Recommended Prior Knowledge

-

Objectives

1. Recognize the importance of measurement activity within the global context of the activities of the
construction process. 
2. Identify the fundamental parts for measurement activity. 
3. Identify the
different methods for the selection and efficient use of construction equipment. 
4. Analyze and
perform the measurement of the different components related to the design of buildings and
civil Engineering. 
5. Understand and clearly identify the direct and indirect costs incurred on the
construction projects. 
6. Understand the procedures for the preparation of measurement reports.

The contents of the curricular unit are structured according to its objectives, where the student must autonomously know how to execute the Measurements and Budgets of Engineering and Civil Construction Projects

Teaching Methods

The classes are theoretical and practical and taught in face-to-face and distance learning, developing with a strong connection to their practical application, with a special emphasis in the physical meaning of the phenomena under study, without complex mathematical formalism.

Internship(s)

Não

Syllabus

1. The general context of the construction industry. Construction projects. Architecture projects. Projects
Specialties. Design parts. Written pieces. Designed pieces. Measurement and Budgeting as
parts of the specifications. 
2. Project and construction costs. Measurements and Budgets. Measurement and
measurement rules. Construction costs and prices. Information on construction costs. Estimatesfrom the point of view of the developer. Budgeting from the perspective of the developer. Budgeting from the perspective
of the contractor. Direct costs, indirect costs and profits / contingencies. Equipment costs. Methods
depreciation of equipment. Equipment financing. Manufacturing costs and sales prices
construction work. 
3. Billing and payments. Payment arrangements. Plan of Payments and Financial Schedule. Work certification. Measurement records. Variations of
works. Retentions. Price reviews. 
4. Delivery and receipt of the work. Provisional reception and reception definitive. Reception records. Construction work guarantees.

Content Explanation

-

Methodology Explanation

-

Responsible Lecturer(s)

-

Bibliography

Diário da República; Lei n.º 30/2021 de 21 de maio, 2021
Santos Fonseca, M.; Regras de Medição na Construção, LNEC, 2008\t
Diário da República; Portaria n.º 701-H/2008, de 29 de julho , 2008