Why this course?

Description

The MYCESMM2 course is designed to give civil engineers, construction professionals, quantity surveyors, estimators and interior works estimators a clear, practical, and job-focused understanding of how civil engineering works are measured in Malaysia. This course is not about theory alone. It is about how quantities are actually taken out, written, checked, valued, and defended on real Malaysian construction projects.

In day-to-day practice, many disputes, payment delays, and misunderstandings do not happen because work was poorly executed, but because work was measured differently by different parties. MYCESMM2 exists to remove that confusion. It provides a common measurement language that clients, consultants, and contractors can rely on.

This course walks you through that language step by step, from basic principles right through to final valuation and handover.

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What This Course Covers

The course begins with a strong foundation in the Introduction & Scope of MYCESMM2, explaining why the standard was developed, what problems it solves, and how it is meant to be applied across civil engineering works in Malaysia. You will clearly understand where MYCESMM2 is applicable and how it differs from informal or experience-based measurement methods.

You then move into the Scope, Objectives & Application, where the course explains how MYCESMM2 fits into contracts, tender documents, and project control systems. This section helps you understand how measurement links directly with pricing, billing, and certification.

The module on Key Terminology & Definitions ensures that everyone speaks the same professional language. Terms like item, work section, allowance, deduction, provisional quantity, and measured work are explained clearly with site-based relevance.

Next, the Structure of the Standard (Sections & Clauses) is broken down in a practical way. Instead of reading the standard like a legal document, you learn how each section is organized, how clauses should be interpreted, and how to quickly locate the rules you need during take-off or billing.

The course then explains Units of Measurement & Abbreviations, making sure you know when work is measured in length, area, volume, number, weight, or lump sum, and how abbreviations are correctly used in BOQs and measurement books.

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• Introduction & Scope of MYCESMM2

  1. Scope, Objectives & Application

  2. Key Terminology & Definitions

  3. Structure of the Standard (Sections & Clauses)

  4. Units of Measurement & Abbreviations

• Principles of Measurement

  1. Rules for Quantifying Work

  2. Basis for Standard Methods

  3. Tolerances, Rounding & Allowances

  4. Recording & Documentation Requirements

• Site Clearance & Demolition

  1. Clearing Vegetation & Topsoil Stripping

  2. Site Demolition Procedures

  3. Measurement of Demolition Items

  4. Removal, Transport & Disposal

• Earthworks

  1. Bulk Excavation & Measurement

  2. Trench Excavation Rules

  3. Filling, Leveling & Compaction

  4. Dewatering & Ground Stabilization

• Piling & Substructure

  1. Pile Types, Lengths & Diameters

  2. Bored vs Driven Piles Measurement

  3. Ground Beams & Raft Foundations

  4. Waterproofing of Substructure

• Concrete Works

  1. Ready-Mix Concrete Specifications

  2. Cast-in-Situ Concrete Measurement

  3. Precast Element Measurement

  4. Curing, Testing & Compliance

• Reinforcement

  1. Bar Schedules & Cutting Lengths

  2. Bending, Scheduling & Lists

  3. Placement, Anchorage & Lapping

  4. Waste, Overlaps & Hook Measurement

• Formwork

  1. Types & Design Loads

  2. Measurement by Area & Volume

  3. Removal, Striking Times & Reuse

  4. Maintenance & Repair

• Masonry & Brickwork

  1. Block/Brick Types & Sizes

  2. Mortar Mixes & Bed Measurement

  3. Joints, Pointing & Finishes

  4. Openings, Lintels & Copings

• Structural Steelwork

  1. Section Classification & Weights

  2. Bolted & Welded Connections

  3. Surface Prep & Protective Coatings

  4. Erection, Alignment & Plumb Measurement

• Waterproofing & Damp-Proofing

  1. Membrane & Coating Types

  2. Area Measurement of Treatment

  3. Joint Sealing & Flashings

  4. Inspection & Quality Control

• Drainage, Sewers & Plumbing

  1. Pipe Measurement (Length & Diameter)

  2. Fittings, Valves & Accessories

  3. Manholes, Chambers & Covers

  4. Pressure Testing & Commissioning

• Roadworks & Pavements

  1. Sub-base, Base & Surface Courses

  2. Kerbs, Channels & Gutters

  3. Asphalt vs Concrete Pavement Measurement

  4. Road Markings & Ancillaries

• Finishes & Fit-Out

  1. Plastering, Rendering & Skim Coats

  2. Tiling (Wall & Floor) Measurement

  3. Painting, Varnishing & Coating

  4. Ceiling, Partitions & Joinery

• BOQ Preparation & Final Valuation

  1. Bill of Quantities Structure & Layout

  2. Provisional & Prime Cost Sums

  3. Variations, Proposals & Adjustments

  4. Final Measurement, Certification & Handover

 

Core Measurement Principles

A major strength of this course is its deep focus on fundamentals.

The modules on Principles of Measurement and Rules for Quantifying Work explain how work is broken down into measurable items. You learn what is included in an item rate and what must be measured separately. This alone prevents many common mistakes seen in BOQs prepared without a proper standard.

The Basis for Standard Methods module explains why MYCESMM2 insists on certain measurement approaches. Instead of saying “measure like this because the book says so,” the course explains the logic behind each rule.

This is followed by Tolerances, Rounding & Allowances, which are critical in Malaysian projects where site conditions, workmanship variations, and construction tolerances are unavoidable. You will understand how rounding affects totals, where allowances are permitted, and where they are not.

The section on Recording & Documentation Requirements trains you to maintain proper measurement records, sketches, dimensions, and notes. This is extremely important during audits, final accounts, and dispute resolution.

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Site Preparation & Earthworks

The course then moves into practical construction activities, starting with Site Clearance & Demolition. Modules on clearing vegetation, stripping topsoil, demolition procedures, and disposal explain how these works are measured fairly and consistently.

The Earthworks section covers bulk excavation, trench excavation, filling, levelling, compaction, dewatering, and ground stabilization. These are areas where quantities often vary significantly on site, and MYCESMM2 provides clear rules to handle such variations properly.

You will learn how to measure excavation by depth ranges, how trench widths are defined, and how disposal distances affect quantities.

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Substructure & Concrete Works

In Piling & Substructure, the course explains pile types, lengths, diameters, and the difference between bored and driven piles from a measurement point of view. Ground beams, raft foundations, and substructure waterproofing are covered with a focus on separating concrete, reinforcement, formwork, and treatment items correctly.

The Concrete Works modules cover ready-mix concrete specifications, cast-in-situ concrete measurement, precast elements, curing, testing, and compliance. You will understand how MYCESMM2 treats concrete as a measured material, and how associated works are itemized.

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Reinforcement & Formwork

Reinforcement is one of the most sensitive cost components in concrete structures. This course covers bar schedules, cutting lengths, bending schedules, placement, anchorage, laps, waste, overlaps, and hooks in a very structured way.

The Formwork section explains types of formwork, design loads, measurement by area and volume, striking times, reuse, maintenance, and repair. You will learn how formwork is measured separately from concrete, and how reuse affects valuation without double-counting.

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Masonry, Steelwork & Waterproofing

The Masonry & Brickwork modules explain block and brick types, mortar mixes, bed measurement, joint finishes, openings, lintels, and copings. This is particularly useful for civil engineers and interior works estimators dealing with partition walls, façades, and architectural masonry.

The Structural Steelwork section covers section classification, weights, bolted and welded connections, surface preparation, protective coatings, erection, alignment, and plumb measurement. This ensures steel quantities are not underestimated or wrongly classified.

Waterproofing and damp-proofing are addressed through membrane types, area measurement, joint sealing, flashings, inspection, and quality control, which are often overlooked or poorly measured on site.

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Drainage, Roads & Finishes

The course also covers Drainage, Sewers & Plumbing, including pipe measurement, fittings, manholes, chambers, testing, and commissioning.

Roadworks & Pavements are explained through sub-base, base, surface courses, kerbs, channels, asphalt versus concrete pavements, and road markings.

Finally, Finishes & Fit-Out covers plastering, rendering, tiling, painting, ceilings, partitions, and joinery, ensuring that interior and finishing works are measured consistently under the same standard.

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BOQ, Valuation & Final Accounts

The closing modules focus on BOQ Preparation & Final Valuation. You learn how to structure BOQs, handle provisional and prime cost sums, assess variations, prepare proposals, and carry out final measurement, certification, and handover.

This section is especially important for quantity surveyors and engineers involved in billing, certification, and final accounts.

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Why This Course Is Important

For Civil Engineers

Civil engineers often prepare quantities during planning, tender support, and site control. This course helps engineers understand how measurement decisions affect cost, cash flow, and contract administration. It also enables engineers to communicate more effectively with quantity surveyors and contractors.

For Quantity Surveyors

MYCESMM2 is essential knowledge for any quantity surveyor working in Malaysia. This course strengthens your ability to prepare accurate BOQs, evaluate claims, manage variations, and close final accounts confidently and professionally.

For Construction Professionals

Project managers, site engineers, and billing engineers benefit by understanding how work is measured and paid. This reduces disputes, improves documentation, and ensures smoother certification cycles.

For Interior Works Estimators

Interior and finishing works are often measured inconsistently. This course brings clarity and structure, helping estimators price and bill interior works correctly within the civil measurement framework.