Measurement Flashcards
Talk me through the process of how you measured B. Cottage
Adopted IPMS 3B + GIA as requested by client
Used a disto + measured ground floor working my way round in a clockwise position, before doing same with first floor
When using IPMS 3B, measured to IDF
When measuring GIA, measured to internal face of perimeter walls
At B. Cottage, when you say accurately, what do you mean by this?
Ensured disto was calibrated
Checked it against known distance before measuring property
Took several check measurements
At B. Cottage, how did you measure to the internal dominant face?
Used a laser distometer
Explain how you took several measurements + to what level of accuracy?
Measured distance multiple times + ensured measurements were within 2mm of each other
At B. Cottage, how did you identify the IDF?
Identified finish that made up more than 50% of wall area
At B. Cottage, why did you take the measurement to the internal dominant face?
This was the requirement under the RICS Professional Standard Property Measurement 2018
At B. Cottage, what do you mean by limited use areas?
Places within exclusively occupied area that are not fully useable for various reasons
What did ‘limited use’ space include at B. Cottage?
There was a section that was below 1.5m below the stairs
Stated this measurement separately
Why did you measure the garage + state this separately?
This was the requirement under the RICS Professional Standard Property Measurement 2018
At B. Cottage, did you measure the stairs for IPMS 3B and GIA
For IPMS 3B, I included both stairwells on the GF + FF but excluded the first floor measurement
For GIA, I included both measurements of stairwell at GF + FF
At B. Cottage, were the stairs included in the limited use areas?
No
At B. Cottage, why did you also adopt GIA?
Both measurements were requested by client
Comps were on GIA basis - adopted this measurement for a fair comparison
Explain why you adopted IPMS 3B + GIA at B. Cottage?
Adopted IPMS to comply with RICS Professional Standard on Property Measurement 2018
Adopted GIA to allow a fair comparison with comps
How did you document your measurements at B. Cottage?
Drew floor plan as worked way around property
Used different coloured pens to document both bases
How did you deal with any non-structural partitions at B. Cottage?
Weren’t any non-structural partitions
However, would include them if they were present
How did you deal with any internal finishes or fitting out works when measuring at B. Cottage?
Included these as they are within the internal face of walls
Explain the process you took when measuring the pastureland?
Used firm’s internal software (Esri-based programmed called Mapping Terrier)
Ensured area was correct by checking on land reg plan
Followed boundaries + documented the area
How did you ensure that the mapping software was as accurate as possible for the pastureland?
Checked boundary with land registry plan
Followed boundary line as closely as possible
What if the area wasn’t registered on the land registry yet?
Could cross check with OS map or go to site + check boundary line
What level of accuracy did your land measurement for the pastureland achieve?
What are the limitations of the mapping software you use?
Hard to pinpoint exact boundaries or surfaces to measure online
How did you identify the boundaries to measure to when measuring the pastureland?
Checked on title plan
How do you ensure that you present your measurements clearly and coherently?
If measuring residential property, draw floor plan + document measurements on this
When get back to office, upload notes onto shared system + work out floor area by inserting measurements into excel spreadsheet
Talk me through your measurement of the industrial unit in Sutton Coldfield
How did you measure the ancillary space for the industrial unit?
Are you familiar with the code of measuring practice?
What experience do you have with this guide?
What does IPMS2 state about head height?
What would the main differences between IPMS 3.2 and GIA?
When would you use GIA?
How do you ensure that your disto is accurate?
Where else can you cross reference your measurements?
How would you measure If a room was full of possessions?
How do you record your findings?
What common documents also contain measurements?
What are the benefits of IPMS?
What units do you measure ?
Why do we measure properties for valuations?
How do you present measurements within your reports?
Tell me about your understanding of RICS Property Measurement
how do you comply with the key principles set out in Property Measurement?
What basis of measurement would you use for an office?
What basis of measurement would you use for an industrial unit?
What basis of measurement would you use for a shop?
When would you use NIA as a measurement basis?
What basis of measurement would you use for a detached house?
How does RICS Property Measurement differ from the old Code of Measuring Practice?
Tell me about what is included in NIA/GIA/GEA?
Tell me about what is included in NIA/GIA/GEA?
When would you use GIA as a measurement basis?
When would you use GEA as a measurement basis?
What basis of measurement would you use for an apartment?
Tell me about what is included in NIA/GIA/GEA?
Tell me about how you use floor plans to facilitate measuring buildings?
What measuring tools are there?
What are limited use areas and how do you report these?
Tell me about zoning
Why is accuracy important when you measure buildings?
What is IPMS?
Why has IPMS been introduced?
When would you use a trundle wheel?
How do they differ to their former Code equivalents?
Why do you take check measurements?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of different measuring tools?
Explain your understanding of IPMS All Buildings to me
What is a potential source of error when measuring?
When would you use a tape measure?
How do you calibrate a laser measurer?
What IPMS bases are you aware of and when would each of these used?
What is the internal dominant face?
Which IPMS standards are adopted by RICS?
What is dual reporting and when would you use it?
How has IPMS been incorporated into Property Measurement?
What RICS guidance relates to the measurement of land?
What Is a suitable measurement tool for taking land measurements?
How do you deal with a situation where your client requests a different measurement standard to those contained within the RICS guidance?
How can you ensure your measurements are accurate?
How would you treat low or limited head height when measuring?
How would you measure using a scaled plan?
How would you adjust your comparable evidence if it was measured on a different basis to your subject property?
How could you take measurements from Google Maps?
What is a tolerance level when measuring?
How reliable are these?
