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Name of Course/Module: Estimating and Contract Course Code: BEC 402 Note: The letter B refers to the programme level which is Bachelor; the letter E refers to the Engineering course offered by School of Engineering and Technology Infrastructure; the letter C refers to Civil Engineering subject. The number 4 represents year 4 of study and 02 represents serial number of taught course. Name(s) of academic staff: Yusriyati Binti Mohd Yusoff Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme: EAC Requirements Semester and Year offered: 10/4 Total Student Total Guided Independent Learning Learning Time Face to Face Learning (IL) (SLT) L = Lecture L T P O 42 78 T = Tutorial P = Practical Total SLT = 120 42 O = Others Credit Value: 3.0 (3+0) 3 for lecture (3 hours per week x 14 weeks) Prerequisite (if any): N.A Course Objectives The objectives of this course are: to understand the basic principles in estimating and contract. to understand any works related to estimating and contract. to appreciate the tendering procedures.

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Course Learning Outcomes (CO): At the end of the semester, the students will be able to: CLO1: to recognize the estimating method; CLO2: to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; CLO3: to identify the criteria of selected tender; CLO4: to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry; CLO5: to discuss the method of dispute resolution in construction. Transferable Skills: Knowledge, Problem Solving Skills (Scientific Methods and Critical Thinking) Teaching-learning and assessment strategy: Tests, Assignment and Final Examination. Synopsis: The course covers estimating, preparation of estimates, the information technology in estimating, contract documentation, tendering procedure, contract administration, traditional contract procurement, design and build contract, turnkey contract, and management contract. Mode of Delivery: Lecture, Presentation, Class Discussion and Others (Assignment, Tests)

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CLO-PLO Marks Grade CLO1: to recognize the estimating method; CLO2: to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; CLO3: to identify the criteria of selected tender; CLO4: to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry; Assignment, Test & Final Exam Assessment Tool 1 0 - 39 (F) Lack of ability to recognize the estimating method; Lack of ability to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; Lack of ability to identify the criteria of selected tender; Lack of ability to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry; 2 40 - 49 (D,D+) Minimum of ability to recognize the estimating method; Minimum of ability to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; Minimum of ability to identify the criteria of selected tender; Minimum of ability to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry; 3 50 - 59 (C-,C,C+) Fair of ability to recognize the estimating method; Fair of ability to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; Fair of ability to identify the criteria of selected tender; Fair of ability to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry; 4 60 74 (B-,B,B+) Good of ability to recognize the estimating method; Good of ability to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; Good of ability to identify the criteria of selected tender; Good of ability to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry; 5 75 100 (A-,A,A+) Excellent of ability to recognize the estimating method; Excellent of ability to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; Excellent of ability to identify the criteria of selected tender; Excellent of ability to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry;

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Mapping of the Programme Educational Objectives to the Programme Learning Outcomes

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Programme Educational Objectives(PEO) Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
PLO1: Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of science and civil engineering fundamentals; (K) PLO2: Ability to critically identify, formulate and solve civil engineering problems; (K). PLO3: Ability to apply skills, tools and techniques in contemporary civil engineering discipline. (PS) PLO4: Ability to conduct analysis & design of civil engineering systems, components or processes. (PSS) PLO5: Ability to communicate effectively; (CLT) (SSR)PLO6: Ability to apply social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional engineer and ensure sustainable development; PLO7: Ability to acquire professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them; (EPH) PLO8: Ability to function effectively as an individual or a leader or a manager in a team to achieve common goals; (CLT & EMS)

PEO1: To produce graduates with sufficient knowledge and competency in various areas in civil engineering; PEO2: To produce graduates with professional attributes, and are readily adaptable to the global work environment; PEO3: To produce graduates for work in the development of infrastructure.

8 MQA Learning Outcomes Domain: K = Knowledge PS = Practical Skill SSR = Social Skills and Responsibility EPH = Ethics, Professionalism and Humanities CLT = Communication, Leadership and Team Skills PSS = Problem Solving Skills (Scientific Methods and Critical Thinking) LLIM = Life-long Learning and Information Management EMS = Entrepreneurship and Managerial Skill
PLO 9: Ability to acquire IT competencies, business acumen and embark in entrepreneurship; (EMS & LLIM) PLO 10: Ability to conduct research and engage in life-long learning. (LLIM)

Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes

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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Level of Bloom Taxonomy CLO1: to recognize the estimating method; CLO2: to describe the procedures and flows in tendering a project; CLO3: to identify the criteria of selected tender; CLO4: to differentiate the type of contracts in the construction industry;

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Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic: SLT Hours Total Guided Independent Learning Learning L 1. Estimating Introduction Taking off method T P O

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Taking off quantities - sub-structure and super structure works, external works, earthworks, road works and machine components

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Preparation of Estimates Methods of estimating of building costs -volume, floor area, unit evaluation method, approximate value method, and bill of quantities Rate of construction cost unit cost, labour, materials cost, use of machinery and equipment, profit, excavation, and concrete works Information Technology in Estimation Introduction Estimation technology Information network on estimates

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Contract, Documentation, and Tendering Procedure Definition Contents of contract documents Functions of contract documents Tendering procedure, invitation Typical tendering procedure by Public Works Department Evaluation process Tender board Criteria of selection of contract Contract definition Contract requirements Contract Administration Monitoring and coordinating procedure of contracts Reporting method Payment and endorsement Claims and dispute Arbitration procedure Traditional Contract and Design and Build Contract JKRs forms, procurement system, and contracts clauses International contracts FIDIC forms Design and build contracts types, and contract Acts Responsible parties, procurement and reporting system Management of Contract Managing contract, and design & manage Construction management, and procurement system Contract acts, and responsible parties in the contract Reporting procedures Joint venture and BOT contract

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Main references : 1. Seely, Ivor H., (1987). Civil Engineering Quantities, 4th. Edition, MacMillan Education Ltd.

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Bunni, N.G., (1991). The FIDIC form of contract, BSP Professional book, London. Dearle and Henderson, (1988). Management Contracting, E&FN Spon, London.

Additional references : 1. Smith, R.C., (1986). Estimating and Tendering for Building Works, Longman Inc., New York.

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Bockrath, J., (2000). Contracts and the Legal Environment for Engineers and Architects, 6th. Edition, McGraw-Hill. 3. Hinze, J., (2001). Construction Contracts, 2nd. Edition, McGraw-Hill. Other additional information: Addition

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