Measuring Building Quantities
This practical and specialist course introduces delegates to the skill of ‘taking off’ of materials from standard drawings. It is highly practical and will enhance basic skills as well as improve competencies of delegates.
Course type
Regional or in-company
Learning format
Practical classroom based
Date & Time
14th August2023
9:00 - 16:30
Course duration
1 day
Further development opportunities
Plumbing & Heating specific Measuring Quantities
What do you get?
Certificate of Attendance
Course overview
This practical and specialist course introduces delegates to the skill of ‘taking off’ of materials from standard drawings. It is highly practical and will enhance basic skills as well as improve competencies of delegates.
Who would benefit?
Anyone with the requirement to ‘take off’ materials from standard drawings or wanting to refresh their knowledge.
Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of drawings
- How to follow the rational construction process
- How to ‘take off’ materials from basic drawings.
Course content
- General introduction
- Approximate estimates including liner meterage
- Volumes
- Sub structure
- Spoil
- Brickwork and block work
- Sand and cement
- Frames
- Felt and tiles
- Board materials and finishing
- Scales and projections
- Square areas
- Items
- Groundwork/excavation
- Concrete works
- Drainage superstructure
- Insulation
- Roof timbers
- Above ground drainage.
How to register
Training for this course is booked on demand. To register your
interest please contact Tina Skinner on [email protected] or call 02476 854989.
Cost of the course is £260 + VAT