L1 - Quantification Flashcards
What is NRM?
NRM = new rules of measurement developed by RICS.
It adopts standard methodology which facilitates consistency and benchmarking
What is NRM 1?
NRM 1 - order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works
What are the sections of NRM 1?
- Introduction
- General
- Measurement rules for order of cost estimating
- Measurement rules for cost planning
- Tabulated rules of measurement for elemental cost planning
- Appendices
Under NRM 1, what are the elements for cost planning?
- Facilitating works
- Substructure
- Superstructure
- Internal finishes
- FF&E
- Services
- Prefabricated buildings and building units
- Works to existing buildings
- External works
- MC prelims
- MC OH&P
- Project/design team fees
- Other development costs
- Risks
- Inflation
What is NRM 2?
NRM 2 - detailed measurement of capital building works
What are the sections of NRM 2?
Introduction
Part 1 - General
Part 2 - Rules for detailed measurement of building works
Part 3 - Tabulated rules of measurement for building works
Appendices (incl. guidance on the preparation of BoQ, template for prelims pricing, template for elemental BoQ)
What is NRM 3?
Order of cost estimating and cost planning for building maintenance works.
SMM7
NRM superseded SMM7
What is RICS Code of Measuring Practice 6th edition, 2015?
Purpose is to provide precise definitions to permit the accurate measurements of buildings and land.
Key points of RICS COMP 6th edition.
Guidance note.
Measurement purposes only.
UK only.
Definitions in COMP (GEA, GIA, NIA)
Gross External Area (GEA) - area of building measured externally at each floor level
Gross Internal Area (GIA) - area of building measured to the internal face of the external walls
Net Internal Area (NIA) - useable area within a building
What is IPMS?
IPMS = International property measurement standards
What is the purpose of IPMS?
Provide consistency of measurement internationally.
IPMS is mandatory.
What do you do if the Client wants COMP instead of IPMS?
Outline the advantages / disadvantages of each.
Get written confirmation from the Client stating which one.
Potentially measure 2 area schedules in both to compare the measures.
What’s the difference between IPMS and COMP?
IPMS 1 = GEA
IPMS 2 = GIA
IPMS 3 = NIA
IPMS vs COMP for Offices
IPMS vs COMP for Resi
IPMS 3 for Residential Buildings - 3 Alternatives
IPMS 3A - External measurement of the area in exclusive operation - equates to GEA of a single apartment
IPMS 3B - Internal measurement including internal walls - equates to GIA of a single apartment
IPMS 3C - Internal measurement excluding internal walls - equates to effective floor area of a single apartment
When producing an Order of Cost Estimate, what measurement methods can be used?
Floor area method
Elementally
Functional unit method
