Measurement of Land & Property

Question 1

what professional statement relates to this?

Answer 1

RICS property measurement - 2nd edition, January 2018

Question 2

Why is accuracy important?

Answer 2

To ensure the correct advise is provided to the client. Sizes in assets can have an impact on value.

Question 3

What is IPMS

Answer 3

International Property Measurement Standards - relating to residential and commercial property

Question 4

(Demolition) - Give me an example of measurements

Answer 4

Demolition shears - Length, Jaw opening, Jaw depth

Excavator buckets - Width, distance between pins

Question 5

Give me examples of other industrial machinery you have measured

Answer 5

Press brake - the most important dimension is the length of the bed.

Lathe -
Distance between centres (max length of job)
Swing over bed ( max diameter of job that can be held in chuck and rotated)
Swing over carriage ( max dia of job whose od can be turned by a tool mounted on carriage)

Question 6

Additional information

Answer 6

Measurements relating to specification can often be found on the plate of the machine.

Question 7

What must RICS members consider when evaluating the level of accuracy that could be expected from a measured survey and one that is both achievable and acceptable

Answer 7

What is the purpose of the measurement exercise?

What are the client’s requirements and expectations in terms of accuracy and confidence in measurement?

What are the time/cost elements involved in the measurement and reporting?

What would be the ramifications if the level of accuracy is deemed insufficient for the purpose?