CHRISTIAN INDUSTRIAL TRAINING CENTER, NAIROBI

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

MEASUREMENTS OF BUILDING WORKS
DIPLOMA IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
MODULE 2
END OF TERM 1 2022

INSTRUCTIONS
1.Answer all questions.
2.Ensure you write your name and student number.
3.Mobile phones and any written material are NOT allowed in examination room.
4. Maximum marks for each question are as indicated.
1. a) Explain the importance of spacing items when taking off. (2mks)
b) Explain the following terms as used in measurements;
i) extra over items;
ii) deemed to be included item;
iii) prime cost item. (6mks)
c) Differentiate between operational and elementary bills (4mks)
d) Outline the procedure of preparing payment certificates (10mks)
e) Explain:
i) competitive tender;
ii) open tendering;
iii) selective tendering. (8mks)
2. a) Explain five importance of bill of quantities to a contractor (5mks)
b) Explain four methods of valuing variations for a construction project.
(8mks)
c) Explain five importance of contract documents for a project (10mks)
d) Explain roles of architect in a construction project (7mks)
3. Prepare a checklist for the given substructure works stating its mensuration
principles. (10mks)