Quantification and Costing

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Consistency, accuracy, comprehensively covers everything, familiarity, comparable tender submissions

Question 2

What standard methods of measurement are you aware of?

Answer 2

• New Rules of Measurement
• Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement
• Highways Method of Measurement

Question 3

What RICS guidance is there on quantification?

Answer 3

• Cost Prediction Professional Statement
• International Property Measurement Standards
• Code of Measuring Practice

Question 4

How is CESMM4 set out?

Answer 4

Elementally breaks down civil engineering projects into 26 classes (A-Z). Some of these include:
Class A - General
Class E - Earthworks
Class R - Roads
Class P - Piling

Question 5

How does the Highways Method of Measurement work?

Answer 5

Breaks down highways projects elementally into series  including:
100 - Prelims
200 - Site Clearance
500 - Drainage and Service Ducts
700 - Pavements
1100 - Kerbs, Footways and Paved Areas

Question 6

Give an example of how you measured something using highways method?

Answer 6

Series 700 - Pavements
Sub base measured in m3
Base, Binder and Surface Course in m2

Series 500 Drainage
Filter drain in m, measured on the centre line

Question 7

What is the difference between activity schedule and a schedule of works?

Answer 7

Schedule of works is at a higher level than an activity schedule, an activity schedule breaks down the task to be carried out and allocates a price against each.