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    Dire Dawa University (Ddu) Dire Dawa Institute of Technology (Ddit) School of Civil Engineering and Architecture (Scea) Construction Technology and Management Chair (Cotm)

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    This document provides information about a course on Specification and Quantity Surveying offered at Dire Dawa University. The course is a 5 ECTS credit, third semester course for undergraduate students studying Construction Technology and Management. The objectives of the course are for students to understand specifications, prepare bills of quantities, estimate project costs, and prepare payment certificates. The course covers topics such as specification writing, quantity surveying principles and processes, preliminary and detailed cost estimation, and unit rate analysis. Assessment includes continuous assessments worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%.

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    This document provides information about a course on Specification and Quantity Surveying offered at Dire Dawa University. The course is a 5 ECTS credit, third semester course for undergraduate students studying Construction Technology and Management. The objectives of the course are for students to understand specifications, prepare bills of quantities, estimate project costs, and prepare payment certificates. The course covers topics such as specification writing, quantity surveying principles and processes, preliminary and detailed cost estimation, and unit rate analysis. Assessment includes continuous assessments worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%.

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    This document provides information about a course on Specification and Quantity Surveying offered at Dire Dawa University. The course is a 5 ECTS credit, third semester course for undergraduate students studying Construction Technology and Management. The objectives of the course are for students to understand specifications, prepare bills of quantities, estimate project costs, and prepare payment certificates. The course covers topics such as specification writing, quantity surveying principles and processes, preliminary and detailed cost estimation, and unit rate analysis. Assessment includes continuous assessments worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%.

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    Dire Dawa University (DDU)

    Dire Dawa Institute of Technology (DDIT)


    School of Civil Engineering and Architecture (SCEA)
    Construction Technology and Management chair (CoTM)
    Course Number/code COTM 3211
    Course Title Specification and Quantity Surveying
    Degree Program B.Sc. Degree in Construction Technology and Management
    Module No. & Name 21-Estimating and Costing
    Construction Technology and Management, year 3rd Semester II (2013 E.C.
    Target group
    Academic year)
    Course Pre-requisites Building Construction I (COTM2071)
    Name: Yohannes H. (M.Sc.)
    Mobile: +251 0934418812
    Instructor particular’s
    E-mail: yohanishailemariyam@yahoo.com
    Office: Block 16
    ECTS Credits & cr. Hrs. 5 & 3 respectively
    Class schedule & place As per the department schedule and venue
    At the end of this course students will be expected to:
    • Understand different types of specification, know how to assure and
    control quality of construction materials and construction products.
    • Prepare specifications and BoQ for construction projects.
    • Work out quantity and types of material, manpower, and equipments
    Course Objectives
    needed for construction projects.
    • Determine rates for construction activities using detailed cost
    estimation. Advice stake holders on preliminary and final costs of
    projects.
    • Prepare payment certificates and final accounts of projects.
    This course is focused on Standard methods of measurement: Preparation of
    Course Description take-off sheets. Specification: subject, nature and procedures of specification
    writing. Measurement and specification for Principal items of civil works:
    excavation and earthwork, masonry works, concrete works, metal and wood
    works, glazing, steel work, roof and damp proofing works, finishing works,
    sanitary and electrical installation works, Demolition and alteration, site works
    etc. Introduction to cost estimate: - Preliminary [approximate] estimate,
    Detailed estimate. Rates: - Analysis and establishment of rates, Direct and
    Indirect Costs, Overheads and profits.
    UNIT 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTRUCTION
    INDUSTRY
    1.1. Construction Introduction to construction contracts
    1.2. Stakeholders in the Construction Industry
    1.3.Characteristics of the Construction Industry
    UNIT 2: SPECIFICATION
    2.1. Introduction
    2.2. Difference between specification and drawing
    2.3. Purposes of specifications
    2.4. Types of Specifications
    2.5. Specification Writing
    2.6. References for Specification Writing
    Course Content 2.7. Specification Language
    2.8. Specific Guidelines for Specification Writing
    UNIT 3: QUANTITY SURVEYING
    3.1. Introduction
    3.2. Principles of Measurement
    3.3. The purpose of quantity surveying
    3.4. Standard documents for quantity surveying
    3.5. Units of Measurement
    3.6. Degrees of accuracy in Measurement
    3.7. The Process of Quantity Surveying
    3.8. Types of taking Off
    3.9. Technical Specification and Method of Measurements for Building Project
    UNIT 4: PROJECT COSTING OR ESTIMATION (BUILDINGS)
    4.1. Project costing or Estimation (General)
    4.2. Types of project costing and Estimation
    4.2.1. Preliminary /approximate costing
    4.2.2. Detailed cost estimate (based on item rate)
    4.2.2.1. Unit rate analysis
    4.3. Preparation of payment certificate
    Teaching & Learning
    Lectures, assignments, projects and exercises
    Methods
    Assessment/Evaluation Continuous assessments: 50% & Final Exam: 50%
    Attendance
    85% Presence during lecture classes
    Requirements
    - Ivor H. Seeley, George P. Murray (2001), Civil Engineering Quantities,
    Palgrave Macmillan.
    - R.W. Thomas (2001), Construction Contract Claims, Palgrave Macmillan.
    - Duncan Cartlidge (2006), New Aspects of Quantity Surveying Practice, 2nd
    edition, Butterworth-Heinemann.
    Literature - John Adriaanse, (2004), Construction Contract Law, Palgrave Macmillan.
    - FIDIC Pink book, (2006 & 2010), Conditions of Contract for works of
    Civil Engineering Constructions.
    - Ethiopian PPA 2011, Conditions of Contract, Ethiopian civil code
    - John Murdoch and Will Hughes (2000) Construction Contracts, law and
    management, 3rd edition

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