Quantification and Costing

Question 1

On Chelsea Barracks Building 8 you mentioned tolerance of the slab. What is the typical tolerance of the slab?

Answer 1

5% out of tolerance.

Question 2

What was your advice on the project Chelsea Barracks Building 8?

Answer 2

I advised the Contractor that they had to measure in accordance with NRM and measure as a m2 rather than in bags of screed. Resulting in a cost saving.

Question 3

What rate did you agree for a cost /m2 for screed?

Answer 3

£10/m2 in the apartments, and £28/m2 for communal spaces as it would require a different solution.

Question 4

What contract was used for your PWI project?

Answer 4

JCT SBC xQ with Amendments

Question 5

You mention valuing change, what does the Contract say about valuing change?

Answer 5

Following the JCT Valuation Rules.

Question 6

What are the JCT Valuation Rules?

Answer 6

You should use the Pricing Document as the basis of valuing variations if they are still valid.