Measurement & Quantification
Rules and methods for quantifying building works, such as the Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7) and RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM 2),. Includes the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ) to list materials and labor,.
Bill of Quantities (BOQ)
A document listing all materials, parts, and labor required for a project, broken down into quantities for accurate quoting.
Defined Provisional Sum
A sum provided for work which is not completely designed but for which certain information like nature, construction, and quantities can be provided.
Material Take-Off (MTO)
A detailed list of all the materials required for a project based on the design and specifications.
Pre-tender Estimate
A cost estimate prepared immediately before calling tenders for construction to check the final cost before bids are obtained.
Spot Items
Items of work found in site works or drainage that are enumerated and described by dimensioned description or diagram.
Standard Method of Measurement (SMM)
A set of rules providing a uniform basis for measuring and describing building works to ensure consistency in bills of quantities.
Undefined Provisional Sum
A sum provided for work that is not completely designed, but for which the information required for a defined provisional sum cannot be provided.