Measurement

Question 1

what is NIA

Answer 1

Net Internal Area

Usebale space within a building exlcuding walls and exclduing walls and communicable spaces

Question 2

What is GIA

Answer 2

Gross internal area

Total enclosed spaces within a building

Question 3

What is GEA

Answer 3

Gross exteneral area

Total floor area contained within a building exlduing walls

Question 4

what is IPMS 1

Answer 4

External diementions inclduing walls

Question 5

what is IPMS 2

Answer 5

internal dimensions exluding external walls

Question 6

what is IPMS 3

Answer 6

useable flood area excluding common areas and structural elements

Question 7

what is IPMS 4.1

Answer 7

Specific part of the building including walls and collumns

Question 8

what is IPMS 4.2

Answer 8

Measures a select part of the building exlduing walls and collumns

Question 9

what is difference between IPMS and CoMP

Answer 9

Global Standard: Consistent measurements worldwide.
Transparency: Standardizes property measurements.
Types: Covers offices, residential, industrial, retail.
Code of Measuring Practice:

Local Standard: Used mainly in the UK.
Specificity: Detailed definitions for areas like GIA and NIA.
Interim Use: Still used for some buildings while IPMS is adopted.