Civil Engineering Studies, College of Engineering

EC110
GROUP PROJECT ECM 366
Semester OCTOBER 2023 - FEBRUARY 2024

1.0 Introduction

Project Title:
Cost estimation for Single-Storey Structural Drawings Building Construction

Problem Statement:
In the field of civil engineering, accurate cost estimation for construction projects is critical to
ensure project viability and financial sustainability. One of the key elements contributing to
accurate cost estimation is the evaluation of structural drawings, as these drawings provide
essential information about the materials and methods required for construction. However, the
real-life variability in the quality and clarity of structural drawings can lead to discrepancies in cost
estimation, potentially resulting in budget overruns or financial losses for construction projects.

The problem at hand is to develop a systematic and reliable evaluation process for structural
drawings in civil engineering to enhance the accuracy of cost estimation for engineering materials.

The goal of this group project is focuses on the evaluation of structural drawings of single-story
structures in the context of a real-life project implementation in civil engineering practices.

Objective:
The objective of this project is to manage a set of structural designs on a single-story or only the
lower floor of a building consisting of a second-floor. These drawings will serve as the basis for
analyzing materials construction costs and planning management for the construction of the
specified building.

Method:
This group project will represent 30% of the overall assessment percentage for the course. To
accomplish this assignment, the maximum number of students in a group must not be more
than four and find the completed structural drawings that must include the layout and detailing of
structures, as well as the preparation of a taking-off sheet to estimate the total amount of materials
required to complete the project construction. Section 4.0 outline the details of the tasks that
must be completed, as well as rubrics designed to assess the prescribed course and learning
outcomes.
2.0 Course Outcomes (CO), Programme Outcomes (PO), Well Defined Engineering
Problems (DP) and Knowledge Profiles (DK)

This project will address two (2) course outcomes (COs) and two (2) programme outcomes (POs),
which are related to relevant Well Defined Engineering Problems (DPs) and Knowledge Profiles
(DKs) that students must demonstrate, as defined in Table 1.

Table 1: Mapping Course Outcomes (CO) - Programme Outcomes (PO) with Well Defined
Engineering Problems (DP), Bloom’s Taxonomy, Knowledge Profiles (DK) and Well-Defined
Engineering Activities (NA).

Course Programme Bloom’s Taxonomy Knowledge Profiles NA

Outcome (CO) Outcome (PO) Domain and Level
Difficulty and Well (DK)
Defined Engineering
Problems (DP)

CO2: PO5: Bloom’s Taxonomy -

Manage cost Apply appropriate Domain and Level
estimation techniques, Difficulty: P5 DK 3 – Engineering
using resources, and Fundamental
appropriate modern Well Defined DK 4 – Engineering
technique and engineering and IT Engineering Problems Specialist
engineering tools to well- (DP):
DK 6 – Engineering
tools with an defined engineering DP 1: Depth of Practice
awareness of problems, with Knowledge
the limitation. an awareness of DP3: Depth of Analysis
the limitations Required
DP4: Familiarity of
Issues

CO3: PO12:
Justify the need Recognize the
of cost estimate need for and have - DK6 - Engineering
for a selected the ability to Practice
set of structure engage in
elements and independent
types of updating in the
contract with context of
the ability to specialized
engage in technical
independent knowledge.
updating in the
context of
specialized
technical
knowledge.
 3.0 Learning Outcomes

Based on the COPO-DP-DK-NA mapping above, at the end of this Group Project the Learning
Outcomes to be attained by the students are as follows:

LO1 : Prepare taking off sheet and Bill of Quantities for concrete, reinforcement, and
formwork of building structural drawings (CO2-PO5)(P5)
LO2 : Manage appropriate engineering tools to organize the project activities. (CO2-
PO5)(P5)
LO3 : Justify the need of cost estimate for the main structure in depth which
provide foundation for expanded knowledge. (CO3-PO12)(A5)

4.0 Task to be Carried Out

Each group must find a comprehensive drawing of a single-storey building or ground floors only if
the students refer to the double-storey building. Each group is assigned with the following task:
i) Prepare the taking off for all structural drawings’ elements (pad footing, stump/ column, beam and
slab) by referring to the concrete, reinforcement and formwork.
ii) Prepare a comprehensive Bill of Quantities (BQ) in accordance with Malaysian Civil Engineering
Standard Methods of Measurement (myCESMM) to estimate the overall material cost. The cost
of each of the materials involved can be obtained from any supplier according to the current price
offered (attach the obtained price in the appendix)
iii) By using Microsoft Project, create a project timeline and estimate the time it will take to finish the
project, as well as the cost of the workers and machinery.
iv) Determine the type of contract that can be proposed for this project by stating the justification why
the contract was chosen.
v) Based on the drawing and by using the appropriate scale, each group must produce a prototype
using any recycled item. (DP3 : DEPTH OF ANALYSIS REQUIRED; DK 4 :ENGINEERING
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE; DK 6: CODIFIED PRACTICAL ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE).
Please select ONE of the following suggestions of miniature model / prototype of:
- Formwok system for a single-storey building structures (from pad footing and stump until
ground floor; ground beam and ground slab)
- Formwork system and reinforcement of any ONE (1) of the following combination
structure:
• Pad Footing and Stump
• Beam and Slab
- If there is a small river that needs to be crossed to get to this project area, suggest a road
embankment with a bridge as an entrance to the completed project area.

Notes:

i) Work in a group of not more than four students to complete the task.
ii) Produce a report by following the format given.
iii) Use the Standard Material Taking Off sheet and Bill of Quantities (BQ) in accordance with
MyCESMM.

Well-Defined Engineering Problems:

(CO2-PO5)(P5) - (DP1, DP3 & DP4) (DK3, DK4 & DK6)
Submission of Report

Based on the given tasks above, student needs to prepare a report in a group that contains details as
below:

i) Detailed drawing of pad footing, stump, slab, column, and beam (Appendices)
ii) Taking-off sheets for the calculation of the item required.
iii) Bill of quantities (BQ) for estimated project cost for all main structures.
iv) The price rate of materials (Appendices)

Deadline:

Report submission: Week 14

Report writing guidelines:

i. The report must have a minimum of 10 pages and a maximum of 30 pages (excluding
appendices).
ii. When searching for information, it is important to include a correct citation in the report
(Refer to Report Format).
iii. DO NOT plagiarize and DO NOT "Cut and Paste" the entire material from internet
publications. The findings must be summarized.
iv. The report should include the following:
a. Table of content
b. Introduction
c. Content
d. Conclusion
e. References
f. Appendix

Format of report:
i. Font: Arial (11 font size), Title should be in upper case and bold.
ii. Paragraphs/ Line Spacing: Use 1.5 line spacing.
iii. Page Numbers: Page numbers should be placed on the right side at the bottom of the page.
iv. References:
a. From articles/Journal/Books/Magazines
Name of author (Year of Publication). “Title of article/journal/book”, Publisher, pages.

Example 1:
Noor, R. N. H. R. M, Redzuan, A. R. M, Endut, I. R, Shehu, Z and Halim, A. (2013). “The
Quantification of Local Construction Waste For The Current Construction Waste
Management Practices: A Case Study In Klang Valley”, Business Engineering and
Industrial Applications Colloqium (BEIAC), 2013. IEEE, pp 183 – 188.

Example 2:
Wang, J. Y and Kang, X. P. (2008). An Investigation of Construction Waste: An Empirical
Study in Shenzen. Journal of Engineering, Design, and Technology. Vol. 6. No. 3. pp. 222
COURSE CODE : ECM366
COURSE NAME : CIVIL ENGINEERING QUANTITIES AND ESTIMATION
TASK : RUBRICS FOR PROJECT ECM366 (CO2-PO5 & CO3-PO12) CO2-PO5
ASPECT RUBRIC SCALE WEIGHTAGE MARKS TOTAL
(%) DISTRIBUTION MARKS
1 2 3 4 5
CRITERIA Require extensive knowledge as reflected in DP1-DK6 (Engineering Practice)

DATA COLLECTION Not enough data Satisfactory data Correct data gathering Complete data Comprehensive data 20
(P1/P2) gathering with a lot of gathering with LITTLE with SOME information gathering with gathering with COMPLETE
(DP1) missing data in terms of information on types of on types of drawing, SATISFACTORY information on types of
types of drawing, drawing, specification, specification, labelling information on types drawing, specification,
specification, labelling labelling and detail and detail drawing. of drawing, labelling and detail
and detail drawing. drawing. specification, labelling drawing.
and detail drawing.

Ability to use the knowledge to perform analysis (DP3) according to the correct procedure (DP4)
PROCEDURES Unable to determine Able to determine ALL Able to determine ALL Able to determine Able to determine, apply 10
(P3) the correct procedures the procedures in civil the procedures and apply and apply ALL the and analyse ALL the
(DP3, DP4) in civil engineering engineering quantities SOME of them in civil procedures in civil procedures in civil
quantities through through Taking off engineering quantities engineering engineering quantities
Taking off calculation calculation. through Taking off quantities through through Taking off
calculation. Taking off calculation. calculation.

Require extensive knowledge as reflected in DP1-DK6 (Engineering Practice)

ENGINEERING TOOLS/ Able to identify Able to identify Able to identify Able to identify Able to outline activities/ 30
METHOD/ activities/ and sketch activities/ and sketch activities/ and sketch the activities/ and sketch and sketch the basic
APPLICATION/ SCOPE the basic drawing of the basic drawing of basic drawing of building the basic drawing of drawing of building
building structure BUT building structure with structure with some building structure, structure, with methods,
OF WORKS
no explanation on the less explanation on the explanation on the with methods, objectives and consistent
(P3/P4)
methods and methods and limitation methods and engineering objectives and with MORE than one
(DP1) engineering tools. of application in tools. consistent with at engineering tools.
engineering tools. least ONE engineering
tools.
Ability to interpret and transfer the data from technical drawing (DP3) to produce set of taking-off calculation process
INTEPRET DATA Unable to interpret the Poor ability to interpret Satisfactory ability to Good ability to Good ability to interpret 20
SOLUTION data and calculation the data and calculation interpret the data and interpret the data and the data and calculation
(P4) from taking-off process. from taking-off process. calculation from taking- calculation from from taking-off process.
off process. taking-off process.
(DP3)
 Ability to produce a complete technical report (DP4) with a set of technical drawing from the proposed solution to the problem
PRESENTING FINDINGS Produced a set of Produced a complete Produced a complete Produced a complete
technical report technical report and a technical report and a set technical report and a
20
(P5)
(DP4) without a set of set of technical drawing of technical drawing but set of technical
technical drawing. with missing data with small missing data drawing with
required. required. complete data
required.
TOTAL MARKS 100

Note:
P1- P2 - 20 %
P3- P4 - 60 %
P5 - 20 %

TOTAL - 100 %
 CO3-PO12
ASPECT RUBRIC SCALE WEIGHTAGE MARKS TOTAL
0 1 2 3 4 5 (%) DISTRIBUTION MARKS
RECEIVING Unable to explore Explore a topic at a Explore a topic at a Explore a topic Explore a topic in depth, Explore a topic in 10
(A1) the basic surface level and surface level, with some yielding insight and/or depth, yielding a
concepts of the identifies information providing little evidence of depth, information indicating rich awareness
topic to the very basic facts insight and/or providing interest in the subject. and/or little-
indicating low information beyond occasional insight known
interest in the the very basic facts and/or information information
subject. indicating low indicating mild indicating intense
interest in the interest in the interest in the
subject. subject. subject.
RESPONDING Totally unable to Completes the Completes required Completes Completes required Completes 10
(A2) complete the required work with work, identifies and required work, work, generates and required work
required work basic requirement. pursues differentiates and pursues opportunities to and identifies
opportunities to analyze expand knowledge, opportunities to
expand knowledge, opportunities to skills, and abilities. expand
skills, and abilities. expand knowledge, knowledge, skills,
skills, and abilities. and abilities.
VALUING Totally not Begins to look beyond Within classroom Beyond classroom Beyond classroom Educational 20
(A3) showing interest classroom requirements, requirements, requirements, actively interests and
pursuing requirements, pursues additional pursues pursues substantial, pursuits exist and
knowledge showing interest in knowledge and/ or substantial, additional and/ or flourish outside
independently. pursuing knowledge shows interest in additional differentiates classroom
independently. pursuing knowledge and/ or independent requirements.
independent actively pursues educational Knowledge and/
educational independent experiences. or experience are
experiences. educational pursued
experiences. independently.
ORGANSING Unable to apply Makes vague Makes references Makes references Makes references to Makes explicit 30
(A4) knowledge and references to to previous learning to previous previous learning and references to
skills to previous learning and and attempts to learning and shows shows evidence of previous learning
demonstrate does not apply apply that evidence of applying that knowledge and applies in an
comprehension knowledge and skills knowledge and applying that and those skills and innovative (new
and performance to demonstrate those skills to knowledge and outline weakness to and creative) way
in novel comprehension and demonstrate those skills to demonstrate that knowledge
situations. performance in novel comprehension and demonstrate comprehension and and those skills to
situations. performance in comprehension performance in novel demonstrate
novel situations. and performance situations. comprehension
in novel situations. and performance
in novel
situations.
 Unable to make Reviews prior Reviews prior Reviews prior Reviews prior learning Reviews prior 30
INTERNALIZING reviews prior learning (past learning (past learning (past (past experiences inside learning (past
learning (whether experiences inside experiences inside experiences inside and outside of the experiences
(A5)
inside or outside and outside of the and outside of the and outside of the classroom) in depth, inside and outside
of the classroom) classroom) at a classroom) at a classroom) with revealing fully clarified of the classroom)
surface level, without surface level, with some depth, meanings or indicating in depth to reveal
revealing clarified revealing slightly revealing slightly broader perspectives significantly
meaning or indicating clarified meaning or clarified meanings about educational or life changed
a broader perspective indicating a broader or indicating a events. perspectives
about educational or perspective about somewhat broader about educational
life events. educational or life perspectives about and life
events. educational or life experiences,
events. which provide
foundation for
expanded
knowledge,
growth, and
maturity over
time.
TOTAL MARKS 100

Note:
A1- A2 - 20 %
A3- A4 - 50 %
A5 - 30 %
Endorsed by:
TOTAL - 100 %

WAN ZUKRI BIN WAN ABDULLAH

Resource Person ECM366
Date : 10 November 2023