Quantification and Costing Flashcards

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What is measurement?

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The transformation of drawn information into descriptions and quantities, undertaken to value, cost and price construction work.

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What are the different methods of measurement for a Cost Plan?

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  • Floor area
  • Elemental
  • Approximate quantities
  • Bill of quantities
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What is the most commonly used standard of measurement?

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NRM, IPMS.

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What are the benefits of having a standard method of measurement?

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  • Provide structure for information
  • Defines unit of measurement for different items, e.g. m, m2, m3, t
  • Provides rules as to what is included within each item
  • Defines terms used to avoid disputes
  • Allows familiarity to development so measurement becomes quicker and easier
  • Provides clear system of structuring other project information
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What is NRM1?

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NRM1: Order of Cost Estimating and Cost Planning for Capital Building Works

NRM1 is a best practice guidance note offering guidance on the preparation of:

  • Order of cost estimates
  • Elemental cost models
  • Cost plans
  • Cost analyses
  • Benchmark analyses
  • Capturing historical cost data for order of cost estimates and elemental cost plans
  • How to describe quantifying non-measurable items such as prelims, OH&P, fees, risk, inflation
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What is NRM2?

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NRM2: Detailed measurement for building works

NRM2 provides a set of detailed measurement rules for preparing a BoQ or schedules of rates for the purpose of obtaining a tender price.

It also deals with quantification of non-measurable work items, Contractor designed works and risks.

NRM2 also offers guidance on the content, structure and format of bills of quantities.

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What is the RICS Code of Measurement Practice?

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A guidance note that provides precise definitions to permit accurate measurement of buildings and land, the calculation of sizes, and description or specification of land and buildings on a common and consistent basis.

GEA, GIA, NIA, NSA

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What unit of measurement would you use for measuring an office?

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Cost/m2 of NIA

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What is the build up to an Elemental Cost Plan recommended in NRM?

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0 - Facilitating Works
1 - Substructure
2 - Superstructure
3 - Internal Finishes
4 - FF&E (Fittings, Furnishings and Equipment)
5 - Services
6 - Prefabricated units
7 - Works to existing building
8 - External Works
9 - Main Contractor Prelims
10 - Main Contractor OH&P
11 - Project Design Team Fees
12 - Other development/project costs (e.g. cost to acquire land, planning fees, insurances)
13 - Risk
14 - Inflation
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What is IPMS?

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International Property Measurement Standards

Property Measurement Standards that supersede NRM. Building function specific.

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When was the first IPMS released?

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2014 - IPMS: Office Buildings

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12
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When was the residential volume of IPMS released?

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2016

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What is BIM?

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The process of creating information models containing both graphical and non-graphical information in a Common Data Environment (CDE)

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What are the levels of CAD?

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Level 0 - Unmanaged CAD

Level 1 - Managed CAD in 2D or 3D

Level 2 - Managed 3D environment with data attached, but separate model for each discipline (architect, structural engineer etc)

Level 3 - Single online project model with construction sequencing, cost and lifecycle management information.

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What are the dimensions of BIM?

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3D - Graphical and non-graphical information in a CDE

4D - Same as 3D but also includes construction sequencing. Info about lead times etc, ultimately enabling the creation of a more accurate programme

5D - Includes capital cost information

6D - Includes lifecycle cost information

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