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What is standard method of measurement?

What is standard method of measurement?

Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) is a reference document used to determine a localized technique of construction measurement protocol needed in producing a good Bills of Quantities (BQ) which is then incorporated into the contract document for the project.

What is the latest NRM?

NRM 2021 publications The updated suite consists of three separate volumes: NRM 1: Order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works. NRM 2: Detailed measurement for building works. NRM 3: Order of cost estimating and cost planning for building maintenance works.

What are the rules for measurement?

THE FOUR RULES OF MEASUREMENT: LENGTH, CAPACITY, WEIGHT AND TIME.

Why was NRM2 introduced?

NRM2 has been developed as a set of detailed measurement rules for the preparation of either bills of quantities or Schedules of Rates for either capital or maintenance projects. It does, however, deal with the quantification of non-measurable work items, contractor designed works and risks.

What is the difference between SMM7 and NRM2?

The most obvious difference between SMM7 and NRM2 is that because NRM2 has been drafted with the preparation of sub-contract packages in mind there are more sections; 41 work sections in NRM2 compared with 22 trade sections in SMM7.

What is NRM2 used for?

NRM2 – Detailed Measurement for Building Works (2012) – this directly replaces SMM7 and is used for pricing Bills of Quantities and consists of detailed breakdowns using unit rates. Detailed guidance is given on the preparation of Bill of Quantities including detailed coding and work breakdown structures.

What is the purpose of NRM2?

NRM2 provides a set of detailed measurement rules for the preparation of bills of quantities or schedules of rates for the purpose of obtaining a tender price. It also deals with the quantification of non-measurable work items, contractor designed works and risks.

What is the difference between NRM2 and CESMM4?

In general the SMM7 and NRM2 has more emphasis on detail, where-as the CESMM4 takes a more inclusive approach to the measurement process. Building work comprises many different trades where-as civil engineering works consists of large quantities of a comparatively small range of items.

Can nrm2 be used instead of smm7 for JCT contracts?

NRM2 should be used instead of SMM7 for all relevant JCT contracts and sub-contracts entered into on or after that date, but if users wish to use NRM2 instead of SMM7 for contracts or sub-contracts entered into before that date they may do so.

What is NRM 2?

This volume, NRM 2: Detailed measurement for building works, provides detailed rules for the measurement and description of building works for the purpose of obtaining tender prices.

What is preparation of technical design and specifications NRM 2?

Preparation of technical design(s) and specifications, sufficient to co-ordinate components and elements of the project and information for statutory standards and construction safety. F1 Preparation of production information in sufficient detail to enable a tender or tenders to be obtained. NRM 2: DETAILED MEASUREMENT FOR BUILDINGWORKS

What are the elements in NRM 1?

(1) For elemental BQ: (a) Elements as contained inNRM 1: Order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works. (b) Within each element the order of measured items is cubic, square, linear, enumerated items and itemised items.