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    This document provides an introduction to measuring electrical and mechanical works for construction projects. It discusses the purposes of M&E measurement, which include determining project components, following standard measurement methods, and protecting client and contractor interests. The costs of building services can range from 10-70% of total costs depending on the building type. M&E works were traditionally included in bills of quantities as lump sums but clients now want more accurate costing. Quantity surveyors must understand M&E to properly measure engineering drawings and provide cost control. Their role is to produce accurate bills of quantities for all aspects of construction projects, including M&E works.

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    Construction Measurement III

    / SBQ3314
    Introduction To Electrical &
    Mechanical Works
    Dr. Sarajul Fikri Mohamed

    Traditional Building

    Purpose of M&E Measurement


    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.

    To determine element and components that involved to the


    M & E works.
    To measure according to the latest standard method of
    measurement SMM2.
    To protect the interest of the client and the contractor.
    The information derived from a priced BQ to aid the
    construction planning networks.
    A tool for cost control in mechanical and electrical services.
    To minimize future disagreement.

    Building Services Cost (McCaffrey, 2011 )


    TYPE OF BUILDING

    PERCENTAGE OF THE
    TOTAL COST

    Warehouse

    10 to 15%

    Apartment

    15 to 20%

    School

    20 to 25%

    Shopping complex

    20 to 30%

    Hotel

    30 to 40%

    Offices

    35 to 45%

    Hospital

    40 to 55%

    Data Centre

    60 to 70%

    Smart Building

    Building Elements
    ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS
    Substructure
    Superstructure

    Internal Finishing
    Fitting and Furnishing
    Services
    External Works
    Preliminaries

    Electrical Installations

    Air-Conditioning Installations

    Fire Fighting Installations

    MECHANICAL &
    ELECTRICAL WORKS
    MEASUREMENT RULES

    Standard Method of
    Measurement of Building Works

    SECOND EDITION

    Studio Works
    PROJECT DRAWINGS

    Read and check drawing


    Drawing numbering and scale used.
    Taking off list
    Heading and Description
    Take off
    Annotation
    Query list
    Final checking

    Submission to Course Tutor

    Studio Works Grading


    ITEM

    DESCRIPTION

    WEIGHTAGE

    Taking off List and Unit

    20

    Description and Heading

    30

    Quantity Measurement

    30

    Annotation and Side Cast

    10

    Query List

    10

    TOTAL

    100

    12

    M&E Works and Bill of Quantities


    Traditionally, much of M&E Works was included in BQs as prime
    cost sums.

    It was largely presented in this way for three main reasons

    M&E Engineers often failed to provide the appropriate


    details in time for quantification purposes.
    It was not the custom to measure M&E works.
    Contractors often preferred to offer lump sum quotations on
    the basis of drawing and specification only.

    Clients realised that this approach was not very satisfactory in


    determining where the actual costs for this work are being
    expended

    The Needs for QS


    To provide an accurate cost control function for only part of
    building project is UNSATISFACTORY.
    The M&E Works is more extensive and expensive and its
    costs, value and cost control must be as accurate as the
    methods applied on the remainder of the construction
    project.
    QS have had to become more familiar with building services in
    their science, technology, terminology, in order to quantify
    engineering drawing correctly.

    Skills and Knowledge For QS


    SKILLS

    KNOWLEDGE

    Construction technology
    Measurement rules
    Construction economics
    Financial management
    Business administration
    Construction law

    Management
    Documentation
    Analysis
    Appraisal
    Quantification

    Output

    BILL OF QUANTITIES

    Summary
    [ Lord Esher, 1971]
    On average the mechanical services account
    for close on a third of the cost of modern
    building

    References
    1.

    The Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (2000). Standard Standard Method of Measurement of Building
    Works Second Edition (SMM2) Malaysia : Winston Enterprise.
    2. The Institution of Surveyors, Malaysia (2000). Standard Standard Method of Measurement of Building
    Works Second Edition (SMM2) Practice Manual. Malaysia : Winston Enterprise
    3. Luter, M.E and Mc Gowan, M.C (1991). Building Engineering Services - A Practice Manual for Quantity
    Surveyors (Vol. 2 - Electrical Services Technology). Nottingham : Nottingham Polytechnic HED.
    4. Framptom, D.I. (1991). Building Engineering Services - A Practice Manual for Quantity Surveyors (Vol. 1 Mechanical Services Technology). London; Longman.
    5. Mc Clelland, B and Reifel, M.D. (1986). Planning and Design of Fixed Offshore Platforms. Texas : Van
    Nosrand Reinhold.
    6. Production Department American Research Institute (1980). Primer of Oil and Gas Construction. Dallas :
    American Petroleum Institute.
    7. Peter, M.S., Timmerhaus, K.D. (1991). Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers. Singapore : Mc
    Graw-Hill.
    8. Rosli Abdul Rashid (1987) Pengenalan Kepada Ukur Kuantiti 1. Johor Bahru Penerbit UTM.
    9. Ching, F.D.K. (1987). Interior Design Illustrated. New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold.
    10. Rosindell, F.S., Stafford, K.D. (1991). Building Engineering Services - A Practice Manual for Quantity
    Surveyors (Vol. 4 - Measurement and Estimating). Nottingham : Nottingham Polytechnic HEC.
    11. Weinberg, S.S. (1992). Handbook of Landscape Architectural Construction. Washington D.C. : Landscape
    Architecture Foundation.

    THANK YOU

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