General Flashcards
Talk me through NRM and differences between 1,2 and 3.
NRM_1 Order of cost estimating and cost planning
NRM_2 Detailed measurement for building works
NRM_3_Building Maintenance Works
Can you tell me what the difference between NRM 1 and 2 are and how this differs from the RICS Code of Measurement.
RICS code of measurement practice is now obsolete but described the different areas used in property.
NRM is measurement rules for construction and lifecycle costing work.
If I was a developer and told you that I had a site in the middle of London which I wanted to build a residential block on what would you advise me in relation to cost
I would say this depends on site considerations, the method of construction, the procurement and the design, however most residential projects in London range between £4000 to £5000/M2 GIFA.
GIFA v GEA v NIA
GEA - Gross external area (IPMS 1)
GIA - Gross internal area (IPMS 2)
NIA - Net internal area (IPMS 3)
Replaced by IPMS from January 2018, RICS professionals are expected to adopt the Property Measurement Professional Statement in place of the Code for offices and Residential unless local laws, or a client require an alternative. Professional Statements for other property classes including industrial and retail will be added over time as the IPMS is expanded.
How do you quantify internal partitions? Cost Plan. Does this differ from contractor.
Section 2.7 of NRM1. details including thickness to be stated. Measured in m2 on the centre line. No deduction made for openings.
Talk me through how you would measure concrete foundations.
Specialist foundations.
For piles the pile mat would need to be measured in m2. A cost for the piling plant and moving the piling rig would need to be factored in and measured by nr. The pile details would need to include diameter (mm) and depth of piles (m) and measured in nr. The disposal of excavated material would need to be cost and measures in m3. Cutting off tops of the pile would need to be measured by nr.
How do you measure steel. What is the current cost?
Under NRM1 steel needs to be measured in tonnage. The fire protection detail needs to be in the description. The tonnage for each steel member can be found on the structural engineers schedule.
When did the IPMS all buildings come into effect?
Jan 2023
What is the difference between IPMS and code of measurement practice?
IPMS defines GEA, GIA and NIA as IPMS 1, IPMS 2, IPMS3. It is used worldwide not just the UK, and there are slight measurement differences, most notably internal dominant face.
What is the internal dominant face?
The inside finished surface comprising 50% or more of the surface area for each vertical section forming an internal perimeter.
Do you know the valuation rules for changes in the JCT contract?
This differs between contracts. In JCT DB the pricing document will need to be used, if not then a fair and reasonable rate. If this is not applicable, dayworks would need to be used.
CONTRACT RATE Needs to be used
What is the difference between IPMS 1 and GEA?
Balconies are to be measured in IPMS but listed seperately. Excluded from GEA
Covered galleries are to be stated seperately in IPMS but as part of GEA in comp
What is the difference between IPMS 2 and GIA?
Areas occupied by reveals of windows (IDF) included within IPMS but excluded from comp
Balconies, roof terraces and mezzanines to be measured seperately in IPMS
