You are required to prepare the priced BQ in accordance with the requirements of the Australian and New Zealand standard method of measurement of building works (ANZSMM).
SRQ774 – Construction Measurement and Estimating
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Trimester 3 - 2025
Unit Chair: Dr Nilupa Udawatta
SRQ774 Assessment Task 3: General Tender Bid Proposal
Key information
| Assessment type | Written Report |
|---|---|
| Team or individual task | Group (Group of four) |
| Due date | Monday, 02 February 2026 at 8 PM (AEDT), Week 12 of Trimester 3 |
| Percentage of final grade | 40% |
| Word count | Maximum 80 pages |
| Referencing style | Australian Harvard system |
| Other key requirements | You must adhere to the rules of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works (ANZSMM) and use CostX software to prepare the Bill of Quantities (BQ). |
| Submission format | Single pdf document |
| Submission method | Upload your assessment file to the SRQ774 CloudDeakin dropbox for AT3 |
Assessment description
This assignment is based on the proposed Victoria Street Apartments project.
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practices of measurement and estimating, as well as the use of the Standard Method of Measurement applicable to the Australian construction industry.
Assessment instructions
You are required to prepare a priced Bill of Quantities (BQ) for the Victoria Street Apartments project, covering the following items up to bottom of the Level 3 slab:
- Groundworks items
- In-situ concrete items
- Formwork items
- Reinforcement items (only measure those with reinforcement details)
Please note that you do not have to measure bored piers and staircases.
You are required to prepare the priced BQ in accordance with the requirements of the Australian and New Zealand standard method of measurement of building works (ANZSMM).
Format
The assignment must be submitted as a neat, well-organized, and professional PDF document. Ensure the report includes the following:
- Cover page
- Cover Letter
- Summary: A total estimated cost breakdown for groundworks, concrete works, formworks, and reinforcement
- Priced Bill of Quantities (BQ): excluding profit and contingencies, completed using CostX software
- Query Sheet
- Assumptions Sheet
- Individual Reflections: Contributions and insights from each group member
- References
- Appendices, including:
- All relevant annotated drawings or marked-up drawings, screenshots of computer-based measurements, or calculations
- Build-up rates for each item (groundworks, concrete works, formworks, and reinforcement). These must be computed based on material, plant, and labor costs. The aim is to calculate unit rates, not to reference rates from Rawlinson's or other sources, though Rawlinson's may be used for verification.
- All unit rate build-up calculations must be attached to the report. These calculations can be printed using the 'copy' or 'print screen' function.
Please ensure that your names and student IDs appear only on the cover page and in the individual reflections section of the assessment, and are not included elsewhere in the document. This requirement is important, as sample student work may be used for accreditation purposes.
ULOs covered
This assessment task will help you acquire and demonstrate the following Unit Learning Outcomes:
Unit Learning Outcome (ULO)
ULO1: assessed through student ability to apply the basic principles and practices of measurement and estimating to the given tasks.
ULO2: assessed through student ability to use of the Australian Standard Method of Measurement as a tool for completing the given tasks.
ULO3: assessed through student ability to measure quantities and estimate unit rates related to the given task.
ULO4: assessed through student ability to apply information technology to complete the given tasks.
Technical requirements
This task has specific technical requirements, which are outlined as follows:
You are required to measure quantities, estimate rates, and prepare the Bill of Quantities (BQ) using CostX software.
Guidance for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in this assessment
Deakin welcomes the opportunity to engage with emerging technologies in education and seeks to build your capability in the ethical and responsible use of current and emergent technology.
Deakin also upholds a commitment to academic integrity and to ensuring high-quality educational outcomes that prepare you for an AI-driven future.
Gen AI as an assistant
Using genAI as an assistant is appropriate in this assessment task.
To support your learning in this assessment task, it is recommended that you limit genAI use to assist with specific tasks such as editing your work to identify grammatical and spelling errors and getting feedback on your work to improve clarity. You must modify any AI-generated content you use. Your final submission should be your own work and show how you have used your own critical thinking skills and what you have learnt in this unit.
It is important that you take responsibility for your final submission, including:
• Evaluating the accuracy and quality of any genAI generated material.
• Acknowledging how you used genAI tools in this assessment to ensure you are making informed decisions about your learning, demonstrating learning you have gained in the unit, and acting with integrity.
Please use the Acknowledgement statements to guide how you acknowledge the use of genAI in this assessment.
Referencing style
Australian Harvard system
If you need help with your referencing, visit the Deakin Library guide to referencing
How your work will be assessed
Your responses to this assessment task will be assessed against the rubric below.
IMPORTANT: Read the rubric carefully before starting your assignment and self-evaluate your work against the rubric before submitting.
Assessment Rubric
| Criteria | HD | D | C | P | N | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accuracy and Appropriateness of Quantities | Excellent: Demonstrated exceptional accuracy and appropriateness of quantities. | Very Good: Well-demonstrated accuracy and appropriateness of quantities, with minor errors and omissions. | Good: Soundly demonstrated accuracy and appropriateness of quantities, with some errors and omissions. | Basic: Basic accuracy and appropriateness of quantities, containing errors and omissions. | Poor: Inaccurate and inappropriate quantities, lacking sufficient attention to detail. | 10 |
| Understanding of ANZSMM Measurement Principles and Accuracy of Item Descriptions | Excellent: Excellently demonstrated understanding of ANZSMM measurement principles, practices, and item descriptions. | Very Good: Well-demonstrated understanding of ANZSMM measurement principles, practices, and item descriptions, with minor errors and omissions. | Good: Soundly demonstrated understanding of ANZSMM measurement principles, practices, and item descriptions, with some lack of clarity and errors. | Adequate: Basic demonstration of understanding of ANZSMM measurement principles, practices, and item descriptions, containing errors and omissions. Needs further clarification and details. | Poor: Incorrect or inadequate understanding of ANZSMM measurement principles, practices, and item descriptions. | 20 |
| Estimating Unit Rates | Excellent: Demonstrated excellent knowledge of unit rate build-ups, reflecting a complete understanding of the work involved. Prepared in a professional and accurate manner. | Very Good: Well-demonstrated knowledge of unit rate build-ups, reflecting a complete understanding of the work involved. Prepared in a professional and accurate manner, with minor errors and omissions. | Good: Soundly demonstrated knowledge of unit rate build-ups, reflecting a solid understanding of the work involved. Prepared appropriately and accurately, with some errors and omissions. | Basic: Basic demonstration of unit rate build-ups, containing errors and omissions. | Poor: Incorrect or inadequate demonstration of unit rate build-ups, showing a lack of understanding of the work involved. | 40 |
| Query Sheet, Assumptions Sheet, and Supporting Documentation | Excellent: Excellent presentation of query sheet, assumptions sheet, marked-up drawings, screenshots of computer-based measurement, and other documents. Supporting documents clearly demonstrate how measurements were made. Excellent use of computer-based estimating and resource price supporting documents. | Very Good: Very good presentation of query sheet, assumptions sheet, marked-up drawings, screenshots of computer-based measurement, and other documents. Well-demonstrated use of computer-based estimating and resource price supporting documents. | Good: Good presentation of query sheet, assumptions sheet, marked-up drawings, screenshots of computer-based measurement, and other documents. Sound demonstration of computer-based estimating and resource price supporting documents. | Basic: Adequate presentation of query sheet, assumptions sheet, marked-up drawings, screenshots of computer-based measurement, and other documents. Basic demonstration of computer-based estimating and resource price supporting documents. | Poor: Poor presentation of query sheet, assumptions sheet, marked-up drawings, screenshots of computer-based measurement, and other documents. Incorrect or inadequate evidence of computer-based estimating and resource price supporting documents. | 20 |
| Report Format and Presentation of Priced BQ | Excellent: The report is exceptionally well-structured, formatted, and presented. The priced BQ is prepared professionally and accurately. | Very Good: The report is reasonably well-structured, formatted, and presented. The priced BQ is prepared professionally and accurately, with minor errors and omissions. | Good: The report is reasonably structured, formatted, and presented. The priced BQ is prepared appropriately and accurately, with some errors and omissions. | Basic: The report is adequately structured, formatted, and presented. The priced BQ is prepared with basic accuracy, containing considerable errors and omissions. | Poor: The report is poorly structured, formatted, and presented. The priced BQ is not prepared appropriately or accurately. | 05 |
| Individual Reflection | Excellent: The individual reflection offers valuable insights and a concise overview of the contributions made by each member to the final report. | Very Good: The individual reflection provides concise insights and an overview of the contributions made by each member, with minor errors and omissions. | Good: The individual reflection provides sound insights and an overview of each member's contributions, with some errors and omissions. | Basic: The individual reflection provides basic insights and an overview of the contributions made by each member. | Poor: The individual reflection is inadequate in identifying the insights and contributions made by each member to the final report. | 05 |
| Total | 100 |
Group requirements
Students must form groups of four.
To find group members, use the student discussion board.
If any group conflicts arise and cannot be resolved, inform the Unit Chair well in advance of the submission deadline.
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