Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering

CA3314 Surveying Studio

Assignment 2023-24

Objectives:
The coursework aims to develop the students’ capability to produce a set of tender documents for
a construction project and provide a platform for the students to integrate BIM and QTO with the
aid of cutting-edge computer software.

Tasks:
The assessment pattern of this course is 100% coursework that comprises three group assignments
and one end-term test. Students shall form groups (4 students per group) to complete the
Assignment 1 to 3. The tasks and the corresponding deliverables are listed in the following table.

Coursework Tasks Recommended Deliverables Task type

(weighting) software
Assignment 1 (15%) BIM model Revit • Revit file Group
development • A3 size soft copy
PDF drawings (incl.
all floor plans, two
sections, four
elevations and two
3D views of the BIM
model)
Assignment 2 (30%) Use of the built CostX + • Draft BQ (Bill 4 to 10 Group
BIM model AtlesPro only)
• Qty breakdown
Assignment 3 (35%) Tender AtlesPro • Tender documents Group
documentation with final full BQ
• Back-up files
End-term test (20%) End-term test N/A N/A Individual

The aims of each individual task are listed as follows:

Assignment 1: The students are required to produce a 3D model based on the employer’s
requirements and the project parameters. Certain modelling methodologies
are required to facilitate the subsequent QTO task.
Assignment 2: The students shall demonstrate their capability to prepare a draft BQ by
using the innovative computer software.
Assignment 3: Discovery-based assignment is designed for the students to produce a set of
tender documents. Based on the exploration from their own projects, the
students are required to manage the project information and formulate the
logistics of the whole production process.
End-term test: The students are required to show their understanding about the methods of
measurement, the principle of tendering and the use of innovative BIM
technology in construction cost management.

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Submission guidelines:
The deadlines of submission are listed in the following table.

Coursework Deadline Submission location

Assignment 1 29 September 2023 5:00pm Canvas – Assignment
Assignment 2 27 October 2023 5:00pm Canvas – Assignment
Assignment 3 24 November 2023 5:00pm Canvas – Assignment

According to the penalties for late/non-submission stated in the course outlines, marks will be
deducted for the late/non-submission of coursework.

Submission requirements:

1. Even though the three assignments are group tasks, all group members shall comprehend every
assignment and accomplish all the tasks together. It is expected that the workload of each group
members is even and fair in every assignment. Please be reminded that the end-term test is an
individual task that covers the scope of the three assignments.

2. If any groups have difficulties to work as a group, please inform the course leader as soon as
possible. If necessary, contribution list that show individual effort of each group member can
be submitted together with the assignment.

3. Students who engage in plagiarism will be subject to serious mark deduction.

4. For the Assignment 3, the back-up documents for BQ preparation shall be submitted separately
with the tender documents. The back-up documents shall be compiled as a booklet which
includes the deliverables produced in Assignment 1 and 2. You are also required to incorporate
all necessary query lists, back-up calculation, latest BIM model, draft BQ, bulk checking
record, etc.

5. All students shall measure the quantities as accurately as possible. Random checking of
quantities will be conducted for every assignment.

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Assessment criteria:

Assessment criteria for the assignments are listed as follows:

Assignment 1 – BIM model development

Design compliance a. Fulfillment of the employer’s requirements 40%
b. Compliance with the specified project parameters
Accuracy a. Design accuracy 30%
b. Reasonable and logical design
Quality a. Quality of the BIM model 30%
b. Quality of the 2D drawings produced from the BIM
model
c. General presentation
Assignment 2 – Use of the built BIM model
Techniques of a. Proficient skills of computer software 40%
measurement b. Clear full description
c. Correct unit of measurement
Accuracy of a. Compliance of HKSMM4 30%
measurement b. Precise back-up calculation and dimensions booking
c. Correct decimal places of dimensions
d. No measurement error
Presentation a. Correct and logical BQ sequence 30%
b. Correct phase of BQ description
c. BQ collection page/summary page
d. No spelling error
Assignment 3 – Tender documentation
Front part a. Understanding of fundamental concepts 70%
b. Proficient drafting techniques
c. Sufficient back-up documents
d. General presentation
BQ part a. Bills of preliminaries, preambles, measured works, 30%
provisional and prime cost sums, and general summary
b. BQ format and presentation
c. Sufficient back-up documents

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Project information:

Project title: Construction of new annex block for primary school at Yau Oi Road, Tuen
Mun

1. Major project team members are listed as follows:

Employer:
Campus Development Office (5/F, Administrative Building, Tuen Mun Primary School)

Architect:
Henry Architects Ltd. (Room 1201, 12/F, Hilton Centre, 8 Finance Street, Cheung Wan)

Structural Engineer:
Ricky Consulting Engineers Ltd. (Room 3501, Grand Tower, 18 Johnson Road, Central)

Building Services Engineer:

WSL Engineering Consultants (22/F, Mash Centre, Holiday Street, Kowloon)

Quantity Surveyor:
Ken Peter Surveyors Ltd. (Room 1803, 18/F, Joyful Centre, Kowloon Bay)

2. You role is the project surveyor employed by the Quantity Surveyor.

3. The project to be executed comprises the construction of new annex block for primary school
at Tuen Mun with approximately 2,500m2 Construction Floor Area (CFA). The CFA is
defined as “covered floor areas fulfilling requirements of the building measured to the outside
face of the external walls or external perimeter. It includes floor areas occupied by partitions,
columns, stairwells, lift shafts, plant rooms, water tanks, balconies, utilities platforms and
vertical ducts, but excludes floor areas occupied by bay windows, planters projecting from the
building, and the areas covered by canopies, roof eaves and awnings. Sloping surfaces such as
staircases, escalators and carpark ramps are to be measured flat on plan”.

4. The contract period is 750 days from the commencement date and there is no phasing
requirement on project possession and completion. Alternative tender for contractor’s
proposed contract period is not required under this project.

5. The design parameters and the employer’s requirements are listed in the appendix.

6. You are required to prepare the tender documents of the Main Contract for the superstructure
works. Site formation and foundation works are carrying out by a Specialist Contractor under
a separate direct contract with the Employer.

7. All tenders should be deposited in the tender box located in the Architect’s office on or before
the date as stated in the Letter of Invitation to Tender.

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8. The form of contract to be used for the Main Contract is “Agreement and Schedule of
Conditions of Building Contract for use in Hong Kong, Private Edition - With Quantities, 2005
Edition”.

9. You are advised to adopt the following standard documents for the preparation of tender
documents and make necessary amendments to suit the particulars of this project.

a. Conditions of Tender
b. Form of Tender
c. Special Conditions of Contract
d. Specification
e. Bills of Quantities

10. The Technical Specification referred to in the Main Contract is the latest version of “General
Specification for Building” issued by the Architectural Services Department of Hong Kong.

11. The rules contained in the Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works -
Fourth Edition, Revised 2018 (HKSMM4R) should be observed for measurement. No
deviation from the rules of HKSMM4R is allowed in the BQ.

12. Only the following trades (work sections) under the HKSMM4R are required to be measured
as firm quantities in the BQ:

a. Brickwork and blockwork

b. Wood works
c. Ironmongery
d. Steel and metal works
e. Plastering and paving
f. Glazing
g. Painting

The scope of measurement of each work section is shown in the appendix.

13. All concrete works (i.e., concrete, formwork and reinforcement) are measured as provisional
quantities in the BQ. As advised by the Structural Engineer, the concrete grade for all
structural/non-structural elements should be 30D/20 and the following ratios are used for the
allowance of provisional quantities:

a. Ratio of overall concrete volume: 0.5m3/m2 CFA

b. Ratio of overall formwork area: 3.0m2/m2 CFA
c. Ratio of reinforcement for 150kg/m3 (Column)
different structural elements: 100 kg/m3 (Slab)
170 kg/m3 (Beam)
160 kg/m3 (Structural wall)
80 kg/m3 (Non-structural wall)
100 kg/m3 (Staircase)

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14. The following Prime Cost Sums (PC Sums) are allowed for the works to be executed by
Nominated Sub-Contractors or for materials to be obtained from Nominated Suppliers:

a. Lift Installation ($1,000,000)

b. Electrical and MVAC Installation ($5,000,000)
c. Fire Services Installation ($1,500,000)
d. Soft Landscaping Works ($500,000)
e. Supply of Sanitarywares and Fittings ($200,000)

15. The following Provisional Sums are allowed for the works which cannot be entirely foreseen,
defined or detailed at the time the tender documents are issued:

a. Roofing ($600,000)
b. External Works ($1,200,000)
c. External Wall Finishes ($2,500,000)
d. Architectural Features ($1,000,000)
e. Miscellaneous Fixtures and Metal Works ($500,000)
f. Plumbing & Drainage Installation ($2,500,000)
g. Builder’s Works in connection with Building Services ($500,000)
h. Contingencies ($3,000,000)

16. The following works as may lie within the cartilage of the site will be executed by Government
Departments or Public Utility Companies and the Main Contractor shall allow for attending
upon and for co-operation with them:

a. Drainage connection
b. Electrical mains supply connection
c. Flush water supply connection
d. Fresh and fire services water supply connections
e. Telephone installation

17. All furniture, fittings and equipment to be used in the school will be purchased by the end-user
after occupation.

18. The BQ production shall be processed through the computer system and presented in trade bill
format which includes bills for Preliminaries, Preambles, Measured Works, Prime Cost &
Provisional Sums and General Summary.

19. Standard library stored in the software can generate standard description of each measured
item and all necessary BQ editing such as staging, merging, sequencing, etc. can be performed
by computer.

20. Exercise of taking-off checking shall be carried out properly to ensure that all items have been
measured. Quantities bulk checking is essential to reveal any major BQ errors and rectify the
quantities before tender is issued.

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 Appendix A

The employer’s requirements and project parameters

1. In order to enhance the students’ design creativity, there is no limitation on the area and
headroom of each floor. However, the design should be reasonable.
2. The 6-storey building structure including staircase is made of reinforced concrete. Half-brick
walls are used for internal partitions only.
3. The following rooms should be provided inside the building. No limitation on the area of each
room but the design should be reasonable.

Rooms Floor finishes Skirting finishes Wall finishes Ceiling finishes

Pantry 200x200x10mm thick 100mm high coved 152x152x5mm thick 10mm thick
fully vitrified ceramic edge fully vitrified cushion edge glazed internal plaster
tiles on cement sand ceramic tiles ceramic tiles on and two coats
Toilet / screed (overall thickness cement sand screed anti-fungi
Disabled toilet 50mm) (overall thickness emulsion paint
20mm)
Staff room 300x300x 5mm thick 12x100mm high beech 15mm thick internal 10mm thick
Alexander “Comfort” wood skirtings (fixed plaster and two coats internal plaster
General office carpet tiles on cement by softwood grounds) anti-fungi emulsion and two coats
sand screed (overall including 3 coats of paint anti-fungi
thickness 50mm) polyurethane varnish emulsion paint
Library 2mm thick homogeneous 12x100mm high 15mm thick internal 10mm thick
fully flexible vinyl tiles hardwood skirtings plaster and two coats internal plaster
Multi-purpose on cement sand screed (fixed by softwood anti-fungi emulsion and two coats
room (overall thickness 50mm) grounds) including 2 paint anti-fungi
Computer coats synthetic paint emulsion paint
assisted
learning room
Classroom 2mm thick homogeneous 100mm high rounded 15mm thick internal 10mm thick
fully flexible vinyl tiles homogeneous tiles plaster and two coats internal plaster
Music room on cement sand screed anti-fungi emulsion and two coats
(overall thickness 50mm) paint anti-fungi
emulsion paint
Plant room 50mm thick cement sand 25x100mm high 15mm thick internal 10m thick
screed with hardening cement sand plaster plaster and two coats internal plaster
agent with 2 coats epoxy epoxy paint and two coats
paint finish epoxy paint
Lift lobby 200x200x10mm thick 12x100mm high 8mm thick mirror 10mm thick
fully vitrified ceramic stainless steel skirtings wall linings with internal plaster
tiles on cement sand (fixed by hardwood mitres at corners and two coats
screed (overall thickness grounds) anti-fungi
50mm) emulsion paint

4. Based on the employer’s requirements, the internal finishes are shown in the above table. All
tiles and emulsion paint are U.K. origin and Japanese origin respectively.
5. Timber door and metal window should be provided for each room (except plant room).
6. Metal door and metal louvre should be provided for the plant room.
7. Please refer the following information about doors, windows and louvres:

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 Appendix A

Doors and windows/louvres

Rooms Doors Windows/Louvres Remarks
Mark Drawing no. Mark Drawing no.
Pantry D4 CA002a W1 CA010c Actual size of doors/
windows/ louvres
Toilet D1 CA002a W1 CA010c shall suit your model
design.
Staff room D5 CA002a W11 CA010c
Please refer the
General office D7 CA002a W11 CA010c drawings for the
details of doors,
Library D2 CA002a W11 CA010c windows and
louvres.
Multi-purpose room D9 CA003b W11 CA010c

Computer assisted D9 CA003b W11 CA010c

learning room
Classroom D9 CA003b W11 CA010c

Music room D9 CA003b W11 CA010c

Plant room SD2 CA008a L1 CA013a

* If extra rooms are provided, please confirm the types of the doors and the windows by query
list.

8. Staircase and fireman lift should be provided inside the building.

9. Wall mounted tubular handrail should be provided along the staircase, details please refer to
the Details (PE009a).
10. Metal railing should be provided on top of the parapet wall on the roof floor, details please
refer to the Details (PE009a).
11. A metal cat ladder should be provided for access from the roof floor to the upper roof floor
details please refer to the class assignment drawings.
12. For the ironmongery, please refer to the Ironmongery Schedule (CA007b)
13. 450 x 600 x 6mm thick beveled edge mirror (made of clear float glass with chromium plated
brass dome headed screws and rubber washers) is provided for each basin inside the toilets
and disabled toilets.
14. Other information will be supplemented by the course leader from time to time.

In the absence of any specific information, you are expected to make reasonable assumptions.

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 Appendix B

Scope of measurement

Work section Measurement scope Remarks

Concrete works Concrete, formwork, reinforcement, All provisional quantities
and precast concrete lintols

Brickwork and Brick walls All firm quantities

blockworks

Wood works Timber doors All firm quantities

Timber skirtings
Please refer the information
in Appendix A for details.
Ironmongery Ironmongery of doors All firm quantities

Please refer the information

in Appendix A for details.
Steel and metal works Metal doors All firm quantities
Wall mounted tubular handrail
Metal railing Please refer the information
Metal windows in Appendix A for details.
Metal louvres
Cat ladders
Plastering and paving All internal finishes (external finishes All firm quantities
are excluded)
Please refer the information
in Appendix A for details.
Glazing All mirror wall linings and mirrors All firm quantities

Please refer the information

in Appendix A for details.
Painting All internal finishes (external finishes All firm quantities
are excluded)
Please refer the information
in Appendix A for details.