Measurement

Question 1

Difference between IPMS 3 and NIA

Answer 1

IPMS 3
- internal dominant face
- included restricted head height
- columns included
- for multi occupiers it is taken to mid point on internal walls

Question 2

Scale plans in Gosport

Answer 2

Adobe measuring tool. Set the scale to the scale bar and cross checked with a scale rule

Question 3

Industrial unit Southampton - NIA

Answer 3

Mistake - This was an office building where I excluded the head height. However would not is using IPMS 2 or 3

Question 4

IPMS purpose?

Answer 4

To provided consistency across the globe because the the current methods used are inconsistent

Question 5

What IPMS is set to overtake the current?

Answer 5

IPMS All Buildings 2023
Currently only relates to Resi and office buildings - Adopted in 2018

Question 6

IPMS - office

Answer 6

Closest to GEA
Inc- covered galleries and roof terraces
Ex - patios and parking at GF
- external stair wells

Question 7

IPMS 2 - Office

Answer 7

Closest to GIA - all areas in direct use. Measured to IDF
Inc - covered galleries, balcony and roof terrace. Restricted HH
Ex - patio and parking at GF
- upper level voids of an atrium

Question 8

IPMS 3 - Office

Answer 8

Closest to NIA - for the exclusive occupation use. Measured to IDF
Inc - covered galleries, balcony and roof terrace, restricted HH
Ex - shared facilities such as W/C, Stairs, plant rooms etc
- patio and parking at GF level

Question 9

GIA

Answer 9

Measures industrial / retail warehouses
Inc - columns, lift wells, mezzanines, loading bays, restricted HH
Ex - canopies, fire escapes and covered ways
Ancillary office is measured on a GIA basis

Question 10

NIA

Answer 10

Measures office and retail

Inc - kitchens, non structural subdividing walls in sole occupancy, built in cupboards, atrias with void space

Ex - W/C, plant and lift rooms, stairs, service cupboards, restricted HH below 1.5m

Question 11

GEA

Answer 11

Used for cost estimates and town planning

Question 12

What are the main definitions in Land Measurement for planning and development purposes 2021

Answer 12

Net Development Area - the extent of the site that is occupied by one or more building and then ancillary space, measured horizontally

Land Ownership Area- the area of land measured on a horizontal plane which is held in a single legal interest or more

Site Area- the total land area for which development authorisation is sought, measurement on a horizontal plane