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Measurement using NRM2

Apply the principles of SMM7 for preliminary and measuring substructure and superstructure works.

  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    8 hours
Overview
Requirements
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Explore the skills required to apply the principles of SMM7

This course will help you to develop the skills to formulate item descriptions in accordance with the SMM7 and understand the procedure for producing a Bill of Quantities in accordance with the SMM7.

On completion, you should be able to explain the application of SMM7 principles for preliminary and measuring substructure and superstructure works.

The course will also help build knowledge on how to apply SMM7 principles to take-off substructure and superstructure works.

What topics will you cover?

  • The sections of substructure
  • The measurement areas
  • Rules for measuring specific work items
  • Principles of measurement and rules for Bill of Quantities production
  • Substructure areas
  • Earthwork adjustment

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Explore item descriptions in accordance with the SMM7
  • Develop an understanding of the procedure for producing a Bill of Quantities in accordance with the SMM7
  • Explain the application of SMM7 principles for preliminary and measuring substructure works
  • Apply SMM7 principles to take-off substructure works
  • Explain application of SMM7 principles for measuring superstructure works
  • Apply SMM7 principles to take-off super structure works

Who is the course for?

This course is for individuals looking to further understand how to apply the principles of SMM7 in construction works.

Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.

Who will you learn with?

Dr Dingayo Mzyece

Dingayo, a Fellow of the HEA, holds the position of Assistant Professor in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, with over 15 years of experience. His qualifications include a PhD, MSc and BSc

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

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