Estimating and Measurement for Simple Building Works in Hong Kong

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Estimating and Measurement for Simple Building Works in Hong Kong

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Estimating and measurement of construction works is a fundamental skill to be processed by professional quantity surveyors. However, the lack of local literature is difficult for beginners to acquire a basic understanding of the techniques. This book is purposely written for students studying measurement and estimating in universities or to someone who has recently assumed quantity surveying duties in their work but without much prior knowledge. The book starts with a review on the procurement and tendering methods commonly used in Hong Kong, followed by the measurement principles and estimating methods applied in major trade works of simple building projects. Worked examples using HKSMM4 have been incorporated to give readers the best idea on the local practice. Calculations are structured in a step-by-step approach with explanatory notes to supplement. The examples throughout should provide an ideal source of reference to the beginners of the subject.
Preface
Foreword
Acronyms
1. Introduction
2. Principal Parties in a Project
3. Project Delivery Methods
4. Contract Reimbursement
5. Tendering Methods
6. Tendering Procedures
7. Tender Documentation
8. Approximate Estimating Techniques in Early Stages
9. Principles and Rules of Taking-off
10. Length, Area and Volume Measurement
11. Introduction to HKSMM4
12. Measurement of Excavation
13. Measurement of Concrete Works
14. Measurement of Brickwork & Blockwork
15. Measurement of Wood Works
16. Measurement of Steel & Metal Works
17. Measurement of Plastering, Paving & Painting
18. Measurement of Waterproofing
19. Worked Examples
20. Processing Measurements
21. Pricing in General
22. Pricing Trade Works
23. Pricing Preliminaries
24. References
25. Appendix
26. Glossary
27. Index
Caroline T.W. Chan (PhD, MSc, BSc) is a lecturer at the City University of Hong Kong. She is a qualified quantity surveyor with experience in areas related to contract management and quantity surveying. She had worked with large construction companies and consultant firms in Hong Kong before she joined the academia. Besides teaching, she also collaborates with international peers to conduct applied studies involving estimating accuracy, information technology application in the construction industry and site management models.