3.4 Quantification Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the 3 volumes of NRM?
NRM 1 - cost estimating and cost planning for building works
NRM2 - detailed measurement for building works
NRM3 - cost estimating and cost planning for building maintenance works
How is the NRM2 set out?
Provides guidence on producing BoQs.
3 levels getting into additional details and fixing types
What are the benefits of standard methods of measurement?
Accuracy
Consistency
Comparability
What is BCIS?
Building Cost Information Service
-Provides construction cost data
What can you use SPONS for?
Price guides and estimating books. Can be used for outputs.
What did I include in the floor take off, which standard measurement guide did I use?
Dependant on the width of covering unit could be m or m2.
Level 1 - surface shape/grading
Level 2 - underlays/insulation…
What are the different pricing documents?
- Schedule of work/activity schedule
- BoQ
- CSA
What is in Series 700 of the MMHW?
Pavements
-Subbase
-Asphalt
-Regulating
-Tack Coat
-Cold milling
What goes in a CE quotation?
Determine the impact of an event on the defined cost and time. Review each cost component.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of activity schedule?
Advantages
- Simple AfP administration
- Greater price certainity
Disadvantages
-Difficult to price/review change
What are the advantages and disadvantages of BoQ?
Advantages
- Greater cost transparency for change management
-Allows tenders to be issued before design is crystilised
Disadvantages
-Risk of quantities on the Client
How would you value an AfP?
Dependant on Option selected.
Review of defined cost.
Measure work completed on site and fees.
How to measure the Painting? How did I close the account?
Area of painted area.
Or
Length of wall with fixed height.
What factors affect pricing?
- Location
- Productivity
- Restricted working
- Quantity
- Inflation
