Task 1 (equivalent to 1,000 words)

Measure the roof element. The measurement of the roof element to include measurement of:

• the roof structure including roof insulation

• the roof coverings

• rainwater goods.

Exclude the measurement of painting

Your submission must include the following:

a. Marked up drawings of items measured;

b. A take-off list for all items relevant to the measure;

c. Query and assumption sheet relating to the measure;

d. Dimensions for all relevant items;

e. A Bill of Quantities for the measured work.

Discuss the production of pricing and tendering documents and determine how measurement is carried out in accordance with a standard method of measurement and apply industry principles and conventions to building measurement.

Apply industry standard principles, measurement methods, rules and conventions to various scenarios, demonstrating accuracy, critical thinking and the ability to integrate theory and practice.

Discuss the importance of the use of a Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) in assisting the quantity surveyor in the traditional measurement process and in the preparation of a Bill of Quantities.