Quantification & Costing

Question 1

What is NRM 2?

Answer 1

Detailed measurement for building works.

Used to put together BoQs and Schedules of Work.

Question 2

How do you measure GIA and NIA?

Answer 2

I’d refer to the International Property Measurement Standards (IPMS) All Buildings.

Question 3

How to ensure cost data is specific and relevant to each project?

Answer 3

Using cost data from similar projects if possible, re-basing for location, updating in line with inflation.

Question 4

Give an example of standard methods of measuring for some building elements?

Answer 4

Concrete m3

Steel tonnes

Finishes m2

Question 5

What is a typical cost for a CAT A fit out?

Answer 5

£1000 / m2 typically

Question 6

What is a typical cost for CLT Frame?

Answer 6

£1200 / m2

Question 7

What is the current cost of steel?

Answer 7

£3000 / tonne

Question 8

What is the current cost of concrete?

Answer 8

250 m3

Question 9

What are the JCT Valuation Rules?

Answer 9

If works are of a similar character and under similar conditions to the CSA, use CSA rates.

If works are of similar character but not similar conditions to the CSA, use CSA rates as a basis an adjust in a fair and reasonable manner.

If work is not of a similar character or similar conditions, use fair and reasonable rates. If work cannot be measured directly, use daywork.

Question 10

What was the saving generated from the omission of the suspended ceilings in Mill Studios?

Answer 10

Circa. £30k.