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ARM4
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2009

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ARM 4, 2009
Copyright © The Society of Chartered Surveyors and Construction Industry Federation

All rights reserved. No part of this publication covered by the above copyright may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
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Agreed Rules of Measurement

The Agreed Rules of Measurement have been prepared and revised by Joint Committees established by
the Construction Industry Federation and the Society of Chartered Surveyors.

In the preparation of the Agreed Rules of Measurement many people within the industry and profession have contributed. In particular
we acknowledge our thanks to our predecessors who produced the Agreed Method of Measurement of Building Works Applicable to
Work in Ireland (AMM) in 1952 and to our colleagues on the Standing Joint Committee for the Standard Method of Measurement
who produced SMM 6 and SMM 7 as well as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors who publish
the Principles of Measurement (International) for Works of Construction.

The first edition of ARM was published in October 1994 and Arm 2 and Arm 3 were updated
to take account of users comments and industry changes.

ARM 4 has been revised to meet the needs of today’s construction industry and we trust that
they will be widely used and of benefit in ensuring a consistent set of rules for the measurement of building works.

The Joint Committee responsible for the production of the original The Joint Committee responsible for the production of
ARM up to ARM 2, was composed as follows: ARM 4 was composed as follows:

Representing the Construction Industry Federation: Representing the Construction Industry Federation:
Kevin Callan, Ian Hagan, Hugh McAtamney, Padraig O’Kennedy. Jim Duggan, Ian Hagan.

Representing the Society of Chartered Surveyors: Representing the Society of Chartered Surveyors:
Richard Bird, Michael Scollard, Clive Scott, Michael Webb Gerard O’Sullivan, Alan Hardy, Michael Mulryan.
(Chairman).
Observer representing the Department of Finance:
Observers representing the Department of Finance: Neil Murphy.
John Brownlee, Neil Murphy.

Consultants appointed by the Joint Committee: The Joint Committee will continue in existence to review the
William Hourie, Andrew O’Kelly. operation of ARM and to consider any
observations made by users within the industry.

The Joint Committee responsible for the production of ARM 3

was composed as follows: Michael Mulryan
Chairman
Representing the Construction Industry Federation:
Hugh McAtamney, Padraig O’Kennedy. ARM 4; 2009

Representing the Society of Chartered Surveyors:

Michael Scollard, Gerard O’Sullivan, Michael Mulryan. Secretariat
Ciara Murphy, Director General, Society of Chartered Surveyors.
Observer representing the Department of Finance: Don O’Sullivan, Director–Main Contracting, Construction Industry
Neil Murphy. Federation.

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Contents
A General Rules 7
B Preliminaries 10
C Demolition and Alterations 14
Demolition 14
Alterations 16
Treatment/Repairs 18
D Excavation and Earthwork 20
Ground Investigation 20
Excavation 22
Underpinning 26
E Piling 28
Piles 28
Piling ancillaries 32
F Concrete Work 36
In-Situ Concrete 36
Sundries 38
Reinforcement 40
Formwork 42
Precast Concrete/ Composite Construction/Stone Faced Concrete Panels 46
G Brickwork and Blockwork 48
Brickwork/ Blockwork 48
Ancillaries to Brickwork/Blockwork 52
H Stonework 54
Rubble Walling 54
Natural Stonework 56
Ancillaries to Rubble Walling/Natural Stonework 60
Stone cladding 62
I Roofing, Cladding and Waterproofing 66
Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings 66
Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings 68
Slate and Tile Coverings 70
Rigid Sheet Coverings and Decking 72
Flexible Sheet Metal Coverings 74
J Woodwork 78
Structural and First Fixings 78
Boarding and Second Fixings 80
Composite Items 82
Ironmongery, Accessories and Sundries 84

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Contents
K Structural 86
Steelwork 86
L Metalwork 90
Non–Structural 90
M Mechanical Installations 94
Generally 94
Plant and Equipment 96
Pipework 98
Ductwork 100
Insulation 102
Sundries and Builders Work 104
N Electrical Installations 106
Generally 106
Equipment, Control Gear and Supply 108
Cables and Cable Compartments 110
Final Sub-Circuits 112
Sundries and Builders Work 114
O Floor Wall and Ceiling Finishings 116
Finishings 116
Stud Partitions 122
System Partitions 124
Raised Access Floors 126
Suspended Ceilings 128
P General Glazing 130
Special Glazing 132
Q Painting and Decorating 134
Painting 134
Decorative Paper/Fabrics 138
R Drainage 140
Disposal above ground 140
Below ground 144
S Surface Paving, Fencing and Landscaping 150
In Situ Surface Pavings 150
Pre-Formed Paving and Edging Units 152
Fencing 154
Grassing and Planting 156
T Fittings 158
Fittings, Equipment and Furniture 158
Index 160

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General Rules A
1 Introduction
These Agreed Rules of Measurement provide a uniform basis for In some instances, the Rules require the work listed to be
measuring building work and embody the essentials of good measured as ‘extra over’ other items. The facility of
practice. More detailed information than is required by this measuring work as ‘extra over’ other work may be adopted
document shall be given where necessary in order to define the in other cases, if desired.
precise nature of the required work. These Agreed Rules of
Measurement shall apply equally to both proposed and 3 Definitions
executed works. The term ‘existing’ means existing before the current Contract.
It does not refer to earlier processes in the same Contract.
Rules of measurement adopted for forms of construction not
covered in this document shall be stated. The term ‘roadway’ is used herein in the normal sense of
carriageway, whether public or private. It does not apply to
2 Application of Tabulated Rules temporary roadways provided by the Contractor at his own
The Agreed Rules of Measurement are set out in sections. The discretion for his own use, nor to site roadways under his
Rules of this section shall govern the application of the Rules control. A pedestrian footpath alongside the carriageway is
of all other sections. part of the road for this purpose.

The Rules, with the exception of those in this and the 4 Bills of Quantities
Preliminaries Section, are set out in tabular format across the Bills of Quantities shall fully describe and accurately
width of two pages. The application of the tabular format is set represent the quantity and quality of the work to be carried
out below. out. Work which cannot be measured shall be given as a
Provisional Sum. Work of which the extent is not known
The ‘Information Required’ and ‘General Rules’ requirements shall be described as Provisional or given in a Bill of
shall each apply to all subsequent Rules within the Work Approximate Quantities.
Section they appear in until superseded by another set.
5 Measurement
Horizontal lines (stepped in some cases) divide the pairs of Unless the term metre used in these rules is preceded
Work Section pages into mutually exclusive zones to which by the words ‘square’ or ‘cubic’ it shall be deemed to
different Rules apply. Where the horizontal line across a column be linear.
is dashed the Rules of the zones immediately above and below
it may apply as alternatives. Work shall be measured net as fixed in position and each
measurement shall be taken to the nearest 10mm (i.e.
No more than one requirement from each of the Category 1, 2, 5mm and over shall be regarded as 10mm and less than
and 3 columns can be applied in one description. As many 5mm shall be disregarded). This rule shall not apply to any
requirements, if any, of the Category 4 column as are applicable dimensions stated in descriptions.
to the item of work shall be selected from the Category 4 column.
Where minimum deductions of voids are dealt with in this
Where the symbol ‘(nr)’ is given in a Category column, the document they shall refer only to voids which are within
number shall be stated in the item description (as well as the boundaries of measured areas. Voids which are at the
General Rules

giving the Unit quantity separately). boundaries of measured areas shall always be the subject
of deduction irrespective of size.
Work which is ‘Deemed to be included’ shall neither be
measured separately nor included in descriptions. Where there Where classification is given in this document as being
are specific requirements for such work, they shall be stated. between two limiting dimensions then the interpretation

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A shall be as exceeding the first dimension but not exceeding enumerated, such labours may be given in the description of any
the second. enumerated item of work on which they occur.

The following symbols have been used to denote either a range 7 Detailed Descriptions
or a limiting dimension for descriptive purposes: The requirements of these Rules for ‘detailed descriptions’ shall
< means ‘less than’ be deemed to have been complied with if referenced drawn
< means ‘less than or equal to’ but not exceeding information is provided which indicates fully the items to be
> means ‘exceeding’ described.

The following abbreviations have been used: Reference to a standard specification or a precise reference to
mm millimetre a catalogue item may be given in an item description instead
m metre of the descriptive requirements of these Rules or a Component
m2 square metre Detail.
m3 cubic metre
nr number 8 Drawn Information
t tonne Drawn information where required to be provided for the full
kg kilogramme implementation of these Rules is defined as follows:
hr hour
l litre a Location Drawings
(i) Site/Block Plan: To locate the outline and position of
6 Descriptions the building site in relation to town plan or other wider
The order of stating dimensions shall be consistent and context and to locate the position of the building in
generally in the sequence of length, width and height. Where that relation to general layout of site and means of access.
sequence is not appropriate or where ambiguity could arise, the (ii) Plans, Section and Elevations: To show the position
dimensions shall be specifically identified. occupied by the various spaces in the building and the
Unless otherwise specifically required by these Rules, the general construction and location of the principal
following shall be deemed to be included with all items: elements.
a Labour and all costs in connection therewith.
b Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith. b Component Details
c Assembling, fitting and fixing materials and goods in To show all the information necessary for the pricing of the
position. component.
d Plant and all costs in connection therewith.
e Waste of materials. b Bill Diagrams
f All cutting. To be drawn information which may be provided with the
g Establishment charges, overheard charges and profit. Bills of Quantities to aid the description of the item.
Information by way of dimensions or detail may be
Junctions between straight and curved work shall in all cases be indicated, alternatively, such information shall be included
deemed to be included in the work in which they occur. in the relevant description that accompanies the bill
diagram.
Where the term ‘like items’ is used a detailed description of the
item shall be given. Location Drawings and any other drawings referred to in the Work
Sections shall be issued to tenderers. All other drawings used in the
General Rules

Notwithstanding the provisions in these Rules for labours to be preparation of the Bill of Quantities shall be available for inspection
given as linear items, such labours may be given in the by tenderers.
description of any linear items of work on which they occur.
9 Quantities
Notwithstanding the provisions in these Rules for labours to be Where the unit of billing is the metre, quantities shall be billed

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to the nearest whole unit. Fractions of a unit less than half shall A
be disregarded and all other fractions shall be regarded as a
whole unit.
Where the unit of billing is the tonne, quantities shall be billed
to the nearest two places of decimals.

Where the application of the foregoing would cause an entire

item to be eliminated, such item shall be included in the Bill of
Quantities as one whole unit, or in the case of items measured
by the tonne, shall be billed as 0.01 tonne.

Where the project consists of identical units (e.g. a housing

scheme) and the quantities for a unit are entered in a Bill which
is subsequently ‘timesed’ by the number of units in the project,
the item may be billed to two places of decimals or may be
enumerated.

10 Provisional or Prime Cost Sums

Provisional or Prime Cost Sums shall be defined as follows
unless otherwise provided in the Conditions of Contract:

a. The term ‘Provisional Sum’ is defined as a sum provided for

work or for costs which cannot be entirely foreseen, defined or
detailed at the time the tendering documents are issued.

b. The term ‘Prime Cost Sum’ is defined as a sum provided for

work or services to be executed by a nominated sub-contractor
or for materials or goods to be obtained from a nominated
supplier.

Any provision for contingencies shall be given as a Provisional

Sum.

11 Work in Special Conditions

Alterations and other work in existing buildings shall be so
described. Handling materials and getting them in or out of
such buildings shall be deemed to be included with the items.
Labours on existing work shall be so described.

Work outside the boundary of the site shall be so described.

Work carried out in or under water shall be so described stating

General Rules

whether canal, river or sea water and (where applicable) the

mean spring levels of high and low water.

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B Preliminaries
1 Preliminary Particulars headings shall be given where a full set of conditions is
supplied with the tender documents. In either case where the
1.1 Project, parties and consultants conditions provide for alternative or optional clauses, the
The following shall be given:- clauses which are to apply shall be stated.

The name, nature and location of the project. Where there is an appendix to the Conditions of Contract
A general description of the works. requiring insertions to be made, a schedule of the insertions
The names and addresses of the Employer and Consultants shall be set out in the Bill of Quantities.
together with their respective roles.
2.2 Contractor’s liability
1.2 Description of site The following shall be given unless already covered by the
Information to indicate the boundaries of the site, the means schedules given in accordance with Rule 2.1.
of access and the position of the works shall be given. a) Contractor’s liability for risk or injury to persons and
Attention shall be drawn to any adjacent or abutting property and for damage to the works.
buildings. Attention shall be drawn to any drainage, water, b) Where the Employer requires the Contractor to effect
gas, and other mains or power services known to exist on, insurance in respect of the Contractor’s liability for any
under, or over the site. Information to facilitate visiting the such risk, the relevant particulars shall be given.
site shall be given. c) Where the Employer intends to relieve the Contractor of
liability for any such risk, the relevant particulars shall be
1.3 Drawings and other documents given.
A list shall be given of the drawings and other documents
from which the Bill of Quantities has been prepared. The list 2.3 Insurance Liability of the Employer
shall identify those issued to tenderers. Where the cost of insuring any liability of the Employer is
required to be included in the Contract Sum, such cost shall be
Addresses where drawings and other documents not issued given as a Provisional Sum.
to tenderers may be inspected, by appointment or otherwise,
shall be given. 2.4 Local Authorities fees and charges
Unless the Conditions of Contract otherwise provide, all fees
2 Contract and charges (other than those covered by Rule 4) which the
Items shall be given in each case for the requirements of the Contractor is required to pay to local authorities shall be given
following:- as Provisional Sums.

2.1 Form, type and conditions of contract 2.5 Obligations and restrictions imposed by the Employer
Where the Conditions of Contract are standard and Items shall be given with particulars of any obligations or
published for general use, particulars of the edition to be restrictions to be imposed by the Employer in respect of the
used and a schedule of the clause headings shall be given. following, unless they are covered by the schedules given in
Where the standard conditions provide for alternative or accordance with Rule 2.1:
optional clauses the clauses which are to apply shall be
stated. Amendments to standard conditions shall be given in a) Access to and possession or use of the site.
full. b) Limitations of working space.
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c) Limitations of working hours.

Where the conditions of contract are not standard or not d) Limitations on the operation of plant with respect to
published for general use the conditions shall be set out in adjoining property.
full in the tender documents or a schedule of clause e) The use or disposal of any material found on the site.

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B
f) Hoardings, fences, screens, temporary roofs, temporary all nominated sub-contractors. ‘Special attendances’ are those
name boards and advertising rights. which the Contractor may be required to provide to specific
g) The maintenance and protection of existing services on, nominated sub-contractors in addition to general attendance.
under or over the site.
h) The execution or completion of the work in any specific General attendance on each nominated sub-contractor which
order or in sections or phases, including any coincidental shall be given as an item shall be deemed to include the use of
work not at the discretion of the Contractor. Contractor’s temporary roads, hardstandings, standing
i) Maintenance of specific temperature and humidity levels. scaffolding, standing power-operated hoisting plant, the
Alternatively a provisional or prime cost sum shall be provision of temporary lighting and water supplies, provision of
given. space for the sub contractor’s own offices and the storage of
j) Temporary accommodation and facilities for the use of the his plant and materials and the use of the messrooms, sanitary
Employer including heating, lighting, furnishing and accommodation and welfare facilities.
attendance.
k) Provision of connections to voice and data Where special attendance is to be provided by the Contractor an
communications systems for use of the Employer. item shall be provided for each such item of attendance and full
l) Periodic usage and access charges on voice and data information on the nature of the attendance required shall be
communications systems for use of the Employer. stated in the description. In particular, where the following
m) Provision of Project Supervisor Construction Stage services, items of special attendance are to be provided, the
by the Contractor under the Safety, Health & Welfare at work requirements stated shall be compiled within the description of
(Construction) Regulations. the attendance:
n) Any other obligation or restriction.
a) Temporary access roads and hardstandings required in
3 Work by Nominated Sub-Contractors, Goods and Materials connection with, for example, structural steelwork, precast
from Nominated Suppliers, Work by Utility Providers and concrete components, piling, heavy items of plant –
Work by Others Engaged Directly by the Employer. description of traffic to be catered for, width of
carriageway, extent of accessway to be provided and
Items shall be given in each case for the requirements of the remedial works to be carried out to the trafficked areas.
following:- b) Weatherproof covered storage and accommodation – floor
area to be provided together with details of any
3.1 Work by Nominated sub-contractors. enhancements required such as minimum eaves heights,
Work which is required to be carried out by a nominated sub- lighting levels, power supply requirements, heating,
contractor shall be give as a Prime Cost Sum. The name of the ventilation, water and drainage services and, where a
firm to be nominated shall be given (if known) together with a requirement, site location.
description of the sub-contract work. c) Power supplies giving the phase and maximum electrical
loading to be allowed for – the nominated sub-contractor
An item shall be given for any profits required by the Contractor. shall be deemed responsible for the provision of
transformers and temporary distribution cabling unless
An item shall be given for other charges required by the Contractor otherwise stated in the description.
associated with the employment of each nominated sub- d) Scaffolding – the area of elevation or, in the case of ceiling
contractor. access, the area to be scaffolded. Where access towers
Preliminaries

are to be provided the number, size and height of the

‘Attendance’ is the work to be executed or services to be provided towers shall be stated. The provision of scaffold boards
by the Contractor by way of assistance to or facilitation of a and ladders and of all certification required for safe use
nominated sub-contractor. ‘General attendances’ are provided to shall be deemed to be included.

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B e) Unloading, hoisting and distributing – the size and weight of 3.3 Work by Utility Providers
the items and their destination in the work shall be Work which is to be carried out by a Statutory Authority, Public
described. Undertaking or Public or Private Utility Providers shall be so
f) Maintenance of specific temperature and humidity levels – described and given as a Provisional Sum.
the required temperatures and humidity levels shall be
stated. The provision of plant and all necessary fuel/power An item shall be given for any profit required by the Contractor.
supplies shall be deemed to be included. Any restrictions
on the use of the permanent mechanical installation of the An item shall be given for other charges required by the
building shall be stated. Contractor associated with the employment of each utility
provider.
For all other special attendance items to be provided by the
Contractor, the scope of the work required of the Contractor 3.4 Work by others engaged directly by the Employer
shall be detailed in the description. A description shall be given of work by others directly engaged
by the Employer. Any attendance required shall be given in
In the case of all special attendance items the provision, accordance with Rule 3.1.
maintenance and removal or any plant, equipment or work
required and the reinstatement of any part of the Works 4 General facilities and obligations
disturbed shall be deemed to be included. For convenience in pricing, items for the following shall be
given:
The provision of any special attendance not listed in the Bill of a) Supervision and co-ordination of the Works
Quantities shall be deemed to be included in the PC Sum for b) Plant, tools and vehicles
the nominated sub-contract. i. Bringing to site, erecting and removing on completion
ii. Maintaining on site for the duration of the works
‘Builders work’ to be carried out by the Contractor in connection c) Scaffolding
with work by nominated subcontractors shall be given in i. Bringing to site, erecting and removing on completion
accordance with the appropriate requirements of these Rules. ii. Adjusting and maintaining on site for the duration of the
works
3.2 Goods and materials from nominated suppliers d) Site administration including the provision and keeping of
Goods and materials which are required to be obtained from a all statutory records.
nominated supplier shall be given as a Prime Cost Sum. The e) Security
name of the supplier to be nominated shall be given (if known). f) Provision of clearly identifiable site perimeters and
surroundings.
An item shall be given for any profit required by the Contractor. g) Provisions for protection of the public from site operations
and arrangements for protection of third parties and
An item shall be given for other charges required by the visitors to the site in accordance with all statutory
Contractor associated with the employment of each nominated requirements
supplier. h) Transport for work people
i) Protecting the works from inclement weather
Fixing goods and materials shall be given in accordance with j) Water for the works. Particulars shall be given if water will
the approriate sections of these Rules. Taking delivery, be supplied by the Employer
unloading, storing and hoisting the goods and materials and k) Temporary lighting and power for the works. Particulars
returning packing materials to the nominated supplier carriage shall be given if current will be supplied by the Employer.
paid and obtaining credits therefore shall be deemed to be l) Temporary roads, hardstandings, crossing and similar
Preliminaries

included with the items for fixing. Particulars shall be given items
where the Contractor is required to pay the costs of conveying m) Temporary accommodation for the use of the Contractor
goods and materials to the site and/or of any special packing or n) Temporary storage areas including suitable and separate
similar requirements. storage for dangerous materials or substances

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o) Temporary telephones for the use of the Contractor B

p) Traffic regulations
q) Welfare facilities for work people to be in compliance with
the fourth schedule of the Safety Health and Welfare at
Work (Construction) Regulations.
r) Safety Health and Welfare at Work provisions including
items for the following:-
i. The operation of the requirements of the SAFE PASS
and CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CERTIFICATES SCHEMES
ii. Safety Officers and all safety supervisors, first aiders,
inspectors and certifiers required
iii. Tests and certificates on plant and equipment
iv. Safety signs and signals
v. Provision of Personal Protective Clothing and Personal
Protective Equipment
vi. Provision and maintenance of emergency routes and
exits and designated personnel responsible for
emergency procedures.
vii. Energy distribution installations
viii. Temporary Fire detection and fire fighting systems
ix. Maintenance of appropriate working conditions and
work stations
x. Provision and maintenance of on-site traffic routes
xi. Provision of first aid equipment and first aid room as
appropriate
s) Disbursements arising from the employment of work
people
t) Maintenance of public and private roads
u) Removing rubbish, protective casings and coverings and
cleaning the works on completion
v) Compliance with waste management statutory
requirements
w) Drying the works
x) Temporary fencing, hoardings, gates, doors, screens, fans,
planked footways, guardrails, gantries, floor, stair, roof
edge protection, and protection of openings, safety nets
and similar items
y) Control of noise, pollution and compliance with statutory
obligations
z) Protection of the works

Maintaining temporary works, adapting, clearing away and

making good shall be deemed to be included with the items.
Preliminaries

Notices and fees to Statutory Authorities or Public or Private

Utility Providers or Undertakings related to the preceding items
shall be deemed to be included with those items.

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Demolition and Alterations: Demolition

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Location of demolitions or alterations.
4Materials remaining property of Employer.
4Restrictions on disposal of materials.
4Handling and disposal of dangerous materials. Particulars of materials to
be given where known.
4Materials permitted to be re-used.
4Temporary diverting, maintaining or sealing off existing services.
4Method where required to be by specific means.

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C CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 General clearance 1 detailed description 1 levels to which structures are 1 leaving parts of existing item
to be demolished structure in position to act as
buttresses
3 Demolishing individual structures

4 Demolishing parts of structures

5 Making good remaining 2 making good finishings

structures

6 Materials remaining property

of the Employer

7 Supporting of existing structures 2 Position and type of shoring: 2 providing and erecting 3 adapting
nature of structure or road to
be supported 3 maintaining for stated duration 4 cutting holes in the structure
8 Supporting of existing roadways
4 removing 5 making good work disturbed

9 Temporary screens 3 detailed description 6 providing doors, windows and

the like giving details

10 Temporary roofs
Demolition

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Demolition and Alterations: Demolition

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED C

1 Old materials arising from demolitions shall 1 Clearing away and removal off site of materials
become the property of the Contractor unless other than those remaining the property of the
otherwise stated employer or those for re-use

2 Temporary support incidental to demolitions and

alterations which is at the discretion of the
Contractor

3 Dust suppression by water or other appropriate

means

1 General clearance includes the demolition and

removal of all structures which are expressly
required to be cleared, except those for which
separate Items are given

4 Setting aside and storing materials on site for

Employer where specified

2 Support to existing structures shall only be

measured to structures which are not to be
demolished

5 Disposal of rainwater
Demolition

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Demolition and Alterations: Alterations

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C CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Cutting 1 Openings or recesses in 1 Detailed description including 1 Making good structure nr

existing structures floor level, type and thickness 2 Making good finishings
of existing structure

2 Projections m

3 To reduce thickness m2

3 Removing 4 Fittings and Fixtures 2 Detailed description nr

5 Plumbing and Engineering item

Installations.

6 Finishes m2

7 Coverings m

8 Partitions nr

4 Building up 9 Openings or recesses in nr

existing structures
Alterations

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Demolition and Alterations: Alterations

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED C

1 Old materials arising from demolitions shall 1 Clearing away and removal off site of materials
become the property of the Contractor unless other than those remaining the property of the
otherwise stated. employer or those for re-use.

2 Temporary supports incidental to demolitions and

alterations which are at the discretion of the
Contractor.

3. Dust suppression by water or other appropriate

means.

1 Fittings and fixtures include windows and doors

Alterations

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Demolition and Alterations: Treatment/Repairs

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Method where required to be by specific means.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Composition and mix of mortar, type of pointing.
4Treatment of timber to eradicate fungus attack or insect infestation.
4Repair, renovation or refurbishment details.

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C CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Repointing 1 brickwork 1 size and depth of raking out of 1 removing stains m2

2 blockwork existing joint
3 stonework

3 Cleaning surfaces 4 concrete 2 washing 2 removing existing finishes

5 brickwork 3 abrasive blasting
6 blockwork 4 chemical treatments
7 stonework 5 like items

4 Chemical damp proof course 6 thickness of wall and centres of m

drilling holes stated

5 Metal repair 8 detailed description m2

6 Timber repair
nr

7 Treatment of existing timber

8 Render and plaster repairs

9 Brick, block and masonry repair 9 detailed description of 3 areas <30 units nr
or replacement brick/block masonry units,
mortar, bedding, and pointing
bond pattern
Treatment/Repairs

4 areas >30 units stating nr of m2

areas

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Demolition and Alterations: Treatment/Repairs

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED C

1 Old materials arising from demolitions shall 1 Clearing away and removal off site of materials
become the property of the Contractor unless other than those remaining the property of the
otherwise stated. employer or those for re-use.

2 Temporary supports incidental to demolitions and

alterations which are at the discretion of the
Contractor.

3. Dust suppression by water or other appropriate

means.

2 Repointing descriptions shall include bond and

size of existing component and number of areas

1 Stains include efflorescence, graffiti, vegetation,

algae

3 Making good work disturbed following chemical

damp proof course work and repair/treatment
work shall be measured under the Rules of the
appropriate section

4 Repair and treatment descriptions must clearly 2 Repairs include renovation or refurbishment 4 Temporary supports incidental to
identify all work in Treatment/Repairs which are at the discretion of
exploration the Contractor
preparation
execution and
associated works Treatment/Repairs

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Excavation and Earthwork: Ground Investigation

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location, Drawings.
4Methods, tests and reporting requirements.
4Backfilling material other than that arising from the excavations.
4Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.

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D CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Site exploration 1 observations item

2 taking samples

3 tests 1 site
2 laboratory

2 Trial holes (nr) 4 excavating 3 maximum depth Stating thickness through: m

< 2.00m 1 concrete
> 2.00m in 2m stages 2 macadam
3 like items stating material

3 Bore holes (nr) 5 driving 4 maximum depth 4 raking

< 4.00m
6 lining >4.00 <8.00m
> 8.00m

7 capping 5 details stated nr

4 Extra over items on which they 8 reinstating surface finish

occur

9 handling and disposal of 6 details stated m3

contamnated or hazardous
materials
Ground Investigation

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Excavation and Earthwork: Ground Investigation

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED D

1 Preparing reports on observations, work methods
and results

1 Tests include the following:

Stability, Acidity, Water Levels, Percolation and
other similar

1 Measurement of Trial Holes shall have regard to 2 Earthwork support, disposal, backfill and other
overall depth only ground works required

2 Commencing level shall be stated in the

description of Trial Hole Excavation.

3 Commencing level shall be stated in the

description of Bore Hole excavation.

Ground Investigation

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Excavation and Earthwork: Excavation

INFORMATION REQUIRED 4Limitations on methods of execution.

4Ground Investigation Reports indicating the nature of the ground.
4The ground water level and date when established (pre-contract level).
4Ground water subject to periodic changes such as tidal effects.
4Trial pits or bore holes stating their location.
4Over or underground services.
4Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.
4Location Drawings which shall show existing features, buildings, services
and the like, indicating those for retention.
4Materials for filling and details or compaction.

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D CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Removing 1 trees 1 girths 1 filling material where not at nr

2 tree stumps < 0.45m Contractor’s discretion
>0.45 <1.5m
>1.5 <3.0m
>3.0m; girth stated

3 hedges m

4 site vegetation m2

2 Preparation 5 lifting sods 2 method and depth stated

3 Excavation 6 topsoil for preservation 3 average depth stated

7 reduce levels 4 maximum depth m3

8 basements < 2.00m
9 foundation trenches > 2.00m in 2 m stages
10 isolated pits (nr)
11 pile caps (nr)

4 Extra on excavation items for 12 below ground water level

13 around existing services 5 parallel to excavations m

stating type

6 crossing excavations nr

14 handling and disposal of 7 details stated m3

contaminated or hazardous
materials
Excavation

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Excavation and Earthwork: Excavation

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED D

1 Girths shall be measured at 1.00m over ground 1 Trees < 0.45m girth occurring within a hedge 1 Grubbing up roots and disposal
level are deemed to be included with the hedge 2 Filling material where at Contractor’s discretion

2 Site vegetation includes trees < 0.45m girth,

bushes, undergrowth and scrub.

2 Lifting sods shall be measured only where 3 Careful storage and maintenance for relaying
required for preservation

3 Quantities for all excavation items shall be taken 4 Earthwork support

as the bulk before excavation 5 Interlocking steel piling where at Contractor’s
4 In all Excavation categories starting level shall discretion
be stated where > 0.25 below existing ground 6 Compaction, levelling or grading bottoms of
levels excavation

3 Foundation trenches include associated pads

and ground beams

5 “Extra on Excavation” items shall be measured

as the total volume irrespective of depth
6 Measurement for work beside/around existing
services shall be taken only where the existing
services are to be retained or remain live
7 Where ground investigation reports are not
available a description of the ground and the
pre-contract water level which has been
assumed shall be stated
8 Ground water level shall be re-established at the
time the various excavation works are carried
out and the measurement of ‘Extra on
excavation items for being below ground water
level’ shall be adjusted accordingly
Excavation

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D CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Extra on excavation items for 1 breaking up existing 1 rock m3

2 concrete
3 reinforced concrete
4 brick, block, stonework

5 underground services, detailed m

description

6 hard surfaces; detailed m2

description

2 being next to 7 existing buildings

8 existing roadways

2 Working space 3 reduce levels 9 maximum depth 1 backfilling with special m2

< 2.00m materials,details stated
4 basements > 2.00m in 2m stages

5 foundations

6 isolated pits (nr)

7 pile caps (nr)

3 Disposal 8 water 10 surface item

11 ground
12 contaminated ground

9 topsoil 13 for preservation 2 specific locations (detailed m3

description)

10 excavated material 14 on site 3 specific handling (detailed

15 off site description)

4 Filling; material stated 11 to excavations 16 av. thickness 4 details of special sources,

12 to make up levels < 250mm selection, treatment, handling
> 250mm
Excavation

5 surface treatments 13 blinding filling m2

14 trimming rock

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Excavation and Earthwork: Excavation

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED D

1 Descriptions for the breaking out of hard 1 Rock is defined as any material met with in
surfaces shall state the nature of same excavation which is of such size or position that
they can only be removed by means of wedges,
2 Excavation next to existing buildings or existing special plant or explosives
roadways is deemed to arise when the horizontal
distance between the excavation and the existing
building/roadway is less than the depth of
excavation

3 Extra over excavation for work next to existing

buildings/roadways is taken as the area of the
face of excavation measured from the starting
level to the bottom of such excavations

4 Working space shall only be measured where 2 Backfilling with special materials means material 1 Additional earthwork support, disposal, backfill
Formwork, Rendering, Tanking or Protective Walls other than that arising from the excavation with excavated material, handling and disposal of
are required to the face of construction below dangerous materials and breaking up hard
starting level of excavation but only where the 3 For the purpose of measurement, the height of materials
face of excavation is < 0.60m distant and working space shall be taken from the starting
subject is 5 to 6 below level of relevant excavation to the bottom of 2 Additional ground or surface water disposal
formwork, rendering, tanking, or protective walls
5 Working space shall be measured where the
height of Formwork or Protective Walls below
starting level of excavation is > 1.00m or where
the bottom of the Formwork or Protective Walls is
>1.00m below starting level of excavation

6 Working space shall be measured full depth

where Rendering or Tanking is required

7 Designed interlocking steel piling shall be

measured in accordance with Section E

8 Disposal of ground water shall only be measured 4 Surface water is water on the surface of the site 3 All excavated material including broken up hard
where a corresponding item for excavation below and the excavations material and the like
ground water level is measured and shall be
adjusted accordingly if post contract water levels
differ from the pre contract levels

9 Quantities for the disposal of excavated materials

shall be the bulk before excavation

10 The volume of filling shall be taken as equal to 4 Levelling or grading to falls

the excavation void as measured
Excavation

11 Horizontal, vertical and sloping surfaces where 5 Trimming to rock includes sides and bottoms 5 Compaction to filling and bottoms of excavations
required shall each be so described

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Excavation and Earthwork: Underpinning

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location and Survey Drawings
4Ground Investigation Reports
4Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal
4Details of the Existing Structure to be Underpinned
4Underpinning Works, including ground preparation, soil stability, tests,
concrete, reinforcement, brickwork, blockwork, and the like items
4Limitation on the extent of Underpinning operations to be carried out in a
single section
4Limitation on method of execution

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D CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Temporary support 1 to existing structures item

2 Preparation 2 removing existing projecting 1 concrete 1 within existing building m

foundation, dimensioned 2 reinforced concrete 2 access from one side
description 3 other, details stated 3 access from both sides

3 surfaces of existing work to 4 width stated

receive new supports

m3
3 Excavation 4 preliminary 5 maximum depths
5 under existing structure < 2.00m
> 2.00 in 2m stages

4 Working space m2

5 Underpinning 6 works required are to be fully 6 dimensioned description overall m

described including reference and for each component
to drawings

7 designed continuity 7 dimensioned description nr

connections on reinforcement
bars

6 Filling 8 imported material m3

Underpinning

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Excavation and Earthwork: Underpinning

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED D

1 Excavation depths shall be taken below 1 The width of the preliminary excavation shall be 1 Earthwork support, backfill with excavated
commencing level for each type the sum of any projection of the retained material, disposal of surplus and of water,
foundation beyond the face of the wall plus any breaking out hard materials and like items
2 Excavating below ground water level and around projection of the underpinning beyond the face of
existing services shall be measured in the retained foundation
accordance with the Rules for excavation 2 Formwork at edges of work limits

3 Working space shall be measured from the 2 The depth of preliminary excavation is that from
commencing level of the preliminary excavation the commencing level to the top of the retained
to the proposed bearing level of the new work foundation except where the underpinning is to
project beyond the retained foundation in which
4 Where there is to be access from both sides then case the depth shall be to the underside of the
working space shall be measured both sides retained foundation

5 Details of backfilling with material other than that 3 Excavation under existing structure is that from
arising from the excavation shall be stated the underside of the existing foundation to the
proposed bearing level of the new works
6 The volume of filling shall be that of the
preliminary excavation

7 Where ground investigation reports are not

available a description of the ground and the pre-
contract water level which has been assumed
shall be stated

8 Ground water level shall be re-established at the

time the various excavation works are carried out
and the measurement of ‘Extra on excavation
items for being below ground water level’ shall
be adjusted accordingly
Underpinning

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Piling: Piles

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location drawings which show the trial pits or bore holes 4Ground Investigation Report indicating the nature of the ground.
stating their location. 4The ground water level and date when established (pre-contract level).
4Location drawings which shall show existing features, buildings, 4High/Low Water Levels as appropriate for work to be carried out near
services and the like, indicating those for retention. watercourses, tidal areas or the like.
4Materials for filling and details of compaction. 4Kind and quality of materials, sequence, bearing load, commencing levels
4The general layout of piles and proposed bearing level.
4The position of work within the site 4Limitation on methods of execution.
4Over or underground services. 4Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal

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E CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Mobilise and demobilise 1 on site item

2 for each pile nr

3 Bored cast in place concrete 3 diameter stated in mm 1 concreted length 1 preliminary m

piles (nr) 2 depth bored or driven 2 raking (inclination
(to stated maximum) ratio stated)
4 Driven case in place concrete 3 contiguous bored
piles (nr)

3 boring into rock (stating depth) nr

3 Preformed concrete piles (nr) 4 cross section stated in m2 4 driven depth m

4 Preformed prestressed concrete
piles (nr)
7 Preformed concrete sheet piles
(nr)
8 Timber piles (nr)

9 Isolated steel piles 5 mass stated in kg/m 4 preliminary

5 raking (inclination ratio stated)

Piles

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Piling: Piles

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED E

1 Materials of which piles are composed shall be 1 For each pile type measured items shall be given
stated in the descriptions for the number of piles of each size and an item
2 Bored and driven depths shall be measured along for the overall depth (bored or driven as
the axes of piles from the commencing surface to appropriate) for each size. In the case of cast in
the toe levels of bored piles, to the bottom of the place piles, the concreted length shall also be
casings of driven cast in place piles and to the given for each size
bottom of toes of other driven piles
3 For the purposes of measurement the pre and
post-contract commencng level shall be the
same
4 Disposal of excavated material shall be measured
in accordance with the rules of Section D

1 Mobilising and demobilising for each pile in an

interlocking steel pile installation

5 The concreted lengths of cast in place piles shall 2 Maximum depth is taken to mean a depth which
be measured from the cut-off levels expressly is not exceeded by any pile included in the item
required to the toe levels expressly required 3 Piles comprising a driven permanent steel casing
which is filled with concrete shall be classed as
‘driven cast in place concrete piles’ where the
piles are designed for the load to be carried on
the concrete

6 Boring into rock is only measured where

specifically required

7 The cross-section type, dimensions or diameter 4 Length of piles is taken to mean the length
shall be stated in the description. Details of expressly required to be supplied excluding
coatings, treatments, driving heads and shoes extensions but including heads and shoes
are to be stated in the description

8 The mass per metre and cross-sectional 5 Length of piles is taken to mean the length
dimensions shall be stated in the description expressly required to be supplied excluding
extensions
9 Details of coatings and treatments shall be stated
in the description 6 Piles comprising a driven permanent steel casing
which is filled with concrete shall be classed as
‘isolated steel piles’ where the piles are designed
for the load to be carried on the casing. Filling
such piles shall be measured in accordance with
the rules of Section F
Piles

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E CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Interlocking steel piles 1 elastic section modulus 1 pile area of length m2

stated in cm3/m and mass <14m
stated in kg/m2 of pile wall >14 <24m
>24m

2 length of special piles m

3 driven area m2

4 removal of piles (where

not at contractors descretion)
Piles

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Piling: Piles

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED E

1 The elastic section modulus and, where 1 Vertical lengths of interlocking steel piles shall
expressly specified, the mass of the pile wall be the lengths expressly required to be supplied
shall be stated in item descriptions excluding extensions

2 The type of special pile shall be stated in item 2 Interlocking steel corner, junction, closure and
descriptions for the length of special piles taper piles shall be classed as ‘special piles’

3 The pile area of interlocking steel piles shall be

calculated by multiplying the horizontal length of
pile wall formed (excluding special piles) by the
total average vertical length within the particular
depth category

4 Details of coatings and treatments shall be

stated in the description for the area of piles

5 The driven area of interlocking steel piles shall

be calculated by multiplying the horizontal
lengths of pile wall formed (including lengths
occupied by piles) by the depth driven

6 The area for the removal of interlocking steel

piles where not at the contractors discretion
shall be calculated by multiplying the length of
pile wall formed (including special piles) by the
depth driven

7 Closure and taper piles, classed as special

piles, shall only be measured where expressly
required by the design

Piles

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Piling: Piling ancillaries

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E CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Cast in place concrete piles 1 diameter stated in mm 1 pre-boring m

2 backfilling empty bore (material

stated)

3 permanent casings each

length < 13m
length > 13m

4 cutting off surplus lengths

5 enlarging bases (diameter nr

stated)

6 preparing heads

2 reinforcement 7 straight bars t

< 25mm diameter
> 25mm diameter

8 helical bars
< 25mm diameter
> 25mm diameter
Piling ancillaries

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Piling: Piling ancillaries

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED E

1 The lengths of permanent casings shall be 1 Driving heads and shoes on permanent casings
measured from the bottom of the casing
2 Preparing heads of piles includes labour to
2 Descriptions for cutting off surplus lengths shall reinforcement for incorporatoin into capping or
state if permanent casings are also to be cut other overlying construction

3 Disposal off site of material arising

3 Total weight of reinforcement shall include for 1 Nominal size of reinforcement is taken to mean 4 Supporting reinforcement where not at the
laps to BS 4449 Contractors discretion

4 Details of couplers specifically required on high 2 The mass of reinforcement shall for 5 Tying wire
tensile bars shall be stated in the descriptions of measurement purposes, be taken as
the reinforcement 7850kgs/m3

3 Where the reinforcing is of material other than

steel the mass shall be stated in the relevant
description

Piling ancillaries

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E CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Preformed concrete piles 1 cross-section stated 1 pre-boring 1 preparing heads of preformed m

2 Timber piles 2 jetting concrete piles.
3 filling hollow piles with
concrete
3 Isolated steel piles 2 mass stated in kg/m 4 pile extensions each
length < 3m (nr.)
length > 3m (nr.)

4 Interlocking steel piles 3 elastic section modulus stated

in cm3/m and mass, where
expressly required in kg/m2 of 5 cutting off surplus lengths
pile wall 6 welding clutches of piles
(details stated)

7 heads & shoes nr

5 Obstructions hr

6 Pile tests 4 maintained loading with 8 test load 2 to preliminary piles nr

various reactions 3 to raking piles
5 constant rate of penetration
6 horizontal loading

7 non-destructive integrity 9 type stated

8 inclinometer installations

7 Ground anchorages 9 number (stating maximum 10 in material other than rock or 4 temporary
depth) artificial hard material 5 temporary with single
corrosion protection
6 temporary with double
10 total tendon length 11 in material including rock or corrosion protection
artificial hard material 7 permanent m
8 permanent with single
corrosion protection
9 permanent with double
corrosion protection
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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED E

1 The total length of pile extensions shall not 1 Grouting voids between the pile and bore on pre-
include for lengths formed from material arising boring
from cutting off surplus lengths of other piles
2 Work associated with attaching the pile extension
2 The length of timber pile extensions shall include to the pile
the length of joints
3 Removal of material from within the pile prior to
3 The lengths measured for cutting off surplus filling hollow piles with concrete
lengths of interlocking piles shall be the mean
undeveloped horizontal lengths to be cut 4 Disposal of surplus lengths of piles
(including lengths occupied by special piles)

4 The lengths measured for welding clutches

of piles shall be the total vertical length of
all runs of welding

5 Removal of obstructions shall only be measured 5 Removal of obstructions, replacement of

for breaking out rock and the like encountered damaged piles, linings, etc.
above the founding stratum of bored piles

6 Descriptions for loading tests shall state the load

7 Composition, location, working load, details of

water and grout testing, pregrouting and grouting
shall all be stated in descriptions for ground
anchorages

8 Lengths of tendons shall be measured between

the outer ends of anchorages
Piling ancillaries

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Concrete Work: In-Situ Concrete

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Location Drawings.
4Kind and Quality of materials; performance or mix details; tests.
4Limitations on method of pouring, placing compacting and curing.
4Method of waterproofing.

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F CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Blinding 1 reinforced m3
3 Bulk filling
4 Foundations 2 poured on or against earth or
5 Ground beams unblinded hardcore
6 Isolated foundations
3 waterproofing

7 Paths 1 < 150mm

8 Roads > 150mm
9 Beds
10 Slabs
11 Coffered/troughed slabs
12 Walls

13 Beams 2 cross-sectional area

14 Beam casings < 0.10m2
15 Columns > 0.10m2
16 Column casings
17 Upstands and the like

18 Other items 3 details stated

19 Staircases

20 Sundries 4 filling 1 holes (nr.)

2 cavity walls
In-Situ Concrete

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Concrete Work: In-Situ Concrete

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED F

1 Volume of Concrete shall be net except that
deductions shall not be made for:
a reinforcement
b cast-in accessories
c void < 0.10 m3 other than in troughed
or coffered slabs

2 Blinding is where work is < 150mm thick 1 Foundations include attached column bases and
pile caps
2 Isolated foundations include column bases and
pile caps

3 Thickness categories of beds, slabs and walls 1 Labour in forming kickers

are taken without regard to projections of
recesses
4 Beds and slabs include attached beams and
beam casing
5 Coffered and Troughed slabs include margins
< 500mm wide
6 Walls include attached columns and column
casings

3 Columns are defined as having plan 7 Upstands exclude kickers

dimensions < 4:1.

4 Upstands are defined as projections on top

of slabs where the upstand height to width
ratio < 6:1

8 Staircases include associated strings and

landings
In-Situ Concrete

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Concrete Work: Sundries

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Kind and quality of materials.

4Methods of application.

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F CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Designed joints 1 detailed description 1 width or depth in 150mm 1 curved m

stages

2 waterstops, horizontal 2 detailed description

3 waterstops, vertical

nr
4 waterstop angles
5 waterstop intersections

2 Surface finishes 2 falls m2

6 power floating 3 cross-falls
7 trowelling 4 soffits
8 hacking 5 vertical
9 grinding
10 sand blasting
11 bush hammered
12 brushed
13 like items

14 monolithic finishes 3 detailed description

3 Labours 4 width and depth m

15 cutting chases <50mm
16 cutting rebates >50 <100mm
>100 <150mm

5 size stated and depth given in

17 cutting mortices 100mm stages nr
18 cutting holes
Sundries

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Concrete Work: Sundries

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED F

1 Width or depth of joint shall be measured overall 1 Construction joints located at the contractors
discretion
2 Waterstop angles or intersections shall only be 2 Day joints
measured where welded or purpose-made 3 Formwork
4 Preparation of surfaces including cleaners

5 Tamped finishes

1 monolithic finishes include those cast onto

concrete by lining formwork

6 Making good in situ concrete

Sundries

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Concrete Work: Reinforcement

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Kind and quality of materials.

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F CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Bar 1 Straight or bent 1 nominal sizes stated in t

2 Curved ranges:
3 links <12mm diameter
>12 <25mm diameter
>25mm diameter

2 Fabric 4 laps and reference (or kg/m2) 2 vertical 1 wrapping around structural m2
stated 3 horizontal members

3 Spacers and chairs 5 detailed description t

4 Special connections 6 type or make stated 4 nominal size of bars nr

5 Post tensioned 7 detailed description stating the t

nature of construction and
method of tensioning
Reinforcement

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Concrete Work: Reinforcement

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED F

1 Links include stirrups and the like 1 Tying wire

2 Cutting

1 Voids < 1.00m2 shall not be deducted from 2 Area of fabric reinforcement makes no 3 Laps and tying wire
area of fabric allowance for laps
4 Cutting or bending

5 Cutting to void < 1.00m2

6 Cutting to narrow widths

2 Spacers, chairs or special connections shall only 7 Spacers or chairs where at the discretion of the
be measured where not at the Contractor’s Contractor
discretion

3 State number, length, material and wire sizes,

anchorages, end treatment, Stressing sequence,
initial and transfer loads, and other special
requirements
Reinforcement

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Concrete: Formwork

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Finish to concrete where not at the Contractor’s discretion.

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F CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Sides of foundations 1 height/width: m

3 Edges of beds <250mm
4 Edges of suspended slabs and >250 <500mm
landings
5 Slides of Upstands and steps in
top surfaces
6 Steps in soffits 2 > 500mm m2

7 Stairflights (nr) 3 width of stairflight stated, 1 String kerbs, dimensions 1 junction with wall m
waist and risers described stated

2 string kerbs, dimensions

diagram

4 dimensioned diagram

8 Soffits of slabs 2 soffit height > 4.00m in

9 Soffits of landings 2.00m stages m2

3 sloping
< 15˚
> 15˚
10 Soffits of coffered or troughed 5 detailed description stating
slabs overall thickness 4 slab thickness
> 350mm

11 Sloping upper surfaces

Formwork

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Concrete: Formwork

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED F

1 Formwork shall be measured to surfaces of the 1 Permanent Formwork is that which is designed 1 Cutting or adapting for continuity bars,
finished structure which require to be to remain in position projecting pipes or the like
temporarily supported during the placing of the
concrete
2 Where formwork over 4.00m high is required it
shall be measured from nearest structural floor
level
3 Special finishes may be measured extra over
the items on which they occur
4 Curved work shall be so described
5 Permanent Formwork shall be measured
separately

6 Detailed description shall be given where the 2 Foundations include ground beams, bases and
profile is other than plain vertical pile caps
3 Edges of suspended slabs exclude those
associated with downstand beams

7 Lengths of stairflights shall be measured 2 Soffits, risers and strings

between top and bottom nosings
8 Widths shall be measured overall
9 Details of kerbs and junctions at walls, strings
shall be specifically given in the description

10 Voids < 5.00m2 shall not be deducted from

soffit formwork
11 Soffits of coffered or troughed slabs shall be
measured as a plane surface
12 Margins < 500mm wide in coffered or troughed
slabs shall be included with that formwork
13 Where margins are > 500mm wide the total
width of the margin shall be measured as soffits
of slabs

14 Formwork shall only be measured to upper

surfaces where sloping > 15˚
Formwork

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Concrete: Formwork

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F CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Kickers 1 walls m

2 columns 1 rectangular nr
2 circular
3 Other shape (detailed
description)

2 Walls 3 vertical 1 one side only; thickness and m2

4 battered background stated
2 height > 4.00m measured
overall

3 Edges of openings 5 walls 4 area of opening nr

6 suspended slabs <1.00m2
7 beds >1.00 <5.00m2

5 > 5.00m2 m2

4 Beams 8 isolated 6 rectangular 3 soffit height > 4.00m in

5 Beam casings 9 attached 7 circular 2.00m stages
8 other shape (detailed
description)
4 height > 4.00m measured
6 Columns overall
7 Column casing

8 Other items 10 detailed description m

9 Extra on any of the foregoing 11 recesses 9 dimensions stated nr

formwork categories for: 12 projections
Formwork

13 formed finish m2

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Concrete: Formwork

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED F

1 Wall kicker formwork shall be measured the 1 Kickers heights shall be at the contractors
total length of the wall one side discretion unless specified.
2 Column kickers shall be enumerated irrespective
of size
3 Wall or column formwork shall not be adjusted
for the height of kicker formwork

4 Where wall formwork > 4.00m high is required

the total area of the formwork to that wall shall
be described as “> 4.00m high”
5 Voids < 5.00m2 shall not be deducted from wall
formwork
6 The area of the ends of the walls shall be
measured with the area of the wall formwork.

7 Where an opening is > 5.00m2 the edge 2 Edges of openings in walls include soffits and
formwork shall be measured in m2 cills
8 Edges exceeding 400mm high shall be so
described

9 For rectangular beams, columns and casings 3 Work on items with cross-section dimension in 1 Ends of beam, column or casing formwork
state if cross-sectional area ≤0.10m2 a ratio > 4:1 is classified as work to slabs or
10 Edges of slabs associated with downstand walls as appropriate
beams shall be measured with the beam
formwork
11 On rectangular beams or columns, recesses and
the like shall be measured as extra over the
item on which they occur
12 Where column formwork > 4.00m high is
required the total area of that column shall be
described as “> 4.00m high”.

2 Ends
Formwork

4 Formed finishes are those other than the basic

finish as described

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Concrete Work: Precast Concrete/ Composite Construction/Stone Faced Concrete Panels

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Location drawings.
4Concrete performance or mix details; design characteristics.
4Reinforcement type and content.
4Surface treatments.
4Method of fixing, jointing or bedding.

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F CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Floor or roof slabs 1 Detailed description 1 span stated as < 5.00m and 1 contractor designed items m2
in 2m stages thereafter stating dimension
requirements and
performance criteria

3 Cladding

4 Composite construction 2 components stated

5 Columns nr
Precast Concrete/ Composite Construction/Stone Faced Concrete Panels

6 Beams
7 Staircase flights
8 Copings
9 Cills
10 Lintels
11 Kerbs
12 Like items

13 Sundries 2 angles and intersections 3 detailed description

3 stooled ends
4 forming holes, recesses and
the like

14 Fixings 5 dowels
6 cramps
7 bolts

15 Designed joints 8 detailed description 4 sealant and grouting stated m

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Concrete Work: Precast Concrete/ Composite Construction/Stone Faced Concrete Panels

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED F

1 Natural Stone Faced Panels and Reconstituted 1 Temporary supports
Stone shall be measured in accordance with 2 Moulds, bedding and pre-tensioning
Rules of this section 3 Lifting eyes

2 Concrete, reinforcement and formwork to be 4 Sealing joints to prevent loss of grout and the
included in composite construction shall be like
described

3 Precast concrete units may be measured in 1 Bedding and jointing, where not at the

Precast Concrete/ Composite Construction/Stone Faced Concrete Panels

metres lineal for continuous work or where Contractor’s discretion is to be stated within the
length is at the Contractor’s discretion description

4 Labours shall be measured as extra over the

items on which they occur

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Brickwork and Blockwork: Brickwork/ Blockwork

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Location Drawings.
4Kind, quality and size of bricks and blocks.
4Type of bond.
4Composition and mix of mortar.
4Surface finish.
4Type of pointing.
4Composition and mix of mortar for pointing if different from that in the
body of the work.
4Purpose made bricks or blocks.

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G CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Walls in trenches 1 thickness 1 curved m2

3 Walls 2 tapering; one face
4 Isolated columns 3 tapering; two faces
5 Isolated casings 4 built against other work
6 Chimneys 5 bonded to other work, giving
details

7 Labours 2 on brickwork item

3 on blockwork
4 on fair faced blockwork
Brickwork/ Blockwork

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Brickwork and Blockwork: Brickwork/ Blockwork

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED G

1 Brickwork and blockwork shall be measured on 1 Walls include skins of cavity walls
the centre line of the material unless otherwise
stated

2 No deductions shall be made for

voids < 0.50m2

3 Work required to be built overhand shall be so

described

4 Glass blockwork shall be measured in

accordance with the Rules of this section

5 Bedding the perimeter of glass blockwork in

material different from the general mortar shall
be given in metres stating the width and the
kind of bedding material

6 Building against other work and bonding to

other work shall be measured where the other
work is existing or is of differing material

7 No deduction shall be made for flues with a void 2 Thickness stated is average thickness
< 0.25m2
3 Columns are defined as having plan
8 No deduction shall be made for lintels and the dimensions < 4:1 ratio
like
4 Chimneys are taken to be isolated stacks

1 Rough and fair cutting

2 Fair vertical internal and external angles

3 Raking out joints to form key

4 Returns, ends, angles and the like

5 Labour in eaves filling

Brickwork/ Blockwork

6 Building in ends

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G CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

m
1 Extra over for special 1 reveals 1 detailed description 1 curved
bricks/blocks 2 returns
3 exposed edges
4 angles/quoins
5 fair squint angles
6 fair chamfered angles
7 corbels
8 sills
9 lintels
10 thresholds
11 copings
12 like items

13 stooled ends nr
14 key blocks
15 bases to pilasters
16 cappings to pilasters
17 cappings to isolated columns
18 like items

2 Extra over for surface features 19 flush bands 2 curved m

20 sunk bands
21 sills
22 lintels
23 thresholds
24 copings
25 projections
26 like items

3 Arches 27 height on face, width of soffit 3 purpose made bricks/blocks

and shape of arch stated

4 Chimney shafts and the like

including lining

5 Boiler seatings nr
6 Like items
Brickwork/ Blockwork

7 Bonding to other work m

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Brickwork and Blockwork: Brickwork/ Blockwork

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED G

1 Extra over work shall be measured as extra over
the work in which it occurs

2 Sills, lintels, threshold, copings and the like shall

be measured as either special bricks/blocks or a
surface feature

3 Concrete filling and reinforcement to U-block

lintels shall be described with the item

4 Flush quoins shall be measured where they are

formed with bricks/blocks which differ in kind or
size from the work generally

5 Quoins shall be measured on the vertical angle

1 Projections are defined as: attached columns or

attached chimneys having plan dimensions <
4:1 ratio, plinths, bands, oversailing courses,
and the like

6 Arches shall be measured on the face for the Centering

mean length
Brickwork/ Blockwork

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Brickwork and Blockwork: Ancillaries to Brickwork/Blockwork

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Location Drawings
4Kind and quality of materials

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G CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

m2
1 Forming cavities 1 between new walls 1 width of cavity stated 1 cavity insulation giving
detailed specification
2 between new walls and other 2 curved
work

3 between new walls and

existing walls

2 Closing cavities 4 width of cavity and method of m

closing

3 Damp proof courses 5 width < 225mm 2 laps stated 3 horizontal

4 vertical
5 raking
6 width > 225mm 6 stepped m2
7 curved

7 cavity trays 3 detailed description m

4 Joint reinforcement 8 width and laps stated 8 curved

5 Weather fillets 9 size stated

6 Angle fillets

7 Designed joints 10 detailed description

8 Flue linings
Ancillaries to Brickwork/Blockwork

9 Sundries 11 cutting chases 4 detailed description

12 wedging and pinning up new

work to existing

13 air bricks nr
14 ventilation openings
15 soot door
16 chimney pots
17 like items

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Brickwork and Blockwork: Ancillaries to Brickwork/Blockwork

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED G

1 Wall ties shall be given in the description stating
type and spacing
2 The nature of ‘other work’ shall be described

1 Laps

3 State type of filler and sealant, method of

application, and preparation of designed joints

1 Brick linings shall be measured with chimneys 2 Bends, easings and cutting walls around linings
Ancillaries to Brickwork/Blockwork

4 Flashings shall be measured in accordance with

the Rules of the appropriate section

3 Air bricks, ventilation openings, soot doors and

the like are deemed to include any necessary
forming of openings, liners, cavity closures and
damp proof courses

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Stonework: Rubble Walling

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Location Drawings.
4Kind and quality of materials: random or squared stones.
4Type of coursing.
4Surface finish.
4Composition and mix of mortar.
4Type of pointing.
4Composition and mix of mortar for pointing if different from that in the
body of the work.

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H CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Walls in trenches 1 thickness 1 curved m2

3 Walls 2 tapering; one face
4 Isolated columns 3 tapering; two faces
5 Isolated casings 4 built against other work
6 Chimneys 5 bonded to other work giving
details
6 built without mortar

7 Extra over the work on which it 2 reveals 1 detailed description m

occurs for forming 3 returns
4 exposed edges
5 fair squint angles
6 fair chamfered angles
7 projections
8 dressed margins
9 copings

8 Arches 10 height on face, width of soffit

and shape of arch stated
Rubble Walling

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Stonework: Rubble Walling

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED H

1 Rubble walling shall be measured on the centre 1 Walls include skins of cavity walls 1 Rough and fair cutting
line of the material unless otherwise stated
2 Isolated columns have a length on plan < 4:1 2 Fair vertical internal and external angles
2 No deduction shall be made for voids < 0.50m2 ratio
3 Raking out joint to form a key
3 No deductions shall be made for flues, where 3 Thickness stated is average thickness
void < 0.25m2 4 Labour in eaves filling

4 No deductions shall be made for sills, lintels, 5 Building in ends

plates and the like

5 Work required to be built overhand shall be so

described

6 Building against other work and bonding to

other work shall be measured where the other
work is existing or is of differing material

4 Projections are defined as: attached piers or

chimneys having plan dimensions < 4:1 ratio

7 Arches shall be measured on the face for the 6 Centering

mean length
Rubble Walling

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Stonework: Natural Stonework

INFORMATION REQUIRED

4Location Drawings.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Jointing of stones.
4Surface finish.
4Composition and mix mortar.
4Type of pointing.
4Type and positioning of metal cramps, slates, dowels, lead plugs and the
like.

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H CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Walls 1 thickness 1 curved m2

3 Chimneys 2 tapering; one face
3 tapering; two faces
4 built against other work
5 bonded to other work giving
details

4 Isolated columns 2 detailed description

5 Projections

6 Quoins 6 curved m
7 Jambs 7 raking
8 Lintels
9 Sills
10 Mullions
11 Transomes
12 Band courses
13 String courses
14 Copings
15 Cornices
16 Corbel stones
17 Cover stones
Natural Stonework

18 Kerbs
19 Like items

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Stonework: Natural Stonework

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED H

1 Work shall be measured on the centre line of 1 Walls include skins of cavity walls 1 Extra stone for joints
the material unless otherwise stated
2 Raking out joints to form a key
2 No deductions shall be made for
voids < 0.50m2 3 Labour in square angles and the like

3 No deductions shall be made for flues where 4 Labour in eaves filling

void < 0.25m2
5 Templates and patterns
4 Stones or blocks > 0.50m3 shall be so
described 6 Rough and fair square cutting

5 Building against other work and bonding to 2 Thickness stated is average thickness
other work shall be measured where the other
work is existing or is of differing material

3 Projections include piers and pilasters

4 Projections are defined as attached piers or

chimneys having a plan dimension < 4:1 ratio

6 Quoins shall be measured on the vertical angle

Natural Stonework

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Stonework: Natural Stonework

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H CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Arches 1 height of face, width of soffit m

and shape of arch stated

2 Vaulting 2 thickness and type stated 1 detailed description m2

3 Steps (nr) 3 detailed description 2 plain m

3 spandrel

4 Winders nr
5 Landings

6 Rough cutting 4 raking 4 state thickness m

7 Fair cutting 5 circular

8 Grooves 6 size stated

9 Rebates
10 Throats
11 Flutes

12 Mouldings 7 detailed description

13 Cutting 8 rough 5 detailed description

9 fair

14 Special purpose stones 10 detailed description nr

15 Carvings
16 Sculpture
Natural Stonework

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Stonework: Natural Stonework

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED H

1 Arches shall be measured on the face for the 1 Centering
mean length

1 Spandrel steps are steps with sloping soffits

2 Grooves, rebates, throats, flutes and mouldings

shall be measured separately on superficial
items of masonry and attached columns

Natural Stonework

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Stonework: Ancillaries to Rubble Walling/Natural Stonework

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind and quality of materials.

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H CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Forming cavities 1 between new walls 1 width of cavity stated 1 cavity insulation giving m2
2 between new walls and other detailed specification
work
3 between new walls and 2 curved
existing walls

2 Closing cavities 4 width of cavity and method of

closing m

3 Damp proof courses 5 width <225mm 2 laps stated 3 horizontal

4 vertical
5 raking
6 stepped
6 width >225mm 7 curved m2

7 cavity trays 3 detailed description m

8 levelling uncoursed rubble

work

4 Joint reinforcement 9 width and laps stated 8 curved

Ancillaries to Rubble Walling/Natural Stonework

5 Wedging and pinning up new 10 width of new wall stated

work to existing

6 Designed joints 11 detailed description

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Stonework: Ancillaries to Rubble Walling/Natural Stonework

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED H

1 Wall ties shall be given in the description stating
type and spacing
2 The nature of ‘other work’ shall be described

1 Laps

Ancillaries to Rubble Walling/Natural Stonework

3 Type of filler and sealant, method of application

and preparation of designed joints shall be
stated

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Stonework: Stone cladding

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Size, shape and thickness of units.
4Layout and treatment of joints.
4Method and nature of fixings and supports.
4Surface finish.
4Bedding mortars.
4Pattern.
4Nature of base.
4Preparatory work

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H CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Walls 1 thickness 1 curved m2

3 Soffits 2 in staircase areas

4 Isolated beams 2 detailed description

5 Isolated columns
6 Floors
7 Landings

8 Treads 3 width or height stated m

9 Risers 1 plain
2 undercut

10 Skirtings 4 detailed description

11 Bands
12 Sills
13 Strings
14 Aprons
15 Kerbs
Stone cladding

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Stonework: Stone cladding

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED H

1 Work shall be measured on the exposed face 1 Fair joints
2 Overhand work
3 Cutting
2 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2 4 Drainage holes
5 Bedding mortars and adhesive
6 Grouting
3 If the height of work from the nearest structural 7 Cleaning, sealing and polishing
floor level is > 4.00m the total height of that
work shall be given in stages of 2.00m and the
whole of that work measured separately except
in staircase areas

4 Stone faced concrete panels shall be measured

in accordance with the Rules of Section F

5 Work <300mm wide isolated from similar work 1 Wall include attached columns and beams
shall be so described 2 Soffits include sloping soffits and attached
beams not measured with walls
3 Where either the stone type or finish differs
from adjoining surfaces the work shall be
measured as isolated

4 Bands include flush, raised or sunk bands.

Stone cladding

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Stonework: Stone cladding

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H CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Extra over for 1 external angles 1 detailed description m

2 internal angles
3 fair edges
4 moulded edges
5 beaded edges
6 coved junctions
7 mouldings
8 like items

9 ornaments nr

2 Lining to channels 2 girth 1 falls m

<150mm
>150mm <300mm
>300mm in stages
of 300mm

3 Sundries 10 dividing strips

11 cover strips
12 movement joints

4 Labours 13 making good around 3 girth nr

obstructions and the like <300mm
>300mm <1.00m
>1.00 <2.00m
>2.00m stating girth

14 fair joint to flush fair edges of m

other finishes
Stone cladding

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Stonework: Stone cladding

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED H

1 Ornaments are defined as irregularly occurring
features applied where required or complete
shapes

1 Linings to channels are deemed to include

arrises, coves, ends angles, intersections and
working around outlets

1 Labours arising from Mechanical and Electrical 2 Obstructions include access covers, floor
installation shall be measured in accordance springs, joists, matwells, outlets, pipes,
with the Rules in Sections M&N ventilators and the like

Stone cladding

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Roofing, Cladding and Waterproofing: Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings
4Mastic Asphalt: 4Waterproof and gas proof sheet coverings and other membranes:
Kind and quality of asphalt Kind, quality and thickness of materials
Thickness and number of coats Number of layers and extent of laps
Nature of base on which asphalt is applied Nature of base on which material is applied
Underlay, insulation and reinforcement Underlay and insulation
Surface finish Types of gas being protected against

WI CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules
Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings

2 Damp proofing 1 horizontal 1 < 300mm 1 curved m2

3 Tanking 2 sloping >15˚- <45˚ > 300mm
4 Gas proofing 3 sloping > 45˚ stating slope
5 Roofing 4 vertical
6 Flooring
7 Paving
8 Geotextile membranes

9 Skirtings 5 detailed description stating 2 curved m

10 Upstands girth in stages of 150mm 3 raking
11 Fascias 4 stepped
12 Aprons
13 Gutters
14 Channels
15 Valleys
16 Kerbs
17 Flashings
18 Designed joints
19 Like items

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Roofing, Cladding and Waterproofing: Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED I

1 Work in plant rooms shall be given separately 1 Horizontal includes sloping <15˚ 1 Temporary rules

2 Work shall be measured on the exposed face 2 Jointing between sections

3 No deductions shall be made for voids <0.50m2 3 Forming falls and crossfalls

4 Work carried out overhand shall be so described 4 Work in forming voids <0.50m2

5 Work carried out in confined situations (where at 5 Cutting, notching, bending and extra material for
least 600mm of working space cannot be lapping the underlay and reinforcement
provided) shall be so described
6 Intersections on work to crossfalls
6 Work to isolated areas, <1.00m2 shall be
measured separately and enumerated 7 Working into metal or other flashings;
into/against frames of manhole covers, duct
covers, mat sinkings, gullies, outlet pipes and
the like

Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings
7 Work <300mm wide isolated from similar work 8 Ends, angles and intersections
shall be so described

8 Fair edges, rounded edges, drips, arrises and

turning nibs into grooves, internal angles fillets
and tilting fillets shall be included in the
description for lineal items and measured
separately for superficial items

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WI CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Collars around pipes, standards 1 state size of member and nr

and the like height of collar

2 Lining to 2 cesspools 1 detailed description

3 sumps
4 manholes
5 parapet outlet

3 Sundries 6 roof ventilators m

7 edge trim

8 jointing new to existing

finishes

9 radon sumps and the like 2 detailed description nr

Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings

10 holes 3 <0.50m girth

>0.50 <1.00m girth
>1.00 <2.00m girth
>2.00m girth

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED I

1 Trenches, underground and above ground 1 Collars include pipe sleeves
pipework and fittings shall be measured in
accordance with Section R

2 Edge trim includes preformed angle trim 1 Ends, angles and intersections on edge trims

2 Boundary work to voids shall only be measured 3 Holes include holes for pipes, standards and the 2 Sealing

Mastic Asphalt, Waterproof and Gas Proof Non-Metal Flexible Sheet Coverings
where the void <0.50m2 like

3 Holes > 0.50m2 shall be measured as void and

not holes

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Roofing, Cladding and Waterproofing: Slate and Tile Coverings

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind, quality and size of material.
4Minimum extent of side and end laps.
4Method of fixing.
4Size, material and spacing of battens and counter battens.
4Type of underlay.

WI CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Coverings 1 sloping <45˚ 1 <300mm 1 curved m2

2 sloping > 45˚ stating slope >300mm
3 vertical

3 Eaves 4 detailed description 2 raking m

4 Verges 3 curved
5 Ridges
6 Hips
7 Valleys
8 Vertical angles

9 Special fittings 5 purpose made tiles 2 detailed description nr

6 ventilators
7 finials
8 hip irons
9 soakers
10 saddles

10 Holes 11 <0.50m girth

>0.50 <1.00m girth
>1.00 <2.00m girth
>2.00m girth
Slate and Tile Coverings

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED I

1 Work shall be measured on the exposed face 1 Work in forming voids <0.50m2

2 No deductions shall be made for voids <0.50m2 2 Cutting to work subsequently covered

3 Notches

3 Curved work shall be deemed to be in one plane 4 Double or one and a half width slates or tiles
unless otherwise stated

4 Boundary work to voids shall only be measured 5 Ends, angles and intersections
where the void > 0.50m2
6 Under cloak courses, bedding, pointing and
5 Raking cutting shall only be measured to cutting on boundary work
boundary work

6 Holes > 0.50m2 shall be measured as voids and 1 Holes include holes for pipes, standards and the
not holes like
Slate and Tile Coverings

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Roofing, Cladding and Waterproofing: Rigid Sheet Coverings and Decking

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind, composition and quality of sheeting stating thickness.
4Minimum size of side and end laps.
4Jointing or sealing.
4Nature and spacing of structural supports.
4Method of fixing.
4Insulation.
4Vapour barrier.

WI CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Coverings 1 horizontal 1 < 300mm 1 curved m2

3 Decking 2 sloping >15˚- <45˚ 2 > 300mm
3 sloping > 45˚ stating slope
4 vertical

4 Extra over for 5 rooflight units 3 detailed description nr

6 louvre units
7 ventilators
8 sheets with soaker flanges for
pipes etc.
9 translucent wall sheets
10 translucent roof sheets

5 Skirtings 11 detailed description stating 2 curved

6 Flashings girth in stages of 150mm 3 raking m
7 Fascias 4 stepped
8 Aprons/sills
9 Gutters
10 Valleys
11 Eaves
12 Verges
13 Ridges
14 Hips
Rigid Sheet Coverings and Decking

15 Barge boards
16 Jambs
17 Filler pieces
18 Vertical angles
19 Expansion joints
20 Bearings
21 Kerbs
22 Nibs
23 Profile fillers

24 Holes 12 <0.50m girth

>0.50 <1.00m girth nr
>1.00 <2.00m girth
>2.00m girth

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED I

1 Work shall be measured on the exposed face 1 Horizontal includes sloping <15˚ 1 Work in forming voids <0.50m2

2 No deductions shall be made for voids <0.50m2 2 Work to falls and crossfalls

3 Intersections on work to crossfalls

4 Notches and square cutting

5 Cutting to work subsequently covered

3 Work to edges of voids shall only be measured 2 Bearers, kerbs, nibs and profile fillers are 6 Ends, angles and intersections
where the void is > 0.50m2 measured with decking only
7 Blocks and fillets
4 Pointing and bedding shall be included in the
description

5 Boundary work to voids shall only be measured

where the void is > 0.50m2
Rigid Sheet Coverings and Decking

6 Holes > 0.50m2 shall be measured as voids and 3 Holes include holes for pipes, standards and the
not holes like

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Roofing, Cladding and Waterproofing: Flexible Sheet Metal Coverings

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind and quality of metal, gauge and thickness.
4Laps, drips, rolls, welts, cross welts, seams, joints and beads.
4Nature of base.
4Underlay.
4Insulation.
4Surface finish.
4Method of fixing.

WI CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Roof coverings 1 horizontal 1 < 300mm 1 curved m2

3 Wall Coverings 2 sloping >15˚- <45˚ > 300mm
3 sloping >45˚ stating slope
4 vertical

4 Eaves 5 detailed description stating 2 stepped m

5 Verges girth in stages of 150mm 3 preformed
6 Flashings 4 curved
7 Aprons 5 raking
8 Sills
9 Weatherings
10 Cappings
11 Hips
12 Kerbs
13 Ridges
14 Reveals, returns and jambs
15 Upstands, downstands

6 curved
16 Gutters 7 sloping > 15˚
8 secret
9 stepped
10 preformed

17 Lining to manholes and the like 6 detailed description m2

Flexible Sheet Metal Coverings

nr
18 Lining to outlets
19 Soakers and slates
20 Saddles
21 Ventilators

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED I

1 Work shall be measured on the exposed face 1 Horizontal includes sloping <15˚ 1 Work in forming voids <0.50m2

2 No deductions shall be made for voids <0.50m2 2 Additional work and materials required for laps,
drips, rolls, welts, cross, welts, seams, joints,
beads, ends, angles and intersections;
dressing/wedging into grooves; hollows,
recesses and the like; edges, bossing, clips and
tacks

3 Notches

3 Work to edges of voids shall only be measured

where the void is > 0.50m2

4 Pointing and bedding shall be stated in the

description

5 Boundary work to voids shall only be measured

where the void > 0.50m2

Flexible Sheet Metal Coverings

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WI CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Collars around pipes standards, 1 state size of member and nr

and the like height of collar

2 Holes 2 <0.50m girth

>0.50 <1.00m girth
>1.00 <2.00m girth
>2.00m girth

3 Ornaments 3 detailed description

4 Lead plugs
5 Lead dots
Flexible Sheet Metal Coverings

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED I

1 Holes > 0.50m2 shall be treated as voids and 1 Holes include holes for pipes, standards and the
not holes like

Flexible Sheet Metal Coverings

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Woodwork: Structural and First Fixings

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location drawings.
4Timber type, quality, preservative treatment, surface finish, fixings and
jointing.
4Colour and/ or grain matching.
4Connectors, cleats, and the like.

WJ CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Pre-fabricated 1 trusses 1 detailed description 1 laminated construction nr

2 trussed rafters 2 performance criteria on
3 trussed beams contractor designed items
4 wall or partition panels

3 Carcassing 5 walls or partitions 2 cross-section dimensions 3 length > 5.00m in one piece m
6 floors or flat roofs stated
7 pitched roofs

8 joist strutting 4 herringbone

4 First fixings 5 framed m2

m
Structural and First Fixings

5 Labours 9 wrot surfaces; girth stated 3 dimensions stated

10 cleats or sprockets nr
11 ornamental ends, details
stated
12 notching to metal

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED J

1 All sizes shall be deemed to be nominal sizes 1 Labours except as otherwise specifically
unless stated as finished sizes required by these Rules
2 Limits on planing margins shall be stated 2 Nail fixings
3 Fixings other than nails shall be stated in 3 Fixing to timber backgrounds
descriptions 4 Cutting associated with differing cross-sectional
4 Fixings to backgrounds other than timber shall dimensions
be stated in the descriptions
5 Work to curve or special shape shall be so
described giving a detailed description
6 Pelleting where required shall be given in the
descriptions
7 Where items do not have constant cross-
section, the extreme dimensions shall be stated
and described as such

1 Pre-Fabricated items are those which may arrive 5 Connectors, cleats, webs and the like on
on site ready for incorporation into the works Contractor designed pre-fabricated items
without further assembly 6 Breaking into sections for handling and
subsequent reassembly

8 Items > 5.00m shall only be measured where 2 Floor/flat roof members include joists, wallplates 7 Labour trimming members to openings and
long lengths are specifically required to be in and beams obstructions
one piece 3 Wall/Partition members include studs, noggings,
sole and head pieces
4 Pitched roof members include rafters, hip/valley
rafters, purlins, wallplates, ridge boards, ceiling
joists, binders, collars, struts, bracing and the
like

9 For items measured superficially the spacings of 5 First Fixings include battens, bearers, grounds,
the members shall be stated fillets, drips, rolls, upstands, kerbs, firrings and
the like
6 Framed First Fixings are those other than butt
jointed
Structural and First Fixings

10 Wrot surfaces shall only be measured where

occurring on described items as ‘sawn’

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Woodwork: Boarding and Second Fixings

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location drawings
4Timber, type, quality, preservative treatment, surface finish, fixings and
jointing.
4Colour and / or grain matching
4Connectors, Cleats and the like

WJ CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Boarding & sheeting 1 floors 1 detailed description, including 1 > 300mm wide m2
2 walls whether laid diagonally, 2 width <300mm m
3 ceilings sloping or to falls and 3 isolated area <1.00m2 nr
4 roofs crossfalls
5 tops & cheeks of dormers
6 isolated beams
7 isolated columns

8 gutter linings m
9 eaves and verges

2 Extra over 10 raking cutting

11 curved cutting
12 scribing

13 access panels nr

3 Second fixings 14 skirtings, picture rails & 4 built-up members; m

dado rails. components stated
15 architraves
16 trims
17 window boards
18 handrails
19 isolated shelves
20 glazing beads 5 short lengths nr
21 like items
Boarding and Second Fixings

22 plinth blocks 6 built-up members; nr

23 like items components stated

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED J

1 Where work to any one face is <300mm wide 1 Walls include linings to openings, recesses and 1 Labours except as otherwise specifically
this shall be stated in the description attached columns required by these Rules
2 Work shall be measured as sloping where to a 2 Cutting to square boundaries on diagonally laid
fall > 15˚ from horizontal 2 Ceilings include linings to openings, recesses sheeting
3 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2 and attached beams

3 Work to isolated beams or columns means work

to beams or columns that are isolated from
adjoining work or where adjoining work is of a
different material

4 Eaves and Verge boarding includes fascias, 3 End cutting, mitres, splays and the like
soffits, barges & the like

4 Description of the work shall include details of 5 Short lengths are those < 500 mm 4 Ends, angles, intersections, mitres, splays and
the mouldings and decorative treatments and the like
unless it can be adequately described shall be 6 Trims include cover fillets, nosings, edgings and
accompanied by a Bill Diagram stops

Boarding and Second Fixings

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Woodwork: Composite Items

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings
4Component Details where not fully described
4Timber type, quality, preservative treatment, surface finish, fixings and
jointing
4Colour and / or grain matching

WJ CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Composite items 1 doors 1 detailed description nr

2 doors with associated frame
set
3 frame sets
4 windows
5 screens
6 rooflights
7 stair flights
8 balustrades
9 like items

2 Framing 10 jambs and heads 2 cross-section dimensions and m

11 cills labours stated
12 mullions
13 transoms
14 like items

3 Balustrades 15 rails 1 curved

16 newel posts 3 detailed description nr

17 balusters

4 Extra on balustrades for: 18 ramps

19 bends
20 wreaths
21 ornamental ends
22 like items
Composite Items

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED J

1 Description for Composite Items shall include 1 Composite items are those which may arrive on 1 Breaking into sections for handling, subsequent
the overall dimensions and the cross-section site ready for incorporation into the works reassembly and any adjustment necessary for
size and moulding of each component where without further assembly incorporation into the works
not shown on accompanying drawings
2 Screens include fanlights, sidelights, borrowed 2 Fixing of all metalwork, ironmongery and the like
2 Descriptions of stairs shall include for strings, lights and the like included in the description
treads, risers and may include for integral
balustrading, newels, handrails and the like 3 Rooflights include lantern lights, skylights and
the like
3 Differing materials in any component of a
composite item shall be clearly stated in 4 Balustrades measured as a composite item
description include handrails, newels, balusters, accessories
and the like

4 Door frames associated with screens shall be

included with the description of the screens

5 Balustrades which do not form an integral part

of the stairs flight shall be measured separately

Composite Items

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Woodwork: Ironmongery, Accessories and Sundries

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location drawings.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Surface Finish.

WJ CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Ironmongery 1 detailed description 1 fixing to backgrounds other nr

than timber, background
stated.

2 Accessories 2 water bar 1 detailed description

3 dowel bar
4 straps and hangers
5 sash weights
6 like items

3 Sundries 7 bedding 2 width and thickness stated m

8 pointing
9 bedding and pointing

10 seals 3 detailed description

11 intumescent seals

4 Fixings (where not otherwise 12 shot

Ironmongery, Accessories and Sundries

included in the descriptions)

13 drilled 4 detailed description stating nr

background

5 Insulation 14 thermal 5 detailed description m2

15 acoustic
16 vapour barrier

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED J

1 Items of ironmongery may be described by the 1 Ironmongery includes the following or similar 1 Screws, bolts and the like
set where appropriate, and this shall be stated items:
in the description locks and latches, handles and handle sets, 2 Labours on timber and to receive units
door tracks and operating gear hinges, door
stops and retaining clips, draughtproofing 3 Fitting and hanging doors, windows and like
seals, push, finger or kick plates, labels, items
closer floor springs, shelf brackets and
supports

2 Accessories may be described by the set where 4 Installation including forming recesses and the
appropriate, and this shall be stated in the like in all materials to receive the items
description
5 Cords to sash weights and labour balancing on
new work

3 Where pointing is to both sides this shall be

stated in the description

Ironmongery, Accessories and Sundries

4 Pelleting to fixings shall be included in the 2 Drilling includes plugs, bolts, sleeved screws
description and sleeved anchors

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Structural: Steelwork

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Drawings which show the nature and locations of the various components
or built-up members with serial sizes and fixing details.
4Steel grade, surface treatments, connections, bolts, welds, accessories,
grouting and tests.

W
K CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General rules

2 Fabricated members 1 beams 1 member profile stated in kg/m 1 castellated t

2 stanchions ranges 2 tapered
3 bracings <25; 3 curved
4 purlins/cladding rails >25 <50; 4 cambered
5 like items >50 <100;
>100 in 100kg/m stages

6 grillages 2 construction details stated –

7 built-up stanchions including profile of each
8 built-up beams member
9 trusses

10 fittings

3 Unfabricated members 11 function and position stated 3 member profile stated in kg/m
ranges
<10
>10 <25
4 Cold rolled members 12 purlins/cladding rails >25 <50
>50 <100
>100 in 100kg/m stages

5 Lintols 13 detailed description nr

6 Wire, cables, rods and bars 14 function and position stated 4 details stated m
Steelwork

15 special fittings nr

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED K

1 All steelwork shall be measured by Serial Size 1 Hot Rolled Steel is taken to be steel shaped by a 1 Shop and site bolts, nuts and washers for steel
weight without allowance for rolling margin, hot rolling process to steel connections
welds, bolts, nuts, washers, protective
treatments nor with any deduction for holes, cut 2 Cold Rolled Steel is taken to be steel shaped 2 Provision of shop drawings for inspection
ends or notches from flat
3 Assembly and erection
2 The Mass of Hot Rolled Steel shall for 3 Fabrication is understood to mean any work
measurement purposes be taken as 7850kg/m3 other than cutting to length 4 Wedging and packing to correct levels

3 The Mass of Fabricated Members shall include 4 Profile of members means UB, UC, RSC, RSJ, 5 Holes for fixings
all components and fittings except where of a RHS, RCS, RSA and the like
differing type or grade of steel
5 Fittings include caps, bases, haunches, gussets,
4 Serial sizes of steel members or components end plates, splice plates, cleats, brackets,
shall be stated in the descriptions where not stiffeners, distance pieces and the like
otherwise provided

5 Fittings shall be measured separately only

where of a different type or grade of steel and
are to be shown following the appropriate
member or members

Steelwork

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K CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Protective coatings 1 preparation and treatments t

stated

2 localised work 1 details stated nr

2 Bolts 3 type and size stated

3 Holding down assemblies 4 details stated

4 Site welding 5 continuous runs m

6 isolated connections nr

7 holding down bolts 2 details stated

5 Grouting 8 base plates

6 Sundries 9 filling hollow sections

10 drilling/forming holes in other

construction for fixings

7 Contractor designed item

Steelwork

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED K

1 Alternatively protective coatings may be 1 Localised treatments are those required to 1 Touching up on site
included in the description of the items surfaces in contact with dissimilar metals or
aggressive building materials
2 Protective coatings measured in this Section are
those specified as applied off site. Site applied
protective coatings shall be measured in
accordance with the Rules of Section Q

3 Only bolts for fixing to material other than steel 2 Bolts for steel to steel connections
are to be measured
3 Nuts and washers on bolts

4 Performance requirements and restrictions shall 4 Everything necessary for completion

be stated
Steelwork

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Metalwork: Non–Structural

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Metal grade and type, surface treatments, connections, bolts, fixings,
accessories, and tests.
4Details of performance requirements for Contractor Designed Work.

WL CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Composite items 1 stairs 1 detailed description stating nr

2 ladders overall size and size of
3 doors components
4 windows
5 screens
6 rooflights
7 gates
8 roller shutters
9 louvered panels
10 frames
11 like items

12 balustrades 1 curved m
13 handrails 2 raking
14 railings

nr
15 extra on balustrades handrails 2 ends
or railings for: 3 ramps
4 bends
5 wreaths
6 decorative features

2 Sheeting m
16 duct covers 7 detailed description

8 ends nr
9 intersections

17 floor plates 10 width <300m m

18 screen plates
19 expanded metal
11 width >300m m2

12 isolated unit, dimensions nr

Non–Structural

stated

13 raking cutting m
14 curved cutting

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED L

1 Components of Composite items shall be 1 Composite items are those which may arrive on 1 Final assembly where Composite items have
included with the description of the item even site assembled ready for incorporation into been manufactured in Sections to facilitate
where they have been manufactured in sections works transport and handling
to facilitate transport and handling
2 Glazing, ironmongery and accessories where
2 Details of the construction, fixing, accessories, part of the item
sizes and types of components shall be given in
the descriptions 3 Fixings, fastenings, connections and labour of
fabrication
3 Descriptions of stairs shall include details of the
number of risers and landings 4 Wedging, packing and fixing in final position

4 Frames shall be only measured separately 5 Forming holes or recesses in other construction
where not part of a complete unit for fixings

5 Protective coatings measured in this Section

shall be those specified as applied off site. Site
applied protective coatings are measured in
accordance with the Rules of Section Q

6 Handrails shall be measured as Composite

items only where fixing brackets form an
integral part of the item

7 Handrails shall be measured separately only

where not part of a balustrade

8 Descriptions for Duct Cover shall include 6 Associated framing where included in the
associate framing description

9 Laps shall be stated in the descriptions 7 Material in laps

Non–Structural

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WL CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Isolated items; small 1 surface boxes 1 detailed description stating nr

2 inspection covers size
3 mat frames
4 straps
5 collars
6 hangers
7 brackets
8 like items

2 Bars, rods and the like 9 support angles 2 detailed description m

10 beading
11 skirting
12 boundary trims
13 like items

3 Fixings 14 bolts 3 type and size stated nr

15 site welding 4 details stated m

16 site riveting
17 pointing or sealing edges
Non–Structural

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED L

1 Bolts shall only be measured separately where 1 Recesses, holes and the like for bolt fixings
not described with the items or where required
for connections between composite units

2 Pointing/ sealing at edges shall only be

measured where not described with the items

Non–Structural

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Mechanical Installations: Generally

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with pipe and duct layouts, positions of components, plant
and equipment.
4Assembly and Component Details and details of connections to Electrical
Equipment.
4Kind and quality of materials, tests on materials and on final installations.

M
W CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Mains Supply 1 provision of mains supply 1 nature, type and location of item
2 connections to mains supply stated
Generally

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED M

1 Whether work is internal, external or in Plant 1 Fixing to backgrounds
Rooms shall be stated in the descriptions of the
items 2 Plant and equipment connections to pipe and
duct work
2 Work shall be classified in the following types of
installations: 3 Connections between pipes of the same size
a Hot & Cold Water Installation and material
b Fire Fighting Installation
c Heating Installation 4 Connections between ducts of the same
d Fuel Oil Installation material
e Fuel Gas Installation
f Refrigeration Installation
g Compressed Air Installation
h Hydraulic Installation
i Chemical Installation
j Special Gas Installation
k Medical Suction Installation
l Pneumatic Installation
m Vacuum Installation
n Air Handling Installation
o Other Installation, type stated

3 Builders Work for all mechanical installations

may be given under one heading

4 Connections to public mains, making good

public highway and any oher work which may
only be carried out by a Public Undertaking or
Local Authority shall be given as a Provisional
Sum.
Generally

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Mechanical Installation: Plant and Equipment

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with pipe and duct layouts, positions of components, plant
and equipment.
4Assembly and Component Details and details of connections to Electrical
Equipment.
4Kind and quality of materials, tests on materials and on final installations.

M
W CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Plant and Equipment 1 detailed description 1 type, size, capacity and rating nr

2 Ancillaries to Plant and 2 fans 2 type, size and method of fixing 1 mounting brackets
Equipment not provided with the 3 pumps stated
item 4 valves
5 like items

6 independent vertical steel 3 internal diameter, height and

chimneys method of assembly

3 Radiators 7 type, size and method of fixing 2 valves

stated

4 Sundries 8 equipment supports 4 detailed description.

9 anti-vibration mountings

10 sound insulation m2

11 identification plates, labels nr

Plant and Equipment

and the like

12 keys, tools and spares

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Mechanical Installation: Plant and Equipment

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED M

1 Details of components and assembly are to be 1 Identification plates, disks and labels where
given in the descriptions provided with the equipment

2 Electrical connections and controls shall be

measured in accordance with the Rules of
Section N

3 Support steelwork, hoppers and the like shall be

measured in accordance with the Rules of
Sections K or L as appropriate

1 Valves include non-return, gate, sluice, stop, 2 Everything necessary for jointing to pipe and
thermostatic and the like duct work

3 Disconnecting, setting aside and refitting for the

convenience of other trades

4 Details of base plates, linings, claddings, anchor

bolts, guy wires, ladders, rails, cleaning doors,
terminals, hooks and the like shall be given in
the description

5 Anti-vibration mountings and sound insulation

shall only be measured separately where not
provided with items

6 Identification plates shall only be measured

Plant and Equipment

separately where not provided with the

equipment

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Mechanical Installation: Pipework

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with pipe layouts, positions of components, plant and
equipment.
4Assembly and Component Details and details of connections to Electrical
Equipment.
4Kind and quality of materials, jointing and supports, tests on materials and
on final installations.

M
W CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Pipes 1 type, nominal diameter, 1 surface fixed 1 curved m

method of jointing and 2 in ducts 2 flexible
supports 3 in trenches
4 cast in

2 Flow and return header pipes 2 type, nominal diameter, and nr

length of main and each
branch, method of jointing and
supports

3 Extra over the pipes on which 3 fittings, type stated 5 nominal diameter stated
they occur for

4 screwed sockets 6 type, size and method of

5 bosses jointing stated
6 tappings

7 inspection doors 7 details and method of sealing

stated

4 Sundries 8 pipe sleeves 8 type, size and details of 3 for fixing by others
9 wall/floor plates packing

10 drip trays 9 details stated

11 pipe accessories 10 nominal pipe diameter and 4 spring compensated

12 pipe supports details stated
13 pipe anchors and guides

5 Work in Domestic Buildings 14 pipework installation 11 reference to layout drawings

for each unit type
Pipework

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED M

1 Pipes shall be measured over all fittings 1 Standard supports are those included in the 1 Joints and standard couplers in the running
description of the pipework length
2 Lengths for flexible pipes shall be taken as the
gap to be filled 2 Standard supports

3 Standard pipe supports shall be given in the 3 Everything necessary for jointing
description of pipes stating the type and spacing
of supports 4 Flanges and unions necessary solely for erection
purposes

4 For reducers the maximum diameter shall be 2 Fittings include made bends, tees, reducers and 5 Cutting and fitting pipes and making and sealing
stated the like joints with pipework

5 For tees the maximum diameter shall be stated 6 Everything necessary for jointing

7 Perforating the host pipe

6 Where an inspection door occurs on a pipe

fitting it shall be included in the description of
that fitting

7 Separate measurement of pipe supports shall 3 Pipe accessories include valves, controls, vent
only be given where they differ from those given points and the like
with the pipework descriptions

8 This Rule is for use where the pipework 4 Domestic Buildings are taken to be Buildings or 8 Everything necessary to complete the pipework
installation is simple and/ or where significant individual units <200m2 floor area installation
repetition occurs

9 This Rule shall not apply to main services

outside individual units
Pipework

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Mechanical Installation: Ductwork

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with duct layouts, positions of components, plant and
equipment.
4Assembly and Component Details and details of connections to Electrical
Equipment.
4Kind, quality and gauge of materials, jointing and supports, test on
materials and on final installations.

M
W CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Ducts 1 type, shape, size, method of 1 horizontal 1 curved m

jointing and supports 2 vertical 2 flexible
3 sloping

2 Extra over ducts on which they 2 fittings 4 type and details stated nr
occur for 3 accessories

4 lining ducting internally 5 type and thickness of lining m

material

3 Connections 5 detailed description 6 between ducts of different 3 flexible nr

material

4 Special joints

5 Sundries 6 duct sleeves 7 type, size and details of 4 for fixing by others
packing

8 size, duct dimensions and

7 duct accessories details stated

8 duct supports, details stated 9 multiple duct (nr.) 5 spring compensated

10 combination duct and

Ductwork

pipework (nr. each)

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED M

1 Ducts shall be measured over all fittings 1 Standard supports are those included in the 1 Joints in the running length and stiffeners
description of the ductwork
2 Standard duct supports shall be given in the 2 Standard supports
description of ducts stating the type and
spacing of supports 3 Everything necessary for jointing

3 Dimensions of fittings shall be stated in the 2 Fittings include horizontal bends, vertical bends, 4 Stiffening and additional supports at fittings or
descriptions branches, reducers, access doors, offsets, accessories and everything necessary for
diffusers, grilles, louvres, splitters, nozzle jointing
4 Fittings and Equipment may be given as extra outlets, test holes and the like
over the ductwork on which they occur
3 Accessories include dampers (fire, backdraft,
volume control and balancing), backdraft
shutters, heating/cooling coils, smoke devices,
detectors, temperature stats, flow control
devices and the like

5 Connections shall be measured separately

where not given in the description of another
item

6 Special joints shall be measured separately

where different from those given in the
description of the ducts

7 Separate measurement of duct supports shall

only be given where they differ from those given
with the ductwork descriptions.
Ductwork

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Mechanical Installations: Insulation

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with pipe and duct layouts, positions of components, plant
and equipment.
4Kind, quality of materials, method of securing and finishing.

M
W CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Insulation 1 pipework, nominal diameter 1 thickness stated 1 flanged pipework m

stated

2 ductwork, size and shape

stated

3 plant and equipment 2 details stated m2

nr

2 Loose insulation 4 in trenches, ducts, tank 3 details stated m3

3 Cellular concrete insulation casings and the like

nr

4 Work in Domestic Buildings 5 insulation to pipes, tanks 4 reference to layout drawings nr

boxes, and equipment for each unit type
Insulation

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Mechanical Installations: Insulation

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED M

1 Descriptions shall include details of protective 1 Working around supports
coverings to the insulation
2 Working around fittings

2 Insulation to plant items shall be measured 3 Working around associated pipework, ductwork,
superficially on the surface area of the plant controls and fittings

3 This Rule is for use where the insulation is 1 Domestic Buildings are taken to be buildings or 4 Everything necessary to complete the insulation
simple and/or where repetition occurs individual units <200m2 area

4 This rule shall not apply to main services

outside individual units

Insulation

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Mechanical Installations: Sundries and Builders Work

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Reference to Location Drawings.

M
W CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General 1 marking positions of holes, 1 installation stated item

mortices and chases

2 testing and commissioning

3 providing operating and

maintenance manuals

4 preparing drawings of “as

completed” installations

5 identification plates, labels nr

and the like

6 keys, tools and spares

2 Pipe casings 7 detailed description m

3 Service trenches
4 Underfloor ducts
5 Underground ducts
6 Chases

7 Chambers nr
8 Bases
9 Equipment supports

10 Forming or cutting holes for 8 ducts, thickness and nature of 2 girth 1 rectangular
structure stated <1.00m 2 circular
>1.00m in 1.00m stages 3 other shape, dimensioned
profile and description
9 pipes, thickness and nature of 3 nominal size
structure stated <55mm
>55 <110mm
>110mm

11 Lifting and refixing 10 existing chequer plates 4 width stated 4 replacing to match existing m
11 existing floor boards
12 existing raised access floor
panels
Sundries and Builders Work

12 Special Works where services 13 details stated 5 existing buildings nr

pass through structure

13 Builders work in connection with 5 reference to layout drawings

domestic buildings for each unit type

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Mechanical Installations: Sundries and Builders Work

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED M

1 Details of test and commissioning requirements 1 Provision of water, fuel, gas, electricity and other
shall be stated in the description supplies for testing and commissioning

2 Manuals and drawings shall include details of

information required, number of copies, medium
and method of presentation

3 Details of specific requirements shall be stated

in the descriptions

4 Service trenches shall be measured in 1 Pipe casings do not include those constructed of 2 Making good in all trades
accordance with the Rules of Section R in situ concrete or brick/blockwork

5 Chases shall be measured stating the width and

depth and the nature of the structure

6 Where a group of pipes pass through a hole, the

girth of the hole shall be stated as for ducts

7 Lifting and replacing shall be measured along 3 Cutting and notching boards and joists
the route required
4 Making good in all trades
8 No distinction shall be made between routes
parallel or at an angle to the floor boards or
Sundries and Builders Work

joists

9 Special Works shall be only measured where

specifically required 2 Special Works include fire stopping, fire barriers,
smoke barriers, dust barriers and similar items

10 This Rule is for use where the installation is 3 Domestic Buildings are taken to be Buildings or 5 Everything necessary to complete the builder’s
simple and/or where significant repetition occurs individual units <200m2 floor area work

11 This Rule shall not apply to main services

outside individual units

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Electrical Installations: Generally

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with circuit diagrams, wiring layout, positions of
components, controllers, equipment and positions of final consumer
equipment.
4Type and voltage of the main electricity supply stating the location of the
main supply point.
4Kind and quality of materials, tests, electrical voltage and the type and the
final amperage/voltage of each circuit.

W
N CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Mains Supply 1 provision of mains supply 1 details of nature, type, and item
2 connections to mains location of supply stated

3 Transport installations 3 lifts 2 detailed description indicating nr

4 escalators type, size, speed, capacity,
5 like items loading, height of shaft, floors
served, testing and
commissioning and electrical
supply
Generally

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED N

1 Whether work is internal or external shall be 1 Fixing to backgrounds
stated in the descriptions of the items

2 Work shall be classified in the following types of

installations:
a. Incoming Service
b. Standby Equipment
c. Mains Installation
d. Power Installation
e. Lighting Installation
f. Heating Installation
g. Telephone Installation
h. Data Transmission Installation
i. Clock Installation
j. Sound Distribution Installation
k. Security System Installation
l. Lighting Protection Installation
m. Transport Installation
n. TV Installation
o. Work associated with Mechanical
Engineering Installations
p. Other Installation, type stated

3 Builders work for all electrical installations may

be given under one heading

4 Connections to public mains, making good

public highway and any other work which may
only be carried out by a Public Undertaking or
Local Authority shall be given as a Provisional
Sum Generally

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Electrical Installations: Equipment, Control Gear and Supply

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with circuit diagrams, wiring layout, position of components,
controllers, equipment and positions of final consumer equipment.
4Kind and quality of materials, tests, electrical voltage and type, and the
final amperage/voltage of each circuit.

W
N CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Equipment 1 switchgear 1 detailed description, indicating 1 housing/ enclosure nr

2 main supply boards type, size rating and capacity
3 distribution boards of each component
4 transformers
5 control panels
6 generators
7 ups
8 building management systems
9 like items

2 Fittings 10 power outlets 2 type, size and method of fixing 2 conduit/trunking accessories
11 light fittings stated
12 lamps
13 bells 3 provided by the Employer;
14 clocks fixing details stated
15 fans
16 heaters
17 public address
18 telephones
19 data
20 tv
21 cctv
22 security
23 alarm
24 like items
Equipment, Control Gear and Supply

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Electrical Installations: Equipment, Control Gear and Supply

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED N

1 Switchgear and transformers mean those which 1 Equipment supports and casings where an
are not an integral part of other equipment or integral part of the item
supply/distribution boards
2 Disconnecting, setting aside and reconnecting
2 Distribution boards are those in which electrical for the convenience of other trades
supply is distributed to final use circuits with
fuse contactors, circuit breakers, busbars and
the like

3 Control panels are those of a specialist nature

such as alarm, public address or the like

Equipment, Control Gear and Supply

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Electrical Installations: Cables and Cable Compartments

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with circuit diagrams, wiring layout, positions of
components, controllers, equipment and positions of final consumer
equipment
4Kind and quality of materials, tests, electrical voltage and type, and the
final amperage/voltage of each circuit

W
N CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Cables 1 type, size, rating, number of 1 position as defined m

cores, armouring and
sheathing stated

2 joints nr
3 termination

4 connections (details stated) 2 to equipment 1 flexible

3 to outlet

2 Conduit 5 type, size, joints, methods of 4 straight 2 In in situ concrete or screed m

3 Trunking fixing stated 5 curved 3 flexible
4 Cable trays
5 Busbar trunking

6 accessories 6 type (size and details stated) nr

7 fittings

8 connections (details stated) 7 to equipment 4 flexible

8 to other cable compartments

9 special supports 9 type, size and method of fixing

Cables and Cable Compartments

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Electrical Installations: Cables and Cable Compartments

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED N

1 Supports to cables shall be given in the 1 Flexible connections are those at equipment 1 Termination includes glands and sealing
description of the items stating the type and control gear and the like
spacing of supports

2 Position of cable installation shall be classified

as follows:
Surface fixed
Laid in trenches
Laid in trunking/ cable trays
Drawn into conduits
Drawn into ducts
Overhead between insulators

3 Supports to conduit, trunking, cable trays and 2 Cable compartments are deemed to mean 2 Accessories, seals and all items for connections
busbar trunking shall be given in the description conduit, trunkings, cable trays or busbar to equipment or other cable housing
of the items stating the type and spacing of trunkings
supports 3 Earth continuity
3 Accessories on conduit include special boxes,
4 Conduit, trunking, cable trays and busbar floor trap boxes, junction boxes and expansion
trunking shall be measured overall over fittings joints

5 Description for trunking shall include details of 4 Accessories on busbar trunking include tap off
number and size of compartments nuts, feeder units, fire barriers and the like

6 Conduit shall only be measured up to final sub- 5 Accessories on cable trays include stools and
circuit distribution boards the like

6 Fittings are items such as bends, ramps,

junctions, ladders and the like

7 Conduit, trunking, cable trays and busbar

trunking supports shall be measured separately
only where they differ from those described with
items
Cables and Cable Compartments

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Electrical Installations: Final Sub-Circuits

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with circuit diagrams, wiring layout, positions of
components, controllers, equipment and positions of final consumer
equipment.
4Distribution sheet showing layout of points.
4Kind and quality of materials, cable type, sheathing, size and final
amperage/voltage of each circuit.

W
N CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Points in final sub-circuits in 1 cable installation, size and 1 sockets, switch sockets and 1 concealed fixing nr
simple installations type of cable and general the like 2 laid or drawn in trunking
description of the final sub- 2 immersion heater 3 integral earthing
circuit stated 3 cooker outlet and the like
2 cable and conduit installation, 4 lighting point
stating size and type of cable 5 one-way switch
and description of the final 6 two-way switch
sub-circuit 7 intermediate switch
8 like items
Final Sub-Circuits

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Electrical Installations: Final Sub-Circuits

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED N

1 Final sub-circuits not forming part of a domestic 1 Conduit accessories including all conduit boxes
or similar simple installation from distribution required for the particular type of installation
boards and the like shall be kept separate and
measured in accordance with preceeding Rules 2 All fixing, bending, cutting, screwing and jointing
of this work section on final sub-circuits enumerated on a points
basis
2 Work in final sub-circuits which differ in voltage,
amperage, type and character shall each be
identified separately

3 Work in final sub-circuits shall be enumerated

on a points basis

4 Each lighting outlet shall be measured as one

point irrespective of the number of lamps

5 The number of final sub-circuits shall be stated

where not at the Contractor’s discretion

6 Conduit material and size shall be at the

contractor’s discretion unless otherwise stated

Final Sub-Circuits

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Electrical Installation: Sundries and Builders Work

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.

W
N CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General 1 marking positions of holes, 1 installation stated item

mortices and chases

2 testing and commissioning

3 providing operating and

maintenance manuals

4 preparing drawings of “as

completed” installations

5 identification plates, labels nr

and the like

6 keys, tools and spares

7 pylons 2 details stated

8 poles

2 Service trenches 9 details stated 1 marking tape m

3 Cable ducts 2 vertical

4 Chambers 10 type, size and details of nr

5 Bases construction stated

6 Holes, mortices, chases and the 11 lighting points 3 unusually expensive

like 12 socket points coverings, type stated
13 fitting, equipment and control 4 concealed installations
gear points 5 conduct fixed within hollows of
blockwork

7 Lifting and refixing 14 existing chequer plate 3 width stated 6 replacing to match existing m
15 existing floorboards
Sundries and Builders Work

16 existing raised access floor

panels

8 Special Works where services 17 details stated 7 existing buildings nr

pass through structure

4 reference to layout drawings

9 Builders work in connection with for each unit type
domestic buildings

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED N

1 Details of test requirements shall be stated in
the descriptions

2 Manuals and drawings shall include details of

information required, number of copies, medium
and method of presentation

3 Details of specific requirements shall be stated

in the descriptions

4 Service trenches and cable ducts shall be 1 Making good in all trades
measured in accordance with the Rules of
Section R

5 Cutting or forming holes, mortices, chases or 1 Lighting or socket points include doubles or 2 Cutting, forming or leaving holes, mortices,
the like shall be enumerated on a points basis larger sizes as arising chases or the like and subsequent making good
to structure and finishes
3 Work to associated switch points

6 Lifting and replacing shall be measured along

the route required
Sundries and Builders Work

7 No distinction shall be made between routes

parallel or at an angle to the floor board or joists

8 Special Works shall be only measured where 2 Special Works include firestopping, fire barriers, 4 Making good in all trades
specifically required smoke barriers, dust barriers and similar items

9 This Rule is for use where the installation is 3 Domestic buildings are taken to be buildings or 5 Everything necessary to complete the builder’s
simple and/or where significant repetition individual units <200m2 floor area work
occurs
10 This Rule shall not apply to main services
outside individual units

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Floor Wall and Ceiling Finishings: Finishings

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4 Location Drawings. 4 Tile, Slab and Mosaic Finishes: 4 Sprayed Finishes:
Nature of and preparatory work to base. Nature of and preparatory work to base.
4 In Situ Finishes: Kind and quality of materials. Kind and quality of materials.
Nature of and preparatory work to base. Size and thickness of units and treatment of Thickness and number of coats.
Kind and quality of materials. joints. Nature of surface treatment.
Composition of mix and method of Bedding or other method of fixing
application. Surface finish. 4 Fitted Carpeting:
Number of coats and thickness. Nature of and preparatory work to base.
Nature of surface treatment. 4 Flexible Sheet Finishes: Kind and grade or quality of materials.
Any special curing of finished works Nature of and preparatory work to base Width and laying direction.
Kind, quality and thickness of materials Treatment of joints.
4 Board Finishes: Width and laying direction of materials Method of fixing generally and at perimeter.
W
O Nature of and preparatory work to base.
Kind, quality and thickness of materials.
Treatment of joints
Method of fixing
Nature of surface treatment.
Grade or quality and number of underlays.
Layout and treatment of joints. Nature of surface treatment.
Method of fixing.
Applied in situ finish.
Integral insulation and vapour barriers.

CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules
Finishings

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Floor Wall and Ceiling Finishings: Finishings

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED

1 Work shall be measured on the exposed face 1 Beds and backings shall be measured in 1 Fair joints, fair edges, internal and external
accordance with the appropriate Rules for angles, ends and intersections unless when
2 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2 Finishings specifically required elsewhere in this Section

3 Work <300mm wide isolated from similar work 2 Where the applied finish to a beam or column 2 Temporary rules, temporary screeds and
shall be so described differs from adjoining surfaces the work shall be templates
measured as isolated
4 Work of repairing nature shall be measured 3 Levelling compounds
separately
4 Working finishes to beads, dividing strips and
5 Vertical work shall be measured to 50mm above the like
the soffit of abutting suspended ceiling
5 Variation in preparatory work to a base where
6 Work to ceilings and beams >4.00m above an isolated section of that base <2.00m2
structural floor level (measured to ceiling level in
both cases), except in staircase areas shall be
so described stating the height in further 2.00m
stages

7 Patterned work shall be fully described or

shown in detail on a drawing provided with the
Bill of Quantities

8 Expanded metal lathing may be measured with

the applied finish or separately in accordance
with Rules of this section
Finishings

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O CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Walls 1 <300mm wide 1 curved m2

2 Ceilings >300mm wide
3 Isolated beams 2 staircase areas
4 Isolated columns
5 Pipe encasements

3 isolated areas <2.00m2 nr

6 Floors 4 to falls m2
7 Landings
8 Roofs 5 to falls and crossfalls

9 Treads 2 width or height stated m

10 Winders

11 Risers 1 plain
2 undercut

12 Strings 3 girth 3 detailed description 6 curved

13 Bands <150mm 7 staircase areas
14 Cornices and coves >150mm <300mm 8 enrichments, details stated
15 Architraves >300mm in stages of 300mm
16 Covering to kerbs
17 Lining to channels
18 Skirtings
19 Plinths
20 Like items

21 Achieving required moisture 4 to level stated 4 description of floor finish m2

content in concrete floors prior
to laying floor finish
Finishings

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED O

1 Curved work is deemed to be in one plane 1 Walls include attached columns 1 Joints and reinforcing tape with board finishes
unless otherwise stated
2 Ceilings include attached beams not measured 2 Plaster for dabs and filling and finishes with
with walls board finishes

2 Where falls and crossfalls are to be achieved 3 Landings are defined as isolated landings in 3 Intersections on work to crossfalls
within the thickness of the work being described stairwells which are not contiguous with floors
the average thickness shall be stated

3 For winders the width stated shall be the 4 Raking cutting for winders
maximum width

4 Bands include flush, raised or sunk bands

5 Enrichments are defined as regularly occurring

features

4 Separate item for each floor finish 5 All work required

Finishings

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O CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Extra over for 1 special tile, slab, block and m

mosaic units

2 Special corner units 2 detailed description nr

3 Ornaments
4 Complex shapes

5 Sundries 3 dividing strips 1 size and type stated m

4 cover strips
5 movement joints
6 beads
7 reinforcement
8 nosings
9 inserts
10 stair rods
11 like items

6 Labours 12 flush joint between new and 1 curved

existing finishes

13 rounded angles
14 curved cutting

15 making good and/or cutting 2 girth nr

around obstructions <300mm
>300m <1.00m
>1.00m in stages of 1.00m
Finishings

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED O

1 Special tile, slab, block and mosaic units which
include units to form fair edges, external and
internal angles, moulded edges, beaded edges,
coved junctions, mouldings, and the like shall be
measured as extra over the work in which they
occur

2 Special corner units shall be measured 1 Ornaments are defined as irregularly occurring
separately for tile, slabs, block and mosaic units features applied where required
and plaster coves only

2 Beads include angle beads, stop beads and the

like

3 Rounded angles >100mm girth shall be 3 Rounded angles are defined as those 10- 1 Rounded angles <10mm girth on in situ finishes
measured as curved work 100mm girth.
2 Curved cuttings on in situ finishes

4 Builders work arising from Mechanical and 4 Obstructions include

Electrical Installation shall be measured in Access covers
accordance with the Rules in Section M or N as Floor springs
appropriate Joists
Matwells
Outlets
And the like
Finishings

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Floor Wall and Ceiling Finishings: Stud Partitions

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind, quality and thickness of materials.
4Nature of construction; layout and spacing of supports.
4Layout and treatment of joints.
4Method of fixing with details of background.
4Surface finish or applied in situ finish.
4Insulation and vapour barriers.
4Sound insulation requirements.
4Services located within the partition.

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O CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Partitions 1 detailed description stating 1 curved m

height

3 Extra over for 2 angles to partitions nr

3 three-way intersection

4 four-way intersection

5 abutments to other finishes

6 fair ends to partitions

7 forming openings 1 size and description

4 Bearers 8 size and type stated m

9 function stated nr

5 Labours 10 making good and/or cutting 2 girth nr

around obstructions <300mm
>300mm <1.00m
>1.00m in stages of 1.00m
Stud Partitions

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED O

1 Metal and timber stud partitions may be
measured in accordance with the Rules of this
Section

2 The work shall be measured as the mean length 1 Head and sole plates, vertical studs and
of partitions intermediate stiffeners

1 Bearers are defined as additional members

supporting fittings which are fixed to partitioning

3 Builders work arising from Mechanical and 2 Obstructions include

Electrical Installations shall be measured in Access covers
accordance with the Rules of Section M and N Floor springs
Joists
Matwells
Outlets
And the like
Stud Partitions

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Floor Wall and Ceiling Finishings: System Partitions

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings
4Kind and quality of materials and method of construction
4Surface finish; sound insulation requirements
4Fixing of partitions with details of background
4Ironmongery and glazing
4Services located within the partitions

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O CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Partitions 1 detailed description stating m

2 Partitions with integrated services height

3 Extra over for 2 door sets 1 detailed description 1 Curved nr

3 glazed areas
4 access panels

5 angles to partitions m

6 three-way intersection nr
7 four-way intersection
8 abutments to other finishes

9 fair end to partitions

10 forming openings 2 detailed description nr

4 Cubicles

5 Bearers 11 size and type stated m

12 function stated nr

6 Labours 13 making good and/or cutting 3 girth nr

around obstructions <300mm
>300mm <1.00m
>1.00m in stages of 1.00m
System Partitions

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED O

1 The work shall be measured as the mean length 1 Cover trims between panels
of partitions

2 Each range of cublicle partitions shall be 1 Cubicle partitions include doors, ironmongery,
measured separately fixings, support legs and the like

2 Bearers are defined as additional members

supporting fittings which are fixed to partitioning

3 Builders work arising from Mechanical and 3 Obstructions include

Electrical Installations are measured in Access covers
accordance with the Rules in Sections M or N Floor springs
as appropriate. Joists
Matwells
Outlets
System Partitions

And the like

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Floor Wall and Ceiling Finishings: Raised Access Floors

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings
4Kind and quality of materials
4Plan size of panels
4Construction, supporting system and imposed loads
4Overall height above supporting floor
4Surface finish and pattern

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O CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Floors 1 detailed description m2

2 Ramps

3 Cavity closures m

4 Cavity barriers

5 Labours 2 raking cutting

3 curved cutting

nr
4 making good and/or cutting 1 girth <300mm
around obstructions >300mm <1.00m
>1.00m in stages of 1.00m
Raised Access Floors

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED O

1 Work shall be measured on the exposed face

2 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2

3 Skirting and edge trims shall be measured

separately

4 If a minimum clearance below the raised access

floor is required it shall be specifically stated

5 Builders work arising from Mechanical and 1 Obstructions include

Electrical Installation shall be measured in Access covers
accordance with Rules in Section M or N as Floor springs
appropriate Joists
Matwells
Outlets
Ventilators
And the like

Raised Access Floors

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Floor Wall and Ceiling Finishings: Suspended Ceilings

INFORMATION REQUIRED 4Pattern requirements.

4Location Drawings. 4Construction and fixing of framing and suspension systems.
4Nature of background. 4Nature of services in the suspended ceiling cavity and any
4Kind, quality, size and thickness of tiles. requirements/restrictions on supporting system.
4Kind, quality and thickness of plasterboard with details of surface finish or 4Insulation materials; vapour barriers.
applied in situ finish.

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O CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Ceilings 1 depth of suspension 1 sloping >15˚ stating slope m2

3 Beams <150mm 2 staircase areas
4 Upstands/downstands >150mm <500mm 3 curved
5 Lining to openings >500mm
in stages of 500mm

6 Accessories 2 access panels 1 detailed description nr

3 edge trims 4 curved m

4 angle trims

7 Cavity barriers 5 detailed description 2 girth <150mm

>150mm <500mm
>500mm
in stages of 500mm

8 Labours 6 making good and/or cutting 3 girth nr

around obstructions <300mm
>300mm <1.00m
>1.00m in stages of 1.00m
Suspended Ceilings

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED O

1 Work shall be measured on the exposed face 1 Horizontal includes sloping <15˚

2 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2

3 Work <300mm wide isolated from similar work

shall be so described

2 Beams include sides and soffits

1 Junctions and fixings

4 Builders work arising from Mechanical and 3 Obstruction include:

Electrical Installation are measured in access covers
accordance with the rules in Section M or N as outlets
appropriate. and the like
Suspended Ceilings

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Glazing: General Glazing

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind, quality, size and thickness of glazing materials.
4Kind and quality of glazing compound.
4Method of glazing.
4Method of securing including details of gaskets where required.
4Nature of frame or surround.

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P CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General rules

2 Glazing 1 area 1 number of panes stated 1 irregular shape m2

<0.15m2 2 aligned with adjacent panes
>0.15 <4.00m2 3 multiple glazed panes
>4.00m2 4 curved

3 Glazing with special glass

4 Glass edges 2 curved cutting m

3 polished edges 5 curved

4 bevelled edges 6 scallops and other shapes,
stating details

5 Sealed glazed units 5 double 2 number of panes stated 7 irregular shaped units m2
6 multiple, stating number of 8 curved
sheets

6 Bent panes 3 detailed description nr

7 Brilliant cut panes
8 Drilled panes

9 Surface treatments 7 grinding

8 sandblasting
9 embossing
10 engraving
11 etching

10 Channels for edges of panes 12 curved m

11 Hacking out existing glass and
General Glazing

preparing rebates

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED P

1 Panes of irregular shape shall be measured and 1 Raking cutting
defined as the smallest rectangle area from
which such irregular shape can be obtained

2 Labours on glass shall be grouped with the

glass to which they relate

3 Multiple glazed panes shall be measured where

not in sealed units each pane is measured
separately 1 Special glass is defined as >12mm thick, bullet
resistant, leaded panes and the like

4 Hacking out existing glass and preparing

rebates shall be measured to the perimeter of
General Glazing

the frame

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Glazing: Special Glazing

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P CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Glass louvres 1 detailed description 1 curved nr

2 Mirrors

3 Patent glazing 1 roof areas m2

2 vertical surfaces

4 Curtain walling

5 Extra over for 3 openings sections nr

4 fixed louvres
5 adjustable louvres and the like

6 Rooflights
7 Smoke vents
8 Pavement lights
Special Glazing

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Glazing: Special Glazing

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED P

1 Patent glazing and curtain walling shall be

measured over glazing bars

2 Weatherings and flashings shall be measured in

accordance with Rules of Section l

Special Glazing

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Painting and Decorating: Painting

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Preparatory work to base.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Number of priming or sealing coats and undercoats.
4Number of finishing coats stating the surface finish.
4Abrasive or other treatment applied between coats.
4Method of application where not at contractor’s discretion.

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Q CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Walls 1 staircase areas m2

3 Ceilings
4 Floors
5 General surfaces
2 isolated areas <0.50m2 nr

6 Second fixings 1 girth <300mm 3 staircase areas m

7 Cornices

2 girth > 300mm m2

Painting

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Painting and Decorating: Painting

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED Q

1 The work is deemed to be internal. External 1 Isolated surfaces includes the girth of 1 Rubbing down between coats with glass, emery
work shall be given separately associated mouldings or sand paper

2 Work in plant rooms shall be given separately 2 Cutting in next glass

3 Nature of base shall be stated in description 3 Opening edges

4 Work shall be measured on the exposed face

except for glazed surfaces which shall be
measured as plane surface across frames and
glass

5 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2

6 Work <300mm girth isolated from similar work

shall be so described

7 Work to ceilings and cornices >4.00m above

structural floor level (measured to ceiling level in
both cases), except in staircase areas, shall be
so described, stating the height in further
2.00m stages

8 Redecoration or work of a restorative nature

shall be so described

9 Work required to be carried out before fixing

shall be so described

2 Walls include columns

3 Ceilings include beams not measured with walls

4 General surfaces include frames to doors,

associated linings, sills and unglazed doors

5 Doors with glazing not exceeding 0.04m2 shall

be measured as general surfaces

6 Second fixings include skirtings, dado-rails,

picture rails, wall mouldings, capping and
Painting

margins

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Q CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Glazed doors and screens 1 size of pane <0.15m2 m2

2 Windows

3 Structural metalwork 1 general surfaces 1 girth <300mm m

2 members of roof trusses,
purlins, rails, lattice girders
and the like
2 girth >300mm m2

4 Radiators

5 Railing, fences, gates 3 close type

4 open type

5 ornamental

6 Balustrades 6 detailed description

7 Gutters 7 girth <300mm 2 painting in coded colours m

8 Pipes, ducts and the like

8 girth >300mm m2

m
9 Cutting to line in multi-coloured 9 straight
work 10 curved

nr
10 Sundries 11 gratings 3 <0.50m2
12 soot doors
13 flushing cisterns
14 rainwater heads
15 strap hinges and the like m2
4 >0.50m2
Painting

nr
11 Signwriting 16 detailed description

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED Q

1 Where panes of more than one size occur they
shall be averaged

1 Work to hookbolts, clips and the like

2 Work on radiators shall be measured the area to 2 Work to brackets and stays
be painted

3 Work to railings, fences, gates and balustrades 1 Open type includes plain post and wire, post
shall be measured each side with no deduction and rail, chain link, wire mesh, cleft pale,
for voids pallisade and metal bar

2 Close type includes close boarded, built up

concrete and corrugated

3 Pipes, ducts and the like include: 3 Work to gutter brackets

pipes and conduits
lagged pipes 4 Work on standard saddles, pipehooks,
cables holderbats, conduit boxes and the like
ducting and trunking
straps, standards, bars and the like 5 Cutting in between coded colours

4 Cutting to line shall only be measured once for 4 Multi-coloured work shall be defined as the
each change of colour application in one room of more than one colour
on either the walls and piers or the ceilings and
5 Cutting to line shall only be measured where it beams
occurs on a flat surface
Painting

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Painting and Decorating: Decorative Paper/Fabrics

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Preparatory work to base.
4Lining paper.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Method of fixing and jointing.
4Manufacturer and pattern.

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Q CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Walls 1 <300mm 1 staircase areas m

3 Ceilings

2 >300mm m2

nr
3 isolated areas <0.50m2

4 Border strips 4 detailed description m

Decorative Paper/Fabrics

nr
5 Motifs

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED Q

1 If the manufacture and pattern cannot be fully 1 Decorative paper/fabric is deemed to be hung
described the work shall be measured as vertically unless otherwise stated
hanging/fixing only and the supply and delivery
of paper/fabric is to be included as a Prime Cost 2 Cutting and fitting around obstructions
or Provisional Sum

2 Work shall be measured on the exposed face

3 Nature of base shall be stated in the description

4 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2

5 Work to ceilings and beams >4.00m above

structural floor level (measured to ceiling level in
both cases), except in staircase areas, shall be
so described stating the height in further 2.00m
stages

6 Redecoration or work of a restorative nature

shall be so described

1 Walls include columns

2 Ceilings include beams not measured with walls

Decorative Paper/Fabrics

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Drainage: Disposal above ground

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Statutory regulations and codes of practice.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Method of jointing.
4Tests with which materials/installation are required to comply.
4Finish or surface treatments off site.
4Background and method of fixing.

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R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Pipes 1 type, nominal diameter, 1 surface fixed 1 curved m

method of jointing and 2 in ducts 2 flexible
supports 3 cast in 3 vertical

3 Extra over pipes on which they 2 fittings, type stated 4 nominal diameter 4 special joints nr
occur for

4 Special supports 3 detailed description 5 multiple pipe supports

Disposal above ground

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED R

1 Pipes/gutters shall be measured along their 1 Marking positions of holes, mortices and chases
centre lines in the structure

2 Fittings which are reducing shall be 2 Everything necessary for jointing

measurement extra over the largest pipe/gutter
in which they occur 3 Testing during and after the installation

3 Pipes shall be measured over all pipe fittings 1 For non-circular pipes the cross-sectional 4 Cutting and jointing pipes to fittings
and branches dimensions shall be given

4 Flexible pipes shall be measured the gap to be

filled

5 Standard pipe supports shall be given in the

description of the pipes stating the type and
spacing of the supports

2 Fittings include: 5 Screwed sockets, tappings and bosses include

bends perforating pipe
junctions
reducers
adaptors
couplers
screwed sockets
Tappings
bosses
and the like

3 Special joints are joints which differ from those

specified in the running length

6 Special supports shall only be measured where

they differ from those given with the pipework
description
Disposal above ground

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R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Pipework ancillaries 1 type stated 1 detailed description nr

2 Pipe sleeves 1 supply only

2 fix only

3 Plates

4 Gutters 2 type, shape, size, method of 3 curved on plan m

joining and supporting

5 Extra over gutters on which they 3 fittings, type stated 2 nominal size nr
occur for

6 Builders work
Disposal above ground

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED R

1 Pipework ancillaries include:
rainwater heads
hopper heads
gratings
traps
shoes
and the like

1 Gutters shall be measured over all fittings

2 Gutter fittings include:

bends
stopped ends
angles
outlets
and the like

2 Builders work shall be measured in accordance

with the Rules of Section M
Disposal above ground

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Drainage: Below ground

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Ground investigation reports and details of ground water in accordance
with Section D.
4Over or underground services.
4Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.
4Starting level of excavations.
4Kind and quality of materials.
4Materials for filling and method of compaction if not at Contractor’s
discretion.

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R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Excavating trenches 1 pipes <250mm nominal 1 average depth of trench in 1 curved m

diameter stages of 500mm 2 below ground water level
3 unstable ground
2 pipes >250 <450mm nominal 4 backfilled with special
diameter materials details stated

3 pipes >450mm nominal

diameter in 250mm stages

4 multiple pipes stating number

and nominal diameter and
pipes

2 Extra over excavating trenches 5 breaking up thickness stated 2 rock

irrespective of depth 3 concrete
4 reinforced concrete
5 brick, block, stonework

6 handling and disposal of 6 detailed description

contaminated or hazardous
materials

7 breaking up hard surfaces 7 detailed description 5 reinstating to match existing

stating type

8 next/alongside existing services 8 type of services stated 6 multiple pipes in trench

9 around existing services nr

crossing excavations

10 next to existing roadways m

11 next to existing buildings
Below ground

12 lifting sods for preservation 9 method and depth stated 7 re-laying sods

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Drainage: Below ground

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED R

1 The ground water level shall be re-established 1 Average depth of trench is the average depth 1 Earthwork support
at the time the various excavation works are between manholes
carried out and is described hereinafter as the 2 Steel sheet piling at Contractor’s discretion
post-contract water level 2 Unstable ground includes running silt, running
sand and the like 3 Preparation of surfaces
2 Excavating trenches below ground water level
shall be measured where the ground water level 3 Rock is defined as any materials within the 4 Disposal of excavated materials
is above the bottom of the trench and shall be excavation which is of such size or position that
adjusted accordingly if the post contract water it can be removed only by means of wedges, 5 Backfilling with excavated materials
level differs from the pre-contract water level special plant or explosives
6 Working space
3 Backfilling with special materials occurs where 4 Multiple pipes in trenches shall be measured
selected or treated excavated materials, or where the new trench is for more than one pipe
imported materials, are specified

4 Where ground investigation reports are not

available a description of the ground and the
pre-contract water table which has been
assumed shall be stated

5 Excavation next to existing buildings or existing

roadways shall be deemed to arise when the
horizontal distance between the centre line of
the excavation and the existing building/roadway
is less than the depth of the excavation

6 Extra over items shall be measured as extra

over the trenches category listed in Categories 2
column Rules 1-4

7 Designed interlocking steel piling shall be

measured in accordance with Section E
Below ground

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Drainage: Below ground

W
R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Disposal 1 ground water item

2 surface water

2 Beds 3 width and thickness of bed 1 nominal diameter of pipe 1 designed joints, giving details m
3 Beds and haunching
2 multiple pipes stating number
and nominal diameter of pipes

4 Beds and surrounds 4 width and thickness of bed

and surround

5 Vertical casings 5 thickness of surround

6 type, nominal diameter and

6 Pipes method of jointing

2 short lengths <3.00m nr

7 Extra over pipes on which they 7 fittings, type stated 3 nominal diameter stated
occur for

8 Pipe accessories 8 type stated 4 detailed description

Below ground

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED R

1 Disposal of ground water shall be measured 1 Surface water is water on the surface of the site
only when excavating below ground water level and the excavations
is also measured, and shall be adjusted
accordingly if the post-contract water level
differs from the pre-contract water level

1 Beds, haunches, surrounds and casings are

deemed to include formwork

2 Pipes shall be measured over all fittings and

branches

2 Fittings include: 2 Cutting and jointing pipes to fittings and

bends providing everything necessary for jointing
junctions
reducers
adaptors
ends
and the like

3 Pipe accessories include: 3 Accessories are deemed to include jointing

A.J.’s pipes thereto and bedding in concrete
gullies
traps
inspection/access
fresh air inlets
non-return flaps
Below ground

and the like

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W
R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Manholes 1 detailed description stating nr

2 Soakaways internal dimensions and depth
3 Cesspits in stages of 500mm
4 Inspection chambers
5 Waste treatment plants specific
to the effluent from the site
6 Like items

2 proprietary units 1 detailed description

7 Extra over excavating 3 breaking up 2 rock m3

irrespective of depth 3 concrete
4 reinforced concrete
5 brick, block, stonework

6 underground services, details m

stated

7 hard surfaces; detailed 1 reinstating to match existing m2

description

4 handling and disposal of 8 generally m3

contaminated or
hazardous materials

8 Sundries 5 channels 9 detailed description nr

6 benching
7 step irons
8 covers
9 intercepting traps
10 backdrop assemblies
11 like items

9 Mains 12 connections to mains 10 details of nature, type and item

13 provision of mains location of supply stated

10 Testing and Commissioning 14 detailed description

Below ground

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED R

1 Work to existing manholes shall be so described 1 Depths of manholes, soakaways, cesspits, 1 Making good rendered finishes
inspection chambers, waste water treatment
2 Breaking up shall be measured as the overall plants and the like items is defined as cover 2 Building in ends of pipes and the like
dimension of the base by the thickness of the level to invert level
material 3 All work required for the construction of
2 Like items include: surface water attenuation manholes, etc. unless specifically required
tanks, petrol interceptors, etc. elsewhere in this Section

3 Connections to public mains, making good

public highway and any other work which may
only be carried out by a Public Undertaking or
Local Authority shall be given as a Provisional
Sum

4 Provision of water, fuel, gas, electricity and other

supplies for testing and commissioning
Below ground

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Surface Paving, Fencing and Landscaping: In Situ Surface Pavings

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind and quality composition and mix of materials.
4Method of application.
4Nature of surface treatment.
4Special curing of finished work.
4Nature of base and preparatory work.

WS CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Roads 1 thickness and number of 1 falls m2

3 Pavings coats
2 falls and crossfalls

4 Linings to channels 1 girth on face m

5 Sundries 2 separating membrane 2 thickness m2

3 fair joint to existing finishes 3 nature of existing finish m

4 designed joint 4 detailed description 3 curved

5 tree grilles nr

6 Line marking 6 width stated m

7 Letters and figures 7 detailed description nr

In Situ Surface Pavings

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Surface Paving, Fencing and Landscaping: In Situ Surface Pavings

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED S

1 Excavations and earthworks shall be measured 1 Working over and around obstructions
in accordance with the Rules of Section D
2 Concrete roads and footpaths shall be 2 Working into recesses and shaped inserts
measured in accordance with the rules of
Section F 3 Forming or working into shallow channels and
3 Work shall be measured on the exposed face. associated labours
4 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2
5 Work of a repairing nature shall be kept
separate

6 The thickness stated shall be the finished 4 Intersections on work to crossfalls

thickness

5 Arrises, coves, ends, angles, intersections and

working to outlets

In Situ Surface Pavings

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Surface Paving, Fencing and Landscaping: Pre-Formed Paving and Edging Units

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Nature and Preparatory work to base.
4Kind, quality and size of materials.
4Composition and mix of mortar, bedding or other method of fixing.
4Treatments of joints.
4Purpose-made bricks or slabs.
4Pattern.

WS CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Roads 1 thickness 1 falls m2

3 Pavings
2 falls and crossfalls

4 Margins 2 width or height and thickness 3 curved m

5 Treads
4 foundation and haunching,
details stated

6 Risers 3 plain
4 undercut

7 Kerbs 5 detailed description

8 Edgings

9 Linings to channels 6 thickness 1 girth on face

Pre-Formed Paving and Edging Units

10 Sundries 7 separating membrane 2 thickness m2

8 fair joint to existing finishes 3 nature of existing finish m

9 curved cutting

10 designed joints 4 detailed description 5 curved

11 tree grilles nr

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED S

1 Excavations and earthworks shall be measured 1 Fair edges, internal and external angles
in accordance with Rules of section D
2 Cutting and fittings around obstructions
2 Work shall be measured on the exposed face
3 Forming, cutting and fitting into recesses and
3 No deduction shall be made for voids <0.50m2 shaped inserts

4 The thickness stated shall be the nominal 4 Forming or working into shallow channels and
thickness associated labours

5 Work of a repairing nature shall be kept

separate

5 Intersections on work to crossfalls

6 Excavation, disposal and formwork to

foundations and haunchings

7 Ends, angles, intersections and cutting to outlets

Pre-Formed Paving and Edging Units

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Surface Paving, Fencing and Landscaping: Fencing

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind, quality and size of materials.
4Nature of construction and support foundations.
4Surface treatment of material.
4Struts and backstays.

WS CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Fencing 1 type 1 height of fence, spacing and 1 curved m

size of supports and depth
below ground 2 on ground sloping >15˚

3 concrete foundations giving

details

2 Extra over for 2 end posts 2 height and size and depth nr
3 angle posts below ground stated
4 straining posts
5 like items

3 Gates 6 detailed description including

ironmongery

4 Gate posts 7 detailed description

5 Extra over for 8 breaking up; stating thickness 3 rock 4 reinstating to match existing
4 concrete
5 reinforced concrete
6 brick, block, stonework
7 hard surface; detailed
description

9 handling and disposal of 8 details stated

dangerous materials
Fencing

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED S

1 Fencing shall be measured overall including 1 Excavation
supports and special supports

2 The height of fencing shall be measured from 2 Backfilling and disposal of surplus materials
the finished ground level or other stated base to
the top of the fencing, top wire or top rail
between the posts

Fencing

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Surface Paving, Fencing and Landscaping: Grassing and Planting

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Kind, quality composition and mix of applied materials and method of 4Method of cultivating.
application. 4Type of supports and ties.
4Kind, quality and botanical name of planted items. 4Aftercare and watering.
4Size and type of pits/trenches for planting. 4Labelling.
4Timing of operations.

WS CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Topsoil 1 imported 1 finished depth stated m2

2 preserved

2 Cultivating 3 depth stated 1 weeding of existing surfaces

2 cutting of existing surfaces

3 other preparatory work giving

3 Surface applications 4 type and rate of application details

4 Seeding

5 Sod laying 5 detailed description

6 Bulbs, corms and tubers 4 mulching after planting nr

7 Plants
8 Shrubs
9 Trees

10 Hedges m

11 Sundries 6 tree guards 2 detailed description nr

7 wrapping

12 Maintenance for Defects Liability 8 detailed description item

Period
Grassing and Planting

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED S

1 Spreading and grading to levels in topsoil

2 Stone removal, raking, harrowing and rolling in,

required for cultivating

1 Surface applications include: 3 Working in surface applications

weedkillers, herbicides, peat, manure, compost,
mulch, fertilizer, sand and the like

2 detailed description shall include height where

appropriate

4 Refilling, removal of surplus material and

watering in

Grassing and Planting

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Fittings: Fittings, Equipment and Furniture

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Location Drawings.
4Component drawings and details.
4Nature of construction, components and source.

W
T CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Fittings 1 sanitary 1 detailed description 1 fixing requirements where not nr

2 signage at the Contractor’s discretion
3 fireplace & health
4 special purpose, details stated 2 special storage or protection, m
details stated

2 Equipment 5 storage
6 play
7 domestic kitchen
8 catering
9 special purpose, details stated

3 Furniture, furnishings, details 10 internal furnishings

stated 11 curtains or blinds
12 site
13 special purpose, details stated
14 catering ranges
15 cupboards
16 built-in seating
17 shelving
18 curtain tracks

4 Rails or protective guards 19 rubbing rails or the like

5 Sundries 20 fixing grounds

21 base pads nr

6 Fixing items supplied by a 22 detailed description 2 method of fixing stated

Fittings, Equipment and Furniture

Nominated Supplier or by the

Employer

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED T

1 Fixing to backgrounds where at Contractor’s
discretion

2 Making good finishings

3 Disconnecting, setting aside and subsequent

refixing, for the convenience of other trades

4 Fittings, accessories and the like which are part

of the item

5 Assembling

6 Accepting delivery, storing and fixing in position

Fittings, Equipment and Furniture

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Index

A Commissioning electrical services N114 Drawings generally B10

Abbreviations A8 Commissioning mechanical services M104 Drawings A8
Access control systems N107 Communications systems N107 Dressings, stone H56
Access floors raised O126 Composite concrete decking F46 Dry lining, plasterboard O116
Acoustic treatment O116 Composite items- Woodwork J82 Dry riser distribution system M95
Air -Metal L90 Ductlines and ancillaries M100
Conditioning system M95 Compressed air M95
Ductlines M100 Cleaning Concrete C18 E
Filtration M95 Concrete Earthing and bonding N111
Handling units M96 Cleaning F46 Electrical
Compressed, supply system M95 Kerbs/edgings/channels F46, S152 Heating systems N107
Alarm systems N107 Concrete piling Underfloor heating systems N107
Alterations C16 Cast in place E28 Cables and wiring N110
Aluminium sheet coverings/flashings I72 Preformed E28 Equipment N108
Amplification (sound) systems N106 Concrete Installation N106
Ashlar, natural stone H56 Cleaning C18 Supply/power/lighting systems N107
Asphalt Roof tiling I70 Electricity generation plant N107
Flooring O116 Screeds O116 Electricity generation/supply/hv
Roads/pavings S150 Tiling/mosaic O116 Distribution systems N107
Roofing/installation/finishes I66 In situ F36 Electromagnetic screening N107
Tanking/damp proof membranes I66 Precast F46 Emergency lighting systems N112
Precast, sills, lintels, Employer’s requirements B10
Copings, features F46 Equipment
B
Roof tiling I70 Catering T158
Balustrades
Conditions, general B10 Kitchen, domestic T158
Metal L90
Conduit and cable trunking N110 Site/street T158
Timber J82
Contactors and starters N108 Escalators N106
Block walling G48
Contract B10 Excavating D22
Block, glass G48
Control systems N107 Existing buildings A7, C14
Boilers M96
Cooling coils M96 Extract systems M95
Brick pavings S152
Copings, precast concrete F46
Brick walling G48
Copper sheet coverings/flashings I74
Buildings, existing C14 F
Cork tiling/sheeting O116
Built up felt roof coverings I66 Fabrics, decorative Q138
Cranes B10
Busbar trunking N110 False
Cubicle partitions O124
Ceilings O128
Culinary equipment T158
C Floors O126
Curtain walling I72
CCTV communications systems N106 Fan-coil air conditioning systems M95
Cylinders/Calorifiers M96
Cables trunking N110 Fans N108
Cables and wiring N110 Felt roof coverings, built up I66
D Fencing S154
Calorifiers M96
Damp proof Fibrous plaster O116
Carpentry, first fixing J78
Membranes I66 Field drainage systems R144
Carpet O116
Courses, chemical C18 Filing and retrieval systems N106
Casings L92
Data transmission systems N107 Finishes O116
Cast in place concrete piling E28
Decking, metal profiled sheet I72 Fire
Cast stone slab cladding H62
Decking, precast/composite concrete F46 Detection and alarm system N107
Cast stone walling H56
Decorative papers/fabrics Q138 Fighting gas/foam supply systems M95
Catering equipment T158
Definitions A7 Fighting water supply systems M95
Cavities G52, H60
Demolishing structures C14 Hose reel distribution system M95
Cavity wall insulation G52, H60,
Demountable partitions O124 Hydrant distribution systems M95
J84
Description of the work B10 Fixtures T158
Ceilings, suspended O128
Designed joints in in-situ concrete F38 Flashings I66, I74
Ceramic tiling/mosaic O116
Detection and alarm systems N107 Flexible sheet waterproofing I66
Chases M104,
Diffusers-Light Diffusers N108 Flood lighting systems N107
N114
Disposal systems R140 Flooring
Chemical dpc C18
Distribution boards N108 Mastic asphalt I66
Cisterns M96
Document conveying systems N106 Rigid sheet O116
Cladding H62, I72
Doors Sand/cement/concrete/granolithicO116
Clay roof tiling I70
Metal L90 Stone/ concrete/quarry/ceramic
Clock systems N106
Timber J82 tile/mosaic O116
Cobble pavings S152
Drainage Timber J80
Cold rooms M95
Below ground R144 Trowelled bitumen/resin/
Cold water supply systems M95
Above ground R140 rubber-latex O116

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Wood block/composition Pumps M96 Linings/sheetings/dry partitioning O122

block/parquet O116 Heating Lino tiling/ sheeting O116
Raised access O126 Systems M95 Lintels, precast concrete F46
Foam fire fighting distribution systems M95 Units M96 Liquid petroleum gas supply systems M95
Foamed resin cavity Heating/cooling coils M96 Louvres
wall insulation G52, H60, Hoists N106 Metal L90
J84 Holes/ chases for services M104 Timber J82
Formwork for in situ concrete F42 N114 Luminaries and lamps N108
Foul water drainage systems R140, Hose reel M96
R144 Hot and cold water supply systems M95 M
Framing Humidifiers M96 Malleable metal sheet covering/
Structural steel K86 cladding I74
Timber J78 I Masonry H53, H55
Fuel oil storage/distribution M95 Identification M104, Repairing/renovating C16, C18
Fume cupboard extract systems M95 N114 Mastic
Fungus eradication C18 In Situ Asphalt flooring I66
Furnishings T158 Concrete F36 Asphalt roofing I66
Furniture Terrazzo O116 Asphalt tanking I66
Site/street T158 Incineration plant M96 Materials by employer T158
Equipment T158 Induction air conditioning systems M95 Mechanical
Infill panel/ sheets L90 Installations M95
G Instrument air supply systems M95 Gas supply system M95
Gas Insulation Metal
Fire fighting distribution systems M95 Cavity walls G52, H60, Doors/shutters/hatches L90
Fired boilers M96 J84 Mesh lathing L90
Supply systems M95 Thermal G52, H60, Profiled sheet decking I72
Gases J84 Profiled/flat sheet/cladding
Extract systems M95 Interlocking brick/block roads/paving S152 covering/siding I72
Piped supply systems M95 Ironmongery J84 Stairs/walkways/balustrades L90
General conditions B10 Structural members K86
Generators M96 J Windows/rooflights/
Glass Joints screens/louvers L90
Block walling G48 In in-situ concrete F38 Mineral
Reinforced cement Sealant J84 Coatings, resin bound I66
cladding/features I72 Fibre coatings, sprayed O116
Reinforced plastic Mosiac O116
K
cladding/features I72
Kerbs, stone/concrete/brick F46, S152
Glazing P130 N
Kitchen
Lights P132 Natural
Equipment T158
Patent P132 Gas supply systems M95
Extract systems M95
Goods distribution systems N106 Slating I70
Fittings, domestic T158
Granolithic screeds/flooring O116 Stone ashlar walling/dressings H54
Granular bases or sub-bases to roadsD24 Stone rubble walling H54
Gravel/roads/pavings S150 L
Stone slab cladding/features F46, I70
Grilles J82, L90 LV
Nominated
Groundwork D20 Cables and wiring N110
Sub-contractors B11
Gun applied concrete F36 Distribution systems N107
Suppliers B12
Gutters R142 Supply/public utility supply systemsN107
Notices T158
Switchgear and distribution boards N108
Voltage power supply systems N107
H O
Laboratory
HV Oil
Gas supply systems M95
Supply/distribution/ public utility Fired boilers M96
Waste drainage systems R140
Supply systems N107 Fuel, storage/distribution M95
Lamps N108
Switchgear N108 Oxygen supply systems M95
Land drainage systems R144
HV/LV cables and wiring N110
Lathing, metal mesh L90
Hardcore bases or sub-bases D24
Lead sheet coverings/ flashings I74 P
Hatches
Lifts N106 Paging systems N107
Metal L90
Lighting Painting Q134
Timber J82
And power supply N107 Panelling, rigid sheet I72
Heat
Systems N107 Panels, infill L90
Distribution/utilisation- air M95
Protection N107 Parquet flooring O116
Distribution/utilisation- water M95
Limitations on method/
Exchangers M96
sequence/timing B10

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Partitions O122, Disposal systems R140, Timber board J80

O124 R144 Shoring C14
Demountable O124 Reinforced woodwool slab decking I72 Shutters
Fixed, plasterboard O122 Reinforcement F40 Metal L90
Framed panel cubicle O124 Rendered Timber J82
Patent glazing P132 Coatings O116 Signs/notices T158
Pavement lights, concrete P132 Specialist O116 Silencers/acoustic treatment J84, O116
Pavings, bases/sub-bases D24 Repairing concrete/brick/block/ Sills, precast concrete F46
Piling stone/metal/timber C18 Site
Cast in place E28 Rigid sheet cladding I72 Accommodation B11
Pre-formed concrete E28 Riser distribution systems M95 Furniture/equipment T158
Steel E28 Roads Planting S156
Bored E28 Bases/sub-bases,hardcore D24 Skirtings J80
Steel sheet E30 Coated macadam/asphalt S150 Slab/brick/sett/cobble pavings S152
Piped water supply systems M95 Gravel S150 Slating
Pipelines M95 In situ concrete F36 Fibre cement I70
Pipework, rainwater R142 Interlocking brick/block S152 Natural I70
Plant, contractor’s B11 Road Coverings Smoke extract/control systems M95
Planting S156 Build up felt I66 Solar collectors M96
Plaster, fibrous O116 Single layer plastics I66 Sound amplification systems N107
Plasterboard Roof decking F46, I72 Sports surfacing/pavings O116,
Dry lining O116 Roof tiling, clay/concrete I70 S150
Fixed partitions/inner walls/linings O122 Roofing, mastic asphalt I66 Spot items T158
Plastered coatings O116 Roof lights Sprayed concrete F36
Portal frames, timber J78 Concrete F46 Sprayed mineral fibre coatings J84
Post tensioned, reinforcement F40 Metal L90 Sprinkler distribution systems M95
Power floating, concrete F38 Timber J82 Stainless steel sheet
Power supply and lighting N107 Roofs, temporary C14 coverings/flashings I72
Precast concrete Roughcast coatings O116 Stairs
Precast concrete F46 Rubber tiling/sheeting O116 Metal L90
Decking F46 Rubber-latex flooring O116 Timber J82
Sills, lintels, copings F46 Rubble walling, natural stone H54 Statutory authorities, work by B12
Prefabricated timber J78 Rules, use of tabulated A7 Steel
Preformed concrete piling E28 Piling E28
Preliminaries B10 S Stainless, sheet coverings I72
Pressurised water supply systems M95 Safeguarding the site B11 Structural K86
Primary cooling distribution M95 Sand blasting concrete C18, F38 Stone
Primary heat distribution M95 Sand cement/concrete/granolithic Sett pavings S152
Prime cost sum A9 screeds/flooring O116 Tiling/mosaic O116
Profiled sheet Sanitary fittings T158 Cast, walling/dressings I70
Cladding I74 Screeds, sand cement/ Natural, ashlar walling/dressings H56
Decking, metal I74 concrete/granolithic O116 Natural, rubber walling H54
Project particulars B10 Screening, electromagnetic N107 Natural, slab cladding I70
Protection of the site B12 Screens Concrete/brick kerbs/edgings S152
Provisional sum A9 Metal L90 Structural
Public address system N107 Plastics L90 Metal K86
Pumps M96 Temporary C14 Steel K86
Purlins K86 Timber J82 Timber J78
Sealant joints J84 Sub-contract B11
Q Secondary cooling distribution M95 Sub-contractors, nominated B11
Quantities A8 Security systems N107 Suppliers, nominated B12
Quarry tiling/ mosaic O116 Security/safety/protection N107 Supply systems, piped M95
Seeding/turfing S156 Support
Sequence, limitations B10 Temporary or semi-permanent C14
R
Services and facilities, contractor’s B10 For services M96, M98,
Radio/ TV/ CCTV systems N107
Services, temporary B10 M100,
Rainwater pipework/ gutters R140
Sett pavings S152 N110,
Raised assess floors O126
Sewage N114
Refrigeration
Pumping systems M96, R148 Surface finishes O116
Plant M96
Treatment/sterilisation R148 Surfacing for sport O116
cold rooms M96
Systems R148 Suspended ceilings O128
Refuse
Sheeting Switchgear N108
Chute disposal systems R140
Rigid sheet I72

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T W
TV Communication systems N107 Walkways
Taking down structures C14 Metal L90
Tamping concrete F38 Timber J82
Tanking Wall insulation, cavity walls G52, H60,
Flexible sheet I66 J84
Liquid applied I66 Walling
Mastic asphalt I66 Block G48
Telecommunications systems N107 Brick G48
Television communications systems N107 Cast stone H56
Temporary works C14 Curtain I72
Terrazzo O116 Glass block G48
Testing and commissioning Natural stone ashlar H56
Electrical N114 Rubble, natural stone H54
Mechanical M104 Walls, existing, chemical dpc C18
Thermal insulation J84 Walls, inner, plasterboard O122
Tile cladding/covering I70 Warm air heating M95, N107
Tiling Water
Carpet O116 Features T158
Ceramic O116 Filtration equipment M96
Concrete O116 Supply systems M95
Cork O116 Supply systems for fire fighting M95
Lino O116 Supply systems, treated M95
Plastics O116 Tanks/ cisterns M96
Quarry O116 Waterproof
Roofs, clay/concrete I70 Rendering O116
Rubber O116 Roof coatings, liquid applied I66
Terrazzo O116 Weatherboarding, timber J80
Timber Windows
Board flooring/sheating/linings J80 Metal L90
Doors/shutters/hatches J82 Timber J82
Flooring J80, O116 PVC L90
Repairing/renovating C18 Wiring N110
Shingling J80 Woodblock O116
Stairs/walkways/balustrades J82 Woodwool slab decking I72
Weatherboarding J80 Work
Windows/rooflights/screens J82 By employer B12
Framing J82 By statutory authorities B12
Treatment, brickwork/blockwork C18 Description of A8
Transport systems N106 Not covered by rules A8
Trenches for services M104, Provisional A9
N114 Special types A9
Trims J80, L82 Temporary C14
Trowelling concrete F38 By existing buildings C14
Trunking
Busbar N110 Z
Cable N110 Zinc sheet coverings/flashings I74
Turfing S156

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Underfloor heating systems M95, N107
Underpinning D26
Uninterrupted power supply systems N107
Use of site, limitations B10

V
VAV air conditioning systems M95
Vacuum
Cleaning systems M95
Supply systems M95
Ventilation/fume extract systems M95
Vibration isolation mounting M95

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The Agreed Rules of Measurement 4, Supplement 1, Issue 2 has been prepared by a joint committee established by
Construction Industry Federation and Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, as follows:

Representing the Construction Industry Federation:

John Curtin, Kieran Masterson.

Representing the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland:

Gerard O’Sullivan, Alan Hardy, Michael Mulryan.

Observer representing the Government Contracts Committee for Construction:

Neil Murphy.

The Joint Committee will continue in existence to review the operation of ARM 4, Supplement 1 and to consider any
observations made by users within the industry.

Michael Mulryan
Chairman

Secretariat
Patricia Byron, Director General, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.
Martin Lang, Director–Main Contracting, Construction Industry Federation.

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 ARM4, Supplement 1

Supplement 1 is published for use in conjunction with ARM4 when Bills of Quantities are prepared for projects on which the Employer
has selected one of the suite of Public Works Conditions of Contract published by the Office of Government Procurement of the
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

The contents of Supplement 1 vary the Rules of ARM4. Any conflict between ARM4 and Supplement 1 shall be resolved in favour of the
contents of Supplement 1 where the Contract states that Supplement 1 has been used in the preparation of the Bill of Quantities.

Section A, General Rules, and Section B, Preliminaries, are printed in full. Users are advised to make themselves aware of ARM4 text
that is omitted from the ARM4 Supplement 1.

Where, in other Sections, there are different Rules applicable for the Public Works Conditions of Contract, only pages that differ from
ARM4 and their facing pages are included in Supplement 1.

The bottom right corner of each page in Supplement 1 is cross referenced to the ARM4 page, or pages, that are being replaced.

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 ARM4: Contents

Contents

A General Rules 6

B Preliminaries 9

D Excavation and Earthwork 14

Ground Investigation 14
Excavation 16
Underpinning 20

E Piling 22
Piles 22

M Mechanical Installations 24
Generally 24

N Electrical installations 26
Generally 26

R Drainage 28
Below Ground 28

T Fittings 34
Fittings, Equipment and Furniture 34

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 General Rules

1 Introduction
A These Agreed Rules of Measurement provide a uniform basis Work which is ‘Deemed to be included’ shall neither be
for measuring building work and embody the essentials of measured separately nor included in descriptions. Where there
good practice. More detailed information than is required by are specific requirements for such work, they shall be stated.
this document shall be given where necessary in order to
define the precise nature of the required work. These Agreed In some instances, the Rules require the work listed to be
Rules of Measurement shall apply equally to both proposed and measured as ‘extra over’ other items. The facility of
executed works except where otherwise stated herein. measuring work as ‘extra over’ other work may be adopted
in other cases, if desired.
Rules of measurement adopted for forms of construction not
covered in this document shall be stated. 3 Definitions
The term ‘existing’ means existing before the current
2 Application of Tabulated Rules contract. It does not refer to earlier processes in the same
The Agreed Rules of Measurement are set out in Sections. The contract.
Rules of this Section shall govern the application of the Rules
of all other Sections. The term ‘roadway’ is used herein in the normal sense of
carriageway, whether public or private. It does not apply to
The Rules, with the exception of those in this and the temporary roadways provided by the Contractor at his own
Preliminaries Section, are set out in tabular format across the discretion for his own use, nor to site roadways under his
width of two pages. The application of the tabular format is set control. A pedestrian footpath alongside the carriageway is
out below. part of the road for this purpose.

The ‘Information Required’ and ‘General Rules’ requirements 4 Bills of Quantities

shall each apply to all subsequent Rules within the Work Bills of Quantities shall fully describe and accurately
Section they appear in until superseded by another set. represent the quantity and quality of the work called for in the
Works Requirements.
Horizontal lines (stepped in some cases) divide the pairs of
Work Section pages into mutually exclusive zones to which 5 Measurement
different Rules apply. Where the horizontal line across a column Unless the term metre used in these Rules is preceded
is dashed, the Rules of the zones immediately above and below by the words ‘square’ or ‘cubic’ it shall be deemed to
it may apply as alternatives. be linear.

No more than one requirement from each of the Category 1, 2, Work shall be measured net as fixed in position and each
and 3 columns can be applied in one description. As many measurement shall be taken to the nearest 10mm (i.e. 5mm
requirements, if any, of the Category 4 column as are and over shall be regarded as 10mm and less than 5mm shall
applicable to the item of work shall be selected from the be disregarded). This Rule shall not apply to any dimensions
Category 4 column. stated in descriptions.

Where the symbol ‘(nr)’ is given in a Category column, the Where minimum deductions of voids are dealt with in this
number shall be stated in the item description (as well as document they shall refer only to voids which are within the
giving the Unit quantity separately). boundaries of measured areas. Voids which are at the

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 boundaries of measured areas shall always be the subject of Junctions between straight and curved work shall in all cases A
deduction irrespective of size. be deemed to be included in the work in which they occur.

Where classification is given in this document as being between Where the term ‘like items’ is used, a detailed description of
two limiting dimensions then the interpretation shall be as the item shall be given.
exceeding the first dimension but not exceeding the second.
Notwithstanding the provisions in these Rules for labours to be
The following symbols have been used to denote either a range given as linear items, such labours may be given in the
or a limiting dimension for descriptive purposes: description of work on which they occur that are to be
< means ‘less than’ measured in linear metres.
< means ‘less than or equal to but not exceeding’
> means ‘exceeding’ Notwithstanding the provisions in these Rules for labours to be
enumerated, such labours may be given in the description of
The following abbreviations have been used: items of work on which they occur that are to be measured as a
mm millimetre number.
m metre
m2 square metre 7 Detailed Descriptions
m3 cubic metre The requirements of these Rules for ‘detailed descriptions’
nr number shall be deemed to have been complied with if referenced
t tonne drawn information included in the Works Requirements is
kg kilogramme provided that indicates fully the items to be described.
hr hour
l litre Reference to a Standard specification (EN, IS, etc) that is
adequate to identify the material or process required, subject
6 Descriptions to the requirement to consider equivalents, may be given in an
The order of stating dimensions shall be consistent and item description instead of the descriptive requirements of
generally in the sequence of length, width and height. Where these Rules or a Component Detail.
that sequence is not appropriate or where ambiguity could
arise, the dimensions shall be specifically identified. 8 Drawn Information
Drawn information taken from the Works Requirements where
Unless otherwise specifically required by these Rules, the such information is required to be provided for compliance with
following shall be deemed to be included with all items: these Rules is defined as follows:
a Labour and all costs in connection therewith.
b Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith. a Location Drawings
c Assembling, fitting and fixing materials and goods in (i) Site/Block Plan: To locate the outline and position of
position. the building site in relation to town plan or other wider
d Plant and all costs in connection therewith. context and to locate the position of the building in
e Waste of materials. relation to general layout of site and means of access.
f All cutting. (ii) Plans, Section and Elevations: To show the position
g Establishment charges, overheard charges and profit. occupied by the various spaces in the building and the

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 general construction and location of the principal Specialist who has been selected by the Employer and whose
A elements. confirmed contract price for the work required is known prior to
the submission of tenders.
b Component Details
To show all the information necessary for the pricing of the 12 Work in Special Conditions
component. Alterations and other work in existing buildings shall be so
described. Handling materials and getting them in or out of
Location Drawings and any other drawings referred to in the such buildings shall be deemed to be included with the items.
Work Sections shall be issued to tenderers. All other drawings Labours on existing work shall be so described.
used in the preparation of the Bill of Quantities shall be
available for inspection by tenderers. Work outside the boundary of the site shall be so described.

9 Quantities Work carried out in or under water shall be so described stating

Where the unit of billing is the metre, quantities shall be billed whether canal, river or sea water and (where applicable) the
to the nearest whole unit. Fractions of a unit less than half shall mean spring levels of high and low water.
be disregarded and all other fractions shall be regarded as a
whole unit.

Where the unit of billing is the tonne, quantities shall be billed

to the nearest two places of decimals.

Where the application of the foregoing would cause an entire

item to be eliminated, such item shall be included in the Bill of
Quantities as one whole unit, or in the case of items measured
by the tonne, shall be billed as 0.01 tonne.

Where the project consists of identical units (e.g. a housing

scheme) and the quantities for a unit are entered in a Bill of
Quantities that is subsequently ‘timesed’ by the number of
units in the project, the item may be billed to two places of
decimals or may be enumerated.

10 Reserved Sum
The term 'Reserved Sum' means a sum determined by the
Employer that is to be included in the Bill of Quantities until
Contract award in respect of work or services to be provided
by a Reserved Specialist or a Standing Conciliator.

11 Contract Sum for Novated Work

The term ‘Contract Sum for Novated Work’ is defined as a sum to
be provided for work or services to be executed by a Novated

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 Preliminaries

1 Preliminary Particulars allows the Employer to make an entry, an item for each such
entry shall be given in the Bill of Quantities showing the text B
1.1 Project, parties and consultants entered in the Schedule to allow for its pricing. Where the
The following shall be given:- facility to price the implications of a particular entry are
The name, nature and location of the project. provided elsewhere in the Bill of Quantities, attention shall be
A general description of the works. drawn to this fact.
The names and addresses of the Employer and of the
Consultants, stating their respective roles. Details shall be given as to whether mechanism PV1 or PV2 of
the Public Works Contracts is to apply. Where PV2 applies, details
1.2 Description of site of the relevant PV2 appendices’ entries shall be set out in the Bill
Information to indicate the boundaries of the site, the means of of Quantities.
access and the position of the works shall be given. Attention
shall be drawn to any adjacent or abutting buildings. Where the 2.2 Public Works Contract for Building and Civil Engineering
Employer retains the risk associated with utilities, details of the Works designed by the Employer
utilities shall be given. Information to facilitate visiting the site Items shall be given for each of the following when they are not
shall be given. Compensation Events in Schedule Part 1 Section K items
18-21:-
1.3 Drawings and other documents
A list shall be given in the Bill of Quantities of the drawings and a) An item of archaeological interest or human remains is
other documents from which the Bill of Quantities has been found on the Site, and it was unforeseeable
prepared. The list shall identify those issued to tenderers. b) The Contractor encounters unforeseeable ground
Drawings and documents not forming part of the Works conditions (not resulting from weather) or man-made
Requirements shall be identified as such. obstructions in the ground, other than Utilities
c) The Contractor encounters unforeseeable Utilities in the
Addresses where drawings and other documents not issued to ground on the Site
tenderers may be inspected, by appointment or otherwise, shall d) Owners of Utilities on Site do not relocate or disconnect
be given. Utilities as stated in the Works Requirements, when the
Contractor has complied with their procedures and the
2 Contract procedures in the Contract, and the failure is
Items shall be given in each case for the requirements of the unforeseeable
following:-
2.3 The risk of quantities will remain with the Employer under
2.1 Form, type and conditions of contract Schedule part 1K Event 17 only where such a risk is not affected
Particulars of the version and edition of the Public Works by another risk that has been passed to the Contractor elsewhere
Condition of Contract to be used and a schedule of the clause under Schedule part 1K. For example, where the risk of
headings shall be given as an item. Where amendments to the unforeseeable ground conditions under Schedule part 1K Event 19
Conditions of Contract have been approved for the project by the is passed to the Contractor and where quantities of work required
Government Contracts Committee (Construction), details of the change as a consequence of unforeseeable ground conditions
amendments shall be given in full. being encountered, then Event 19 shall take precedence over
Event 17 to the extent that the change has arisen from the
Where Schedule Part 1 of the Conditions of Contract requires or risk encountered.

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 2.4 Where an optional Compensation Event item has ‘no’ entered under or over the site.
B against it on Part 1, Schedule K, all costs associated with the h) The execution or completion of the work in any specific order
Compensation Event shall be at the risk of the Contractor. or in sections or phases, including any coincidental work not
at the discretion of the contractor.
2.5 Contractor’s liability i) Maintenance of specific temperature and humidity levels.
Items for the following shall be given unless included elsewhere j) Temporary accommodation and facilities for the use of the
in the Bill of Quantities in accordance with 2.1 Employer including heating, lighting, furnishing and attendance.
a) Contractor’s liability for risk or injury to persons and property, k) Provision of connections to temporary voice and data
for damage to the works and, where required for the project, communications systems for use of the Employer.
professional indemnity insurance. l) Periodic usage and access charges on voice and data
b) Where the Employer requires the Contractor to effect communications systems for use of the Employer and
insurance in respect of the Contractor’s liability for any such associated running costs.
risk, the relevant particulars shall be given. m) Provision of Project Supervisor Construction Stage services,
c) Where the Employer intends to relieve the Contractor of liability by the Contractor under the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work
for any such risk, the relevant particulars shall be given. (Construction) Regulations.
n) Any other obligation or restriction.
2.6 Insurance liability of Employer
Where the cost of insuring any liability of the Employer is required
to be included in the Contract Sum details of the liability shall be 3 Work by Specialist Works Contractors, Work by Utility Providers
described in an Item. and Work by Others Engaged Directly by the Employer.

2.7 Local Authorities fees and charges Items shall be given in each case for the requirements of
Where the Works Requirements oblige the Contractor to pay local the following:-
authority fees and charges for the benefit of the Employer such fee
or charge shall be described and listed as separate items. 3.1 Work by Specialist Works Contractors
Work which is required to be carried out by a Reserved Specialist
2.8 Obligations and restrictions imposed by the Employer shall be given as a Reserved Sum. A description of the Specialist
Items shall be given providing particulars of any obligations or work shall be given.
restrictions to be imposed by the Employer in respect of the
following, unless they are included elsewhere in the Bill of Work which is required to be carried out by a Novated Specialist
Quantities in accordance with 2.1. shall be given as a Contract Sum for Novated Work. A description
of the Novated work shall be given along with the details of the
a) Access to and possession or use of the site. tender accepted, including the identity of the novatee.
b) Limitations of working space.
c) Limitations of working hours. An item shall be given in association with each 'Reserved Sum'
d) Limitations on the operation of plant with respect to adjoining and each 'Contract Sum for Novated Work' for profit required by
property. the Contractor on the Sum.
e) The use or disposal of any material found on the site.
f) Hoardings, fences, screens, temporary roofs, temporary An item shall be given in association with each ‘Reserved Sum’ and
name boards and advertising rights. each ‘Contract Sum for Novated Work’ for management, which shall
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 costs associated with the employment of each of the Specialists. d) Scaffolding – the area of elevation or the floor area to be
scaffolded. Where access towers are to be provided the B
‘Attendance’ is the work to be executed or services to be provided number, size and height of the towers shall be stated. The
by the Contractor by way of assistance to or facilitation of each provision of scaffold boards and ladders and of all certification
Reserved Specialist and Novated Specialist. required for safe use shall be deemed to be included.
e) Unloading, hoisting and distributing – the size and weight of
‘General attendances’ are provided to all Reserved Specialists and the items and their destination in the work shall be described.
Novated Specialists. ‘Special attendances’ are those which the f) Maintenance of specific temperature and humidity levels –
Contractor may be required to provide in addition to general the required temperatures and humidity levels shall be stated.
attendance for specific Reserved or Novated Specialists. The provision of plant and all necessary fuel/power supplies
shall be deemed to be included. Any restrictions on the use
An item shall be given for each 'Reserved Sum' relating to of the permanent mechanical installation of the building shall
Specialist Work and for each 'Contract Sum for Novated Work' in be stated.
respect of the provision of ‘general attendance’. General
attendance shall be deemed to include the use of Contractor’s For all other special attendance items to be provided by the
temporary roads, hardstandings, standing scaffolding, standing Contractor, the scope of the work required of the Contractor shall
power-operated hoisting plant, the provision of temporary lighting be detailed in the description.
and water supplies, provision of space for the Reserved
Specialist’s and Novated Specialist’s own offices and the storage In the case of all special attendance items the provision,
of his plant and materials and for the use of the Contractor's maintenance and removal or any plant, equipment or work
messrooms, sanitary accommodation and welfare facilities. required and the reinstatement of any part of the Works disturbed
shall be deemed to be included.
Where special attendance is to be provided by the Contractor an
item shall be provided for each such item of attendance and full The provision of any special attendance not listed in the Bill of
information on the nature of the attendance required shall be Quantities shall be deemed to be included in the Reserved Sum
stated in the description. In particular, where the following items of for the Reserved Specialist work or the Contract Sum for Novated
special attendance are to be provided, the requirements stated Work for Novated Specialist work.
shall be compiled within the description of the attendance:
a) Temporary access roads and hardstandings required with a ‘Builders work’ to be carried out by the Contractor in connection
description of traffic to be catered for, width of carriageway, with work by Reserved Specialists shall be given in accordance
extent of accessway to be provided and remedial works to be with the appropriate requirements of these Rules.
carried out to the trafficked areas.
b) Weatherproof covered storage and accommodation – floor 3.2 Dispute Resolution
area to be provided together with details of any enhancements An item shall be given for the Contractor's costs associated with
required such as minimum eaves heights, lighting levels, the Project Board where Clause 13.1 of the Conditions of Contract
power supply requirements, heating, ventilation, water and intended for use on the Contract provides for a Project Board.
drainage services and, where a requirement, site location.
c) Power supplies giving the phase and maximum electrical Where applicable, an item shall be given stating the Reserved Sum
loading to be allowed for – Specialists shall be deemed for the Contractor's share of the costs associated with the Standing
responsible for the provision of transformers and temporary Conciliator's charge for making himself available to the project and
distribution cabling unless otherwise stated in the description. for his monitoring of progress.

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3.3 Work by Utility Providers m) Temporary accommodation for the use of the Contractor.
Work which is to be carried out by a Statutory Authority, Public n) Temporary storage areas including suitable and separate
Undertaking or Public or Private Utility Providers shall be so storage for dangerous materials or substances.
described and measured in accordance with the appropriate o) Temporary telephones for the use of the Contractor.
requirements of these Rules. p) Traffic regulations.
q) Welfare facilities for work people to be in compliance with the
3.4 Work by others engaged directly by the Employer fourth schedule of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work
A description of any work to be carried out on the site of the (Construction) Regulations.
Works during the period prior to Substantial Completion by others r) Safety Health and Welfare at Work provisions including items
directly engaged by the Employer shall be provided. for the following:-
i. The operation of the requirements of the SAFE PASS and
Obligations of the Contractor with respect to each item of such CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CERTIFICATES SCHEMES
work and forebearances required of him in connection with its ii. Safety Officers and all safety supervisors, first aiders,
execution shall be listed. The list shall include any general and inspectors and certifiers required
special attendances required of the Contractor. iii. Tests and certificates on plant and equipment
iv. Safety signs and signals
4 General facilities and obligations v. Provision of Personal Protective Clothing and Personal
For convenience in pricing, items for the following shall be given: Protective Equipment
a) Supervision and co-ordination of the Works. vi. Provision and maintenance of emergency routes and
b) Plant, tools and vehicles exits and designated personnel responsible for
i. Bringing to site, erecting and removing on completion emergency procedures
ii. Maintaining on site for the duration of the works. vii. Energy distribution installations
c) Scaffolding viii. Temporary fire detection and fire fighting systems
i. Bringing to site, erecting and removing on completion ix. Maintenance of appropriate working conditions and
ii. Adjusting and maintaining on site for the duration of the work stations
works. x. Provision and maintenance of on-site traffic routes
d) Site administration including the provision and keeping of all xi. Provision of first aid equipment and first aid room as
statutory records. appropriate.
e) Security. s) Disbursements arising from the employment of work people.
f) Provision of clearly identifiable site perimeters and t) Maintenance of public and private roads.
surroundings. u) Removing rubbish, protective casings and coverings and
g) Provisions for protection of the public from site operations cleaning the works on completion.
and arrangements for protection of third parties and visitors v) Compliance with waste management statutory
to the site in accordance with all statutory requirements. requirements.
h) Transport for work people. w) Drying the works.
i) Protecting the works from inclement weather. x) Temporary fencing, hoardings, gates, doors, screens, fans,
j) Water for the works. Particulars shall be given if water will be planked footways, guardrails, gantries, floor, stair, roof edge
supplied by the Employer. protection, and protection of openings, safety nets and
k) Temporary lighting and power for the works. Particulars shall similar items.
be given if current will be supplied by the Employer. y) Control of noise, pollution and compliance with statutory
l) Temporary roads, hardstandings, crossings and similar items. obligations.

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z) Protection of the works.

Maintaining temporary works, adapting, clearing away and making
good shall be deemed to be included with the items. Notices and fees
to Statutory Authorities or Public or Private Utilities Providers or
Undertakings related to the preceding items shall be deemed to be
included with those items.

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 Excavation and Earthwork: Ground Investigation

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Location, Drawings
Methods, tests and reporting requirements
Backfilling material other than that arising from the excavations
Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.

Any information that is provided as background information, rather than

included in the Works Requirements, shall be identified as such.

D CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Site exploration 1 observations item

2 taking samples

3 tests 1 site
2 laboratory

2 Trial holes (nr) 4 excavating 3 maximum depth Stating thickness through: m

< 2.00m 1 concrete
> 2.00m in 2m stages 2 macadam
3 like items stating material

3 Bore holes (nr) 5 driving 4 maximum depth 4 raking

< 4.00m
6 lining >4.00 < 8.00m
> 8.00m

7 capping 5 details stated nr

4 Extra over items on which they 8 reinstating surface finish 6 details stated
occur

9 handling and disposal of 7 details stated m3

contaminated or hazardous
materials

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 Excavation and Earthwork: Ground Investigation

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED

D
1 Preparing reports on observations, work methods
and results

1 Tests include the following:

Stability, Acidity, Water Levels, Percolation and
other similar

1 Measurement of Trial Holes shall have regard to 2 Earthwork support, disposal, backfill and other
overall depth only ground works required

2 Commencing level shall be stated in the

description of Trial Hole excavation.

3 Commencing level shall be stated in the

description of Bore Hole excavation.

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 Excavation and Earthwork: Excavation

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Ground Investigation Reports indicating the nature of the ground
The ground water level and date when established (pre-contract level)
Ground water subject to periodic changes such as tidal effects
Trial pits or bore holes stating their location
Over or underground services known to be present
Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.
Location Drawings which shall show existing features, buildings, services
and the like, indicating those for retention
Materials for filling and details of compaction
Limitations on methods of execution

Any information that is provided as background information, rather than

included in the Works Requirements, shall be identified as such.

CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

D 1 Removing 1 trees 1 girths 1 filling material where not at nr

2 tree stumps < 0.45m Contractor’s discretion
> 0.45 < 1.5m
> 1.5 < 3.0m
> 3.0m; girth stated

3 hedges m

4 site vegetation m2

2 Preparation 5 lifting sods 2 method and depth stated

3 Excavation 6 topsoil for preservation 3 average depth stated

7 reduce levels 4 maximum depth m3

8 basements < 2.00m
9 foundation trenches > 2.00m in 2 m stages
10 isolated pits (nr)
11 pile caps (nr)

4 Extra on excavation items for 12 below ground water level

13 around existing services 5 parallel to excavations m

stating type

6 crossing excavations nr

14 handling and disposal of 7. details stated m3

contaminated or hazardous
materials

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 Excavation and Earthwork: Excavation

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED

1 Girths shall be measured at 1.00m over ground 1 Trees < 0.45m girth occurring within a hedge 1 Grubbing up roots and disposal D
level are deemed to be included with the hedge 2 Filling material where at Contractor’s discretion

2 Site vegetation includes bushes, undergrowth,

scrub and trees < 0.45m girth

2 Lifting sods shall be measured only where 3 Careful storage and maintenance for relaying
required for preservation

3 Quantities for all excavations items shall be 4 Earthwork support

taken as the bulk before excavation 5 Interlocking steel piling where at Contractor’s
4 In all Excavation categories starting level shall discretion
be stated where > 0.25m below existing 6 Compacting, levelling or grading bottoms of
grounds levels excavation

3 Foundation trenches include associated pads

and ground beams

5 “Extra on Excavation” items shall be measured

as the total volume irrespective of depth
6 Measurement for work beside/around existing
services shall be taken only where the existing
services are to be retained or remain live
7 Where ground investigation reports are not
available a description of the ground and the
pre-contract water level which has been
assumed shall be stated
8 Where the Employer is retaining the 'ground
conditions' risks the ground water level shall be
re-established at the time the various excavation
works are carried out and the measurement of
‘Extra on excavation items for being below
ground water level’ shall be adjusted
accordingly

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W
D CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Extra on excavation items for 1 breaking up existing 1 rock m3

2 concrete
3 reinforced concrete
4 brick, block, stonework

5 underground services, detailed m

description

6 hard surfaces; detailed m2

description

2 being next to 7 existing buildings

8 existing roadways

2 Working space 3 reduce levels 9 maximum depth 1 backfilling with special m2

< 2.00m materials, details stated
4 basements > 2.00m in 2m stages

5 foundations

6 isolated pits (nr)

7 pile caps (nr)

3 Disposal 8 water 10 surface item

11 ground
12 contaminated ground

9 topsoil 13 for preservation 2 specific locations (detailed m3

description)

10 excavated material 14 on site 3 specific handling (detailed

15 off site description)

4 Filling; material stated 11 to excavations 16 av. thickness 4 details of special sources,

12 to make up levels < 250mm selection, treatment, handling
> 250mm

5 Surface treatments 13 blinding filling m2

14 trimming rock

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED D

X
1 Descriptions for the breaking out of hard 1 Rock is defined as any material met with in
surfaces shall state the nature of same excavation which is of such size or position that
they can only be removed by means of wedges,
2 Excavation next to existing buildings or existing special plant or explosives
roadways is deemed to arise when the horizontal
distance between the excavation and the existing
building/roadway is less than the depth of
excavation

3 Extra over excavation for work next to existing

buildings/roadways is taken as the area of the
face of excavation measured from the starting
level to the bottom of such excavations

4 Working space shall only be measured where 2 Backfilling with special materials means material 1 Additional earthwork support, disposal, backfill
Formwork, Rendering, Tanking or Protective Walls other than that arising from the excavation with excavated material, handling and disposal of
are required to the face of construction below dangerous materials and breaking up hard
starting level of excavation but only where the 3 For the purpose of measurement, the height of materials
face of excavation is < 0.60m distant and working space shall be taken from the starting
subject is 5 to 6 below level of relevant excavation to the bottom of 2 Additional ground or surface water disposal
formwork, rendering, tanking, or protective walls
5 Working space shall be measured where the
height of Formwork or Protective Walls below
starting level of excavation is > 1.00m or where
the bottom of the Formwork or Protective Walls is
>1.00m below starting level of excavation

6 Working space shall be measured full depth

where Rendering or Tanking is required

7 Designed interlocking steel piling shall be

measured in accordance with Section E

8 Disposal of ground water shall only be measured 4 Surface water is water on the surface of the site 3 All excavated material including broken up hard
where a corresponding item for excavation below and the excavations material and the like
ground water level is measured and where the
Employer is retaining the 'ground conditions'
risks, shall be adjusted accordingly if post
contract water levels differ from the pre contract
levels

9 Quantities for the disposal of excavated materials

shall be the bulk before excavation

10 The volume of filling shall be taken as equal to 4 Levelling or grading to falls

the excavation void as measured

11 Horizontal, vertical and sloping surfaces where 5 Trimming to rock includes sides and bottoms 5 Compaction to filling and bottoms of excavations
required shall each be so described

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 Excavation and Earthwork: Underpinning

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Location and Survey Drawings
Ground Investigation Reports
Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.
Details of the Existing Structure to be Underpinned
Underpinning Works, including ground preparation, soil stability, tests,
concrete, reinforcement, brickwork, blockwork, and the like items
Limitation on the extent of Underpinning operations to be carried out in a
single section
Limitation on method of execution

Any information that is provided as background information, rather than

included in the Works Requirements, shall be identified as such.

D CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Temporary support 1 to existing structures item

2 Preparation 2 removing existing projecting 1 concrete 1 within existing building m

foundation, dimensioned 2 reinforced concrete 2 access from one side
description 3 other, details stated 3 access from both sides

3 surfaces of existing work to 4 width stated

receive new supports

3 Excavation 4 preliminary 5 maximum depths m3

5 under existing structure < 2.00m
> 2.00 in 2m stages

4 Working space m2

5 Underpinning 6 works required are to be fully 6 dimensioned description overall m

described including reference and for each component
to drawing

7 designed continuity 7 dimensioned description nr

connections on reinforcement
bars

6 Filling 8 imported material m3

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED D

1 Excavation depths shall be taken below 1 The width of the preliminary excavation shall be 1 Earthwork support, backfill with excavated
commencing level for each type the sum of any projection of the retained material, disposal of surplus and of water,
foundation beyond the face of the wall plus any breaking out hard materials and like items
2 Excavating below ground water level and around projection of the underpinning beyond the face of
existing services shall be measured in the retained foundation
accordance with the Rules for excavation 2 Formwork at edges of work limits

3 Working space shall be measured from the 2 The depth of preliminary excavation is that from
commencing level of the preliminary excavation the commencing level to the tip of the retained
to the proposed bearing level of the new work foundation except where the underpinning is to
project beyond the retained foundation, in which
4 Where there is to be access from both sides the case the depth shall be to the underside of the
working space shall be measured both sides retained foundation

5 Details of backfilling with material other than that 3 Excavation under existing structure is that from
arising from the excavation shall be stated the underside of the existing foundation to the
proposed bearing level of the new works
6 The volume of filling shall be that of the
preliminary excavation

7 Where ground investigation reports are not

available a description of the ground and the pre-
contract water level which has been assumed
shall be stated

8 Where the Employer is retaining the 'ground

conditions' risks the ground water level shall be
re-established at the time the various excavation
works are carried out and the measurement of
‘Extra on excavation items for being below
ground water level’ shall be adjusted accordingly

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 Piling: Piles

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Location drawings which show the trial pits or bore holes
stating their location.
Location drawings which shall show existing features, buildings,
services and the like, indicating those for retention.
Materials for filling and details of compaction.
The general layout of piles
The position of work within the site
Over or underground services known to be present
Ground Investigation Report indicating the nature of the ground.
The ground water level and date when established (pre-contract level).
High/Low Water Levels as appropriate for work to be carried out near
watercourses, tidal areas or the like.
Kind and quality of materials, sequence, bearing load, commencing levels
and proposed bearing level.
Limitation on methods of execution.
Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.

Any information that is provided as background information, rather than

included in the Works Requirements, shall be identified as such.

E CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Mobilise and demobilise 1 on site item

2 for each pile nr

3 Bored cast in place concrete 3 diameter stated in mm 1 concreted length 1 preliminary m

piles (nr) 2 raking (inclination
2 depth bored or driven ratio stated)
4 Driven case in place concrete (to stated maximum) 3 contiguous bored
piles (nr)

3 boring into rock (stating depth) nr

5 Preformed concrete piles (nr) 4 cross section stated in m2 4 driven depth m

6 Preformed prestressed concrete
piles (nr)
7 Preformed concrete sheet piles
(nr)
8 Timber piles (nr)

9 Isolated steel piles 5 mass stated in kg/m 4 preliminary

5 raking (inclination ratio stated)

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED E

1 Materials of which piles are composed shall be 1 For each pile type measured items shall be given
stated in the descriptions for the number of piles of each size and an item
2 Bored and driven depths shall be measured along for the overall depth (bored or driven as
the axes of piles from the commencing surface to appropriate) for each size. In the case of cast in
the toe levels of bored piles, to the bottom of the place piles the concreted length shall also be
casings of driven cast in place piles and to the given for each size
bottom of toes of other driven piles
3 For the purposes of measurement the pre and
post-contract commencing level shall be the
same
4 Disposal of excavated material shall be measured
in accordance with the rules of Section D

1 Mobilising and demolishing for each pile in an

interlocking steel pile installation

5 The concreted lengths of cast in place piles shall 2 Maximum depth is taken to mean a depth which
be measured from the cut-off levels expressly is not exceeded by any pile included in the item
required to the toe levels expressly required 3 Piles comprising a driven permanent steel casing
which is filled with concrete shall be classed as
‘driven cast in place concrete piles’ where the
piles are designed for the load to be carried on
the concrete

6 Boring into rock is only measured where

specifically required

7 The cross-section type, dimensions or diameter 4 Length of piles is taken to mean the length
shall be stated in the description. Details of expressly required to be supplied excluding
coatings, treatments driving heads and shoes are extensions by including heads and shoes
to be stated in the description

8 The mass per metre and cross-sectional 5 Length of piles is taken to mean the length
dimensions shall be stated in the description expressly required to be supplied excluding
extensions
9 Details of coatings and treatments shall be stated
in the description 6 Piles comprising a driven permanent steel casing
which is filled with concrete shall be classed as
‘isolated steel piles’ where the piles are designed
for the load to be carried on the casing. Filling
such piles shall be measured in accordance with
the rules of Section F

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 Mechanical Installations: Generally

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Location Drawings
Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with pipe and duct layouts, positions of components, plant
and equipment
Assembly and Component Details and details of connections to Electrical
Equipment
Kind and quality of materials, tests on materials and on final installations

M CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Mains supply 1 connections to mains 1 nature, type, and location of item

3 Public mains 2 provision of mains supply supply stated

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED M

1 Whether work is internal, external or in Plant 1 Fixing to backgrounds
Rooms shall be stated in the descriptions of the
items 2 Plant and equipment connections to pipe and
duct work
2 Work shall be classified in the following types of
installations: 3 Connections between pipes of the same size
a Hot & Cold Water Installation and material
b Fire Fighting Installation
c Heating Installation 4 Connections between ducts of the same
d Fuel Oil Installation material
e Fuel Gas Installation
f Refrigeration Installation
g Compressed Air Installation
h Hydraulic Installation
i Chemical Installation
j Special Gas Installation
k Medical Suction Installation
l Pneumatic Installation
m Vacuum Installation
n Air Handling Installation
o Other Installation, type stated

3 Builder’s Work for all mechanical installations

may be given under one heading

4 Public mains are those owned by a statutory

authority, public undertaking or public or private
utility providers

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 Electrical Installations: Generally

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Location Drawings
Detailed drawings indicating the nature of each installation and scope of
work together with circuit diagrams, wiring layout, positions of
components, controllers, equipment and positions of final consumer
equipment
Type and voltage of the main electricity supply stating the location of the
main supply point
Kind and quality of materials, tests, electrical voltage and the type and the
final amperage/voltage of each circuit

N CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 General Rules

2 Mains supply 1 connections to mains 1 details of nature, type, and item

3 Public mains 2 provision of mains supply location of supply stated

nr
4 Transport installations 3 lifts 2 detailed description indicating
4 escalators type, size, speed, capacity,
5 like items loading, height of shaft, floors
served, testing and
commissioning and electrical
supply

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED N

1 Whether work is internal or external shall be 1 Fixing to backgrounds
stated in the descriptions of the items

2 Work shall be classified in the following types of

installations:
a. Incoming Service
b. Standby Equipment
c. Mains Installation
d. Power Installation
e. Lighting Installation
f. Heating Installation
g. Telephone Installation
h. Data Transmission Installation
i. Clock Installation
j. Sound Distribution Installation
k. Security System Installation
l. Lighting Protection Installation
m. Transport Installation
n. TV Installation
o. Work associated with Mechanical
Engineering Installations
p. Other Installation, type stated

3 Builders’ work for all electrical installations may

be given under one heading

4 Public mains are those owned by a statutory

authority, public undertaking, or public or private
utility providers

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 Drainage: Below ground

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Location Drawings
Ground investigation reports and details of ground water in accordance
with Section D
Over or underground services known to be present
Nature of contaminated or hazardous materials arising from excavations
and requirements for disposal.
Starting level of excavations
Kind and quality of materials
Materials for filling and method of compaction if not at Contractor’s
discretion

Any information that is provided as background information, rather than

included in the Works Requirements, shall be identified as such.

R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Excavating trenches 1 pipes <250mm nominal 1 average depth of trench in 1 curved m

diameter stages of 500mm 2 below ground water level
3 unstable ground
2 pipes >250, <450mm nominal 4 backfilled with special
diameter materials, details stated

3 pipes >450mm nominal

diameter

4 multiple pipes stating number

and nominal diameter and
pipes

2 Extra over excavating trenches 5 breaking up thickness stated 2 rock

irrespective of depth 3 concrete
4 reinforced concrete
5 brick, block, stonework

6 handling and disposal of 6 detailed description

contaminated or
hazardous materials

7 breaking up hard surfaces 7 detailed description 5 reinstating to match existing

8 next/alongside existing services 8 type of services stated 6 multiple pipes in trench

9 around existing services nr

crossing excavations

10 next to existing roadways m

11 next to existing buildings

12 lifting sods for preservation 9 method and depth stated 7 re-laying sods

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 Drainage: Below ground

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED R

1 Where the Employer is retaining the 'ground 1 Average depth of trench is the average depth 1 Earthwork support
conditions' risks the ground water level shall be between manholes
re-established at the time the various excavation 2 Steel sheet piling at contractor’s discretion
works are carried out and it is described 2 Unstable ground includes running silt, running
hereinafter as the post-contract water level sand, and the like 3 Preparation of surfaces

2 Excavating trenches below ground water level 3 Rock is defined as any materials within the 4 Disposal of excavated materials
shall be measured where the ground water level excavation which is of such size or position that
is above the bottom of the trench and shall be it can be removed only by means of wedges, 5 Backfilling with excavated materials
adjusted accordingly if the post contract water special plant or explosives
level differs from the pre-contract water level 6 Working space
4 Multiple pipes in trenches shall be measured
3 Backfilling with special materials occurs where where the new trench is for more than one pipe
selected or treated excavated materials, or
imported materials, are specified

4 Where ground investigation reports are not

available, a description of the ground and the
pre-contract water table which has been
assumed shall be stated

5 Excavation next to existing buildings or existing

roadways shall be deemed to arise when the
horizontal distance between the centre line of
the excavation and the existing building/roadway
is less than the depth of the excavation

6 Extra over items shall be measured as extra

over the trenches category listed in Categories 2
column Rules 1-4

7 Designed interlocking steel piling shall be

measured in accordance with Section E

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R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Disposal 1 ground water item

2 surface water

2 Beds 3 width and thickness of bed 1 nominal diameter of pipe 1 designed joints, giving details m
3 Beds and haunching
2 multiple pipes stating number
and nominal diameter of pipes

4 Beds and surrounds 4 width and thickness of bed

and surround

5 Vertical casings 5 thickness of surround

6 type, nominal diameter and

6 Pipes method of jointing

2 short lengths <3.00m nr

7 Extra over pipes on which they 7 fittings, type stated 3 nominal diameter stated
occur for

8 Pipe accessories 8 type stated 4 detailed description

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED X

R
1 Where the Employer is retaining the 'ground 1 Surface water is water on the surface of the site
conditions' risk, disposal of ground water shall and the excavations
be measured only when excavating below
ground water level is also measured, and shall
be adjusted accordingly if the post-contract
water level differs from the pre-contract water
level

1 Beds, haunches, surrounds and casings are

deemed to include formwork

2 Pipes shall be measured over all fittings and

branches

2 Fittings include: 2 Cutting and jointing pipes to fittings and

bends providing everything necessary for jointing
junctions
reducers
adaptors
ends
and the like

3 Pipe accessories include: 3 Accessories are deemed to include jointing

A.J.’s pipes thereto and bedding in concrete
gullies
traps
inspection/access
fresh air inlets
non-return flaps
and the like

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R CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Manholes 1 detailed description stating nr

2 Soakaways internal dimensions and depth
3 Cesspits in stages of 500mm
4 Inspection chambers
5 Waste treatment plants specific
to the effluent from the site
6 Like items

2 proprietary units 1 detailed description

7 Extra over excavating 3 breaking up 2 rock m3

irrespective of depth 3 concrete
4 reinforced concrete
5 brick, block, stonework

6 underground services, details m

stated

7 hard surfaces; detailed 1 reinstating to match existing m2

description

4 handling and disposal of 8 generally m3

contaminated or
hazardous materials

8 Sundries 5 channels 9 detailed description nr

6 benching
7 step irons
8 covers
9 intercepting traps
10 backdrop assemblies
11 like items

9 Mains 12 connections to mains 10 details of nature, type, and item

10 Public mains 13 provision of mains location of supply stated

11 Testing and Commissioning 14 detailed description

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED R

1 Work to existing manholes shall be so described 1 Depths of manholes, soakaways, cesspits, 1 Making good rendered finishes
inspection chambers, waste water treatment
2 Breaking up shall be measured as the overall plants and the like items is defined as cover 2 Building in ends of pipes and the like
dimension of the base by the thickness of the level to invert level
material 3 All work required for the construction of
2 Like items include: manholes, etc. unless specifically required
surface water attenuation tanks, petrol elsewhere in this Section
interceptors, etc.

3 Public mains are those owned by a statutory

authority, public undertaking, or public or private
utility providers

4 Provision of water, fuel, gas, electricity and

other supplies for testing and commissioning

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 Fittings: Fittings, Equipment and Furniture

INFORMATION REQUIRED
Location Drawings
Component drawings and details
Nature of construction, components and source

T CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 Fittings 1 sanitary 1 detailed description 1 fixing requirements where not nr

2 signage at the Contractor’s discretion
3 fireplace & health
4 special purpose, details stated 2 special storage or protection, m
details stated

2 Equipment 5 storage
6 play
7 domestic kitchen
8 catering
9 special purpose, details stated

3 Furniture, furnishings, details 10 internal furnishings

stated 11 curtains or blinds
12 site
13 special purpose, details stated
14 catering ranges
15 cupboards
16 built-in seating
17 Shelving
18 curtain tracks

4 Rails or protective guards 19 rubbing rails or the like

5 Sundries 20 fixing grounds

21 base pads nr

6 Fixing items supplied by the 22 detailed description 2 method of fixing stated

Employer

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED T

1 Fixing to backgrounds where at Contractor’s
discretion

2 Making good finishings

3 Disconnecting, setting aside and subsequent

refixing, for the convenience of other trades

4 Fittings, accessories and the like which are part

of the item

5 Assembling

6 Accepting delivery, storing and fixing in position

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ARM4 SUPPLEMENT2

Agreed Alternative Rules for the

Measurement of Services Installations
ISSUE 1 2013

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ARM 4, 2013,
Supplement 2
Printed April 2013

Copyright © The Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland and Construction Industry Federation

All rights reserved. No part of this publication covered by the above copyright may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form or by any means without the prior permission of the copyright owners.

Agreed Rules of Measurement 4,

Supplement 2
The Agreed Rules of Measurement 4, Supplement 2, has been prepared by a joint committee established by
the Construction Industry Federation and the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland, as follows

Representing the Construction Industry Federation:

Jim Duggan, Ian Hagan.

Representing the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland:

Gerard O’Sullivan, Alan Hardy, Michael Mulryan.

Observer representing the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform:

Neil Murphy.

The Joint Committee will continue in existence to review the operation of ARM 4, Supplement 2 and to consider any
observations made by users within the industry.

Michael Mulryan
Chairman

ARM 4; 2013

Secretariat
Ciara Murphy, Director General, Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.
Don O’Sullivan, Director–Main Contracting, Construction Industry Federation.

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ARM4, Supplement 2

Supplement 2 is published for use in conjunction with ARM4. This Supplement provides an alternative set of Rules for use in the
measurement of Mechanical and Electrical Installations where the Design Team, with the agreement of the Employer, have decided
that the measurement of Mechanical and Electrical Installations in accordance with ARM4 is not warranted.

When using Supplement 2, a note should be given at the start of the Mechanical and Electrical Installation Sections of the Bill of
Quantities making the tenderer aware that Supplement 2 is being used.

Supplement 2 replaces pages 94 to 108 of ARM4 with the exception of Category 1, items 2 to 9 on page 104 in the Mechanical
Installation Section and pages 106 to 115 with the exception of Catergories 1, items 2 to 5 on page 114 in the Electrical Installation
Section. Work covered by the exceptions shall be measured in accordance with ARM4.

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Alternative rules for the Measurement of Mechanical Installation

INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Minimum information which must be shown on the drawings that accompany this section – scope and location of work
4Information which must accompany this section – relevant drawings and specifications
4Mandatory information to be provided – detailed description of the system giving specified output requirements

CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 System 1 Site services installation

2 Gas or oil installation
3 Heating installations
4 Cooling installation
5 Water installation
6 Ventilation installation
7 Drainage installation
8 Process installation
9 BMS System installation
10 Other installations - function
stated

2 Primary Equipment 11 Details stated and reference 1 Location stated 1 Method of installing/fixing nr
to Specification given. where not left to the discretion
of the Contractor

3 Accessories associated with 12 Controls 2 Details stated and reference to

primary equipment 13 Valves Specification given
14 Pumps
15 Other items - function stated

4 Terminal equipment and fittings 16 Radiators 2 Finish

17 Taps 3 Nature of background and
18 Grilles method of fixing
19 Other items - function stated

5 Acessories associated with 20 Valves

terminal equipment and fittings 21 Thermostats
22 Controls
23 Other items - function stated

6 Distribution system 24 Pipework item

25 Ductwork

7 Insulation

8 General 26 Testing and commissioning

27 Operating and maintenance
manuals
28 Working drawings
29 Co-ordination drawings
30 As built drawings

31 Identification plates, labels

and the like

32 Builders work

33 Fire stopping and other

associated fire protection work

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Alternative rules for the Measurement of Mechanical Installation

MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED

1 A description of the installation to be given 1 All joints including fittings in running length of
such as heating installation, cold water pipes and ducts.
installation, ventilation system 2 All brackets, supports, couplers, etc
2 All work is deemed to be internal unless 3 Marking out of all holes, chases, mortices and
otherwise stated. the like.
3 Structures required to support equipment shall
be measured in accordance with ARM4.

1 Primary Equipment is defined as plant or

equipment from which a system orginates e.g.
boiler, main storage tank, air handling unit, fan, etc

4 All plates, discs, labels, tapes, symbols or

numbers, bands, charts or diagrams, etc

4 Restrictions on the way in which work can done 5 Forming or cutting holes, mortices, chases or
shall be stated. the like, providing grounds, lifting, re-fixing and
replacing as required existing chequer plates,
floor boards or raised access floor panels, etc
and making good.

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INFORMATION REQUIRED
4Minimum information which must be shown on the drawings that accompany this section – scope and location of work
4Information which must accompany this section – relevant drawings and specifications
4Mandatory information to be provided – detailed description of the system giving specified output requirements

CATEGORIES 1 2 3 4 Unit

1 System 1 HV/MV installation 1 Details stated and reference to item

2 LV installations Specification given
3 Cable ladder/tray/trunking
installations
4 Lighting and emergency
lighting installations
5 General services and small
power installations
6 Fire alarm installation
7 DATA/I.T. installations
8 Mechanical & BMS wiring
installations
9 Earthing & bonding installation
10 Lightning protection installation
11 Transport Installation
12 Other installations - function
stated

2 Equipment 13 Details stated and reference 2 Location stated 1 Method for installing/fixing nr
to Specification given where not left to the discretion
of the Contractor

3 Fittings 14 Details stated reference to 3 Finish

Specification given
15 Output

4 Accessories associated with 16 Details stated and reference

terminal equipment. to Specification given

5 Mains and sub-mains cables 17 Drawing reference 4 Mains item

5 Sub mains

6 Final circuits (including points 6 Details stated nr

terminations)

7 General earthing and bonding item

8 General 18 Testing and commissioning 7 Details stated and reference to

19 Operating and maintenance Specification given
manuals
20 Working drawings
21 Co-ordination drawings
22 As built drawings

23 Identification plates, labels

and the like

24 Builders work

25 Fire stopping and other

associated fire protection work

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MEASUREMENT RULES MEASUREMENT SCOPE DEEMED TO BE INCLUDED

1 A description of installation to be given such as 1 All joints (including fittings required in running
main switchboard, power circuit, lighting circuit, lengths of rack/tray and trunking).
alarm installation 2 All brackets and supports
2 All work is deemed to be internal unless 3 Marking out of all holes, chases, mortices and
otherwise stated. the like.
3 Structures required to support equipment shall
be measured in accordance with ARM4.

1 Equipment is as ARM4 Page 108 4 Bus bars, switchgear, etc

Categories 2 Items 1-9.

2 Fittings are as ARM4 Page 108 Categories 2

Items 10-24

3 Light fittings, switches, sockets outlets,

immersion heaters, heaters, sensors, sounders

5 Terminations

4 Points are as ARM4 Page 112 Categories 3 6 Conduit, cables, teminations, etc
Items 1-8

7 All plates, discs, labels, tapes, symbols or

numbers, bands, charts or diagrams, etc

4 Restrictions on the way in which work can done 8 Forming or cutting holes, mortices, chases or the
shall be stated. like, providing grounds, lifting, re-fixing and
replacing as required existing chequer plates,
floor boards or raised access floor panels, etc,
and making good.

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Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland Construction Industry Federation

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Dublin 2 Dublin 6
Tel: 01 661 1794 Tel: 01 406 6000
www.scsi.ie www.cif.ie

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