Salient Features of Mycesmm PDF

SALIENT FEATURES
OF
MyCESMM
Assoc. Prof. Sr. Sabaria Hassan FRISM, MRICS, MBQSM

Pusat Pengajian Ukur Bahan,
Fakulti Senibina , Perancangan & Ukur
UiTM, Shah Alam
Wednesday, October 15, 2014 1

INTRODUCTION
CURRENT ISSUES USING SMM
FRAMEWORK OF MyCESMM
Mycesmm
A guide to mycesmm
Standard library of BQ

CURRENT PRACTICES IN MSIA |
Building works SMM1 and SMM2 (2000)
Civil engineering works CESMM3 (UK)

MCESMM (2003)
Ad-hoc basis
Based on Survey done during meet the industry with 147
respondents:
24% use MCESMM,
28% use CESMM (UK) 2nd & 3rd Edition and
48% use other method of measurement.
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ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

SOME ISSUES IN USING SMM : 1
Piling works
SOME SAY OTHERS
3m
Pay 7m for supply and

Pay 10m for supply and 7m 7 m for driving
7 m for driving
Who can say exactly what depth
of pile to be driven??
Trench excavation
Payment
based on this Or this
width?? width??
If this width,
what angle to
use??
Rate of Fill
CESMM (UK) - excavation in stages
SMM2 (M) eg. excavate from 0m to 1.5m depth
from 1.5m to 3.0m depth a.s.o
MyCESMM - let the Contractor choose the appropriate method

of construction
- difficulties encountered and loss of productivity
associated with increasing depth of excavation
to be reflect in the builtup rate
- measured whole = max depth
- item description or drawing should indicate the

depth of excavation to facilitate computation of rate
by the contractor (max depth and commencing
surface stated in description) ( as per 5.20)
IMPORTED FILL
Importing fill materials occur, when
CUT (effective) FILL = -ve
DIPOSAL OF EXCAVATED EARTH
Disposing of excavated materials occur, when
CUT (effective) FILL = +ve
Class F Earthwork __________________________________________________________________________________

CUT < FILL
Import
2.0 2.0
4.0 4.0
4 units 6 units = 2 units imported
Fill
Cut
CUT > FILL
Dispose
2.0
6.0 4.0
6 units 4 units = 2 units disposed
Fill
Cut
Filling Shrinkage Factor
1.2
1.5
Balance Cut & Fill Situation

6.0 4.8 To Fill 6 units require 7.5 units
Cut - 6.0 units (4.8 units)

Imported - 1.5 units (1.2 units)
Imported Volume covered in Filling rate
1.2
1.5
Computation of Filling Rate

6.0 4.8 6.0 m3 @ RM5.00 RM30.00
1.5 m3 @ RM10.00 RM15.00
Fill = RM45.00/6 m3 = RM7.50/m3

Rate for Natural Hard Materials (not rock)
JKR/SPJ/1988
Specification for Roadworks published by Jabatan Kerja Raya,
Malaysia
Rock shall mean material found in ledges or masses in

its original position which would normally have to be
loosened either by blasting or pneumatic tools or, if
excavated by hand, by wedges and sledge hammers.
It shall NOT include material which can be loosened

with a track-type tractor with mounted and drawn
ripper of the following description:
PLANTS USED
Tractor Unit:
Equiptment with a minimum weight of 20 tonnes and
nett horse power rating of 200 brake horse power or
more. The tractor unit is to be in good condition and
operated by experienced personnel skilled in the use
of ripping equipment
Ripping Unit:
The ripper to be attached to the tractor shall be the
most efficient parallelogram type recommended by
the tractor or ripper manufacturer. The ripper shall
have single shank in good working condition with
sharpened cutting point.
ROCK CLASSIFICATION
EARTH (Grade V & VI) Totally weathered
ROCK (Grade III & IV) Cracks and fissures,

partially weathered
Fresh, monolithic, no fractures

ROCK (Grade I & II) or cracks
THE PROBLEM
EARTH (Grade V & VI)
SEDIMENTARY HARD MATERIAL
ROCK (Grade I & II)
Class F Earthwork ____________________________________________________________________________

THE PROBLEM
On Site:
In between the two extreme material on site
(earth and rock) we have HARD MATERIAL
which is not been clearly defined
not included in the scope of specification
which the Contractor has to excavate but not
priced accordingly
the current practice, it is usually been paid
under normal excavation i.e. excavation in
earth
Resulting in:
Claim by the Contractor due to low productivity for
excavation in natural hard material (get paid for earth
excavation instead of excavation in rock)
Class F Earthwork ____________________________________________________________________________

MyCESMM SOLUTION
REDEFINE ROCK
ROCK or ARTIFICIAL HARD MATERIAL shall be

material that requires the use of either hydraulic
rock breaker, pneumatic tools or explosives.
..(MyCESMM)
DEFINE NATURAL HARD MATERIAL
NATURAL HARD MATERIAL shall be material other

than ROCK and ARTIFICIAL HARD MATERIAL
that requires ripping and other specialised
equipment. . (MyCESMM)
The Contractor gets paid

For what he Did
Class F Earthwork __________________________________________________________________________
HARD MATERIAL/ROCK EXCAVATION
shall required one or a combination of the following
methods:
Excavation using track excavator exceeding a mass

of 44 tones and 321 BHP rating
Ripping using a tractor unit of minimum weight of 37
tones and 305 BHP rating and a ripper attached
Excavation using pneumatic tools
Open blasting
Controlled blasting
- Hard Material & Rock will have a common rate -
Class F Earthwork __________________________________________________________________________

Conditions of contract
JKR 203A (Rev. 10/83)

Clause 26(b) BQ for Building Works based on SMM2
prepared by Institute of Surveyors, Malaysia
JKR 203A (2007)
Clause 26.4 BQ allowed to be based on CESMM 3 by ICE or
any Method
When disputes arise say concrete works which SMMs

governs?
SOME ISSUES IN USING SMM: 6
Too many SMMs, JKR 203A-2007 allows it but is it

practical?
Eg:
Under 1 Item - Supply, lay, including excavation, valves, thrust
blocks, etc (CESMM3)
Under 4 Items - Excavation (I), Supply & Lay including joints (2),
Valve (3), Thrust blocks (4) (Own Method)
Under 7 Items - Excavation (I), Supply (2), Lay (3), Cutting of Pipes
(4), Joints (5), Valve (6), Thrust blocks (7) (Own Method)

Malaysian Civil Library of Standard
A Guide to Engineering Standard BQ Descriptions for
MyCESMM Method of Measurement MyCESMM
(MyCESMM)
2011
FRAMEWORK OF
MyCESMM

Malaysian Standard Method of
Measurement (MyCESMM)

CONTENT
Section 1. Definition
Section 2. General Principle
Section 3.Application Of the Work Classification
Section 4.Coding and Numbering of Items
Section 5.Preparation of the Bill of Quantities
Section 6.Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities
Section 7.Method Related Charges
Section 8.Work Classification: Class A Class T

Section 1: Definitions
1.1 MyCESMM, BQ, Specification, COC etc.

1.2 condition of contract
1.3 refer 1.1
1.4 ref to section and paragraph
1.5- Work =everything that the contractor has
to do including liabilities, obligations and risks.
1.6 - site

Section 1: Definitions (contd)
1.7 expressedly required = stated

1.8 BQ
1.9 Daywork
1.10 work classification
1.11 original surface/ original grd level

Section 1: Definitions (contd)
1.12 final surface

1.13- commencing surface
1.14 excavated surface
1.15 hyphen
1.16 JKR
1.17 LLM
1.18 DOE
1.19 BS and MS
1.20 singular / plural

Section 2 : General Principles
The application and extent of MyCESMM

Objective of MyCESMM
Objectives of the Bill of Quantities

Section 2 : General Principles (contd)
CLIENT
Idea, concept
Functional, size, material
confirmation
Estimated cost (range)
Time
CONSULTANT CONTRACTOR
- conceptual design
- detailed design COST &
- Specification (work & material)
- Bill of Quantities
TIME
- Estimated Cost
Section 2 : General Principles (contd)
ENGINEER(DESIGNER)
CONTRACTOR
WORK
What ? - Item Ref. / Description
Quantity ?
Coverage Rules ?
Size (dimension) ?
Where ?
Additional Descripion
When/Duration/Interval ? Rule
Material Specification ?
MyCESMM_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Section 3 : Application of the Work Classification
Item description - Work classification

-20 main classes; Class A- Class T
Each class comprises up to 3 division which

classify work at successive level of detail 8
descriptive features of work.
Units of meas.

DESCRIPTIONS FROM MyCESMM
FIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION THIRD DIVISION Unit
3 Water quality control and monitoring 1 Skid tank bund sum

2 Water treatment facilities sum
3 Sewage treatment facilities sum
4 Water quality sampling and in-situ 1 pH nr

testing 2 Total Suspended Solid (TSS) nr
5 Water quality sampling and laboratory 3 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) nr
testing 4 Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) nr
5 Dissolved Oxygen (DO) nr
6 Escherichia Coli (E.coli) nr
7 Ammoniacal nitrogen nr
8 Oil and grease nr
9 Manganese
10 Iron
Each division only 8 items (max), WHY???

3 digit code number, B358, B3510???
B359.1 Manganese, B359.2 - Iron
Section 3 : Application of the Work Classification
(contd)
- Describes briefly the WORK component (not the TASK i.e.
how
the Work should be done) to be executed by the Contractor
- (the details of work will be described in the Tender
Drawing and coverage rule in the Preamble to BQ
and the MoM)
e.g: - Excavate in cut to dispose unsuitable material below

embankment max depth.
- Mild steel bar of nominal diameter 20mm

not as:
Supply, deliver, cut, bent and fix mild steel bar of
diameter 20mm
MyCESMM_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Section 3 : Application of Work Classification
(contd)
Rules to measurements
Each class work contains

Measurements Rules,
Definitions Rules,
Coverage Rules,
Additional rules
Application of rule horizontal line

(contd)
MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION RULES
M1 The depth of boring, drilling, D1 Plant movement is shifting C1 Item for plant movement A1 Item description for water
sampling and testing shall be of plant or equipment from shall be deemed to include sample shall state the
measured form the one borehole / test position to dismantling from one position volume.
Commencing Surface as the next position. and erecting at another
A2 Item descriptions for
a) not exceeding 10m D2 Hillslopes is more than 25 C2 Sampling shall be deemed to disturbed sample shall state
b) 10 - 20m degrees. include transportation and the weight of samples.
c) 20 - 30m protection.
d) 30 - 40m D3 Small disturbed samples is A3 Item descriptions for block
e) 40 - 50m less than 5kg. C3 All field exploration and tests sample shall state the size of
f) stated exceeding 50m shall be deemed to include sample.
logging of daily field records.
Application of rule horizontal line

(contd)
- Coverage Rule (preambles) briefly identify what

to be included in the pricing eg : excavation in cut
e.g: a. Items for excavation to include disposal of

excavated material, unless otherwise stated.
b. Items classified as excavate in cut to

include transportation from source to place of fill or
disposal
c. Items classified as excavation in cut to

include the trimming and preparation of excavated
surface.
Section 4 : Coding & Numbering of Items
One alphabet and not more than three digits.
E.g. Code I310 identifies an item as
Class I Concrete Works
1st Division 3 precast concrete
2nd Division 2 beams
3rd Division 0
Description: I310 - Precast concrete, in beams
*
9
0
Additional description

MyCESMM Coding structure
FIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION THIRD DIVISION Unit
2 Piles 1 Bored piles 1 Depth bored or driven m
2 Driven cast in-situ concrete 2 Boring through rock m
piles
3 Permanent casings m
Reinforcement straight bars nom
dia :
1 not exceeding 20mm t
2 exceeding 20mm t
3 Reinforcement helical bars t
4 concreted length m
5 Cut-off piles nr
Class of
Works H223

Section 5: Preparations of the Bill of Quantities
Bill of quantities = List of items with brief descriptions and

estimated quantities
-(the details of work described in the Tender Drawings,
- coverage rule in the Preamble to BQ
- and the MoM)
e.g: Excavate cut to dispose unsuitable material below

embankment max depth----.
Quantities
- BQ quantity as a basis for estimating the rate
- Final quantity to be re-measured
MyCESMM_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Section 5: Preparations of the Bill of Quantities
5.2 5.7 - Sections of BQ
SECTION A PREAMBLE
B WORKS ITEMS
Part 1 General Items
Part 2 Bridge No.1
Part 3 Bridge No.2
Part 4 Roadwork
Part 5 Tunnel
Part 6 Rest areas complex
C DAYWORK SCHEDULE
D GRAND SUMMARY
Section 5: Preparations of the BQ (contd)
5.8 - Headings and Sub heading
5.9 - Extent of itemisation and descriptions follow work
classification BUT can further be itemized due to special
method of construction or cost
5.10 5.12 Descriptions dwgs, specs. , conditions of

contract read in conjunction with the work classification
5.11 detail from work classification may be omitted provided a

reference is given eg. Drawing, specification, MS, BS etc.
5.12 additional description may be given where appropriate.

Section 5: Preparations of the BQ (contd)
5.13 ranges of dimensions

5.14 Prime cost sum
5.15 Provisional Sum
5.17 Quantities nett , round up/down
5.18 Units of measurement
5.19 work affected by water
5.20 state commencing surface and state the
maximum depth for boring, excavation or driving.

Section 6 : Completion, Pricing and Use of the BQ
6.1 - Rates and prices shall be inserted in the

rate column in Ringgit Malaysia with Sen inserted
as decimal fractions of one Ringgit.
6.2 - Each part of the BQ shall be total and

carried to the Grand Summary

Section 7: Method-Related Charges
MRC
15/10/2014 JKR Seminar 28-29 August 2013

Section 7: Method-Related Charges (contd)
7.1- Definition: the sum for an item inserted in the BQ
by a tenderer.
Time-related charges the cost is to be considered
as proportional to the length of time taken to execute
the work
Fixed charge- charges which is not a time related
charge.
7.2- to cover items of works relating to:

his intended method of executing the works,
the cost of which are not to be considered as
proportional to the quantities of the other items and
for which he has not allowed in the rates and prices for
the other items.
Section 7: Method-Related Charges (contd)
7.3- Itemisation follow Class A
7.4- Description
fully described extent of work covered (temporary/permanent)
Identify resources to be used
7.5 Contractor shall not be bound by the method

7.6 not subjected to re-measurement but shall be
deemed to be priced for the purposes of valuation of
variation
7.7 payment interim certificate
7.8 contractor shall not be bound to adopt method
paid in full. Can only change when V.O exist.

Section 8: Work Classifications
MyCESMM MCESMM
A General Items
A General Items
P Environmental Protection and enhancement
B Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Q Traffic Management and Control
C Traffic Management and Control
B Soil Investigation Works
D Site Investigation Work
D Demolition and Site Clearance
E Demolition and Site Clearance
E Earthworks
F Earthworks
C Slope Stabilisation and Ground Treatment
G Geotechnical Work
J Piling Works
H Piling Work
F Concrete Works
I Concrete Work
K Brickwork, Blockwork and Masonry
J Brickwork, Blockwork and Masonry
L Timber Works
K Timber Work
M Metalwork
L Metalwork
-
M Building Work
N Painting Works
N Painting Work
I Pipeworks
O Pipeworks
H Drainage Works
P Drainage Work
G Roadwork
Q Roads and Pavings
-
R Tunnel Work
O Rail Tracks
S Rail Tracks
R Miscellaneous Works
T Miscellaneous Work
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SALIENT FEATURES

Assoc. Prof. Sr. Sabaria Hassan FRISM, MRICS, MBQSM

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 1

CURRENT ISSUES USING SMM

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 2

Civil engineering works CESMM3 (UK)

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 4

SOME SAY OTHERS

Pay 7m for supply and

MyCESMM - let the Contractor choose the appropriate method

- item description or drawing should indicate the

Importing fill materials occur, when

CUT (effective) FILL = -ve

DIPOSAL OF EXCAVATED EARTH

Disposing of excavated materials occur, when

CUT (effective) FILL = +ve

Class F Earthwork __________________________________________________________________________________

Balance Cut & Fill Situation

Cut - 6.0 units (4.8 units)

Computation of Filling Rate

Fill = RM45.00/6 m3 = RM7.50/m3

Rate for Natural Hard Materials (not rock)

Rock shall mean material found in ledges or masses in

It shall NOT include material which can be loosened

EARTH (Grade V & VI) Totally weathered

ROCK (Grade III & IV) Cracks and fissures,

Fresh, monolithic, no fractures

EARTH (Grade V & VI)

SEDIMENTARY HARD MATERIAL

ROCK (Grade I & II)

Class F Earthwork ____________________________________________________________________________

Class F Earthwork ____________________________________________________________________________

ROCK or ARTIFICIAL HARD MATERIAL shall be

DEFINE NATURAL HARD MATERIAL

NATURAL HARD MATERIAL shall be material other

The Contractor gets paid

Excavation using track excavator exceeding a mass

- Hard Material & Rock will have a common rate -

Class F Earthwork __________________________________________________________________________

JKR 203A (Rev. 10/83)

When disputes arise say concrete works which SMMs

Too many SMMs, JKR 203A-2007 allows it but is it

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Section 2. General Principle

Section 3.Application Of the Work Classification

Section 4.Coding and Numbering of Items

Section 5.Preparation of the Bill of Quantities

Section 6.Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities

Section 7.Method Related Charges

Section 8.Work Classification: Class A Class T

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1.1 MyCESMM, BQ, Specification, COC etc.

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1.7 expressedly required = stated

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1.12 final surface

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