PROJECT:

STANDARD MEASUREMENT LIST FOR DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACTS

AND FEE PROPOSAL
NOTE:
ELEMENT WORK ENTAILED
Demolitions and Alterations
1
Generally measured in accordance with SMM7 on the basis of each
floor or as an item. SMM7
Substructure 1 Excavation SMM7
2 Disposal SMM7
3 Compaction SMM7
4
Earthwork Support (measured without indication to depth and
distance between opposing faces M2
5 Working Space SMM7
6 Underpinning SMM7
7 Concrete SMM7
8 Formwork SMM7
9 Reinforcement (Mesh in M2, Bar in Tonnes irrespective of size
unless bar schedules are issued)
10 Surface Finish to Concrete M2
11 Filling (Measured in M2 for all areas of specific thickness,
measured in M3 for all bulk filling, compaction of bulk filling
measured including compaction in layers and also final
compaction)
12 Blinding & Compacting Filling (final finish of specific thickness
measured in M2) M2
13
Retaining Walls (Measured in linear metres unless details available
in which cases these are measured as SMM7) M
14 Ground Floor Slab SMM7
15 Lift pits SMM7
16 Brickwork & Blockwork SMM7
17 Forming cavities and cavity fill/insulation SMM7
18 DPC's and DPM SMM7
19 Piling (sub-contract package) ITEM
20 Ground improvement works ITEM
21 Soft spots ITEM
22 Obstructions ITEM
23 Excavating around existing services ITEM
24 Bulk Excavation and Fill/earth modelling (based on the
requirements of the CSA) SMM7
The elements in this list may not be applicable to all contracts and should be read
accordingly.
Any items not stated on the following list will be measured generally in
accordance with SMM7 providing the details are sufficient.
It is important that the Estimator reads the following list and agrees with the
Method of Measurement prior to the fee being agreed.
All alterations to the Method of Measurement after the fee is agreed that involve
abortive or additional works will be charged on the stated day rate this estimate
is based on
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Frame 1 Frame including cladding rails
and windposts (sub contract package) ITEM
2 Fire Protection (measured linear ITEM unless details available) ITEM
3 Concrete Encasement )
4 Formwork ) (Full measure if details available SMM7/M
5 Reinforcement ) otherwise M)
Upper Floors 1 Concrete & formwork SMM7
2 Decking (Studs part of steelwork) ITEM
3 Edge formwork SMM7
4 Reinforcement measured if scheduled else kg/m3 SMM7
5 PCC units check areas (m2) M2
6 Lift capping Nr
7 Perimeter cavity barrier M
Roof 1 Roof structure (measured plan area) M2
2 Coverings to Roof and Balconies (check areas) M2
3 Verges, eaves etc (check lengths) M
4 Insulation M2
5 Rooflights Nr
6 Profiled metal roofing including flashings (check areas) M2
7 Eaves,verges etc (check length) M
8 Rooflights including kerbs and flashings M2/Nr
9 Entrance canopies Nr
10 Parapet M
11 Patent glazing M2
12 Rainwater Installation (sub contract package) ITEM
13 Roof access safety system ITEM
14 Mansafe System (sub contract package) ITEM
15 Secondary steelwork ITEM
Stairs
1 Plan size overall x total rise between structural slabs including nr of
landings and type of stair NR
2 Balustrading including fittings split raking/horizontal M
3 Handrailing including fittings ditto M
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External Walls 1 Brickwork & Blockwork SMM7
2 Feature as necessary SMM7
3 Forming cavities including insulation SMM7
4 Closing cavities SMM7
5 Cavity barriers horizontal & vertical SMM7
6 DPC's SMM7
7 Tying brick and block to steel M
8 Movement joints M
9 Bed joint reinforcement M
10 Lintels NR
11 Steel angle restraints to brickwork M
12 Cladding including flashings check areas M2
13 Secondary Steelwork ITEM
14 Curtain walling including flashings check areas M2
15 Secondary Steelwork ITEM
16 Structural glazing including flashings check areas M2
17 Secondary Steelwork ITEM
18 Mansafe system ITEM
19 Louvres including flashings check areas M2/NR
20 Copings M
21 Balustrading/handrailing M
External Windows
& Doors
1 Windows irrespective of opening/fixed lights, measured in m2 or
number including ironmongery M2/NR
2 Secondary Steelwork ITEM
3 Window boards including decoration M
4 External doors in sets including ironmongery and decoration NR
5 Roller shutters NR
6 Docking doors including dock shelters, traffic lights, bollards,
buffers and restraint system NR
Internal Walls 1 Blockwork SMM7
2 Head restraints M
3 Fire proofing top of walls M
4 Tying to steelwork M
5 Lintels NR
6 Concrete walls SMM7
7 Formwork SMM7
8 Reinforcement SMM7
9 Wall kickers SMM7
Internal Doors 1 Doors measured as sets including ironmongery and decoration NR
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Wall finishes 1 Plaster including reveals and angle beads SMM7
2 Drylining around steelwork M
3 Paint or other decorative finish SMM7
4 Ceramic tiling/splashbacks SMM7
Floor finishes 1 Raised access floor including dustproofer below M2
2 Fire barriers to raised access floor M
3 Skirtings (no distinction made for different backgrounds) M
4 Screed M2
5 Screed/insulation/blockwork to make up floor levels M2
6 Ceramic tiles SMM7
7 Vinyl SMM7
8 Carpet SMM7
9 Matwells SMM7
10 Nosings and edge trims (if details available) SMM7
11 (Threshold/dividing strips not measured seperately, deemed
included in rates
Ceiling finishes 1 Suspended Ceilings irrespective of hanger depth M2
2 Edge trims including battens M
3 Plasterboard and skim measured in same description M2
4 Fire barriers SMM7
5 Decoration SMM7
6 Access hatches NR
Finishes generally NB Wall, floor and ceiling finishes in staircase areas, plant rooms
not measured seperately
Fittings 1 Vanity Units NR
2 W.C. cubicles (range of cubicles measured) NR
3 IPS panels NR
4 Grab rails etc (measured in sets) NR
5 Purpose made fittings ITEM
6 Shelving (depending on details) ITEM
7 Signage (depending on details) ITEM
8 Other fittings itemised if details available otherwise item ITEM
Mechanical &
Electrical 1 Sub-contract package (item) ITEM
Sanitary ware and Wastes and Overflows etc assumed as part of
the Sub Contract package
B.W.I.C. 1 Sub-contract package (item) ITEM
Attendances 1 Sub-contract package (item) ITEM
Lift Installation 1 Sub-contract package (item) ITEM
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PROJECT:
STANDARD MEASUREMENT LIST FOR DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACTS
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Drainage
NB Foul and Storm drainage measured together, Land drains
measured seperately
1 Manholes measured by internal size, type, duty and depth to invert
level NR
2 Pipes SMM7
3 Fittings SMM7
4 Trenches SMM7
5 Bed and surround SMM7
6 Aco etc drains M
7 Gullies NR
8 Connecting to existing NR
9 Breaking up existing surfaces M
10 Adaptations to existing drains SMM7
11 Drainage to watercourse SMM7
External Works 1 Thermoplastic lining paint M
2 Column protection in carpark NR
3 Wall protection in carpark M
4 Reinstating existing footpaths etc M/M2
5 Hard surfacing M2
6 Granular filling measured as thickness by location M2
6 Soft landscaping (sub contract sum) ITEM
7 Area for landscaping measured for check area M2
8 Topsoiling measured by thickness if required M2
9 Kerbs including foundations M
10 PCC channels M
11 Bollards/protection rails/Armco barriers NR/M
12 Retaining Walls (Measured in linear metres unless details available
in which cases these are measured as SMM7) M
13 Cycle sheds/shelters/gatehouse NR
14 Vehicle Maintenance Unit SMM7
15 S278 Works SMM7 or MMHW
16 S38 Works SMM7 or MMHW
NB
PROPOSED FEE FOR PROJECT
All hard and soft landscaping is measured from the formation level as shown on the
drawings and Engineer's details. Any make up is measured in the Bulk Excavation and
Filling section
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NOTE:
WE WILL ALSO ENDEAVOUR TO MEASURE ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT ARE NOT SHOWN ON
THE DRAWINGS/SPECIFICATION THAT WE FEEL MAY BE NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT THE
WORKS. WE WILL INCLUDE IN THE BILLS A SERIES OF MEASUREMENT NOTES TO ASSIST THE
ESTIMATOR
IT IS ENCUMBENT ON THE ESTIMATOR TO ESTABLISH IF HE WISHES ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO
BE MEASURED AND INFORM US OF HIS REQUIREMENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THE FEE INCLUDES FOR A SINGLE PRINTED COPY AND SINGLE AGREED
ELECTRONIC FILE FORMAT
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHARGE FOR ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE BILLS OR
FOR BQ'S AND ELECTRONIC FILES IN DIFFERENT FORMATS OR SORTATIONS
THE ABOVE SCHEDULES HAVE NO IN BUILT ALLOWANCE FOR ADDITIONAL TIME FOR
ALTERATIONS TO THE MEASURED BILLS ISSUED
IF ANY OF THE ELEMENTS REQUIRE A REMEASURE BASED ON ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ISSUED DURING THE MEASUREMENT OF THAT ELEMENT, OR AFTER THE ELEMENT HAS BEEN
ISSUED TO THE ESTIMATOR, THIS WILL BE CHARGED ON A DAY RATE OF 350/DAY
ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONFIRMED TO THE ESTIMATOR IN WRITING BY
FACSIMILE OR 'E' MAIL.
ALTHOUGH WE WILL MEASURE ITEMS THAT ARE SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS
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