular
reference to descriptions in bills of quantities.
x Describe relevant specifications

1.1 Introduction

A Quantity Surveyor manages all costs relating to building and civil

engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures.

Surveyors seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money,
while still achieving the required standards and quality. Many of these are
specified by statutory building regulations, which the surveyor needs to
understand and adhere to.

A quantity surveyor may work for either the client or the contractor, working in
an office or on site. They are involved in a project from the start, preparing
estimates and costs of the work.

When the project is in progress, quantity surveyors keep track of any variations
to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability.

The title of the job may also be referred to as a construction cost consultant or
commercial manager.

Responsibilities vary depending on the nature and stage of the project being
worked on, but can include:

x preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities with

the architect and/or the client;

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x undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;

x assisting in establishing a client's requirements and undertaking feasibility
studies;
x performing risk, value management and cost control;
x advising on procurement strategy;
x identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
x preparing and analysing costings for tenders;
x allocating work to subcontractors;
x providing advice on contractual claims;
x analysing outcomes and writing detailed progress reports;
x valuing completed work and arranging payments;
x maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use;
x understanding the implications of health and safety regulations.

1.2 Earthworks, substructure and/or external works construction

details

Worked Example 1.1

Using standard drawing symbols, make a sketch to show the typical

construction detail of a foundation for an external wall of an ordinary house

Include the following:

Concrete footing, one-and-a-half brick external foundation wall, one-brick

superstructure wall, hard core under floor, surface bed, natural ground level,
damp proof course, internal plaster and external facings.

Solution:

Figure 1.1

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1.3 Concrete formwork and reinformed work construction details

Worked Example 1.2

Make a sectional sketch to show the construction of a typical reinforced

concrete beam as part of a suspended slab. Use standard cross hatching
methods.

Include the following:

T -beam, part of slab and reinforcement

Solution:

Figure 1.2

1.4 Roof construction details

Worked Example 1.3

Make a sketch to show the construction of a typical eaves detail. Use the
standard drawing symbols (cross hatching)

Include the following:

One brick external wall, beam filling, internal plaster, wall plate, rafter, tie
beam, battens and roof tiles, fascia board and gutter .

Solution:

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Figure 1.3

1.5 Openings and/or sundries

Worked Example 1.4

Sketch a horizontal section through of a double-rebate steel door lining

(frame) in an external one-brick wall which is only plastered on the inside.

Show the relevant dimensions which are needed to calculate the girth of the
paint. (NOTE: No calculations or taking-off are required)

Solution:

Figure 1.4

1.6 Plumbing and drainage

Worked Example 1.5

Sketch a section through a typical manhole.

Include the following:

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Concrete floor with benching, one brick wall internally plastered, channels,
concrete cover slab with steel frame and cover.

Solution:

Figure 1.5

Activity 1.1

1. What is the relevance of construction methods, details and materials when

analysing materials?
2. What are free-hand sketches?
3. How would you analyse construction methods, details and material using
a bill of quantities?
4. What does ‘relevant specifications’ mean?

Self-Check

I am able to: Yes No

x Describe:
o Construction methods
o Details
o Materials
x Describe free-hand sketches
x Analyse relevant construction methods, details and material
with particular reference to descriptions in bills of quantities.
x Describe relevant specifications
If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the outcomes listed above, then speak
to your facilitator for guidance and further development.

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Learning Outcomes
On the completion of this module the student must be able to:

x Describe the various methods or forms of bills of quantities and methods

generally adopted in contractors’ offices
x Describe the following methods:
o Direct billing
o Abstracting
o Cut and shuffle
o Computer methods
x Describe preamble and preliminary items
x Describe the editing and presentation of Bills of Quantities
x Describe the preparation of interim valuations
x Describe Final accounts:
o Prime cost and provisional sums
o Extras
o Omissions
o Variations
o Day-work
o Provisional quantities
o Sub-contractors

2.1 Introduction

Quantity surveyors have a range of skills that are in demand. They

advise on economic feasibility of construction projects and their
invaluable expertise is in demand during the whole design and
development process.

The quantity surveyor manages procurement and advises on legal, contractual

and economic matters. Their skills and knowledge equip them well for top
managerial posts. It is therefore essential to have a good understanding of the
theory behind the practical which this module addresses.

Some qualities a Quantity Surveyor needs are:

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x to develop an ability to think analytically and independently about surveying

problems and to deal effectively with uncertainty in the pursuit of problem
solving
x to understand the technical, economic, legal and organisational aspects of
quantity surveying and the nature of the boundary relationships that exist
x to appreciate the significance of the built environment to the wider
environment and the economy and society as a whole
x to engender an understanding of the ethics and requirements of professional
practice in order to ensure a clear sense of professional responsibility and
identity is developed
x to develop an independent approach to learning and an analytical
approach to knowledge through the exploration of current surveying issues
and problems
x to pursue development of expertise in the practice of quantity surveying

2.2 Theory of standard system trades

Worked Example 2.1

1. Examine clauses 4 and 11 of the trades Earthworks in the Standard System

of Measuring Building Work. Clear the difference between these two items,
and what different types of work actions are involved?

2. State in which unit of measurement each of the following items should be

measured:

2.1 Site clearance

2.2 Working space
2.3 Excavations to open faces
2.4 Extra over excavations for excavation rocks
2.5 Extra over excavations for cart away
2.6 Risk of collapse to excavations exceeding 1,5 m deep
2.7 Keep excavations free of water
2.8 Hard core

Solution:
1. Clause 4: Site clearance
It should be measured on horizontal plane, it means to remove grass,
bushes and debris etc. to be able to set out a building.

Clause 11 : Working space

It should be measured on vertical plane, it means to excavate further than
the required area of the structure to be able to work around the edges of
the structure.

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2. See Table 2.2

2.1 M2 2.2 M2 2.3 M3 2.4 M3

2.5 M3 2.6 M2 2.7 Item 2.8 M3

2.3 Piled foundations

Construction sequence for a typical Prepakt CFA pile (Refer to Figure 2.1)
1. Whilst the pile bore is being drilled the central stem is plugged with a
temporary steel cap. Relatively little spoil is removed dunng this operation.
2. The central hollow stem of the auger is connected by a swivel assembly to
flexible steel hoses leading to a high pressure concrete pump. Once the
required drilling depth has been reached. a high slump concrete is pumped
through the swivel assembly, down the stem of the auger. and. after blowing
the temporary cap into the base of the pile. The auger is steadily extracted
at a controlled and predetermined rate. maintaining a slow rotation in the
drill direction. whilst concrete is continuously pumped through the stem to
form the pile. Spoil from the bore is simultaneously brought to the surface by
the auger and the rising column of concrete
3. See 2.
4. When the bore has been completely filled with concrete the top of the pile
is cleaned off and a reinforcement cage with suitable spacers inserted into
the fluid concrete. This reinforcement is usually only installed in the upper
portion of the pile.
5. See 4.

Figure 2.1 Construction sequence for Prepakt continuous flight auger pile

With under-reaming, it is usual to inspect the pile to see if the under-reaming. is

clean of excavated material. A special safety cage is lowered into the pile bore,
with an engineer inside to do the inspection. Telecommunication is provided
and if previous tests have shown any suspect air in the bore, a blown air supply
needs to be provided.

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With the development of miniature television cameras an alternative, and less

claustrophobic, inspection is now available.

The final stage is the insertion of preassembled reinforcement and the

concreting of the pile by means of' a tremie pipe.

The complete sequence of events is shown in diagrammatic form in Figure 2.6.

Special methods exist for installing piles in limited headroom situations, and
individual firms may claim special features to their systems which give
advantages over those of competitors. Piling systems also have a major role in
relation to their ability to provide the support to deep excavations in the
temporary sense, while eventually becoming part of the permanent work.

Figure 2.2 CFA piles being installed in a building where walls and main roof
beams have to be retained.

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Figure 2.3 Close up of augers used in rotary augered piles

Figure 2.4 Under-reaming equipment for rotary augered piling. As the Kelly bar
rotates the under-ream cutters spin outwards

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Figure 2.5 Test installation of pile bore liner with vibration equipment

Figure 2.6 Sequence of operation for constructing a rotary augered pile

2.4 Concrete formwork and reinformwork

2.4.1 Ceco longdomes
These domes are made of one-piece reinforced fiberglass in total widths,
including the flanges, equal to 36 in, and in lengths of 3,5, 6, and 7 ft. The
available depths are 12, 14, 16, and 20 in.

2.4.2 Fiber-pan Forms

These forms are fabricated from fiber materials that have been impregnated
with asphalt or treated with other compounds that make the material water-
resistant. The finished products are available for use as pans for rib- or joist- type
slab construction.

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Figure 2.7 Installation using Ceco Steeldomes

Also, they are available as dome or square pans for two-way or waffle-type slab
construction. The materials are usually shipped flat or knocked down, to reduce
shipping space and assembled at the job.

When assembled for use, a unit consists of a flange, or template, that rests on
the solid decking or on centering strips to which the template is fastened with
tape or metal stitching; an expanded fiber core, similar to egg-crate fillers, or of
other construction to provide the required support for the cover; and the fiber
cover, placed over the core.

Concrete is placed over these units in the same manner as with metal pans.
Some manufacturers design the cores to permit their removal and reuse.

2.4.3 Plastic Forms

Plastic forms, which have been used to construct concrete slabs of the one-way
and two-way joist types, have several advantages including the that they are
light, strong, and resistant to impact.

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Figure 2.8 Fibreglass coffers

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Figure 2.9 Installing plastic moulds

2.5 Roof construction

Trusses are symmetrical about ridge except for hanger trusses spaced at 1,800
c/c infill 100 x 38 rafters at 450 c/c.

Figure 2.10 Typical truss detail for spans up to 8,000 mm

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Figure 2.11 Timber trusses and girders

Edge End
distance distance Spacing mm
Diameter and
mm mm
type
Angle of connector axis to grain
A B A B
Parallel to grain Perpendicular to grain
64 mm Toothed Load parallel to grain 95 Load parallel to grain 76
38 38 44 95
plate Load normal to grain 76 Load normal to grain 95
64 mm Load parallel to grain 171 Load parallel to grain 89
44 70 102 140
Split ring Load normal to grain 89 Load normal to grain 108
A = unloaded edge or end B = loaded edge or end (force from connector acts towards it)

Table 2.1 Connectored joints – spacing and edging distances

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Figure 2.12 Marley Monarch designer range – Valley

Figure 2.13 Marley Monarch designer range

Figure 2.14 Typical truss rafter details for spans up to 11,000 mm

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Figure 2.15 Marley fittings and accessories

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Figure 2.16 Truss tie-down and leveling with wedges

Figure 2.17 Mild steel cleats

Figure 2.18 Truss hangers

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Figure 2.19 Fixing of galvanized truss hangers with 32 mm clout nails

2.6 Plumbing and drainage

2.6.1 Drainage systems

Figure 2.20 Waste fittings

Figure 2.21 Underground drain fittings

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Figure 2.22 Soil and vent fittings

2.6.2 Taps and fittings

The comprehensive range of COBRA "Copcal" capillary fittings conforms to SABS
1067 Part 2 1985 as well as: to DIN 2856, ISO 2016 and BS 864 standard
specifications.

The simple joining technique is a readily acquired skill and can be mastered with
little difficulty. Users of Capillary solder fittings find this domestic plumbing much
faster than any other.

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The introduction of a hard drawn copper tube, less expensive than the widely
used domestic copper tube, and conforming to SABS 460 Class "0" has made
the choice of a copper tube installation a most economic proposition.

The hard drawn tube, when used with COBRA "Copcal" fittings, can compare in
cost with any conventional system.

The savings in installation time, the competitive price of hard drawn tube and
"Copcal" fittings and the undeniable longevity of copper, all go to make the
selection of this system sound economic sense.

Note:
Fittings with a "D-'' prefix are manufactured from Dezincification
Resistant Brass.

Figure 2.23 Stoptaps

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Figure 2.23 Cobra Copcal capillary fittings

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Figure 2.24 Cobra Conex compression fittings, dezincification resistant

2.7 Variation orders

Variation orders, or VO as it is sometimes referred to, constitutes an instruction
from the architect or consulting engineer requesting the contractor to substitute

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new work or material for those originally incorporate in the contract or to make
such other changes as may be specifies. It is very unlikely that the project will
proceed exactly as originally conceived by the architect for a wide variety of
reasons.

The issue of variation orders ensures that the quantity surveyor and the
contractor are kept informed of amendments to the scheme and are given the
opportunity to determine their financial effects.

Moreover, it is advisable for the architect to ascertain the likely cost effect of a
proposed variation from the quantity surveyor before he issues the variation
order. The indications of variations are set out in the "Conditions of Contract"
Clause 1.

Variation orders are often issued by the architect/consulting engineer on printed

forms, to the quantity surveyor and the contractor, alternatively the
architect/consulting engineer may forward a letter to the contractor detailing
the variation to the works and sending a copy to the quantity surveyor.

The forms have the advantage of maintaining a uniform, complete orderly and
distinctive approach. The architect's instruction containing a variation must give
the title of the contract, name of contractor, date and serial number of the
instruction and full details of the variation accompanied by appropriate
drawing ( s) where necessary, and signed by the architect.

In the case of instructions involving the adjustment of prime cost sum, particulars
must be given of the quotation to be accepted, stating the date of the
quotation and its reference number.

When visiting the site for the purpose of measuring variations, the quantity
surveyor will have the appropriate variation orders and supporting documents
and possibly a list of items for which the contractor is applying for variation
orders.

Each of the items will be systematically taken in tum, measuring various items of
work as executed, but leaving the omissions to be dealt with in the office. The
question as to whether additional work should be measured on site or taken
from drawing in the office is largely dependent on the particular circumstances.

For example a dormer that is fully illustrated on scale 1:25 scale drawing and 1:5
detail, can be more readily and accurately measured from the drawings.

Whereas if the same item had been built from sketchy particulars, then
measurement on site would achieve a more satisfactory solution. A combination
of the two methods may prove to be the best approach in some situations.

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Each set of variation measurements is. best recorded under a heading that will
suitably describe the nature and scope of work. It must also-be made clear as
to which dimensions relate to additions and which to omissions.

It is usual practice to insert the word 'add' or 'omit' suitably underlined, at the top
of each page and where a change takes place from additions to omission or
visa versa.

The omission will often be extracted from the quantity surveyor's original
dimensions, unless they constitute entire items or sections in the bill of quantities,
in which case reference can be made to the appropriate billed items.

In the case of significant variations, where it is not possible to use billed rates as
a means of computing a price for the varied work, an architect may request to
be supplied with a lump sum quotation for the substituted work.

In this situation the architect would be well advised to ask the quantity surveyor
to prepare an approximate estimate of nett extra cost, allowing for any omitted
work, and then to proceed only if the contractor's price bears a reasonable
relationship to the quantity surveyor's estimate.

Activity 2.1

1. State in which unit each of the following items should be measured:

1.1 Concrete in slabs inclusive of beams
1.2 Hollow blocks
2. In your own words, state how the following items should be described and
name the unit of measurement for each:
2.1 Formwork to sides and soffits of beams
2.2 Ditto soffits of solid slabs
2.3 Reinforcement in slabs and beams
3. State the relevant trade AND in which unit each of the following roof items
should be measured:
3.1 Plate nailed timber roof trusses
3.2 Hips for plate nailed timber roof trusses
3.3 Steel roof trusses
3.4 Timber in nailed or bolted trusses
3.5 Timber connectors such as toothed rings
3.6 Mild steel bolts for timber trusses
3.7 Timber purlins
3.8 Roof sheets on purlins
3.9 Roof tile including battens
3.10 Extra on gutters for stop ends
4. State in which unit each of the following items should be measured:

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4.1 Paint on steel door frames

4.2 Paint on steel window frames
4.3 Glass panes
4.4 Concrete in threshold
4.5 Face brick sills
4.6 Building hollow walls solid at jambs
4.7 Face brick reveals
4.8 Plaster to reveals in narrow widths
4.9 Fabricated lintels (precast concrete lintels)
4.10 Face brick arches
5. Consult the Trade Plumbing and Drainage in your Standard System.
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE and with it sta
the respective clause numbers:
5.1 Pipework in ground shall be given separately and descriptions can
include pipe trenches.
5.2 All various pipe fittings such as bends and tees, et cetera for 15 mm
water pipes should be counted together under one item.
5.3 The various pipe fittings such as inspection ends and junctions for 32
mm waste pipes should be given separately for each type of fitting.
5.4 Taps and traps should be included n the description of the relevant
sanitary fitting.
5.5 Holes through walls for pipes are to be given in number.

Self-Check

I am able to: Yes No

x Describe the various methods or forms of bills of quantities and
methods generally adopted in contractors’ offices
x Describe the following methods:
o Direct billing
o Abstracting
o Cut and shuffle
o Computer methods
x Describe preamble and preliminary items
x Describe the editing and presentation of Bills of Quantities
x Describe the preparation of interim valuations
x Describe Final accounts:
o Prime cost and provisional sums
o Extras
o Omissions
o Variations
o Day-work
o Provisional quantities
o Sub-contractors

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If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the outcomes listed above, then speak
to your facilitator for guidance and further development.

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Learning Outcomes
On the completion of this module the student must be able to:

x Demonstrate taking off and descriptions of quantities for:

o Demolitions
o Alterations
o Excavations
o Planking
o Strutting and shoring
o Concrete, formwork and reinforcement
o Precast concrete
o Bricklayers
o Waterproofing
o Slater and tiler
o Carpenter and joiner
o Floor coverings
o Ironmongery
o Metalwork
o Curtain walling, shop fittings’ work and partitions
o Paviour and plasterer
o Tiler
o Plumber and drain layer
o Glazier and painter
o Fencing

3.1 Introduction

The need for quantity surveyors is vital for the efficient financial
management of construction projects. This practical module uses
principles that are applicable in many quantity surveying and
financial management industrial sectors.

It builds on a solid theoretical base which is coupled with current and future
approaches to practical quantity surveying practice.

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3.2 Earthworks substructure and/or external works – taking off

Refer to the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for trades like
Earthworks, Masonry and Concrete Formwork and Reinforcement to be able to
understand the methods applied when measuring the structures which are
under this section.

Figure 3.1 Flower box

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Figure 3.2

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Figure 3.3

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Figure 3.4

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Figure 3.5

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Figure 3.6

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Figure 3.7

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Figure 3.8

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Figure 3.9

3.3 Piling - taking-off

Refer to the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for trades like
Earthworks, Piling and Concrete Formwork and Reinforcement to be able to

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understand the methods applied when measuring the structures which are
under this section.

Figure 3.10

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Figure 3.11

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Figure 3.12

3.4 Concrete formwork and reinformwork - taking-off

Refer to the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for trades like
Earthworks, Piling and Concrete Formwork and Reinforcement to be able to

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understand the methods applied when measuring the structures which are
under this section.

3.4.1 Solid slab structure

Figure 3.13

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Figure 3.14

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Figure 3.15

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3.4.2 Coffer block slab structure

Figure 3.16

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Figure 3.17

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3.4.3 Troughed slab structure

Figure 3.18

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Figure 3.19

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3.4.4 Concrete staircase

Figure 3.20

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Figure 3.21

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3.4.5 Coffer block structure

Figure 3.22

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Figure 3.23

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Figure 3.24

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3.5 Carpentry and Joinery

Refer to the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for trades like
Carpentry and Joinery and Ironmongery to be able to understand the methods
applied when measuring the structures which are under this section. Also consult
books on carpentry work or woodworking.

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3.5.1 Roof construction

3.5.1.1 Raised roof of a g g with parapet and g
garage gable wall

Figure 3.25

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3.5.1.2 Hipped L-shaped roof

Figure 3.30

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Figure 3.31

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Figure 3.34

3.5.1.3 Hipped roof with plate nailed trusses

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Figure 3.35

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Figure 3.38

3.5.2 Built-in cupboards and/or sundries

Refer to the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for trades like
Carpentry and Joinery, Ironmongery and Metalwork to be able to understand
the methods applied when measuring the structures which are under this
section. Also consult books on carpentry work or woodworking.

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3.5.2.1 Built-in cupboard

Figure 3.39

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Figure 3.40

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3.5.2.2 Built-in cupboard with concrete slab

Figure 3.42

3.6 Openings and/or sundries

Refer to the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for trades like
Carpentry and Joinery, Ironmongery and Metalwork to be able to understand
the methods applied when measuring the structures which are under this
chapter. Also consult books on carpentry work or woodworking.

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3.6.1 Steel window frame

Figure 3.43

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Figure 3.44

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3.6.2 Wooden window

Figure 3.46

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Figure 3.47

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3.6.3 Wooden door on a steel frame

Figure 3.49

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3.6.4 Steel window frame

Figure 3.50

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3.7 Plumbing and drainage

3.7.1 Drainage systems
3.7.1.1 Underground drainage pipe

Figure 3.51

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Figure 3.52

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3.7.1.2 Underground drainage pipe and manhole

Figure 3.53

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Figure 3.54

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3.7.1.3 Septic tank

Figure 3.59

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Figure 3.60

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Figure 3.61

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3.7.1.4 Waste water and anti-siphonage system

Figure 3.63

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Figure 3.64

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Figure 3.65

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3.7.2 Water installation

3.7.2.1 Hot and cold water installation

Figure 3.66 Schematic drawing of hot and cold water installation

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Figure 3.67

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3.7.2.2 Cold water installation using copper and polycop pipes

Figure 3.70

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Figure 3.71

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Figure 3.72

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3.8 Variation Orders

Figure 3.73

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3.9 Working-up
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Figure 3.79

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Figure 3.89

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Figure 3.90

Activity 3.1

1. Figure 3.1 shows two plans and one pictorial view (not to scale) of a flower
box above ground level are shown. Note that two more courses of faced
brickwork are below ground level, supported by a 1780 X 1780 X 150 mm
concrete slab.

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Measure the complete flower box by applying the basic principles used
when measuring foundations and brick walls

NOTE: DO NOT keep work below and above ground level separate

SPECIFICATIONS
EARTHWORKS: The clearing of site is measured elsewhere
Excavation in earth
Backfilling externally
Pot soil in boxes to top of brick on edge coping

CONCRETE: 15 MPa

BRICKWORK: Stretcher bond in facings with copings

2. Foundation of concrete structure

Figures 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 shows the plans and sectional elevation of a coffer
block reinforced concrete structure.

SPECIFICATIONS
EARTHWORKS: The site is level and the whole area of the building,
including an area of 3,0 m all around the outer boundary
of the column bases, have to be cleared. Excavations
are in pickable earth and excess material is to be carted
away.
Backfilling at bases is to be rammed in layers of 200 mm
thick

CONCRETE: 20 MPa/19 mm reinforced concrete in column bases

REINFORCEMENT: All the provisional sum of R 20 000,00 for the supply and
fixing of the reinforcement.

Measure ONLY ALL work underneath ground level including ALL

reinforcement items BUT ignore the columns.

3. BASEMENT
Measure the quantities for all the work entailed in the basement as shown
Figure 3.8 up to the underside (but excluding) the suspended concrete
slab.

SPECIFICATIONS:
INTERNAL DIMENSION: 4 000 x 4 000 mm

EARTHWORKS: The site is clear and level. Excavations which are in earth,
are to be partly filed in and rammed. Excess material is
to be carted away.

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CONCRETE: 15 MPa in blinding with thickening.

20 MPa in slab

MASONRY: English bond in 1:3 cement mortar.

WATERPROOFING: Asphalt waterproofing and grout filling finished with a

wooden float.

Work according to the following order/subheading:

3.1 Collections for:

x Overall size (external length and width of basement)
x Ditto for basement excavation
x Centre line of thickening
x Ditto of backfilling
x Ditto of 215 mm wall
x Ditto of 327,5 mm wall
x Ditto of 40 mm grout
x Girth of vertical asphalt
x Ditto of risk of collapse/working space
x Ditto of risk of collapse on inside of thickening
x Floor size (slab length and width)

3.2 Taking-off

4. GARDEN WALL WITH GATE PIERS

Figure 3.9 shows a plan, view, sectional elevation and detail of a garden
wall with piers.

Measure the quantities of all work entailed in the construction of the wall
and piers. DO NOT keep the foundation separate. Measure the structure as
one.

SPECIFICATIONS
Earthworks: The clearing of the site should not be measured.
Excavation is in ordinary earth and is to be partly filled in
and rammed.
Excess material to be carted away.

Concrete: 10 MPa concrete in footings and pier bases

Masonry: Brickwork in 1:4 cement mortar in stretcher bond

Facings both sides to 2 layers below ground level
Mortar coping on walls
550 X 550 X 125 mm precast concrete cap on isolated
piers

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Activity 3.2

1. In Figure 3.10 a view and a table of augered reinforced concrete pile with
under reaming bottoms are shown.

Measure ALL the quantities for the piles. Use the following descriptions:
Allow to establish plant on site·
Testing plant
Aug. drill 405 - 610 Ø in stable ground in n.e. 10 m
Do. exc. 10 n.e. 15 m
Do. exc. 15 n.e. 20 m
Do. exc. 20 n.e. 25 m
E.o. drilling for c.a.
E.o. drilling for under-reaming for 405 - 610 Ø shaft @ 60°
E.o. drilling in hard rocks for 300 mm thick
30 MPa RC in 455 Ø pile
Do. in 610 Ø do.
Do. in 405 Ø do.
Enlarged foot from 445 to 760 0 pile
Do. 610 to 950 Ø do.
Do. 405 to 760 Ø do.
Fmwk. to round piles above GL. 300 mm hi.
12 Ø HS reinf.
16 Ø do.

SPECIFICATIONS:

EARTHWORKS: Drilling is in stable ground

CONCRETE: 30 MPa reinforced concrete
Shuttering (formwork) to piles above ground level
Reinforcement as indicated in table
NOTE: Reinforcement spiral has been measured
elsewhere and should NOT be calculated

HINTS:
1. Consult the trade Pilling in the Standard System. Pay special attention to
clauses 3,4,6,13,and 15
2. The volume for a round pile = ¶ X 1/4 X d X d Xx h
3. The circumference of a round pile = ¶ X d

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Activity 3.3

1. Figure 3.13 shows the plan and sections of a reinforced concrete structure.
Measure the quantities of all the concrete and formwork above ground
level.

Use the following subsections, descriptions and order:

Columns
x 20 MPa conc. In rect. Cols
x Do in L-shaped cols
x Do in circl.col.
x Fmwk to rect.cols, n.e. 3,5 m hi.
x Do to L-shaped, cols., do
x Do to circl. col., 300 mm dia., 2,8 m hi.

Beams
x 20 MPa cone. In slabs wi. Beams & nibs
x Fmwk to s & s of bms n.e. 3,5 m hi.
x Boxing out on fmwk, size 100 X 7 5 to form nib on beam @ centre of
height
x Do, size 100 X.lOO flush wi. Bottom ofbam

Slabs
x 20 MPa cone. in slabs & bms a. b.
x Ddt Do
x Fmwk to u/s. of slab n.e. 250mm thick, n.e. 3,5 m hi
x Adjustment for formwork at beams at opening
x Fmwk to s & s bms a. b.

2. Figure 3.16 shows the plans and a sectional elevation of a coffer block
reinforced concrete structure.

Take-off the concrete and form work for the slab, including all the beams
and the coffer blocks.

SPECIFICATIONS:

CONCRETE: 25 MPa (19mm) reinforced concrete in the slab including

beams and coffer block structure

FORMWORK: Coffer sizes 500 X 500 at the top

700 X 700 at the bottom
300 high

REINFORCEMENT: Reinforcement measured elsewhere

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3. Figure 3.18 shows the plan and a sectional elevation of a troughed

reinforced concrete slab. Measure ALL the work for the slab.

SPECIFICATIONS:

CONCRETE: 30 MPa reinforced concrete

FORMWORK: As according to standard system

REINFORCEMENT:Provisional sum

4. Figure 20 shows the plan, section and detail of a reinforced concrete

structure. Measure the quantities of all the concrete and form work for the
TWO flights of steps including ONE intermediate landing.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• 20 MPa concrete
• Off-shutter (smooth) formwork to soffits and exposed waists
• A provisional sum for the supply and fixing of steel reinforcement

NOTE:

• Brickwork will only be added AFTER the formwork has been stripped
• Measure smooth form work as extra over rough formwork

5. Figures 1.22, 1.23 and 1.24 show the plan and sectional elevation of a
coffer block reinforced concrete structure.

Measure ALL work above ground level.

SPECIFICATIONS:

CONCRETE: 25 MPa (19mm) reinforced concrete in the slab including

beams and coffer block structure

FORMWORK: Coffer sizes

450 X 450 at the top
600 X 600 at the bottom
300 high
REINFORCEMENT: Measured elsewhere

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Activity 3.4

1. Figure 3.25 shows the plan and section of the roof of a garage. The detail
shows a section through the closed eave.

Do the taking-off for the roof.

Use the following order/subsections:

1. Draw, to scale, 1:20, the front view of half the truss

2. Trusses
3. Covering
4. Closed eaves
5. Flashing and barge boards at gables
6. Rain-water goods

HINT: Take notice of the different roof ends (gables).

NOTE: Brickwork items, wall plates and all paint items assumed to be
measured ELSEWHERE.

SPECFICATION NOTES:

x Pitch of 35º
x Timber is to be treat~d SSAP with 38·x 114 mm struts and 38 x 152 rnm
ties and rafters.
x Joints are to be constructed by using metal ring connectors and 12
mm diameter mild steel bolts with washers.
x Roof covering is to consist of 420 x 332 mm interlocking cement tiles
with 38 x 38 mm battens at ± 345 mm centres laid on 400 micron
polyethylene undertile waterproofing.
x The eaves are to consist of 44 x 44 mm wrot hardwood slotted eave
linings fixed to battens at 64 mm centres and 38 x 114 SSAP short
bearers pinned into the brickwork. The ends are closed with 32 rrm wrot
hardwood cross-tongued spandrel ends.
x 32 x 250 mm wrot hardwood fascias, and barge boards.
x Flashing to the parapet gable wall is to be 0,63 mm thick sheet copper.
Exposed battens to be wrot in situ.
x Rain-water goods comprise 75 x 104 mm PVC gutters and 75 mm
diameter down pipes.

2. Figure 3.30 shows the plan of an L-shaped roof.

To scale 1 :20.

1. Draw the front view of a half truss

2. Graphically find the length for the hips/valley

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Measure the following :

3. The wall plate and carbolineum paint on the same
4. The full trusses F1 to F10 including bolts
5. The half trusses T1 to T7 including bolts
6. Hips and valley construction (this includes all jack rafters J1 - J11 and
V1 - V4, but not the ha1f trusses)
7. Covering including for hips and valley

SPECIFICATIONS:
x 38 x 38 mm SSAP battens
x 38 X 114 ·mm SSAP king posts, struts, tie beams and rafters
x 38 X 228 mm SSAP hips and valley
x 10 mm diameter mild steel bolts with nuts and washers
x 266 X 164 mm concrete roof tiles laid at 100 mm gauge, each tile
double nailed at head to batten
x 375 micron polythene sheeting
x 0,6 mm galvanized sheet iron standard ridge covering used as valley
lining

3. Figure 3.35 shows the plan and a section of a hipped roof with plate-
nailed trusses. Figure 3.36 shows a half truss.

Measure ALL items above plate level including rain-water down pipes.
(Ignore the wall plate, beam filling and ceiling joists). Use the following
order/subsections:

1. Trusses
2. Covering
3. Rain-water goods

Timber for the pre-fabricated trusses is to be 38 x 110 mm South African

pine with connector plates all as per manufacturer's detail drawings.
Alltrusses have a 20° pitch. The full rafter length is 4 900 mm, with
approximately 600 mm exposed.

Corrugated fibre cement covering sheets are placed on 50 x 76 mm

South African pine purlins and polythene sheeting. The hip length is 6 890
mm and the ridge length is 5 200 mm. Primer, one undercoat and one
coat enamel paint on all exposed timber.

At the eaves 12 x 300 mm fibre cement fascias are screwed to ends of

rafters with brass countersunk screws. Two coats enamel paint on all
exposed fibre cement surfaces. Exposed timber painted as described
with trusses.

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Fibre cement rain-water goods comprise 150 x 150 mm gutters and 75 x

100 mm down pipes. Similar paint as on other roof fibre cement parts. The
gutters are at a perpendicular height of approximately 3,2 m above
ground level. Precast concrete rain-water channel, size 600 x 350 x 125
mm deep.

Activity 3.5

1. Measure ALL the quantities for the chipboard built-in-cupboard as shown

in Figure 3.39.
Measure in the following order:
1. Brackets and cleats
2. Shelves, partitioning and edging to same
3. Exposed chipboard parts, edging and varnish to same
4. lronmongery

HINT: Start by sketching a vertical section through the cupboard.'

SPECIFICATIONS:

The cupboard fits exactly between the room's floor and ceiling.

CARPENTRY
AND JOINERY: All doors, shelves, vertical partitions, brackets and cleats
to be 1,6 mm chipboard with sapele edging where
visible, applied after manufacture. All surfaces exposed
to the room to be finished both sides and on edges with
white oak veneer

IRONMONGERY: Aluminium oval hanging rod with plastic end brackets

100 mm door handles
Door catches (2 per door)
Hinges (3 per door)

PAINTWORK: Two coats varnish on external surfaces on cupboard

2. Measure the quantities for the built-in-cupboard as shown in Figure 3.42

and under the following subheadings:
1. Brickwork including finishings to same
2. Door frame and furniture to same
3. Paint on door and frame
4. Shelves, partition and hanging rod

SPECIFICATIONS:
PRECAST
CONCRETE: 75 mm thick precast concrete slab above cupboard

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MASONRY: Facing on exposed surfaces in 1:4 cement mortar

CARPENTRY AND
JOINERY: All shelves and vertical partitions in the cupboard to be
16 mm particle board, no edge strips required
19 x 75 mm Meranti skirting

IRONMONGERY:19 mm diameter chromium plated hanging rod and shoe

rod with chromium plated end fixing brackets
Union cupboard lock
100 mm chromium plated bow handles
76 mm chromium plated barrel bolts

METALWORK: Purpose made galvanised pressed steel door frame,

type CCL, size 2382 x 2064 mm high

PLASTERING: 15 mm plaster in 1 :4 cement mortar

38 mm thick granolithic finish on floor of cupboard

PAINTWORK: One coat binding liquid and two coats PVA on plastered
surfaces
Two coats oil paint on doors and frame only
Two coats varnish on skirtings

NOTE: The internal finishings of the room (on walls and floors)
were measured net and thus no adjustments are
necessary.

Activity 3.6

1. Figure 3.43 illustrates an external framed ledged and braced door in a one-
brick wall.

Use the following order and measure ALL the work in connection with the
door:
1. Door, frame, paint, ironmongery
2. Adjustments (Deductions)
3. Threshold and step
4. Reveals
5. Arch, lintel and soffit

SPECIFICATIONS:

x External face bricks

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x 15 mm internal cement plaster and interior PVA

x 15 mm granolithic finished threshold and step
x Standard fabricated lintel with 220 mm bearing
x 44 x 810 x 2 030 mm Oregon pine door
x South African pine frame and quadrant
x Two coats oil-based paint finish
x Weather board externally
x Brass water bar let into granolithic finish
x 4-lever mortice lock
x Three 1 00 mm steel butt hinges
x Dowels and mortices as usual
x Five pairs of hoop iron fixing lugs

2. Figure 3.46 illustrates a purpose made wooden window. Measure the

window according to the following subsections (No adjustments, that
means no deductions are to be measured):

Window sashes, glass, ironmongery and paint

NOTE: Consult the Standard System

x Sashes shall be given in number; see 'Carpentry and Joinery'.

x The paint should be measured over the full flat area; see 'Paintwork'.

Frame, ironmongery and paint

NOTE: Consult the Standard System

x Frames shall be given in meters; see 'Carpentry and Joinery'.

x Painting of frames shall be given in square meters; see 'Paintwork'.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Secure frame with 1 ,6 mm thick iron lugs to brickwork.

CARPENTRY
AND JOINERY: Meranti sashes, fanlights, frames and beads
Fanlights, top hung:
512 x 430 x 44 mm
Window sashes:
512 x 1 200 x 44 mm
75 x 110 mm frame, mullion and transom
200 x 75 mm sill
105 x 25 mm window board
10 x 10 mm glazing beads (10 x 10 mm rebates)
19 mm quadrants

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IRONMONGERY:Fanlights: 50 mm brass hinges

300 mm brass fan light shutter with fixing plate

Sashes: 75 mm brass hinges

brass window catch with catch plate
brass casement stay and pin plate

Frame: 6 x 50 mm brass water bar

GLAZING: 3 mm clear sheet glass

PAINTWORK: Two coats varnish to all Meranti surfaces

3. Figure 3.49 illustrates an internal flush panel door and a standard steel lining
in a half brick wall. An elevation, horizontal section and a detail are shown.

Use the following order and measure ALL the work in connection with the
door:
1. Door, paint, ironmongery
2. Frame, paint
3. Adjustments (Deductions)
4. Threshold
5. Lintel

SPECIFICATIONS:
x 15 MPa concrete floor, 1 00 mm thick
x 15 mm internal cement plaster and interior PVA
x 15 mm granolithic finished threshold and step
x Standard fabricated lintel with 220 mm bearing
x 44 x 813 x 2 030mm Mahogany flush panel veneered door
x Two coats oil-based paint finish
x 2-lever mortice lock

4. Figure 3.50 the floor plan, a section and some window details of a Type A
house of an economical housing scheme (not according to scale) are
given.

Take-off the following:

1. Windows
2. ALL Adjustments
3. Sills
4. Reveals
5. Soffits

Work strictly according to the mentioned order AND show ALL subheadings
AND side casts.

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SPECIFICATION NOTES:
Brickwork: Standard bricks in stretcher bond and 1:4 mortar
220 bearing for lintel

Plastering: 1:6 mix

Paintwork: Two coats internal quality PV A paint on plaster

One coat enamel paint on steel

Glazing: 3 mm thick clear sheet glass

Take the drawing symbols (cross hatchings) into consideration but assume
any appropriate finishing details if not specified.

Activity 3.7

1. Figure 3.51 shows a plan and FOUR sectional details of a drainage

system are shown. 1, 2 and 3 are rodding eyes and A, B, C and D are
junctions. Next to the wall one gulley is found and next to it, a 3 m
ventilation pipe with a wire balloon on top, is fixed vertically to the wall.
Near junction D the pipe ends in a sewer. (The sewer is NOT part of this
project.)
Measure the provisional drainage system items in the following order:

1. Pipe, etcetera in ground

2. Ventilation pipe, etcetera, including the two plain bends
3. Provisional sum

SPECIFICATIONS:
x 100 mm Ø PVC pipes
x 100 mm Ø 'universal' gulley head with 'universal' Q-trap
x The drain will be subjected to an air test as described in PP 26.1, (a)
and (b) of SABS 0400 – 1987

2. Figure 3.53 and 3.54 underground drainage pipes and manholes are
shown.

SPECIFICATION:
EARTHWORKS: Building site is cleared.
Excavations are in soft earth with no rock.
Excess material is to be used as filling on the site.

CONCRETE: Concrete in bottom slabs of manholes is to be 15 MPa .

BRICKWORK: Extra hard bricks built in 1:4 cement mortar.

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PLUMBING AND
DRAINAGE: All the drainage pipes are 110 mm PVC of underground
quality. Allow for the testing of sewerage et cetera.

PROVISIONAL SUMS: Allow a provisional sum of R1 200,00 for connection

to the main sewerage of the municipality.

Pipes which are laid in the ground are to be measured up to the

building, but vertical pipes against the building are not to be measured.

Manholes are to be measured in detail and NOT to be given in number.

Pipe trenches are to be measured according to Method B in the
Standard System.

Do the following measurings in the following order:

1. Drain pipes
x Provisional sum, testing et cetera
x Collections for manholes:
x Centre lines
x Excavation depths
x Excavation sizes (lengths and widths)
x Brick wall heights
x Centre lines of backfilling
2. Fully describe and measure only the following items of the manholes:
x Excavations
x Surplus soil
x Risk of collapse
x Concrete base
x Brick walls
x Backfilling

3. A septic tank is detailed in Figure 3.59 and Figure 3.60 the taking-offs for
the tank are started by sketches.

1. Remove Figure 3.60 or copy the sketches onto dimension paper and
calculate the following lengths:
1.1 a
1.2 b
1.3 c
1.4 d
1.5 e
1.6 f
1.7 g
1.8 h
1.9 i
1.10 Centreline for the 1 500 high one-brick wail

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1. 11 Centreline for the 280 high one-brick wall

1.12 Centreline for the 1 500 high half-brick wall

2. Measure only the following items for the septic tank. Use full
descriptions as usual:
x Excavations
x Carting away
x Backfilling
x Floor
x One-brick wall
x Half-brick wall

SPECIFICATIONS:

EARTHWORKS: Excavations in earth

CONCRETE: 16 MPa

MASONRY: Extra hard burnt bricks in 1:3 cement mortar

4. Measure the waste water and anti-syphonage systems as indicated in

Figure 3.63 and according to the following subsections:.

1. Stacks and branches up to external face of wall:

1.1 Soil
1.2 Waste
1.3 Antisyphone

2. Sanitary fittings from external face of wall:

2.1 Water closets
2.2 Hand wash basins

SPECIFICATIONS:
Measure the pipes from 450 mm below ground level.

PVC pipes are to be fixed with pipe clips.

White-glazed fireclay low level water closet with plastic seat and flap
with a syphonage acting cistern and sparge pipe, complete with fittings
for inlet, overflow and joints.

White-glazed fireclay wash hand basin of type XYZ, fitted with overflow,
32 mm chromium-plated brass outlet union, plug and chain, fitted with
brackets (to be painted) to brick wall. 32 x 50 mm, chromium plated
bottle trap.

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Activity 3.8

1. Figure 3.66 shows a schematic drawing of hot and cold water

installations for a house.

Make use of the schedule shown in Figure 3.67 which is prepared by the
quantity surveyor, to measure the provisional quantities for the following:

1.1 External cold water installation

1.2 Internal hot and col.d water installation

SPECIFICATIONS:
Allow the provisional sum of R 3 000.00 for the connection to the
municipal water main.

Wrap pipes in two layers of brown paper prior to fixing it in chases

150 litres electrical combination type hot-water geyser with 1,2 mm

galvanised mild steel drip tray.

Expanded polystyrene lagging secured with adhesive tape to fit around

15 mm and 20 mm diameter pipes.

2. Measure the cold water services only (pipes and fittings) as shown in
Figure 3.70. Include also the sanitary fittings and taps, bu't ignore the
connections of waste pipes to fittings.

Work according to the following order/subheadings:

3.1 Municipal connection, profit and attendance
3.2 Polycop pipes in ground
3.3 Polycop pipes to and inCluding the geyser
3.4 Copper pipes in ground
3.5 Copper pipes to walls
3.6 Sanitary fittings

SPECIFICATIONS:
Allow R2 000,00 for the connection to the water main
Polycop pipes from water main to geyser
Copper branches with adapters to taps
Floor level 420 mm above ground level
Height between floor and ceiling 2 800 mm

Candidates should use their own specifications for the following:

Geyser with necessary fittings and tray

White glazed wash hand basin on brackets and with pillar tap

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White glazed toilet pan and cistern and stop cock

Stainless steel sink and pillar sink mixer in kitchen
White glazed sink (trough) and bib tap in scullery

Activity 3.9

1. Figure 3.73, show the plan, section and detail of a reinforced concrete
structure with a coffer block slab. The measurements for this structure
are given on Figure 3.74.

Measure the following variation order:

x Concrete 30 MPa in lieu of 25 MPa

x Inverted beam 200 X 300 mm in lieu of 100 X 350 mm
x NO work was attempted before issuing of this variation order.

Do NOT measure net, but keep the following sections separate:

2.1 Omissions

2.2 Additions

Work strictly in the same order as in the original taking-offs.

2. Figure 3.76 shows the plan, a section of a basement and Figure 3.77 and
Figure 3.78 give the measurements for this structure.

Measure the following variation order:

x 330 mm in lieu of 440 mm concrete wall

x Add external face brick finishing from TWO courses below ground
level up to damp proof course level
x Add ALL internal floor and finishing, including TWO coats of PV A up
to damp proof course level
x NO work was attempted before the issuing of this variation order
x NO change to the thickening to edge of the basement blinding

Do NOT simply re-measure and do NOT measure net, but measure in the
following order:

2.1 Omissions

2.2 Additions

NOTE: Work strictly in the same order as in the original taking-offs.

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The measurement of items and/or quantities which are NOT relevant,

will be penalized.

Activity 3.10

1. Figure 3.79 shows the plan, section and detail of a garage roof. Figure
3.80, 3.81 and 3.82 are the measurements of this structure.

Using Figures 3.80 to 3.82, do the following:

2.1 Square ALL the measurements

2.2 Abstract and Bill the trade 'Plumbing and Drainage' ONLY

Do ALL the intermediate checks and use different colour pens to

indicate different persons working on this.

2. Figure 3.89 shows the detail of a concrete staircase. Figure 3.90, is the
measurement of this structure.

Using Figure 3.90 square, abstract and bill the measurements.

Do ALL the intermediate checks and use different colour pens to

indicate different persons working on this.

Self-Check

I am able to: Yes No

x Demonstrate taking off and descriptions of quantities for:
o Demolitions
o Alterations
o Excavations
o Planking
o Strutting and shoring
o Concrete, formwork and reinforcement
o Precast concrete
o Bricklayers
o Waterproofing
o Slater and tiler
o Carpenter and joiner
o Floor coverings
o Ironmongery
o Metalwork
o Curtain walling, shopfittings’ work and partitions

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o Paviour and plasterer

o Tiler
o Plumber and drainlayer
o Glazier and painter
o Fencing
If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the outcomes listed above, then speak
to your facilitator for guidance and further development.

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Past Examination Papers

APRIL 2013

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

QUANTITY SURVEYING N6
(2050026)

28 March (X-Paper)
09:00 – 13:00

REQUIREMENTS: Answer book

Dimension paper (BOE 8/12)
Abstract paper (BOE 8/1 0)
Billing paper (BOE 8/11)

SUPPLIED BY CANDIDATES:

Standard System of Measuring Building Work

Calculators may be used.

This question paper consists of 4 pages and 7 addenda.

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TIME: 4 HOURS
MARKS: 100

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Only QUESTION 1 must be answered in the ANSWER BOOK.

QUESTION 2-QUESTION 4 must be done on the appropriate paper.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. Start each question on a NEW sheet of paper.

5. Loose sheets must be placed in the correct sequence at the back of the
ANSWER BOOK. Do NOT use a stapler.

6. Consult the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for the description
criteria.

7. ALL the specification notes must be incorporated.

8. Colour the drawings to establish what has to be measured.

9. In marking the answers, particular attention will be paid to systematic, orderly

methods of taking-off and working-up techniques, well-referenced
measurements with side casts, neatness, exposition and clear description of
work.

10. Red or green ink may NOT be used.

11 Write neatly and legibly

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QUESTION 1

1.1 State any FIVE duties of a quantity surveyor. (5)

1.2 Use the Standard System and complete the following table in the ANSWER
BOOK according to this example:

QUESTION NUMBER UNIT OF CLAUSE NUMBER

MEASUREMENT
1.2.11 m³ 6

1.2.1 Allow for testing drainage

1.2.2 38 mm chromium plated bottle trap

1.2.3 13 mm chromium plated pillar tap

1.2.4 220 x 220 x 450 mm deep valve box

1.2.5 Face brick soldier arches

1.2.6 Paint on door frames

1.2.7 Face brick reveals

1.2.8 Damp-proof course under sills

1.2.9 Concrete in threshold

1.2.10 Glass panes (10 x 2) (20)

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ADDENDA A and B (attached) show the plan and section of a reinforced

concrete structure with a hollow block slab. On ADDENDUM C (attached) the
measurements for this structure above ground level are given.

Measure the following variation order:

Ring beam 300 x 200 in lieu of 300 x 150. The height of the slab remains to
be at the same level. NO work was attempted before issuing of this variation
order.

Do NOT measure nett, but keep the following sections separate:

2.1 Omissions (11)

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2.2 Additions (14)

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QUESTION 3

ADDENDUM D (attached) shows the plan and section of a hipped roof.

Measure ONLY the following:

3.1 Roof covering (13)

3.2 Paint on all exposed fibre cement and timber surfaces (12)

SPECIFICATIONS

x 20° pitch
x ± 600 of rafter exposed (38 x 114 x 4 900 full length)
x ± 700 of hip exposed (38 x 152)
x 52 x 76 SSAP purlins and hip purlins
x 76 x 76 WSAP eaves purlins
x Corrugated sheet iron roofing
x 0,6 mm galvanised sheet iron standard ridge covering (5 200 long) and hip
covering (each 6 980 long)
x 12 x 300 fibre cement fascias screwed to ends of rafters with brass
countersunk screws
x Primer, one coat undercoat and one coat enamel paint on all exposed
timber
x Two coats enamel paint on all visible fibre cement surfaces
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QUESTION 4

ADDENDUM E (attached) shows the elevation and section of a purpose-made

Meranti window.

ADDENDUM F and G (attached) indicate the measurements for that structure.

Remove ADDENDUM F and G, insert your EXAMINATION NUMBER and do

the following:

Square ALL the measurements; abstract and bill ONLY carpentry and joinery
and paintwork. Do the intermediate checks with a different colour pen.
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QUESTION 1

1.1 x Do cost planning and advice

x Do estimates
x Prepares tender documents
x Help with tenders
x Check priced bills of quantities
x Draws up the final account
x Price variations
x Do re-measurements
(5)
x Prepare interim valuations

1.2 QUESTION UNIT CLAUSE

NUMBER OF NUMBER
MEASUREMENT

1.2.1 Allow for testing drainage Item 13

1.2.2 38 mm chromium plated bottle trap No 9

1.2.3 13 mm chromium plated pillar tap No 16

1.2.4 220 x 220 x 450 mm deep valve box No 10

1.2.5 Face brick soldier arches No 32

1.2.6 Paint on door frames m² 6

1.2.7 Face brick reveals m² 25

1.2.8 Damp-proof course under sills m² 1

1.2.9 Concrete in threshold m³ 2

1.2.10 Glass panes m² 1

(10 x 2) (20)
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Past Examination Papers

NOVEMBER 2012

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

QUANTITY SURVEYING N6
(2050026)

15 November (X-Paper)
09:00 – 13:00

REQUIREMENTS: Answer book

Dimension paper (BOE 8/12)
Abstract paper (BOE 8/10)
Billing paper (BOE 8/11)

SUPPLIED BY CANDIDATES:

Standard System of Measuring Building Work

Calculators may be used.

This question paper consists of 6 pages and 5 annexures.

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TIME: 4 HOURS
MARKS: 100

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Only QUESTION 1 must be answered in the ANSWER BOOK. The remainder

of the work must be done on the appropriate paper that has been provided.

3. Work strictly according to the question numbers, for example QUESTION 3.1
and QUESTION 3.2 may NOT be combined.

4. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

5. Start each question on a NEW sheet of paper.

6. Loose sheets must be placed in the correct sequence at the back of the
ANSWER BOOK. Do NOT use a stapler.

7. Consult the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.

8. ALL the specification notes must be incorporated.

9. HINT: Colour the drawings to establish what has to be measured.

10. In marking the answers, particular attention will be paid to systematic, orderly
methods of taking-off and working-up techniques, well-referenced
measurements with side casts, neatness, exposition and clear description of
work.

11. Do NOT use red or green ink.

12. Write neatly and legibly

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QUESTION 1

1.1 State in which unit each of the following items should be measured:

1.1.1 Hips for plate-nailed timber roof trusses

1.1.2 Timber connectors such as toothed rings

1.1.3 Roof sheet on purlins (measured elsewhere)

1.1.4 Brickwork in piers

1.1.5 Hard-core fill

1.1.6 Steel roof trusses

1.1.7 Building hollow walls at jambs

1.1.8 Face-brick arches

1.1.9 Glass panes

1.1.1 0 Extra on downpipes for shoes (10)

1.2 State TWO functions of each of the following persons on the building site:

1.2.1 Building surveyor (2)

1.2.2 Architect (2)
1.2.3 Civil/Structural engineer (2)
1.2.4 Quantity surveyor (2)
1.2.5 Carpenter (2)

1.3 Name TWO methods of tendering. (2)

1.4 Name THREE contract documents that are necessary when a contractor
tenders for a job. (3)
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QUESTION 2

Measure the quantities for the built-in-cupboard as shown on ANNEXURE A

(attached) and under the following subheadings:

2.1 Brickwork including finishing to same (7)

2.2 Door frame and furniture to same (6)

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2.3 Paint on door and frame (6)

2.4 Shelves, partition and hanging rod (6)

SPECIFICATIONS FOR QUESTION 2

PRECAST
CONCRETE: 75 mm thick precast concrete slab above cupboard
MASONRY: Facing on exposed surfaces in 1 : cement mortar

CARPENTRY All shelves and vertical partitions in the cupboard to be

AND JOINERY: 16 mm particle board, no edge strips required 19 x 75
mm Meranti skirting
IRONMONGERY: 19 mm diameter chromium-plated hanging rod and shoe
rod with chromium-plated end fixing brackets
Union cupboard lock
100 mm chromium plated bow handles
76 mm chromium plated barrel bolts

METALWORK: Purpose-made galvanised pressed steel-door frame,

type CCL,
Size 2 382 x 2 064 mm high

PLASTERING: 15 mm plaster in 1 : 4 cement mortar

38 mm thick granolithic finish on floor of cupboard

PAINTWORK: One coat binding liquid and two coats PVA on plastered
surfaces
Two coats oil paint on doors and frame only
Two coats varnish on skirting

NOTE: The internal finishing of the room (on walls and floors)
Were measured net and thus no adjustments are
necessary.

Reinforcement and the columns are measured

elsewhere.
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QUESTION 3

On ANNEXURES B and C (attached) underground drainage pipes and

manholes are shown.

SPECIFICATIONS:

EARTHWORKS: Building site is cleared.

Excavations are in soft earth with no rock.
Excess material is to be used as filling on the site.

CONCRETE: Concrete in bottom slabs of manholes is to be 15 MPa.

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BRICKWORK: Extra hard bricks built in 1 : 4 cement mortar

PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE:

All the drainage pipes are 11 0 mm PVC of underground quality.

Allow for the testing of the system.

PROVISIONAL SUMS: Allow a provisional sum of R2 200,00 for connection

to the main sewerage of the municipality.

NOTE: Pipes which are laid in the ground and vertical pipes
against the building are assumed to be measured
elsewhere.

Manholes are to be measured in detail and NOT to be

given in number. Pipe trenches are to be measured
according to Method Bin the Standard System.

Do the following measuring in the following order:

3.1 Provisional sum, testing etcetera (3)

3.2 Collections for manholes:

Centre lines
Excavation depths
Excavation sizes (lengths and widths)
Brickwall heights
Centre lines of backfilling (15)

3.3 Fully describe and measure only the following items of the manholes:
Excavations
Surplus soil
Risk of collapse
Concrete base
Brick walls
Backfilling (7)

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QUESTION 4

ANNEXURE D (attached) shows the plan and a sectional elevation of a coffer-

block reinforced concrete slab. ANNEXURE E (attached) contains the
measuring work of this slab.

Remove ANNEXURE E (attached), insert your examination number and do

the following:

Square, abstract and bill the measurements.

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Do the intermediate checks and use different colour pens to indicate different
personsworking on this.

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Marking Guidelines

NOVEMBER 2012

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QUANTITY SURVEYING N6

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This marking guideline consists of 11 pages.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 1.1 Sets (10)

1.2 NO
1.3 M2
1.4 M3
1.5 M3
1.6 Tons
1.7 M
1.8 NO
1.9 M2
1.10 NO

1.2 1.2.1 - Does setting out

- Establish boundary pegs
- Taking levels
Any TWO (2) (2)

1.2.2 - Designs the drawings

- Issues interim certificates
- Deals with queries and disputes
Any TWO (2) (2)

1.2.3 - Designs loads supported by building

- Designs structural steelwork
- Checks soil condition
Any TWO (2) (2)

1.2.4 - Prepares interim valuations

- Prepares bill of quantities
- Does a final account
- Performs as a financial advisor
Any TWO (2) (2)

1.2.5 - Does ceiling and roof construction

- Deals with all timber fittings and structural timber
- Tradesman who does the shuttering
Any TWO (2)

1.3 (i) Open tender (1)

(ii) Selective tendering or negotiated tenders (1)

1.4 - Specification (3)

- Bill of quantities
- Conditions of contract
- Working drawing
Any THREE

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Past Examination Papers

AUGUST 2012

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

QUANTITY SURVEYING N6
(2050026)

30 July (X-Paper)
09:00 – 13:00

REQUIREMENTS: Answer book

Dimension paper (BOE 8/12)
Abstract paper (BOE 8/10)
Billing paper (BOE 8/11)

SUPPLIED BY CANDIDATES:

Standard System of Measuring Building Work

Calculators may be used.

This question paper consists of 5 pages and 4 annexures.

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TIME: 4 HOURS
MARKS: 100

__________________________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Only QUESTION 1 must be answered in the ANSWER BOOK. The remainder

of the work must be done on the appropriate paper.

3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

4. Start each question on a NEW sheet.

5. Loose sheets must be placed in the correct sequence at the back of the
ANSWER BOOK. Do NOT use a stapler.

6. Consult the Standard System of Measuring Building Work.

7. ALL the specification notes must be incorporated.

8. Colour the drawings to establish what has to be measured.

9. In marking the answers, particular attention will be paid to systematic, orderly

methods of taking-off and working-up techniques, well-referenced
measurements with side casts, neatness, exposition and clear description of
work.

10. Do NOT use red or green ink.

11 Write neatly and legibly

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Fully explain the following and include ONE example for each:

1.1.1 Prime cost items (5)

1.1.2 Provisional sums (5)

1.2 Consult the trade 'Concrete, Formwork and Reinforcement' in the Standard
System. Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
Choose the answer and write only 'true' or 'false' next to the question number
(1.2.1-1.2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.2.1 The volume of the concrete in beams shall be added to the volume of
the concrete in slabs to be described as 'concrete in slabs inclusive of
beams'.

1.2.2 Concrete in hollow block slabs shall be given separately.

1.2.3 'Striking-off and curing' shall be given separately.

1.2.4 When measuring formwork, no deductions shall be made for

intersections of ends of beams with beams.

1.2.5 Formwork to soffits of slab shall not be separated according to height.

1.2.6 Formwork to soffits of coffered slab shall be given in square metres

measured horizontally to the full extent of the coffered area.

1.2.7 Formwork to the individual coffers of a coffered slab shall be deemed

to be included with the formwork to the soffit of the slab.

1.2.8 Formwork to soffits of adjacent flush surfaces of solid concrete of

coffered slabs shall be given separately in square metres.

1.2.9 Reinforcement in beams, columns, slabs and the like shall be kept
separately.

1.2.10 Fabric reinforcement shall be given in tons.

(10)

1.3 Final accounts are done by the quantity surveyor during the post-contract
period. Name FIVE items/sections that must be investigated and adjusted for
final accounts. (5)
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ANNEXURE A (attached) shows the plan and sectional elevations of a coffer

block reinforced concrete structure.

Measure the concrete and formwork for the slab, including ALL the beams
and the coffer blocks.

(NOTE: Reinforcement and the columns are measured elsewhere.)

SPECIFICATIONS:

Concrete: 25 MPa
Coffer sizes: 500 x 500 at top
700 x 700 at bottom
300 high
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QUESTION 3

ANNEXURE 8 (attached) shows a plan and section of the roof of a garage

(N.T.S).

Do the taking off for the roof. Use the following order/subsections:
(NOTE: Brickwork items, wall plates and ALL paint items are assumed to be
measured elsewhere.)

3.1 Draw only half of the truss to scale 1 : 20 (5)

3.2 The timber for the trusses (9)

3.3 The roof covering (5)

3.4 Rainwater fittings (6)

SPECIFICATIONS:

- Pitch of 30 degrees
- Overhang of 200 mm at gables
- Overhang of 600 mm at eaves
- Timber is to be treated SSAP 38 mm x 114 mm (ALL members). Trusses
at 800 mm centres maximum
- Roof covering is to consist of 420 x 332 interlocking cement tiles with 38
mm x 38 mm battens at ± 345 centres laid on 400 micron polythene
waterproofing membrane under roof tiles.
- 32 mm x 250 mm rot hardwood fascia and barge boards
- Rainwater fittings are to comprise 75 mm x 100 mm PVC gutters and 75
mm diameter down pipes.
- The gutters are at a perpendicular height of approximately 2,8 m above
ground level. Pre-cast concrete rainwater channels, size 600 mm x 350
mm x 125 mm deep.
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QUESTION 4

ANNEXURE C (attached) shows two plans and one pictorial view of a flower
box.
ANNEXURE D (attached) gives the measurements of the structure of the
flower box.

Detach ANNEXURE D, write your EXAMINATION NUMBER on it and do the

following:
Square, abstract and bill the measurements under the trade External Works.

Refer to your Standard System, General Instructions, Clause 6. For this

instancequantities must be given to one decimal place.

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QUESTION 1

1.1.1 PRIME COST ITEMS

- Material only
- Loose articles
- Eg art panel
- Nom. Supplier
- May not use own supplier
- Rate per article
- Add. Item for profit
- Add. Item for installation
- Q.S. does ‘measure’ (amount & building in)
- Reason: special wish of employer, tenderer has no choice

A Allow the prime cost of R300-00 for a Item 1 R300-00

union XYZ special lock

B Allow for labour to install above item Item

Description; any 4 items = 2 and example = 3 (5)

1.1.2 PROVISIONAL SUMS

- Labour & material
- Whole section of work
- E.g. electrical installation
- Nom. Sub-contractor
- May not do himself
- Lump Sum Amount
- Add. Item for profit
- Add. Item for attendance
- Q.S. does not measure
- Reason: unknown design or difficult to measure

A Allow the provisional sum of R 150 000 Item 1 R150 000-00

for joinery works to be installed by
specialist subcontractor as selected by
architect.

B Allow for attendance on above Item

C Allow for profit to above Item

Description; any 4 items = 2 and example = 3 (5)

1.2 1.2.1 Clause 2 TRUE

1.2.2 3 TRUE
1.2.3 7 FALSE
1.2.4 12 TRUE

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1.2.5 13 FALSE
1.2.6 15 TRUE
1.2.7 15 FALSE
1.2.8 15 TRUE
1.2.9 21 FALSE
1.2.10 24 FALSE (10)

1.3 - Correct any errors in documents (5)

- Subtract contingency sum
- Add escalations
- P.C's (nominated supplier)
- Provisional items (foundations, etc)
- Provisional sums (nominated sub-contractors)
- Preliminaries in proportion if contract price has changed)
- Allow for remeasurements, to be adjusted on variation account
(ANY 5)

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Past Examination Papers

APRIL 2012

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

QUANTITY SURVEYING N6
(2050026)

28 March (X-Paper)
09:00 – 13:00

REQUIREMENTS: Dimension paper (BOE 8/12)

Abstract paper (BOE 8/1 0)
Billing paper (BOE 8/11)

SUPPLIED BY CANDIDATES:

Standard System of Measuring Building Work

Calculators may be used.

This question paper consists of 5 pages and 5 annexures.

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TIME: 4 HOURS
MARKS: 100

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Only QUESTION 1 must be answered in the ANSWER BOOK. The remainder

of the work must be done on the appropriate paper.

2. Work strictJy according to the question numbers, for example QUESTION 3.1
and QUESTION 3.2 may NOT be combined.

3. Start each question on a NEW sheet of paper.

4. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

5. Loose sheets must be placed in the correct sequence at the back of the
ANSWER BOOK. Do NOT use a stapler.

6. Consult the Standard System of Measuring Building Work for the description
criteria.

7. ALL the specification notes must be incorporated.

8. HINT: Colour in the drawings to establish what has to be measured.

9. In marking the answers, particular attention will be paid to systematic, orderly

methods of taking-off and working-up techniques, well-referenced
measurements with side casts, neatness, exposition and clear description of
work.

10. Do NOT use red or green ink.

11 Write neatly and legibly

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions by choosing a
word/term from the list below. Write only the word/term next to the question
number ( 1.1.1 - 1.1.1 0) in the ANSWER BOOK. Each word/term may only
be used ONCE.

land surveyor; datum levels; architect; contractor; level; setting out;

correctness; site; works; reserve

The employer shall appoint a registered 1.1.1 ... to establish the boundary
pegs or beacons identifying the 1.1.2 ... and the 1.1.3 ... of the datum level
on which the architects drawing is based. The pegs, beacons and datum
levels shall be pointed out to the 1.1.4 ... by the land surveyor in the presence
of the 1.1.5 ... prior the commencement of the 1.1.6 .... The 1.1.7 ... shall take
all necessary precautions to 1.1.8 ... such pegs, beacon 1.1.9 ... and other
aids used in 1.1.1 0 ... and should they become disturbed, the contractor shall
at his own expense, have them replaced by a registered land surveyor. (10)

1.2 The contractor claims from the contingency fund for variations.

Fully explain ALL the steps and considerations of the quantity surveyor so
that variation orders can be paid out. (10)

1.3 Name FIVE important information items that must be filled in on the tender
form. (5)
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Take-off ALL the structural work entailed in the construction of the reinforced
concrete basement detailed on ANNEXURE A up to and including the damp-
proof course. (Do NOT include the external and internal finishing.)

2.1 Complete the centre line calculations and then measure in the following
order:
- 1 220 x 290 footing (3)
- External girth of the Basement (1)
- Internal girth of the Basement (1)
- Half-brick wall (110 mm) (1)
- 150 micron vertical polythene (1)
- 440 concrete wall (1)
- 220 backfilling (1)
- Damp-proof course under the 550 brick wall (1)

2.2 Measurements of Basement (15)

SPECIFICATIONS:

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EARTHWORKS: Site is cleared. Excavation is in earth and is to be partly

filled in and rammed. Excess material is to be carted away
from the site.

BRICK WORKS: Local stock bricks

1 :4 cement mortar

REINFORCING: Measured elsewhere

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On ANNEXURE B (attached) a plan and FOUR sectional details of a drainage

system .. are shown. The numbers 1,2 and 3 indicate the redding eyes and
the letters A, B, C and D indicate junctions.

A gulley is found adjacent to the wall and next to it is a 3 m ventilation pipe

with a wire balloon on top. The ventilation pipe is fixed vertically to the wall.
Near junction D the pipe ends in a sewer. (The sewer is not part of this
project.)

SPECIFICATIONS:

- 100 mm diameter PVC pipes

- 100 mm diameter guiley head with P-trap
- The train will be subjected to an airtest

Measure the provisional drainage system ln the following order:

3.1 Pipe in ground (15)

3.2 Ventilation pipe, etcetera including the two plain bends (6)

3.3 Provisional sum (4)

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ANNEXURE C shows the detail of a built-in cup board. ANNEXURES D and

E are the measurements for the cupboard and the surrounding work.

Remove ANNEXURES D and E, insert your EXAMINATION NUMBER and

do the following: Square ALL the work, abstract and bill ONLY the carpentry
and joinery and ironmongery

Do the intermediate checks and use different colour pens to indicate different
persons working on this.

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ANNEXURE A

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ANNEXURE B

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ANNEXURE C

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ANNEXURE E

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Marking Guidelines

APRIL 2012

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

QUANTITY SURVEYING N6

(2050026)

This marking guideline consists of 13 pages.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 1.1.1 Land surveyor

1.1.2 Site
1.1.3 Correctness
1.1.4 Contractor
1.1.5 Architect
1.1.6 Works
1.1.7 Contractor
1.1.8 Preserve
1.1.9 Datum levels
1.1.10 Setting out (10)

1.2 x Signed variation orders to quantity surveyor

x OS to make variation estimates
x May be included into interim payments
x QS to measure variation orders in detail
x To be incorporated into final account
x Day works items to be included
x Settlement with contractor
x Deduct from contingency sum
x Final payment due with final certificate
x Item descriptions and rates taken from bill
x Additions for extras (10)
x Omissions for savings
Any 10

1.3 ¾ Name of the contract

¾ Contract number
¾ Name of architect
¾ Name of owner
¾ Tender amount
¾ Tender date (5)
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