Quantification & Costing Level 1 Flashcards
Why do quantities need to measure in a uniform way?
To ensure measurements are completed consistently and accurately across the construction industry. This helps to:
- avoid conflicts and disputes over quantities
- ensure all understand what elements of works are measured where
- and what rates include for example
What are the different methods?
NRM1: For order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works
NRM2: For detailed measurement of building works
NRM3: For order of cost estimating and cost planning for building maintenance works
Are the different methods of measurement not standard, so not different?
There are 3 different methods of measurement, for use dependent on the type of work and stage of a project. The 3 methods are standard.
Can you tell me what is your understanding of RICS Code of Measuring Practice?
It is an RICS Guidance Note. It’s purpose is to provide succinct, precise definitions to permit the accurate measurement of buildings and land, the calculation of the sizes and the description or specification of land and buildings on a common and consistent basis.
When was the RICS Code of Measuring Practice be used in your day-to-day employment?
When measuring sales areas for my retail clients in providing cost per m2 data for example
GEA, GIA and NIA - how are they each measured?
GEA (Gross External Area) - the area of a building measured externally at each floor level
GIA (Gross Internal Area) - the area of a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level
NIA (Net Internal Area) - the usable area within a building measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls at each floor level, with usable area meaning an area is usable if it can be used for any sensible purpose in connection with the
purposes for which the premises are to be used
What new standards have been introduced?
The International Construction Measurement Standards, also known as ICMS. These were introduced to standardise the high level presentation of costs on projects to enable:
- more effective global cost comparisons
- better investment and funding decisions
- improved cost prediction and management
- consistent accounting
Will the Employer’s Requirements be available at cost plan stage?
It is dependent on the procurement route.
Which method of measurement would you consider is the most appropriate for measuring civil engineering works?
The Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement 4
In the document suite NRM, what are the key differences between NRM1 and NRM2?
NRM1 provides rules for order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works
Whereas NRM2 provides rules for the detailed measurement of building works in order to obtain tender prices, such as through BQ’s, SOW’s and SOR’s
What is the purpose of NRM3?
NRM3 provides rules for order of cost estimating and cost planning of building maintenance works
How do British Standards affect the measurement of construction works?
How do Building Regulations affect the measurement of construction works?
What is your understanding of the shorter schedule of cost components?
Within NEC ECC Options A and B, the defined cost is as states in the short schedule of cost components. It’s used only to assess compensation events.
What current challenges if Covid and/or Brexit and/or the current conflict in Russia and Ukraine bringing to Quantification & Costing?
- Material shortages and price volatility
- Labour shortages and increased labour costs
- Increased risk and uncertainty
- Regulatory changes and compliance
- Delay in project timelines
- Changes in client expectations and budgets
- Currency fluctuations
- Adapting the digital tools & technologies
- Sustainability & ESG considerations
- Increased competition for resource
