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Course : Specifications and Quantities (AE341) level 5

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Methods of measurement counting quantities for construction works- keeping track on site- preparation and analysis of inventories and tabulation of cost- writing specifications documents for materials- Preparation of bids .

Course Description

This course briefly reviews methods of measurement and calculation of quantities for construction works, with particular emphasis on site- preparation and analysis of inventories.

Preparation of project complementary documents such as: Bill of quantities, writing specifications of materials, and general conditions .

The course also reviews the procedure of bid preparation..

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Learning Objectives

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This course has been structured as an introductory course for students with an interest in the field of housing economics. After successful completion of this course, students

should be able to    :

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a.1 Define Essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relevant to building design.

a.6 List Codes of practice in engineering disciplines and the regularity framework in design and practice.

a.9 Present Projects management, Procedures and quality systems

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b.2 Determine design situations and , plan to solve design problems concentrating on analyzing specific groups needs

b.6 Select and apply appropriate IT tools to a variety of engineering problems

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c-Professional Skills c.2 Prepare professionally quantity surveying reports, economic analysis and cost estimation..

c.3 Arrange technical architectural presentations

c.6 Manage construction processes and material quantities for technical projects.

d-General Skills d.1Communicate effectively within multidisciplinary team.d.4 Demonstrate efficient IT capabilities.d.5 Collaborate effectively with others according toethics and laws.

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Course assessment: 1. Midterm Exam

15 % 2. Quizzes (6) 10 % 3. Assignments 10 % 4. Mini projects 15 % 5. Final Exam 50%

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Course assessment:1. Midterm Exam 15 % 2. Quizes (6) 10 % 3. Assignments 10 % 4. Mini projects 15 % 5. Final Exam 50%

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-Short form of contracts ,FIDIC. -Conditions of contracts for plant & design built.

-The FIDIC contracts Guide.Conditions of contracts for EPC Turn Key Projects.

A range of space and form organization, data and building types' textbooks and references cover the relevant topics.

-Khlousy, M., (2004), Quantities and Specifications and Production Rates for Building construction, 7th ed., Part 1. (In Arabic).

- Khlousy, M., (2006), Quantities and Specifications and Performance Rates for Complementary Works in Buildings, 7th ed., Part 2. (In Arabic).

 

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Suggested Reading: FIDIC Conditions for contracts for construction الجزء البناء، العمال االنتاج ومعدالت المواصفات و الكميات خلوصي، ماجد

السابعة الطبعة االول، في التكميلية لألعمال االداء ومعدالت المواصفات و الكميات خلوصي، ماجد

السابعة الطبعة الثاني، الجزء المباني، " القاهرة " المصرية القياسية المواصفات القياسي للتوحيد المصرية الهيئة

2001 " البناء " ألعمال األداء معدالت و المواصفات و الكميات خلوصى 1980ماجد " التكميلية " لألعمال األداء معدالت و المواصفات و الكميات خلوصى ماجد

1980 "األعمال معدالت و و المواصفات و الكميات في الهندسية الموسوعة

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Suggested Reading: FIDIC Conditions for contracts for construction الجزء البناء، العمال االنتاج ومعدالت المواصفات و الكميات خلوصي، ماجد

السابعة الطبعة االول، في التكميلية لألعمال االداء ومعدالت المواصفات و الكميات خلوصي، ماجد

السابعة الطبعة الثاني، الجزء المباني، " القاهرة " المصرية القياسية المواصفات القياسي للتوحيد المصرية الهيئة

2001 " البناء " ألعمال األداء معدالت و المواصفات و الكميات خلوصى 1980ماجد " التكميلية " لألعمال األداء معدالت و المواصفات و الكميات خلوصى ماجد

1980 "األعمال معدالت و و المواصفات و الكميات في الهندسية الموسوعة

" المباني في 2001التكمياية  

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