Pancyprian TS Qty Measurement case studies
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The Pancyprian Quantity Measurement Examination (Παγκύπρια Εξέταση Ποσοτικής Επιμέτρησης) is a professional assessment for quantity surveyors, estimators and measurement technicians working in Cyprus. It tests whether you can apply standard methods of measurement to building and civil works and produce documentation that stands up in tendering and contract administration. The Pancyprian TS Qty Measurement case studies are 5 cases and about 3,435 words.
1Basement excavation: working space, unsuitable material and bulking
A two-level basement for an apartment block in Nicosia is excavated over a plan area of 50.0 m × 37.0 m to formation level 4.10 m below existing ground. The permanent works require a 300 mm working space along the four sides.
747 words, about 4 min2Suspended slab: formwork deductions and reinforcement laps
A 24.0 m × 18.0 m suspended slab, 250 mm thick, is supported by six internal downstand beams spanning the 18 m direction at 4.0 m centres. Each beam is 600 mm wide overall and 700 mm deep including the slab.
677 words, about 3 min3Limestone facade: net cladding, reveals and cornice
A civic building facade is clad in 40 mm limestone panels fixed to a concrete frame with stainless steel brackets and anchors. The quoted facade area is 180 m² measured over the structural openings.
677 words, about 3 min4Flat roof: membrane upstands, rooflight deductions and tapered insulation
A flat roof is 32.0 m × 20.0 m. The waterproofing is single-ply membrane, turned up 300 mm at the 104 m parapet perimeter and 150 mm at two rooflights, each 1.50 m × 1.50 m.
622 words, about 3 min5Remeasurement contract: quantity changes, preliminaries and provisional sums
A building is let on a remeasurement contract using a bill of quantities. The bill includes 1,200 m³ of excavation, 850 m² of paving, 60 m of kerb, a €45,000 provisional sum for ground investigation, a €18,000 prime cost sum for electrical supply, and €220,000 of preliminaries for a 52-week programme.
712 words, about 4 min