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AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS - 2018 EDITION i
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS

Authorised by Agreement between
THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS (INC)
and
MASTER BUILDERS AUSTRALIA LIMITED ACN 137 130 182

REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NZ (INC)
Published by
THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS (INC)
and
MASTER BUILDERS AUSTRALIA LIMITED ACN 137 130 182

REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF NZ (INC)
1st EDITION - 2018

First Edition June 1959
Second Edition March 1963
Third Edition March 1971
Third Edition (Metric) April 1973
Fourth Edition (Metric) January 1980
Fifth Edition January 1990
Sixth Edition March 2016
Sixth Edition (Reprint) September 2016
ANZSMM First Edition February 2018
The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Master Builders Australia Limited ACN 137 130 182
New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (Inc), Registered Master Builders Association of NZ (Inc)
2018
National Library of Australia

Card Number and ISBN 978-0-9599641-0-3
All correspondence concerning this Standard Method of Measurement should be addressed to :-

Australia: The Method of Measurement Committee
c/- The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
Level 3
70 Pitt Street
Sydney NSW 2000
New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors www.nziqs.co.nz
In submitting requests for interpretations of the document, correspondents should indicate whether such interpretations are required for the preparation of Bills of
Quantities or in connection with a contractual dispute.
Master Builders Australia Limited and Registered Master Builders Association of NZ (Inc) will not participate in the answering of such queries whether the query in-
volves a contractual dispute or not. The Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors has resolved to provide unilateral replies to non-contractual queries, but not to answer
queries related to contractual disputes.
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AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS - 2018 EDITION ii
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS - 2018 EDITION iii
PREFACE
The ASMM has been used as the method of measurement of building works in Australia since the first edition was published
in 1959. ASMM was revised in 2016 so that Bills of Quantities aligned with developments in the building industry that required
a rationalised approach to measurement and to documentation. ASMM6 deleted measurement rules for a number of less
common items and the introduction of rules for some sections of work not previously included.
The standard method of measurement used in New Zealand since 1985 was NZ Standard 4202. A cross – industry committee
representing the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors, Registered Master Builders Association NZ, Specialist Trade
Contractors Federation, New Zealand Institute of Building, along with major Professional quantity surveying and Contractor
firms, concluded that it was not feasible to update NZS4202. Their recommendation, supported by all organisations involved
was to adopt a revised ASMM as a joint Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement.
This new joint trans-Tasman standard was introduced in 2018 and will provide greater opportunities for companies who
are working in both Australia and New Zealand. The tabulated format of the new edition has been retained for its clarity of
presentation and ease of use.
Acknowledgements
Those responsible for the preparation of this edition were:
Representing the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors -

Messrs G.W. McDonald (Chairman), G. Brady, M. Viscariello
Representing Master Builders Australia Limited -

Messrs R. Hayward, H.R. Holdsworth. Jeff Poultney
Those who contributed to the revisions for ANZSMM 2018 were:

NZIQS - P Bunkall (Chair), C Prigg, A Muxlow, N O’Rourke, S Craig, K Power, P van der Loo
AIQS - G.W. McDonald
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS - 2018 EDITION 1
CONTENTS
1. Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations 4
2. Preliminaries 9
3. Demolition 13
4. Groundworks 15
4.1 Excavation 15
4.2 Filling and hardcore 19
4.3 Paper and plastic membranes 20
4.4 Underpinning 21
4.5 Rock stabilization 23
5. Piling 24
5.1 Driven piling 25
5.2 Cast in-situ piling 27
6. Concrete 29
6.1 In-situ concrete 31
7. Formwork 35
7.1 Formwork 35
7.2 Permanent metal formwork system 39
7.3 Slip form construction 42
8. Reinforcement 43
9. Prestressing 45
10. Precast concrete 47
11. Tanking and Waterproof Membranes 49
12. Masonry 51
13. Stonework 61
13.1 Natural stonework 63
13.2 Artificial stone, terracotta and similar work 70
Contents continued
14. Structural Steel 71
15. Metalwork 77
16. Roofing 84
17. Facade Systems 92
18. Windows 95
19. Glazing 97
20. Carpentry 100
21. Partitions 108

21.1 Metal Framed Partitions 108
21.2 Pre-Fabricated Modular Partitions 109
21.3 Toilet, Shower and Similar Cubicle Partitions 110
21.4 Composite Partitions 110
21.5 Acoustic Partitions 111
21.6 Fire Rated Partitions 112
22. Suspended Ceilings 114
23. Access Floors 116
24. Doors 117
25. Hardware 118
26. Applied Finishes, Render and Textured Finishes 119

26.1 In-situ Applied Finishes 120
26.2 Plasterboard, Fibrous Plaster, Plaster Acoustic Tiles and Similar 122
26.3 Metal Lathing 123
27. Tiling, Slab and Paving 124
28. Carpet and Resilient Finishes 129
Contents continued
29. Painting 133
30. Joinery 137
31. Furniture, Fittings and Equipment 139
32. Hydraulics 142
33. Drainage 147
34. Electrical Installations 151
35. Mechanical Installations 159
36. Transportation Services 167
37. Exterior Elements 168

37.1 Landscaping 168
37.2 Roadworks 170
38. Fire Protection 172
39. Included Sums 173

1. INTRODUCTION, GENERAL RULES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Introduction 2.2
Bills of Quantities will adequately describe materials and workmanship in sufficient
1.1 detail for pricing and will accurately represent the quantities of work to be done.
The purpose of the Standard Method of Measurement is to provide a uniform basis
for the measurement of building works. 2.3
Where in particular cases the quantity surveyor believes it necessary to depart
1.2 from rules in this document, or, where this document has no rules which can
The methods of measurement included will be applicable to the preparation of Bills reasonably be applied to the measurement, then, the method of measurement
of Quantities (also known as Schedule of Quantities in New Zealand) before adopted for the particular work or materials involved will be stated in the Bills of
the works are commenced equally with the measurement of finished works and Quantities in each instance where it occurs.
variations.
2.4
1.3 Work which cannot be accurately measured will be given separately and described
If considered to be necessary to define further the precise nature and extent of the as Provisional and the work will be described in the contract documents. Items of
work, then more detailed information should be given. Provisional work will be properly identified in the Bills of Quantities.
1.4 2.5
The method of measurement given here will, if applicable, be over-ridden by any Work which is not covered by any of the existing trade sections will be measured
particular construction detail required by the contract documents, or any legistative separately under a separate new trade, with a new trade heading relevant to the
requirements specific to that country. scope of works to be measured.
1.5
3. Measurement
The tender documents will be in the hands of the Quantity Surveyor seven clear
days prior to the date of the issue of the Bills of Quantities to the tenderers and a
3.1
list of those documents will be included in the Bills of Quantities.
Unless otherwise stated in the Bills of Quantities, work is to be measured net as
fixed in position.
1.6
Refer to the NZ Guidance Notes for more information relating to measuring in New
3.2
Zealand.
Where minimum deductions for voids or openings are considered, they will refer to:
2. Bills (Schedule) of Quantities (a) voids or openings which are wholly within the boundaries of measured areas;
(b) door, window and blank openings;
2.1 (c) voids or openings at the boundaries of measured areas occurring as a result of
Bills of Quantities will identify which version of ANZSMM has been used to avoid the projection into the measured areas of piers, columns and similar members.
any uncertainty.
3.3 (c) waste of materials;

No deductions will be made from items required to be measured: (d) labour and all costs in connection therewith including the labour in drilling,
setting, fitting and fixing of materials and goods in position;
(a) by area for voids less than 1m² (e) establishment costs, overhead costs and profit;
(b) by volume for voids less than 0.1m³ with the exception of walls and slabs given (f) plant and equipment;
by volume when rule (a) above will apply. (g) taxes, overtime, bonus and incentive payments, duties and royalties;
(h) protection of work against damage except where specific means of protection
are stated in the contract documents in which case items will be given in the
4. Description appropriate sections.
4.1 4.6
In stating dimensions the order will be in the sequence of length, width and height Unless otherwise stated the forming of ends, angles, returned ends and the like
or depth. Where that sequence is not appropriate or where ambiguity could arise and junctions between straight and raking and/or circular work will be included with
the dimensions will be specifically identified. the work in which they occur.
4.2 4.7
All dimensions, girths, thicknesses, mass and other relevant information necessary The description of items may refer to specification clauses or drawing numbers
for the proper assessment of items will be given.
where such reference is of assistance in the description of the measured items.
Reference to other documents will be limited to those which are particularly
4.3
identified in the specification or drawings.
Notwithstanding these rules of measurement patented or standard proprietary or
prefabricated items will be measured in a manner appropriate to the manufacturer’s
practice and the manner adopted will be stated. 5. Terminology
4.4 5.1
Where practicable, descriptions of items or headings to groups of items will contain Where the method of measurement requires information to be ‘given’ then that
reference to their general location in the works. information may be included in a heading, sub-heading, preamble or description
as appropriate.
4.5
Unless otherwise stated the items in the Bills of Quantities will include:
5.2
Where the method of measurement states ‘items will be given for’ these items will
(a) materials and goods including materials required for lapping, jointing and the
like and all costs in connection therewith such as conveyance, delivery, unloading, only be given where required by the contract documents. Items will also be given
storing, returning packings, handling, hoisting and lowering; for additional ‘items’ as required by the contract documents.
(b) square, raking, splay and circular cutting;
5.3
Where the method of measurement requires work to be given in increments of, for
example, 100mm this will mean: not exceeding 100mm wide, exceeding 100 and
not exceeding 200mm wide, etc.
8. Works by Nominated Sub-Contractors & Suppliers
5.4
8.1
Where the method of measurement requires work to be given not exceeding a
Attendance on and provision of general facilities for nominated sub-contractors
designated width, for example, not exceeding 250mm wide this will mean: all work
for the supply and installation of goods and services will be as defined in the
up to 250mm wide will be grouped together and not given in individual widths.
contract documents and will be given as an item following each monetary sum or
as an integral part of the description of each monetary rate for nominated subcon-
5.5
tractor’s work included in the Bills of Quantities. Associated construction work
Where work is described as ‘existing’ it will be taken to have been carried out prior
will be measured in accordance with this document and given in the appropriate
to any new work to be measured as part of the Bills of Quantities.
section.
5.6
8.2
There are some terminology differences between Australia and New Zealand. Refer
Fixing materials and goods obtained from nominated sub-contractors and/
to the NZ Guidance Notes.
or suppliers will be given in accordance with the provisions of the appropriate
Section. Where the costs of transporting such materials and goods to the site are
6. Billing Units required to be borne by the contractor, with particulars being stated.
6.1
Where the unit of billing is the metre, square metre or cubic metre, quantities will
9. Temporary, Remedial and Restoration Works
be billed to the full unit, any part of a unit being regarded as a full unit. An exception
9.1
may be made for items of high value under 10 units, which will then be given to one
Where documented, temporary, remedial and restoration works will be so
decimal place.
described and measured in detail.
6.2
Where the unit of billing is the tonne, quantities will be billed to the full one 10. Circular Work
hundredth of a unit, any part of a unit less than one hundredth of a unit being
regarded as one hundredth of a unit. These parts will be expressed as decimals. In 10.1
cases where there are no whole units, a zero (0) will be placed immediately before Work which cannot be accurately measured will be given separately and described
the decimal point. as Provisional and the work will be so described in the contract documents. Items
of Provisional work will be properly identified as such in the Bills of Quantities.
7. Monetary Sums
10.2
Circular work unless required later herein to be stated in diameter will be described
7.1
and given separately. The work will be classified as:
Monetary sums and rates will be designated in the Bills of Quantities within the
(a) to radius not exceeding 0.5 metre;
Included Sums section.
(b) to radius exceeding 0.5 metre and not exceeding 1 metre;
(c) to radius exceeding 1 metre and not exceeding 5 metres;

(d) to radius exceeding 5 metres and not exceeding 10 metres; 13.1
(e) to radius exceeding 10 metres in 10 metre increments. It is recommended that the order of billing for items of similar description, should
be in ascending order of size.
10.3
The term ‘circular’ will include any form of curve. Conical and spherical will be
described and given separately. Irregular curved surfaces will be given
14. Work of a Complex Nature
separately stating min and max radii.
14.1
Items of a complex nature unable to be easily described may be referred to as a
11. Work in an Uncommon Situation detailed drawing and/or specification clause where appropriate.
11.1
Work necessarily requiring execution in an uncommon situation such as in or
15. Use of the Tabulated Rules
under water, or in compressed air, or in confined spaces clearly identified in the
15.1
contract documents will be described fully with reference to relevant specification
The rules in this document are set out in tables. Each section of the rules
clauses and drawings and given separately.
comprises classification tables and supplementary rules (measurement rules,
measurement and prices, definitions).
11.2
Confined spaces is determined as where work is required to be carried out in
15.2
situations where the working space is less than 1.75 metres high.
Horizontal lines divide the classification table and supplementary rules into zones
to which different rules apply.
12. Bills of Quantities Order
15.3
12.1 Within the supplementary rules everything above the horizontal line, which is
The various methods of measurement embodied in this document are grouped immediately below the classification table heading, is applicable throughout that table.
to suit the NATSPEC specification system as published by NATSPEC Pty Ltd.
Where the project specification does not adopt this system it is recommended that 15.4
the project specification order is followed and cross-reference made in the Bills of In referring to sections in classification tables the measurement unit column
Quantities to the appropriate Section of the Method of Measurement used. has been disregarded.
12.2 Each Bills of Quantities Section, clause, item and note will be individually and 15.5
The left hand column of the classification table lists descriptive features
positively identified.
commonly encountered in building works. The next column lists further sub
groups into which each main group of items will be divided and the third and
13. Item Order fourth columns provide for further division similarly. The lists in these columns
are not intended to be exhaustive.
will not be repeated in the Bills of Quantities but any amendment to the standard
15.6 measurement and prices clauses will be stated.
In applying rules contained in classification tables regard should also be made
to the requirements of the clauses contained in supplementary rules.
17. Symbols and Abbreviations
15.7
Each item description will identify the work with respect to descriptive features 17.1
drawn from each of the columns in the classification table as are applicable to The following symbols and abbreviations are used in this method of measurement
the item. m = metre
m² = square metre
15.8 m³ = cubic metre
Measurement rules set out when work will be measured and the method by mm = millimetre
which quantities will be computed. no = number
t = tonne
15.9 ≥ = equal to or greater than
Measurement and prices draw attention to particular incidental work which will > = greater than
be deemed to be included in the appropriate items in Bills of Quantities whether ≤ = equal to or less than
mentioned in item descriptions or not. < = less than
min = minimum
15.10 max = maximum
Definitions define the extent and limits of the work represented by a word or km = kilometre
expression used in the rules and in a Bill of Quantities prepared in accordance
with the rules.
15.11
Where wording within the sections is in bold print then there is a
corresponding definition within the definitions column.
16. Measurement and Prices Clause
16.1
A reference will be inserted in each section of the Bills of Quantities drawing
attention to the measurement and prices clause in the relevant section of the
Standard Method of Measurement. The standard measurement and prices clause
2. PRELIMINARIES
MEASUREMENT &
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITIONS
PRICES
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations

2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of preliminaries
CLASSIFICATION TABLE
1. names of parties 1. stating the names

and addresses of the
proprietor, the architect
and all consultants
including the quantity
surveyor
2. description of the site 1. advising tenderers to 1. stating any stipulation 1. describing the position M1. draw attention to
visit the site and inspect as to the use or disposal of of the site and any any adjacent or abutting
trial holes (if any) and sand or gravel that may be particulars as to access buildings and to any
informing where keys found on the site limitations on extent or
may be obtained (if any position of working and/or
2. stating where
required) and where storage space
possession of the site is to
documents may be
be handed over in sections
inspected
at different dates and
nominating dates
3. description of works 1. stating a general 1. stating where the 1. stating any restrictions
description of the works works are required to be placed upon the execution
executed or completed of the works or upon any
2. stating the height of
in any specific order or in type of work included in the
the building above and
sections or places contract by governmental,
below ground level and the
semi-governmental, local
number of storeys
authority or other public
authorities
4. conditions of contract 1. stating particulars of the 1. stating particulars of 1. stating particulars of any M2. set out a schedule
form and type of contract the edition to be used obligation or restriction that of the clause headings
and any deviations from may be imposed on the where any other general
the standard form where builder by the proprietor in conditions of contract are
the general conditions of respect of any matter not used
contract are printed and covered by any clause in
published as a standard the general conditions of
form contract, whether by way M3. set out a schedule of
of special conditions of insertions where there is
contract, specifications or an appendix to the general
other means conditions of contract
requiring insertions
5. tender conditions 1. stating particulars of any

conditions
6. bills of quantities 1. stating whether or not 1. stating method to be 1. stating that measured
the bills of quantities form adopted for the payment of in accordance with the
part of the contract quantity surveyor’s fees for Australian and New
the preparation of the bills Zealand Standard
of quantities Method of Measurement
of Building Works, 2018
Edition, published by the
Australian Institute of
Quantity Surveyors, Master
Builders Australia Limited,
New Zealand Institute of
Quantity Surveyors and
Registered Master Builders
Association of NZ
7. contingencies M4. give in the bills of

quantities in the same
manner as in the contract
documents
MEASUREMENT &
CLASSIFICATIONTABLE MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITIONS
PRICES
8. general particulars 1. contractual conditions item 1. working hours M5. give except where
covered by the schedule of
2. rates and wages and
prices of materials insertions or by particulars
of any obligation or
3. sub-letting restriction
4. progress and final
certificates and
M6. give respect of any
5. variations
requirements of the
6. dates for contract
commencement and
completion
7. bonus for early M7. make reference to
completion relevant general or special
conditions of contract,
8. liquidated damages
specification clause or
9. rise and fall other documents
10. exemption from duty
sales or other taxes
M8. give subdivisions
11. issue and return of where the time related
documents to cover establishment
12. discrepancies running and removal costs
13. submission of priced
bills of quantities
14. contract agreement
stamp
15. payment of taxes
16. notices, permits, fees
17. liability
18. bonds, guarantees
19. payment of extra
monies
20. authority approvals
21. insurance
22. updating of programs
23. quality assurance
24. maintenance and
protection of public and
private property
2. site conditions item 25. charts, schedules
26. notice board
27. setting out works
28. temporary installations
29. services
30. telephone calls
31. temporary screens, fences,
hoardings, guard rails, etc
32. temporary roads, tracks,
crossing, etc
33. temporary sheds, sanitary
accommodation, etc
34. duties and attendance
35. work outside the
contract including nominated
subcontractors
36. supplied goods
37. samples
38. testing
39. advertising
40. footpath levels
41. plant equipment and
attendant labour
42. scaffolding
43. attendance
44. protection
45. cleaning and removal of
rubbish
46. handing over
47. defects liability
48. security
49. supervision and
administration
50. firefighting equipment
51. drying
52. dewatering
53. works below water level
3. DEMOLITION
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. give demolition or P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations alteration items with such prices deemed to include
sizes and descriptions as for: removing all rubbish
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of demolition work
will convey the nature and and debris, making good to
3. Where demolition work involving specific sub-trades is measured separately in the relevant section this will be noted. extent of work involved work disturbed, temporary
shoring (other than
4. Items will be given for: M2. describe or group
designed shoring) and
(a) inspection of the existing premises alteration works
similar items
(b) measures to be taken to protect existing works or premises on site or adjoining properties and all occupants according to location and
(c) provision of temporary hoardings, screens, dust sheets and similar items, stating areas, lengths, height or other information if applicable the order
where this is possible in which they will be
(d) a credit for recovered materials executed
(e) disconnecting and sealing off services not documented
M3. describe items to be
removed and required to
be set aside for refixing
M4. state where shoring is
measured separately
M5. measure documented
diversions of services
and give in accordance
with the provisions of the
appropriate Section
1. demolishing whole item 1. stating dimensions, 1. stating that it contains M6. describe the structure
buildings or major sections number of storeys, nature asbestos or other noxious
of structures of its general construction materials where described
and any other appropriate in the contract documents
information
2. disconnecting and no M7. measure where

sealing off services documented
M8. measure for each
service
3. removal of footings m³ M9. give appropriate unit D1. alteration work to form
of measurement for the new areas, openings and
4. demolition of building m²
work involved similar
components
m
5. alteration work
no
6. removal of: 1. doors no 1. stating size and whether D2. items in connection
or not trims and other such as frames,
2. windows
items in connection are architraves, sill boards,
3. fittings and fixtures included pelmets, flushing cisterns,
taps, pipework
4. trusses
5. similar items
7. filling openings with new M10. measure and
work give in accordance with
the provisions of the
8. making good
appropriate Section
9. trimming around altered
M11. state where
work
measured separately in
10. similar work other Sections
11. removal of asbestos 1. compliance with all item

and other noxious necessary regulations
materials regarding notices,
protective screens,
protective clothing, etc
2. walls m² M12. measure to existing
structures which are to be
3. ceilings
only partially demolished
4. similar items
5. structural steelwork m 1. stating approximate
cross-sectional dimensions
6. pipes
7. similar items
12. designed shoring m² M13. measure where
detailed in contract
documents
13. salvage or re-fixing item
no
14. approvals item
4. GROUNDWORKS
4.1 EXCAVATION
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure all P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations excavation and prices deemed to include
subsequent disposal for:
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of excavation work
before excavation
levelling, grading,
3. Items will be given for:
trimming, compacting,
(a) samples
scabbling and similar to
(b) tests
faces of excavations other
(c) keeping excavations free from rain and percolating water by pumping or otherwise. When the excavations extend below the
than to reduce level, floor
normal water level the fact will be stated and where specified or indicated, the water level given. Where tidal waters are likely
slab and road pavement
to be encountered this will be stated and high and low tide levels given.
excavation, keeping sides
4. Excavations for services are to be included with their respective items in other Sections and a note will be made giving plumb and consolidating
cross references
1. siteworks 1. clearing the site m² 1. including trees ≤0.5m M2. measure girth 0.5m
girth complete with stumps above ground level
and roots
2. removal of trees no 2. >0.5≤1m girth

complete with stumps and
3. and thereafter in
roots
increments of 0.5m girth
3. protection and retention no M3. measure where

of existing trees and specified and give
item
shrubs appropriate unit of
measurement for work
involved
4. turf or vegetable soil to m² 4. stating the average
be stockpiled depth
5. poisoning of tree item

suckers, roots and similar
items
6. poisoning and treatment m² M4. measure as one item

of general ground areas
and sides and bottom of
trenches
2. surface excavation to 1. stating area m³ 1. giving separate D1. surface excavation

reduce levels excavation in various over site not including turf
classes of material where or vegetable soil to be
indicated by the contract stockpiled
documents
3. basement and similar 1. stating where 1. ≤1m total depth M5. measure to the D2. total depth is classified
excavations preliminary trenching has 2. describing excavation outside of the footings as from the commencing
2. >1m ≤2m total depth in rock as ‘extra over’
been measured separately level to the base of the
3. and thereafter in 1m excavation in any other excavation in one item
total depth increments class of material for each
4. pit excavation 1. stating where ≤1m² on type of excavation M6. measure volume as
plan and the number of net area on plan by the
pits 3. stating commencing depth of the excavation
level for excavation such
as existing ground level,
5. trench excavation 1. strip footings reduced level, basement M7. measure preliminary D3. preliminary trenches
excavated level trenches separately such as for basement walls
2. ground beams
constructed before the
4. State the width included M8. measure service pipe
3. similar items basement
for working / boxing space and cable excavation
beyond the face of the in accordance with the
4. rat baffle or kerbing m 4. stating depth required excavation appropriate Sections
walls concerned
5. similar items
4.1 EXCAVATION CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITIONS
PRICES
6. backfill 1. measure backfilling m³ 1. ≤1m total depth D4. total depth of backfill
with previously excavated is classified as from the
materials commencing level of the
backfill to the surface of
the backfill in one item
2. measure backfilling to 2. >1m ≤2m total depth
trenches separately
3. and thereafter in 1m
total depth increments
7. disposal of surplus 1. measure disposal M9. if a nominated

excavated materials of excess excavated disposal area is to be used
materials state the approximate
distance from the existing
site in km
8. bored excavation 1. post holes no 1. ≤1m deep and ≤0.5m
diameter
2. similar items
3. pier holes M10. measure in

accordance with cast
4. similar items
insitu bored concrete piling
within Section 5.2 Cast In-
Situ Piling
9. cuttings m³ M11. describe method of
execution
10. tunneling 1. stating length, width and

height of tunnel
11. surface preparation 1. reduce level excavation m² 1. stating where slopes 1. including slab M12. measure sloping D4. surface preparation
>30 degrees from the thickenings and similar surfaces separately such as levelling, grading,
2. floor slab excavation
horizontal items trimming, compacting,
3. road pavement scabbling and similar items
excavation
4. similar items
12. working space and/or 1. stating total depth range M13. measure by D5. working space
maintaining faces and purpose multiplying the girth on for formwork, tanking,
the outside line of footings construction of block or
by the depth of the brick walls and similar
excavation items
M14. measure in all cases D6. working space may
including to excavation not be possible due
in rock whether any is to a basement being
required or not in order constructed next to a site
that the risk may be priced boundary or for any other
reason
M15. make a special
note where excavations
for working space is not
possible
13. designed shoring M16. measure where

documents
4.2 FILLING AND HARDCORE
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure filling, P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations hardcore and similar after prices deemed to include
consolidation for: levelling, grading,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of filling and hardcore
trimming and similar to
M2. for measurement of
faces of filled areas other
filling and hardcore to
than to over site, floor slab
roads refer to Section 37.2
and similar filling
Roadworks
1. filling in beds 1. stating thickness where m² 1. stating type of material, 1. including and describing
≤250mm thick thickness of layers and where compaction is
similar specified to be carried out
2. stating area where > m³
by specific means or to
250mm thick
be finished to a specific
2. filling behind retaining density
walls, etc
2. including and describing
3. filling over site 1. stating area where compaction to the
4. filling to slopes > subbase is specified to
30 degrees from the be carried out by specific
horizontal means or to be finished to
a specific density
5. filling to trenches 1. ≤1m total depth D1. total depth is classified
as from the commencing
2. >1m ≤2m total depth level to the base of
3. and thereafter in 1m excavation in one item
6. surface preparation 1. over site filling m² 1. stating where slopes 1. Including slab M3. measure sloping D2. surface preparation
> 30 degrees from the thickenings and similar surfaces separately such as levelling, grading,
2. floor slab filling
horizontal items trimming and similar items
3. similar items
4.3 PAPER AND PLASTIC MEMBRANES
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations prices deemed to include
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of paper and plastic membranes for: dressing around and
sealing to all penetrations
1. paper 1. horizontal m² 1. stating the laps and 1. including turn-ups M1. measure the net area
jointing required ≤500mm to be covered including
2. plastic
horizontal breaks and turn-
3. similar membranes ups where ≤ 500mm
2. sloping
3. vertical 2. including horizontal

breaks ≤ 500mm
4.4 UNDERPINNING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure all P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations excavation and prices deemed to include
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of underpinning work subsequent disposal for: as for excavation
before excavation
3. The work to be underpinned will be described stating its length and the depth of underpinning and the sequence and limit of
length to be carried out in one operation M2. measure volume as
net area on plan by the
4. Items will be given for: depth of the excavation
(a) providing and fixing all necessary temporary supports giving particulars thereof
1. excavation to provide 1. ≤1m total depth m³ 1. stating where projecting 1. giving separately M3. measure 1.5m from D1. total depth is classified
access foundations are retained excavation in various the face of the work to as from the commencing
2. >1≤2m total depth
classes of material where be underpinned from level to the base of the
3. and thereafter in 1m indicated by the contract commencing level down excavation in one item
total depth increments documents to the bottom of the
underpinning
2. describing excavation
2. excavation directly in rock as ‘extra over’
below the base of the work excavation in any class of
to be underpinned material for each type of
excavation
3. stating commencing
level for excavation such
as existing ground level,
reduced level, basement
excavated level
3. maintaining faces 1. excavation to provide m² 1. stating total depth range
access
2. excavation directly
below the base of the work
to be underpinned
4. cutting away old m 1. stating size
concrete or other
foundations
5. cutting away isolated no

footings and similar items
6. concrete, brickwork M4. measure in P2. measurement and

and similar items in accordance with the prices deemed to include
underpinning relevant Sections for: as for relevant
Sections
7. grouting m² M5. give appropriate unit

of measurement for the
8. designed shoring
work involved
M6. measure where
documents
4.5 ROCK STABILIZATION
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
P1. measurement and
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of rock stabilization work for: necessary plant and
equipment, removal of
3. Items will be given for: spoil and debris
(a) submission of design data
1. drilling for rock bolts 1. stating diameter of hole m 1. stating number of holes
2. bolts 1. stating type no 1. stating length in

increments of 250mm
2. stating diameter
3. rock anchors 1. including nuts and flat

washers
4. ground anchors
2. including plates stating
size and thickness
3. including taper or other
special types of washer
stating the diameter
5. grouting 1. stating diameter of hole m 1. stating number of 1. including temporary
grout plugs
holes
6. tightening 1. stating diameter of bolt no 1. stating final pressure
7. rock bolts and anchors 1. stating capacity 1. including drilling,

to specified capacities washers, grouting,
tightening and yield
strength
5. PILING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. give separately the
piles from each level
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of piling work where piles are to be
driven from different
3. Items will be given for: working levels and include
(a) establishing the piling equipment on site the commencing level in
(b) removal of piling equipment from site on completion each description
(c) test loading
(d) trial piles
5.1 DRIVEN PILING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. piling 1. setting up the piling rig no M1. measure for each pile P1. measurement and
diameter or capacity prices for setting up rig
deemed to include for:
any necessary excavation
required for movement of
piling rig about the site
2. fabrication or 1. stating size or capacity 1. including whether M2. measure length of P2. measurement D1. ringing is to protect
preparation, supply, pitched singly or in pile from the toe to the and prices for pitching piles from brooming or
handling and pitching of clusters, dimensions of underside of the pile cap prefabricated piles deemed splitting during driving
piles cross-sections or designed or to cut off level plus an to include for: any splices
capacity, protective allowance of 1m for driving necessary in the designed
measures, details of and cutting waste length of pile and for
splices in the designed anything necessary to
M3. group timber piles
length and the length of facilitate the execution of
> 5m long in increments
pile piling work
of 1m
2. including ringing timber
M4. group other piles
piles with steel bands or
>10m long in increments
other treatment
of 2m
3. including details of pile
shoes
3. driving piles m 4. stating the number of M5. measure from the

piles toe when pitched to the
designed level of the toe
5. describing and giving
when driven
separately where in
M6. group timber piles
6. describing when in close
contact to form sheeting
of 1m
and describing details of
any interlocks M7. group other piles
7. stating the angle of rake
of 2m
where raking piles
5.1 DRIVEN PILING CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
piling cont. 4. cutting off any excess no 8. describing where below
length of piles water and the depth of
water to cut off level
9. describing any ringing
or other final protection of
timber piles
10. describing where
exposing reinforcement to
concrete piles
2. sheet piling 1. supply, handling, m² 1. stating overall plan 1. describing the driven M8. measure as the net P3. measurement and
pitching and driving of length or girth depth in increments of area placed in position prices deemed to include
sheet piling 2m, whether the sheet from the toe to the cut off for: necessary moving
piling is to be left in or or finished level of the piling equipment
extracted and for any around the site including
M9. make no allowance
necessary strutting and any necessary excavation
for corrugated, grooved,
waling and details of laps, required for such
ribbed or other irregular
interlocks and angles and movement
shaped surfaces
of any surface protective
treatment of piling
2. describing where
required to hold out water
2. extracting piling 2. stating depth M10. measure depth

from the toe to cut off or
finished level
3. cutting off piling m 3. describing where below M11. measure the net
water and the depth of length to be cut
water to cut off level
4. splicing to piling M12. measure the net D2. splicing used to

length to be spliced lengthen piling in position
and state the number of after it has been partly
spliced driven
5.2 CAST IN-SITU PILING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. cast in-situ driven 1. setting up the piling rig no M1. measure for each pile P1. measurement and
concrete piling type prices for setting up rig
2. piles m 1. stating size or capacity 1. including reinforcement, M2. measure as the P2. measurement and
concrete and the provision, driven depth of casing prices for piles deemed
driving and subsequent from commencing level to to include for: any splices
extraction of temporary the designed level of the required in the designed
casing, the average cut off bottom of the casing when length of pile, the provision
length and number of piles driven and subsequent extraction
of temporary liners,
disposal of excavated
material and for anything
necessary to facilitate the
excavation of piling work
and for cleaning out the
bottom of bored holes
preparatory to pouring
concrete
3. permanent liners m M3. measure when
specified
M4. measure from
commencing level to the
depth required by the
specification
4. forming special bases no M5. describe bases
5. trimming the tops of

piles
6. extra length of
reinforcement protruding
beyond the finished level
of piles
5.2 CAST IN-SITU PILING CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
2. cast in-situ bored 1. setting up the piling rig no M6. measure for each pile P3. measurement and
concrete piling diameter prices for setting up rig
2. boring for pile holes m 1. stating diameter 1. including the provision

and subsequent extraction
of temporary liners,
the classification of the
material to be excavated
whether single or in
groups, the min and max
depth of excavation, the
number of holes, the total
volume of excavation and
the disposal of excavated
material
3. permanent liners M7. measure when
specified
M8. measure from
commencing level to the
depth required by the
specification
4. under-reaming bored no 2. stating diameter of hole 2. including the increase in
holes diameter
5. socketing in rock
6. cleaning out bottom of

holes
7. testing bottom of holes

8. concrete M9. measure in P4. measurement and
accordance with Section 6 prices deemed to include
9. reinforcement
Concrete as for Section 6 Concrete
6. CONCRETE
6.1 IN-SITU CONCRETE
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. make no P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations deductions for: volume prices deemed to include
of reinforcement or for: placing in position;
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of in-situ concrete
structural steel excepting making good after
3. Items will be given for: only volume of boxed, removal of formwork and
(a) providing samples of materials or finishes rectangular or square casting in all required
(b) testing of materials, concrete specimens and similar hollow section or circular items; additional concrete
(c) protecting and curing concrete stating total areas of formed surfaces and areas of slabs on ground hollow members required to conform to
structural and excavated
M2. classify concrete given
tolerances; pour joints
in m³ separately by levels
and joints shown on
and where in consecutive
the drawings that do
floor levels having similar
not require formwork;
floor plan areas and form
scabbling other than that
of construction, group
required in classification 16
together and identify the
of this section
levels
M3. measure separately
reinforced and plain
concrete for each mix or
strength
M4. describe concrete
as compacted, sprayed
or placed in position by
a particular method or
sequence
M5. measure sprayed
concrete in m³ stating area
and finish
M6. describe concrete
as placed into formwork,
steelwork or between
excavated faces in
trenches, pit and similar
items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. footings 1. bases m³ 1. ≤1m² on plan
2. pile caps 2. >1m² on plan
3. pad footings
4. similar items
5. strip footings
6. ground beams
7. similar items
2. slabs 1. surfaces graded to falls 1. 100mm thickness stages 1. including drop panels, M7. slabs deemed to be
and/or cross-falls stating the area in m² thickenings and similar horizontal unless classified
3. waffle or similar slabs
2. laid to slopes ≤ 15 items attached to and
M8. measure slabs over all
4. external pavings degrees from the horizontal projecting below slabs
beams, walls, thickenings
5. roads 3. laid to slopes >15 and other bearings
degrees from the horizontal
4. permanently cambered
6. walls 1. 50mm thickness stages 1. including columns and
stating the area in m² piers attached to and
projecting from walls
7. columns and beams 1. isolated columns M9. measure upstand
beams above the top of
2. isolated piers
the slabs
3. isolated beams
4. isolated lintels
5. attached beams
6. attached upstand beams
8. casing to steelwork 1. isolated columns
2. isolated beams
3. isolated lintels
4. attached columns
5. attached beams
6.1 IN-SITU CONCRETE CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
9. stairs m³ 1. including landings,
strings, beams
10. copings, kerbs, urinal 1. stating length in metres M10. group together
steps and similar items irrespective of size
11. plinths, plant and M11. group together

machine bases and similar
items
12. ducts, channels or box 1. ducts 1. Stating the thickness of M12. measure when
drains base and walls >250mm in internal width
2. channels
and depth or where
3. box drains not isolated from the
surrounding works by the
nature of the construction
m 1. stating size M13. measure when

≤250mm in internal
2. including any necessary
width or depth and
excavation, levelling bed,
where isolated from the
formwork, reinforcement,
surrounding works by the
expansion joints, rebated
nature of the construction
tops to receive gratings
and finished internal and
top faces
no 3. angles
4. ends
5. intersections
13. bearings 1. bearing blocks 1. including all necessary M14. measure when
formwork ≤0.25m³
2. similar isolated items
14. reglets m
15. expansion and similar 1. including any M15. measure joints D1. joints other than: pour
joints necessary preparation, shown on drawings which joints; joints shown on
formwork, waterstops and require formwork the drawings that do not
accessories require formwork
16. scabbling m² M16. measure where new

concrete is poured against
existing surfaces
m 1. ≤250mm wide M17. measure where
shown on the drawings
M18. measure where
required under the terms
of the specification with
respect only for base, top,
face and end of walls;
base of stairs; base, top
and face of columns; and
top of beams
17. cutting concrete 1. cutting m M19. give appropriate unit

2. drilling no of measurement for the
work involved
18. kerbs, gutters, etc 1. kerbs m 1. stating details and 1. including any necessary
spacing of expansion joints excavation, sand levelling
2. margins
bed, profiles and formwork,
3. edging strips reinforcement, finished
faces
4. spoon gutters
5. combined kerbs and
gutters
no 2. forming openings for
6. similar items sumps and similar items
6.1 IN-SITU CONCRETE CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
19. blinding 1. horizontal m² 1. stating thickness 1. including all necessary D2. horizontal includes
formwork and finishes blinding ≤15 degrees from
2. sloping
the horizontal
3. vertical
D3. sloping includes
blinding >15 degrees
≤75 degrees from the
horizontal
D4. vertical includes
blinding >75 degrees from
the horizontal
20. integral finishes 1. wood floated 1. surface graded to falls M20. measure to the entire P2. measurement and
and/or cross-falls surface of the slab to be prices deemed to include
2. rubber floated
finished for: temporary grounds,
2. laid to slopes ≤15
3. steel trowelled and for screeding off
degrees from the M21. measure separately
to a true surface ready
4. similar items horizontal work to copings, kerbs,
to receive subsequent
urinal steps, plinths, plant
3. laid to slopes >15 finishes
m 1. ≤250mm wide and machine bases and
degrees from the
similar items
horizontal
21. surface hammering m² M22. classify as for P3. measurement and
and blasting formwork prices deemed to include
for: protecting adjacent
finished surfaces and
building works, including
other finished hammered
or blasted surfaces and
removing protective
materials on completion;
protecting grooves,
m 1. ≤250mm wide etc contained within
hammered or blasted
surfaces but which are not
required to be hammered
or blasted and removing
protective materials on
completion; hand treating
inaccessible areas;
protecting and maintaining
all arrises as required
7. FORMWORK
7.1 FORMWORK
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. describe formwork left P1. measurement and D1. formwork is everything
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations in position prices deemed to include necessary to support and
for: all necessary boarding, contain concrete, including
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of formwork M2. measure in m where
supports, erecting, centering, shuttering,
≤250mm wide, other than
3. Items will be given for providing: framing, temporary moulds and all necessary
to columns and beams
(a) Engineer Certification of formal design cambering, cutting, shores, struts and supports
and narrow widths caused
(b) Preparation of shop drawings perforations for reinforcing
by openings
bars, bolts, straps, ties,
M3. measure separately hangars, pipes and similar,
formwork constructed angles, removal, cleaning,
in a manner such as to wetting and treatment
produce a permanent with separating agent
finish or specified concrete before placing concrete,
surface chamfered edges and
splayed internal angles
M4. measure to the net
≤50mm wide on face, filling
contact surface between
tie bolt holes, strutting left
concrete and formwork
after removal of formwork
M5. classify formwork
given in m² separately
by levels and where in
consecutive floor levels
having similar floor
plan areas and form
levels
for each specified class of
formwork
M7. describe fully fluted or
similar specified finished
formwork and measure flat
overall area and not the
net contact surface area
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. face of footing 1. partially above ground m² M8. measure full height to
sides and so describe
M9. measure only where
expressly directed to be
2. wholly in ground formed
2. soffits of slabs 1. horizontal 1. stating where slab is 1. including strutting up to

>200mm thick 3m high
2. sloping ≤15 degrees
3. sloping >15 degrees
increments
3. stating min and max
heights for variable
strutting heights
2. over shafts 4. including all necessary

strutting
3. faces of walls M10. measure separately

walls formed on one face
4. faces of retaining walls
only
5. faces of core walls
6. inside faces of shaft
core walls
7. sides of columns 1. isolated 1. stating sectional shape M11. make no deduction D2. sectional shape such
where intersected by as square, rectangular,
8. sides of piers 2. attached
beams hexagonal, L-shape,
U-shape
m 2. circular 1. stating diameter
7.1 FORMWORK
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
9. sides and soffits of m² 1. stating where beam M12. measure up to the D3. beam depth to include
beams >750mm deep sides of columns, walls thickness of slab over
and similar items
10. sides and soffits of
lintels M13. measure secondary
beams up to the sides of
main beams and make no
deduction to main beams
11. soffits of stair flights
12. edges 1. slabs

13. steps 2. walls
3. similar items
14. top formwork 1. sloping >15 degrees

from the horizontal
15. surfaces of cornices

16. surfaces of mouldings
17. waffle form or similar 1. permanent no 1. stating type and size 1. describing the work and
system of unit system to be adopted
2. temporary
2. stating type and number
of fixings where necessary
3. supports and decking m² M14. measure area of the

structure to be supported
over all associated beams
where in the same plane
as the soffits of the pan
units
18. penetrations 1. walls no 1. ≤1m² 1. in 0.25m² increments for
rectangular penetrations
2. slabs
2. in 100mm diameter
3. similar items
increments for circular
penetrations ≤200mm
diameter
3. stating size >200mm
diameter
19. recesses 1. stating size

20. similar items
21. formation m 1. ≤50mm in either M15. group together D4. formations such as
dimension flashing chases, grooves,
rebates and similar items
2. >50mm in either 1. stating size

dimension
22. chamfers 1. beams 1. >50mm ≤250mm wide

on face
23. splayed internal angles 2. columns
3. similar items
24. raking cutting
25. circular cutting
7.2 PERMANENT METAL FORMWORK SYSTEM
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. state type of formwork P1. measurement
and prices deemed to
M2. classify formwork
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of permanent metal formwork systems include for: all necessary
given in m² separately
temporary supports and
braces, perforations for
pipes, side lap jointing
between panels, applied
plan areas and form
treatments and cleaning
down before placing
together and indentify the
CLASSIFICATION TABLE concrete
levels
1. soffits of slabs 1. horizontal m² 1. stating where slab is 1. including strutting up to
>200mm thick 3m high
2. sloping ≤15 degrees
3. sloping >15 degrees
increments
3. stating min and max
heights for variable
strutting heights
2. over shafts
2. faces of walls M3. measure separately

walls formed on one face
3. faces of retaining walls
only
4. faces of core walls
5. inside faces of shaft
core walls
6. sides of columns 1. isolated 1. each sectional shape M4. make no deductions D1. sectional shape such
where intersected by as square, rectangular,
7. sides of piers 2. attached
beams hexagonal, L-shape,
m 2. circular 1. stating diameter U-shape
8. sides and soffits of m² 1. stating where formwork M5. measure up to the
beams >750mm deep sides of columns, walls
and similar items
9. sides and soffits of
lintels M6. measure secondary
beams up to the sides of
main beams and make no
deduction to main beams
10. soffits of stair flights
11. edges 1. slabs

12. steps 2. walls
3. similar items
13. special starter panels m 1. stating type D2. panels at edges of

formwork
14. special closer panels
15. closing ends of panels M7. measure where

method of construction
requires it
16. penetrations 1. walls no 1. ≤1m² 1. in 0.25m² increments for D3. penetrations for
rectangular penetrations ductwork, access hatches
2. slabs
and similar items
2. in 100mm diameter
3. similar items
increments for circular
penetrations ≤200mm
diameter
3. stating size >200mm
diameter
17. raking cutting m

7.2 PERMANENT METAL FORMWORK SYSTEM CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
19. welding 1. ends of panels to no 1. stating dimensions,
supporting structure number, length and
20. power fixing
centres of welds where
2. intermediate bearings
applicable or the diameter
of panels to supporting
of pins required
structure
2. stating whether the
decking is laid ‘ribs up’ or
3. welding together of ‘ribs down’ M8. measure welding
top flanges in ‘ribs down’ across the ends of flanges
construction to be fixed
21. shear connectors no 1. stating diameter and 1. stating preparation,

length flash welding through deck
panels to steel structure
and any painting or
subsequent treatments
7.3 SLIP FORM CONSTRUCTION
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure concrete, P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations formwork, reinforcement prices deemed to include
and similar items for: as for Sections
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of slip form construction
separately in accordance 6.1 In- Situ Concrete,
3. Items will be given for: with the applicable 7.1 Formwork and 8
(a) bending reinforcement for casting into subsequent construction provisions of the rules for Reinforcement
(b) providing and setting up the system measurement of in-situ
(c) adjustment at change point where required between differing wall thicknesses or plan arrangements concrete, formwork and
(d) subsequent dismantling and removal reinforcement unless
otherwise provided
1. slip formwork m² M2. measure to all faces

over all openings
2. blockouts no 1. in 0.25m² increments M3. describe fully

when ≤1m²
2. each size when >1m²
3. integral surface finishes 1. inner face m²
8. REINFORCEMENT
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. classify separately P1. measurement and D1. special labours
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations by levels and where in prices deemed to include or treatments such as
consecutive floor levels for: cleaning, fabrication, welding, bitumen dipping
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of reinforcement
having similar floor placing, the provision of and similar items
3. Items will be given for: plan areas and form all necessary temporary
(a) bending schedules where not supplied free to the builder stating quantities of all reinforcement of construction, group fixings and supports
together and identify the including tie wire and chair
levels supports, rolling margins
and laps other than laps
M2. classify reinforcement
shown on drawings
between splice points
in columns, walls and
similar items and if not
in same height stages
as aforementioned state
locations of splice points
relative to particular floor
level
special labours or
treatments
M4. where reinforcement
is not documented to
design lengths make no
allowance for laps and
state this in the item
descriptions
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. bars 1. in footings t 1. stating type 1. designed bar >10 ≤12m M5. calculate mass as the D2. ties such as links,
long net theoretical mass with spacers, stirrups, bindings
2. bars as helical 2. in slabs 2. stating if galvanised
no allowance for rolling and similar items
reinforcement 2. and thereafter in 2m
3. in walls, retaining walls margin
increments
3. bars as ties and core walls
M6. measure laps as
3. grouping together sides
4. in columns shown on the drawings
or diameter of bars ≤16mm
5. in beams stating sizes M7. include reinforcement
in string courses,
6. in casing to steelwork 4. grouping together sides
copings, kerbs, plinths
or diameter of bars >16mm
7. in stairs and landings and similar items with the
≤36mm stating sizes
classification item to which
8. in external pavings the string courses, copings
5. stating separately each
side or diameter of bars etc are attached
>36mm
4. fabric m² M8. measure laps as

shown on the drawings
5. trench mesh m 1. stating width
6. special clamps no 1. stating size 1. stating required

treatment to ends of bars
9. PRESTRESSING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure separately D1. expendable items such
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations the various methods of as cones, wedges, anchor
tensioning plates, spacers and similar
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of prestressing
items
concrete, formwork
(a) supply of expendable items
and reinforcement to
prestressed concrete
elements
1. cores or ducts 1. forming and grouting or m 1. ≤5m long 1. stating the size and M3. measure separately P1. measurement and
sealing of cores, ducts or number for straight and curved prices deemed in include
grooves sleeves or sheathing for: the formation and
increments 2. stating details of any
grouting of air holes
sleeves or sheathing and
grout
3. including temporary
supports required in the
formation of the core or
duct
2. filling recesses and 1. forming and filling no

shear keys jacking or anchor recesses
and shear keys
3. stressing steel 1. supply and delivery t 1. stating diameter 1. stating ultimate strength M4. calculate mass
of wire on the length between
anchorages
2. degreasing, no 2. stating lengths, number
straightening, cutting or wires in each cable,
to length, assembling, the type of central core or
hoisting and fixing cables sheathing to wires if any
3. dead anchorages
4. live anchorages
5. similar items
6. tensioning of stressing 2. stating diameter 3. including cutting of ends

steel cables of wires at both ends and
the extra material in waste
10. PRECAST CONCRETE

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure separately P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations each construction method prices deemed to include
for: formwork including
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of precast concrete M2. classify separately
rebates, grooves etc,
3. Items will be given for: reinforcement, the filling of
(a) provision of sample units, panels, similar items and sample surface finishes pockets, surface finishes,
(b) provision of concrete specimens and tests of materials, specimens and fabricated units; the number of tests and specimens fittings or items cast into
plan areas and form
will be stated where indicated units
(c) the preparation of shop drawings together and identify the
(d) required design work levels
1. wall panels no 1. stating overall 1. stating the mass and M3. reference each item
dimensions height of the highest lift in for individually designed
2. columns
each classification precast concrete units by
2. stating manufacturer’s
3. beams means of drawings and/or
name and unit reference 2. stating the mass and
unit type
4. slab units height of the heaviest lift in
3. stating when used
each classification
5. stairflights as permanent formwork
or proprietary formwork 3. stating approximate
6. lintels
system mass of each unit in 0.5t
7. similar structural units increments
4. stating the method of
fixing and bedding and
including all necessary
bedding, backing and
pointing materials other
than caulking materials
provided elsewhere
8. in-situ formwork no 1. stating size, span and

height above ground of the
9. temporary supports
units
10. coping m 1. stating number and 1. including carborundum
lengths where indicated strips, weather bars and
11. cornices
similar items cast into units
12. kerbs
13. sills
14. treads
15. similar items
no 2. mitres
16. crib block walls m² 1. each height 1. including filling
17. loose erection fittings no 1. stating if cast in or

fixed to the main structure
prior to the erection of the
precast concrete units
18. field welding 1. fittings m M4. give appropriate unit

2. fixing units no of measurement for the
work involved
19. caulking and backing m 1. stating the nominal joint

width and depth
11. TANKING AND WATERPROOF MEMBRANES

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure work P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations separately when at least prices deemed to include
1m of working space for: temporary screeds,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of tanking
cannot be provided grounds and rules
(a) guarantees required for the finished work
4. Particulars will be given of water table level where specified or shown on the drawings
1. asphalt membranes 1. horizontal m² 1. stating if work is 1. including felt, expanded M2. measure in m where
required to be done in metal and wiring where ≤250mm wide except
2. bituminous membranes 2. vertical
sections, specially ordered required where caused by openings
3. roll-on membranes 3. slopes >15 degrees or not continuously done
2. including external angles
with the bulk of the work
4. trowel-on membranes when work is covered up
2. stating the thickness,
5. similar membranes
number of coats or layers
and extent of laps
4. internal angles m 3. stating the nature of the M3. measure external
base on which the material angles when work is not
5. external angles
is applied covered up
6. fillets or dressing over
fillets
7. similar items
8. over and around no 3. including external angles M4. measure separately

pockets, bonding bricks, and fillets in connection
bonding blocks, and similar therewith
items
6. collars 1. stating size D1. collars around
pipes or similar work at
penetrations
7. skirtings m 1. stating height 1. including any angle fillet

or dressing over fillets at
8. coves
bottom and any angle and
9. turn-ups turn-in at top
10. similar items
11. asphalt damp-proof M5. measure in similar

courses manner as above
12. MASONRY
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure deductions P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations for strings, sills, lintels, prices deemed to include
corbels and similar items for: leaving loose bricks
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of masonry
or blocks for and cleaning
M2. calculate opening
3. Items will be given for: out cavities, leaving weep
size dimensions to include
(a) samples holes, forming cavities,
sills, lintels, etc where they
(b) sample panels forming rebates reveals
occur
(c) tests and pointing and cleaning
M3. give particulars of down to reveals where
bricks, blocks, cement, necessary; fractional size
lime, sand, composition blocks, plain and plain
and mix return blocks and similar
blocks, all necessary
M4. classify work
machine cutting, cutting
according to size, colour,
to form bond, cutting or
texture, height of courses,
forming chases for edges
bond or pattern and
of floor slabs, cutting or
whether hollow, screen,
leaving holes and openings
solid or other types of
as recesses for and
bricks or blocks are to be
building in pipes, conduits,
used
sleeves and similar as
M5. measure common required for all trades;
brickwork, fairface on leaving surfaces rough
common brickwork or raking out joints for
and facing brickwork plastering and flashings,
separately knocking off angles in
preparation for plastering,
M6. measure facings, bedding frames or plates,
unless otherwise building in joists, bearers,
indicated on the contract or similar, temporary
documents, to two full supports to openings,
courses below finished templates, and for all
ground level necessary making good
M7. describe pointing
to one or both faces as
required
purpose made bricks
or blocks and give
immediately following the
work in which they occur
M9. classify separately
having similar floor plan
areas group together and
identify the levels
work documented as being
executed overhand
1. walls 1. battering at uniform m² 1. including closing cavities

thickness stating rate of at ends of hollow walls and
2. skins of cavity walls
batter jambs of openings
2. circular on one or more 2. including wall ties to
faces but not of uniform solid walls that comprise
thickness stating min and two or more skins stating
max thickness type and general spacing
3. tapered walls stating
min and max thickness
and the rate of taper in
length or height
4. battering at one face
stating min and max
thickness and the rate of
batter in length or height
5. bricks built on edge
6. honeycomb 3. stating the spacing of 1. including cleaning down
the bricks or blocks all surfaces
12 MASONRY CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
3. piers 1. attached m² 1. stating the thickness M11. measure only as the D1. piers classified as any
projecting portion walls with a length on plan
≤ four times its thickness,
2. isolated m 2. stating the cross- except where caused by
sectional dimensions openings
4. filling openings m² 1. stating the number 1. including any necessary

toothing and bonding,
preparing base and pinning
up to soffit of work above
5. fire places and chimney no 1. stating all relevant 1. including descriptions

stacks dimensions to convey the nature and
extent of the work involved
6. projections 1. plinths m 1. stating the thickness M12. measure only as the D2. plinths or friezes > 1m
and height or number of projecting portion high are treated as walls of
2. friezes
courses the relevant thickness
3. string courses 2. stating the number of

courses and the extent of
the projection
4. corbels 3. stating the number

of courses and the min
and max extent of the
projection
5. extra labour only in 4. stating the number of M13. where additional D3. extra labour only for
setting courses back or courses and the extent of material is required corbelling, string courses
forward from the normal the recess or projection measure in plinths, friezes, and similar items
face of the work string courses or corbels
7. backing to masonry or m² 1. including all cutting and
similar work waste for bonding
8. vaulting 1. including all necessary

centering
1. cutting to groin points, m 1. stating the thickness of

intersections or against the vaulting
ribs
9. thickenings built against m² 1. including cutting and M14. measure chimney

existing wall bonding new to existing breasts, piers and similar
and describing any special items in a similar manner
method of bonding where built against
existing walls
10. paving and steps 1. pavings 1. including the bedding,

pointing, cleaning down,
bond or pattern required
2. treads m 1. stating width, height and 2. including for pointing,

bedding cleaning down, fair ends,
3. risers
angles and similar items
11. panels m² 1. describing where ≤ 1m² M15. measure separately D4. panels differing from
and stating number of and describe fully main body of work
panels
12. flush bands 1. > 500m in overall height M16. describe fully D5. flush bands of a
different colour, texture,
2. ≤ 500mm in overall m bond, pattern or type
height
13. arches no 1. stating the length of
intrados, the rise from
the springing line, the
thickness of the wall and
the number of rings in
height and including all
necessary centering and
cutting
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
14. quoins 1. flush m 1. stating the average 1. stating where cut and D6. quoins formed with
width and whether bonded rubbed bricks or blocks or a
2. projecting
into the general facings or different description from
with a straight joint those of the work in which
they occur
15. sills and similar items 1. stating overall size 1. including for all
necessary angles, fair
ends and similar items
16. coping 1. including all necessary

ramps, angles, cramps and
similar items
17. pier caps no
18. kerbs m 1. stating overall size
19. mouldings and similar 1. including whether bricks

features are stock pattern, purpose
made or cut and rubbed
and if built of all headers
1. mitres no
2. stops
3. returned ends
4. external angles
5. internal angles
6. irregular angles
20. boilers 1. firebrick m 1.seating blocks

2. fireclay 2.circular flue covers
no 3. irregular pieces
m² 4. chimney shafts 1. stating the height and M17. measure detached

thickness and describing chimney shafts separately
the shape of shaft
5. firebrick linings 2. describing if bonded to

the backing
m 6. irregular angles to
firebrick linings
21. beam blocks 1. stating the number of

openings
22. lintel blocks
23. sundry items 1. key blocks no 1. including all fair cutting

2. corbels
3. panels ≤ 0.1m²
4. similar items
24. control joints m 1. including all necessary

special bricks, blocks, or
25. expansion joints
caulking
26. rough chases 1. horizontal 1. pipes 1. stating size M18. measure separately
for existing work
2. vertical 2. conduits
3. raking 3. similar items
4. circular
27. cutting grooves 1. including any pointing if D7. grooves for turning
required in edges of flashings, for
weather bars and similar
items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
28. cutting 1. rough m 1. raking 1. stating the thickness
and nature of the brickwork
2. fair 2. splay
or blockwork
3. circular
29. angles 1. irregular 1. rough cut 2. stating width, radius or

girth
2.chamfered 2. fair cut

3. rounded 3. purpose made
4. moulded no 3. ends
4. stops
5. similar items
5. fair squint m
6. birdsmouth angles
30. wall ties 1. cavity ties m² 1. stating the type, method

of fixing and general
spacing
2. junctions, tee m 2. stating the type and M19. measure separately

intersections, soffits, method of fixing and
abutments with concrete spacing
and similar items
31. concrete filling 1. cavity wall infilling m³ 1. stating the range of M20. measure in P2. measurement and
widths of cavity accordance with Section prices deemed to include
6.1 In-Situ Concrete for: as for Section 6.1 In-
2. stating the area in m²
Situ Concrete
2. hollow blocks in walls m² 3. stating wall thickness
3. columns m 4. stating size

4. pilasters
5. bond beams
6. lintels
7. similar items
32. rod and bar 1. concrete filled walls, M21. measure separately P3. measurement and D8. rod and bar
reinforcement columns, pilasters, bond in accordance with Section prices deemed to include reinforcement including
beams, lintels and similar 8 Reinforcement for: as for Section 8 reinforcing built into
blocks Reinforcement courses
33. bonding ends of new m 1. stating wall thickness 1. including cutting pockets
walls to existing in existing work and extra
material for bonding
34. levelling and preparing

tops of existing walls for
raising
35. pinning up new load 1. stating materials to be D9. pinning up to

bearing work used and thickness of new underside of existing
work construction where the
load is to be transmitted to
the new work
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
36. glass blocks 1. where in panels m² 1. ≤1m² 1. stating number of panels
2. >1m² 2. stating size and type of
block, mix and thickness
of mortar joints, the type,
width, spacing and end
securing of any reinforcing
strips and the pointing of
joints where required
2. preparing sills m 3. stating the number of

sills
3. clearance joints 4. stating thickness, width, D10. joints at sides and

composition of joint and
top
number of panels
4. panels of glass blocks no 5. stating size of blocks

precast into concrete and the jointing medium
frames
5. isolated blocks
37. damp-proof courses 1. horizontal m² 1. where >1m girth 1. stating that no allowance M22. measure net lengths
and flashings has been made for laps or
2. vertical
m 2. in stages of 250mm joints
3. jamb where ≤1m girth
4. head
5. sill
6. similar items
38. ant caps 1. isolated piers no

2. attached piers
3. continuous built into m 1. stating method of
walls jointing
39. sundries 1. bagging m² D11. cleaning down on

2. cement washing completion of all general
brick and block surfaces
3. cleaning down
4. raking out joints and 1. stating the nature of the

hacking faces of existing work to be prepared and
walls to form key the purpose for which the
key is required
5. caulking in special m 2. stating the nominal joint

compounds width and depth
6. wall reinforcement 3. woven, or welded wire 1. stating type and width

reinforcement strips built
into walls
4. patent metal strips and

similar items built into walls
7. parging and coring flues 5. stating the size of the

flue
8. flue linings 6. stating number of flues 2. describing where eased

or bent in gatherings
9. built-in precast concrete no

flue blocks
10. parapet stays

11. holdfast straps
12. similar items
13. air bricks and other 3. describing type of wall
wall vents
13. STONEWORK
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. in the case of coursed P1. measurement and D1. the term stonework
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations work state the height of prices deemed to include covers all types of
courses and if regularly for: all joggles, cramps, masonry, including granite,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of stonework
diminished describe and dowels, ties, templates, marble and slate
3. Particulars will be given for: state min and max course plumbing angles, setting,
(a) stone, cement, lime, sand, composition and mix of mortar heights jointing, forming cavities,
(b) workmanship pointing, hoisting ≤6m
M2. give the nature of
above ground
4. Items will be given for: the face finish including
(a) samples rustication and type of
(b) tests pointing and state the
(c) extra hoisting for all stone >6m above ground in increments of 6m thickness of joints where
applicable and state if
the pointing material is
different from the mortar
used in the body of the
wall
M3. measure chases,
caulking, wall
reinforcement, stays and
straps, air bricks and
vents, flue linings and
parging, damp-proof
courses and ant capping
as in Section 12 Masonry
M4. measure work
≤500mm thick in m² and
work >500 mm thick in m³
M5. state if stone is set
on its natural bed or
otherwise
stones >2m in length or
height stating dimensions
M7. measure stones >1m³
content in increments of
0.25m³
M8. measure stones
given in m³ from the
smallest rectangular cube
from which they can be
obtained
M9. describe circular work
to include for templates
and state whether the
back of the stonework is
to be cut circular or left
straight
13.1 NATURAL STONEWORK
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. footings 1. footing courses m³ 1. stating the width of
footing
m²
2. walls 1. walls 1. stating thickness M1. measure various

types of walling separately
2. skins of hollow walls 1. including closing cavities M2. state face area in m²
where given in m³
3. facing to concrete 2. including all bond stones

and metal ties
4. facing to brickwork
5. facing to other materials
6. tapered walls 2. stating min and max 3. stating the rate of taper
thickness or batter in length or height
7. walls with one battering
as the case may be
face
8. walls with one circular
face
9. battering walls 3. stating batter
10. facing up and pointing m 4. reveals of openings

5. ends of walls
3. wall linings 1. plain m² 1. including jointed edges M3. describe method of

fixing
2. pattern 1. stating net area of each

kind of stonework
4. quoins 1. plain m³ M4. state face area in m²
where given in m³
5. pilasters 2. sunk m²
M5. state thickness where
6. pilasters sunk to entasis 3. moulded
given in m²
7. jambs 4. circular sunk
5. circular circular
8. caps and bases to 6. circular circular sunk 1. stating number

pilasters 7. similar items
9. springers
10. voussoirs
11. keystones
12. caps and bases to
columns
13. columns 1. stating diameter

14. columns sunk to
entasis
15. fireplaces and chimney no 1. stating all relevant 1. including facing and M6. measure except
dimensions pointing to all exposed where in facing to
stacks
faces brickwork and similar
items
M7. describe to convey the
nature and extent of work
involved
16. isolated piers m 1. stating size
17. attached piers 1. ≤500mm wide
2. >500mm wide m²
13.1 NATURAL STONEWORK CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
18. plinths, string courses, 1. ≤500mm high m 1. stating size
corbelling, similar
projections from walls
2. >500mm high m²
19. lintels 1. stating thickness of wall no

2. including all necessary
20. arches centering and supports 1. stating the rise from the M8. where arch stones
springing height are required to be set with
the quarry bed horizontal,
measure blocks sufficiently
large to obtain result
21. flush, recessed, 1. stating thickness of wall m M9. measure where stone
or projecting quoins, differs in nature, type,
2. stating size
horizontal or vertical source of origin or finish
bands, string courses, from that used in the body
cornices and similar items of the walls
22. flush, recessed or no 1. ≤1m²

projecting panels
m² 2. > 1m² 1. stating number of panels
23. landings 1. landings m²
2. fair edges m
3. similar items
4. notches no 1. stating size

5. perforations
24. treads, risers and 1. treads m 1. stating lengths where
steps >2m long
2. risers
3. steps
4. exposed ends no
5. spandrel steps 2. stating extreme sizes

6. winders
25. hearths 1. stating size 1. including jointed edges

and notches
26. kerbs m
27. fenders
28. similar items
29. window sills 1. stating lengths where

>2m long
30. borders, etc 1. borders

2. margins
3. cutting and fitting wall no

linings to steps and similar
items
31. shelving, etc 1. shelving m 1. stating width

2. divisions
3. similar items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
32. architraves 1. architraves m
2. shoulders no 1. in separate blocks

2. on a lintel
33. archivolts m 1. stating radius

34. copings, etc
1. copings 1. stating size
2. sunk joints no
3. angles
4. similar items
5. kneelers 2. stating size M10. measure where

necessitating larger stones
6. bonders
7. apex stones
8. similar items
35. templates 1. templates or pads

2. bases to posts
3. similar items
36. notches
37. perforations D1. perforations for plates

or gratings
38. mortices 1. stating if run with
cement, lead or similar
items
39. polishing D2. polishing after
completion
40. irregular angles 1. stating thickness where m D3. angles other than right
battering wall angles and to all changes
41. splayed angles 1. stating width in direction of walls built
battering
42. rounded angles 1. stating girth or radius
43. levelling up in random 1. stating wall thickness D4. levelling up for

walling dampproof courses, sills,
thresholds, string courses,
copings and similar items
44. forming straight D5. joints next to

vertical joints dressings, panels,
brickwork and similar items
45. special metal no 1. stating method of fixing 1. including notching and

supporting brackets, shelf rebating of stone over such
angles and similar items brackets, shelf angles and
similar items
46. mullions m 1. stating size

47. transoms
48. reveal linings
49. stoolings no
50. balusters
51. finials
52. crockets
53. terminals
54. similar items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
55. exposed edges m 1. stating size or girth M11. include with
stonework when
56. chamfers
stonework is given in m
57. splays 1. stopped no
58. grooves
59. flutings
60. similar items
61. stonework checked, m M12. give appropriate unit D6. stonework to fit steel,
sunk or specially cut of measurement for the concrete work or similar
no
work involved items
62. running ornaments 1. bead and reel m 1. stating spacing D7. running ornaments
worked by mason (as
2. egg and dart
distinct from carving
3. dentil courses
4. similar items
5. angle enrichments no
63. carving M13. refer to any details or

specification
64. sculpture
65. boasting for carving
66. working mouldings and
similar up to carving
67. pavings 1. stating thickness m² M14. describe if laid to a

pattern
68. skirtings 1. stating size m

69. coves
13.2 ARTIFICIAL STONE, TERRACOTTA AND SIMILAR WORKS
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. artificial stone m² 1. including all moulds and M1. otherwise describe all
reinforcement and filling as for natural stonework
2. terracotta
voids with concrete where and in a similar manner
3. similar work applicable to Section 10 Precast
Concrete
14. STRUCTURAL STEEL

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. make no deductions P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations of mass for drillings, holes, prices deemed to include
notchings and similar for: all shop fabrication
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of structural steel
items work, marking, drillings
3. Items will be given for: for bolts including those
M2. measure mass as
(a) steel, stating details of type and quality and quoting relevant standard Specification securing timbers, etc
net theoretical mass with
(b) workmanship, referring to relevant Specification clauses and quoting relevant standard Specifications shown or noted on
no allowance for rolling
steelwork drawings,
4. Items will be given for: margin or for welding
black bolts, nuts and any
(a) the preparation of shop drawings materials
type of washer, riveted
(b) the provision of all necessary temporary bracing and similar items required for erection work, counter sinking,
M3. measure steelwork
(c) samples and tapping for bolts or
to be fixed to existing
(d) tests machine screws
buildings or between
(e) the inspection of welds including the use of any special techniques
existing walls or structures
(f) special trial shop assembly P2. measurement
separately and include all
and prices for framed
5. The heaviest lift and its height above or depth below ground level will be stated and the item identified by a general available information
structures also deemed
description to include for: cutting to
M4. measure welded,
6. The highest lift and its mass will be stated and the item identified by a general description bolted and riveted work dead lengths, notching
separately and machining ends and
bearings
M5. measure cranked
or other irregular
shaped members and
precambered members
separately
M6. measure all steel
sections and plates in
multiples of 0.1m in length
for the calculation of mass
M7. classify all steel
sections and plates
separately by levels and
where in consecutive
floor levels having similar
floor plan areas and form
of construction group
levels
M8. give separately the
columns between the
appropriate splice points
where column splice
points do not coincide with
these height stages and
state the locations of the
splice points related to a
CLASSIFICATION TABLE particular floor
1. columns 1. boxed t 1. stating type and size M9. refer to the particular
detail
2. beams 2. compound 2. stating number and
individual measured
3. rafters 3.composite
lengths of sections
4. built-up
5. plain 1. angles
2. channels
4. purlins 3. universal beams D1. purlins and girts other
4. hollow sections than standard proprietary
5. girts
D2. nature of bracing such
6. bracing 1. stating nature of 5. similar items
as wall bracing between
bracing
columns, top or bottom
chord bracing between
trusses
7. temporary bracing M10. measure in D3. temporary bracing
accordance with the required for erection
appropriate rules when
detailed on the drawings
14 STRUCTURAL STEEL CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
8. attached connections item 1. stating number M11. measure immediately D4. attached connections
and fitted stiffeners (optional) where possible following the particular and fitted stiffeners
group or classification to includes all steel sections
9. loose connections 1. bearing plates built into no 2. stating size which they are attached and plates in stiffeners,
walls (e.g. columns, beams, cleats, brackets, gussets,
rafters, purlins) packers, coaming plates,
around holes, or openings
in steel sections, bearing
attached base plates, cap
or end plates, splice plates,
plates, butt plates and
connections and similar
similar items
attached items
D5. loose connections
includes all steel sections
and plates in loose
splice, cleats, brackets,
separators, distance
pieces, connections and
similar unattached items
fixed in the field
10. rigid frames 1. stating size and type t 1. stating the max M13. where patented or
dimensions of each frame, standard proprietary items,
the sizes of steel sections describe fully and give by
and thicknesses of steel number or in metres as
plates which comprise the appropriate
component parts of each
frame, and the number of
frames
11. trusses M14. refer to the particular

detail
12. lattice girders
13. open web joists
14. verandahs and 1. verandahs M15. measure separately
awnings various members and
2. awnings
connection work in
3. suspension rods no accordance with the rules
stated
4. turnbuckles M16. where patented or
standard proprietary items,
15. staircases t 1. stating particulars of the
describe fully and give by
design, number of flights,
number or in metres as
sizes and numbers of
appropriate
landings, treads and risers
1. cranking no 2. stating length of M17. alternatively state the

separate members number of cranks in the
between cranks description
16. rails 1. rails t 1. stating mass per metre
2. standard fish plates no 2. including bolts and total M18. measure in pairs
mass of plates and bolts
3. specially designed fish
plates
4. hook bolts 3. stating diameter and

girth
5. dog spikes
6. special rail clips
17. standard proprietary 1. purlins m 1. stating nature and 1. including all drillings, M19. describe fully D6. excludes proprietary
purlins, girts and centres of supports laps, splices and fixings girts in metal framed
2. girts
accessories partitions (refer Partitions)
2. including bolts, nuts
and washers securing
the purlins or girts to the
supporting structure
3. bridging 2. stating number of units 3. including all end

involved connections, drillings and
fixings
4. tie rods 3. stating number of units 4. including all threshold

involved and whether tie ends and fixings
rods alternate with bridging
14 STRUCTURAL STEEL CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
18. bolts 1. holding down no 1. stating length in 1. stating material, type, M20. measure length of D6. bolts other than black
increments of 100mm classification and including bolt as the total thickness bolts in connections
2. in connections
other components of the members to be
2. including casting or
bolted plus the diameter
building in
of the bolt plus 5mm or D7. attachments such as
if bevelled washers are steel plates or sections
required add an extra welded or fitted to bolts
3. attachments to bolts 5mm
19. holding down bolt 1. including casting or 1. stating number

assemblies building in diameter and size of
bolts and including other
components
20. shear studs 1. shop 1. stating type and

diameter
2. field
21. ties 1. masonry M21. measure separately D8. ties shop welded to
according to description steelwork
2. similar items
22. wrapping 1. wire t 1. stating diameter D9. wrapping where

steelwork is encased
2. fabric m² 2. stating type, extent of
laps and method of fixing
3. woven wire strip m 3. stating type and method

of fixing
23. wedges and grouting 1. grouting under base and m² 1. stating the thickness M22. measure net area
bearing plates or grillages and type
2. including all necessary
wedging and levelling
3. stating number of base
or bearing plates
24. surface treatments 1. shop priming t 1. stating the type of M23. measure as a
treatment required before separate item for each
priming classification. Include
an “item” under each
classification for surface
2. phosphating treatment to attached
3. hot dip galvanising plates and loose
connections
4. metal spraying
5. other special treatments
6. fire rating
25. field work 1. holes no 1. stating thickness of
member to be drilled and
diameter of bolt or rivet
2. cutting
3. notching
4. similar items
5. welding m M24. measure in metres

according to description or
no 2. stating size or length alternatively by number
6. riveting 3. stating type and

diameter
7. masonry and similar ties M25. measure separately

welded to steelwork according to description
26. holes, sinkings 1. ductwork M26. do not measure shop

drillings for fixings
2. similar items
M27. do not measure
drillings for carpenter’s
bolts securing timbers
where shown or noted on
steelwork drawings
15. METALWORK
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. state the kind, finish
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations and quality of metal and
group accordingly as steel,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of metalwork stainless steel, aluminium,
3. Items will be given for: copper, brass, bronze,
(a) the preparation of shop drawings cast iron and similar items
(b) samples M2. describe type of
(c) tests fabrication, e.g. welded
frames or bolted frames
etc
M3. describe work to be
primed or painted before
delivery to site
surface treated (other than
by painting)
M5. include particulars
of the method of fixing
stating the nature of the
background or support to
which the metalwork is
fixed
M6. measure painting in
accordance with Section
29 Painting
1. steel lintels and arch 1. lintels m 1. stating size 1. stating if cambered and
bars stating number
2. arch bars
3. ends welded no
4. ends drilled and bolted
5. similar fixing
6. ends split and fanged

7. similar items
2. steel jambs and 1. jambs m 1. stating shape 1. including lugs and

threshold guards similar fixed attachments
2. threshold guards 2. stating size and number
3. similar items
no 3. loose connections
4. cast or pressed sheet 2. including all fixed or

metal jambs loose attachments, bolts
and similar items
5. cast or pressed sheet
metal threshold guards
6. similar items
3. floor ducts and frames 1. steel plate duct covers m² 1. chequer plate 1. stating type and M7. measure in m stating
thickness width where ≤250mm wide
2. patent flooring 2. perforated plate
except where caused by
3. similar items openings
m 3. raking cutting
4. frames for duct and
similar covers 4. circular cutting
5. stating shape 2. including lugs and D1. frames other than

similar attachments and those forming an integral
6. stating size
stating spacing part of standard covers as
for gratings, covers and
frames
no 7. ends
8. angles
9. intersections
10. similar items
15 METALWORK CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
4. gratings, covers and 1. gratings no 1. stating size 1. including frames, lifting D2. frames forming an
frames devices, fastenings and integral part of standard
2. inspection and manhole
similar items, concrete covers
covers
filling to pan type covers
3. access hatches and hollow frames
4. similar items
5. gratings m 2. continuous channels 2. stating size

6. covers 3. ducts 3. stating length of sections
4. similar items
no 5. ends
6. angles
7. intersections
8. similar items
5. mat frames or number 1. stating size of members 1. including lugs and

and overall size of frames similar attachments stating
centres or numbers
6. ladders 1. stating size of

components, length of
strings and number and
spacing of rungs
7. columns 1. tubular 1. stating size 1. including details of

cap and base plates and
8. struts 2. rectangular hollow
similar attachments
section
9. braces
3. square hollow section
10. similar supports
4. similar shapes
11. sundry brackets
12. straps
13. individual step rungs

14. similar items
15. sheet metal coverings 1. doors m² 1. stating thickness M8. measure in m stating
and linings width where ≤250mm wide
2. benches
except where caused by
3. counter tops openings
4. walls
5. eaves
6. fascias
7. ceilings
8. similar items
9. raking cutting m
11. bending
12. beading or welting
edges
13. dressing into grooves
or sinkings
14. dressing over raised
kerbs
15. nailing or screwing at
edges
16. similar items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
17. cutting, notching, no
drilling and dressing
around openings
18. similar work
19. metal cappings m 2. stating size

20. cornices
21. similar items
16. ducts 1. stating method of 1. including straps,

jointing and fixing brackets, clips and similar
17. flues
required fixings
2. stating size
18. canopies 1. range canopies no 1. including all supports,

stating min and max
2. similar items
dimensions and size of
outlet
19. cornices m 1. stating size 1. including fitted ends,

mitred angles, corner
20. angle beads
pieces, outlets and similar
21. similar items items
22. ducted skirtings 1. including fitted ends,

outlets and similar items
no 2. angles
23. balustrades and 1. balustrades m 1. horizontal 1. including terminals,

handrails scrolls, mitres and similar
2. isolated core or 2. raking
items
handrails
3. stating sizes of
members
no 4. bends
5. ramps
6. wreaths
3. special newels 7. stating size
4. plastic covering to core m 2. including stop ends,

or handrails mitres and similar items
24. wire mesh screens 1. stating type of mesh, 1. including all supports,
thickness, height and wire strands, selvedged
spacing of supports edges and similar items
25. similar items 1. doors no 2. including all hangings

and fastenings
2. gates
3. strutted posts 3. stating size

4. special posts
5. similar items
26. ornamental grilles

27. vent registers
28. gates
29. trellis work
30. similar items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
31. fittings to special 1. cupboards 1. stating type, overall 1. including all hardware
design or detail dimensions and referring
2. benches
to drawings
3. bookcases
4. shelving units
5. tables
6. counters
7. lockers
8. similar items
32. shelving, seats, etc 1. shelves 1. stating type, overall 1. stating size
dimensions and referring
2. divisions
to drawings
3. seats
2. including edge strips
4. bench tops
5. similar items
33. tie rods 1. including details of M10. give following the P1. measurement and
forging for eyes, couplings items of work to be fixed prices deemed to include
and similar items for: any type of washer
M11. may measure fixings
1. stating length in 1. including drilling which may be required
34. bolts 1. stating type and in the description of the
increments of 100mm steelwork for bolts not item concerned where the
diameter
shown or noted on item to be so fixed is given
steelwork drawings by number
35. explosive power fixings 1. stating size

36. masonry bolt anchors
37. chemical anchors
38. connectors
39. similar items
16. ROOFING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. apply equally for
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations similar coverings to walls,
awnings, soffits and
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of roofing
fascias
M2. group according to
(a) guarantees
material and give under an
appropriate heading
M3. measure net area to
be covered unless stated
otherwise including under
ridges, flashings and
similar items
1. membranes 1. roof coverings m² 1. stating type, quality and 1. describing if to dormers P1. measurement and
substance of materials, or similar items prices deemed to include
2. asphalt 2. pavings
number of layers or coats, for: fair edges, dressing
2. describing if to circular,
extent of laps, method of over angle fillets, turning
conical or spherical roofs
application and the nature into grooves, all other
of the base on which the 3. describing if to elliptical labours, internal and
materials are laid roofs or roofs curved to external angles, fillets,
more than one radius and circular edges, separation
stating radii strips other than those
2. stating separately M4. measure work to specifically detailed in the
4. describing if to
slopes >10 degrees surfaces ≤250mm wide contract documents, nails,
turrets (e.g. conical and
separately except where screws and similar items,
octagonal) stating type,
caused by openings and temporary screeds, rules
diameter or size at base
state total length in each and grounds
and apex and vertical
description
height from base to apex
5. describing if primed or
3. stating if to falls, and/or painted before delivery to
cross falls and including all site or before fixing
labour to intersections
3. turn-ups or turn-downs m 4. stating width or girth 6. describing if surface M5. measure separately
at eaves, verges, coves, treated other than painting
5. stating average girth for
abutments or skirtings,
diminishing gutters 7. giving separately
flashings, aprons, gutters,
according to height and
valleys and similar items
location
8. giving vertical work
4. collars around pipes, no 6. stating size
separately
standards and similar
items
5. dressing into outlets,
sumps and similar items
6. gutters and covering m 7. stating girth

to kerbs and extra labour
and material to hollowed
channels
7. felt, expanded metal and M6. describe and include

wiring with items to which they
apply
8. concrete beds or base M7. measure in

slabs under roof coverings accordance with Section
26-28
9. precast or in-situ surface
treatments
3. flat sheet m² 1. stating type, quality, M8. add the area of all P2. measurement and D1. curved sheeting such
laps, method of fixing turned up or down ends prices deemed to include as at tops of slopes to saw
4. corrugated sheet
and nature of the base of sheeting to the general for: separation strips other tooth roofs
5. troughed sheet or spacing of structural area of the roof covering than those specifically
supports and extent of any detailed in the contract
6. translucent sheet M9. measure over girth of
painting of laps documents, nails, screws,
any curved sheeting
clips, rivets, straps and
2. stating separately slopes
similar items
>22.5 degrees
16 ROOFING CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. raking cutting m
2. circular cutting
3. turn-ups or turn- 3. including bending M10. measure separately D2. bending other than
downs at eaves, verges, sheets around angles turn-ups at roll cappings
abutments, gutters and
similar items
4. rolled edges at barges

and similar items
5. turning ends of sheets 4. stating where ends of

up or down across troughs ribs are to be closed or
capped
6. bending sheeting over 5. including cutting ribs

ridge and providing rib caps
7. curving sheets at the 6. stating radius

ends of roof slopes
8. forming penetrations no 7. including collars around

pipes and similar items
8. stating size
7. slate m² 1. stating type, size, extent P3. measurement and

of laps and method of prices deemed to include
8. shingle
fixing for: separation strips other
9. tile than those specifically
2. including and stating
detailed in the contract
particulars of battens
documents, nails, screws,
3. stating separately slopes tie wire, straps and similar
>22.5 degrees items
1. lacing to tiles m² M11. give appropriate unit
of measurement for the
m
work involved
2. ridge tiles m
3. hip tiles
4. mitres no
5. cut and splayed ends
6. intersections
7. special shaped or
blocked ends
8. close cut mitred hips or m 4. including cutting on both

angles sides
9. verges 5. including any bedding or

any bedding and pointing
10. manholes no 1. stating type and size

11. skylights
12. unit ventilators
13. special sheets
14. tiles different from
main covering
15. similar items
16. ridge and similar m M12. measure net length

ventilators
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
17. cappings, birdproofing, 1. ridge cappings m
etc
2. hip cappings
3. barge cappings
4. eaves cappings
5. vertical angle cappings
6. apex and similar no

cappings
18. insulation m² 1. stating thickness or 1. including wire mesh, M13. where placed or D3. insulation in granular
thermal rating battens or similar items fixed between purlins, form or in sheets, quilts,
required for fixing rafters and similar items batts etc
measure area over such
members and state to this
effect
19. sarking 1. sheet sarking 1. stating type, extent of M14. measure turn-ups
laps, method of fixing next to walls and similar
items
2. including wire mesh
or similar supporting
mediums
3. including turn-ups
20. safety mesh 1. stating extent of laps

and method of fixing
21. flashings m 1. stating girth in 250mm 1. including all labours and M15. measure net length
increments fixings, raking out joints of
M16. measure stepped
brickwork and pointing
2. stating number of times work separately
bent, whether notched over
roofing ribs or dressed into
corrugations
2. proprietary brand type 3. stating catalogue
number and fixed
in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions
3. metal slates no 4. stating type and size

4. soakers
5. for pipes and similar
items passing through roof
covering
22. gutters 1. eaves m 1. stating type M17. measure net length

over all sumps, angles and
2. stating method of
similar items
2. box 1. stating min and max
jointing and fixing
girth and number of times
3. valley
bent 3. including straps,
4. other gutters brackets, clips and similar
items
5. stop ends no
6. expansion joints
7. angles
8. downpipe outlets 2. including any gratings

and similar items
9. overflow outlets
10. sumps
11. similar items
23. downpipes m 1. stating size 1. stating method of M18. measure net length
jointing and fixing along centre line of pipes
24. ducts
over all bends, junctions,
2. including straps,
25. flues offsets and similar items
brackets, clips and similar
items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. bends no
2. junctions
3. offsets
4. shoes
5. similar items
6. rainwater heads
7. tundishes
8. spreaders
9. similar items
10. connections to drains M19. measure to

downpipes
11. joints between differing
materials
12. lagging m 2. stating size of duct or M20. measure to ducts or

flues
13. protective coating or flue
wrapping
26. metal sumps no 1. stating size 1. including downpipe D4. sumps in flat roofs
outlet and connection and
any gratings, covers and
similar items
2. stating method of
jointing and fixing
27. proprietary fascias m 1. stating type and size M21. measure net length
28. grilles no
29. gratings
30. sleeves
31. similar items
32. separation strips m M22. measure only where D5. separation strips
specifically detailed in the between different materials
contract documents subject to electrolysis
17. FACADE SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. describe work to be P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations primed or painted before prices deemed to include
delivery to site for: frames, mullions,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of facade systems
transoms, panels, glazing
3. Items will be given for: bars and beads, trims,
(a) the preparation of shop drawings caulking and pointing,
(b) samples sashes, casements,
(c) tests hinges, fastenings and
other hardware
1. facade systems 1. proprietary facade m² 1. stating type and M2. stating generally P2. measurement and
systems manufacturer’s details particulars of the design prices will be deemed
and nature of the system, to include all framing
2. spandrel or infill panels m²
details of panels, glazing described in the
of differing materials to the
system or infills, smoke manufacturers standard
facade system
baffles, hardware, type of details
supporting framing etc
P3. measurement and
prices will be deemed
to include all additional
3. opening sashes no 1. state the size and class framing required to support
of openings ie. sliding, the spandrel or infill panels
4. integral doors within the facade system
hopper or awning sash
to meet the manufacturers
requirements
1. measure integral doors

by size and type of doors
and frames including
motorised doors
5. flashing m 1. stating girth in 250mm
increments
6. junction with other
materials / systems 2. describing structure /
material to which junction
occurs including any
flashings and sealants
required
2. composite facade 1. non standard facade m² 1. state type of materials M3. stating generally P4. measurement and
systems systems and refer to the drawings particulars of the design prices will include for
and specification and nature of the system, the detailed design and
details of panel system, installation of the complete
glazing system or infills, facade as detailed
smoke baffles, hardware
etc. Supporting framing will
be measured separately
2. detailed framing t M4. where detailed,

measure support framing
to facades separately in
14 Structural Steel or 21
Partitions
3. other framing m² M5. where framing has P5. measurement and

not been fully described prices will include for the
/ designed measure design and installation of
separately other framing which is fit
for purpose
4. spandrel or infill panels m² 1. stating type and P6. measurement and

of differing material to the manufacturers details prices will be deemed
facade system to include all additional
framing required to support
the spandrel or infill panels
5. opening sashes no 1. state the size and class
within the facade system
of openings ie. sliding,
to meet the manufacturer’s
requirements
17 FACADE SYSTEMS CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
6. integral doors no 1. measure integral doors
motorised doors
increments
8. junction with other 1. describing structure /
materials / systems material to which junction
required
3. curtain walling 1. curtain wall system m² 1. stating generally P7. measurement and
particulars of the design prices will be deemed
and nature of the system, to include all framing
details of the spandrel described in the
panels, glazing system or manufacturers standard
infills, hardware, type of details
supporting framework, etc
2. spandrel or infill panels m² 1. stating type and P8. measurement and
of differing materials to manufacturers details prices will be deemed
the facade system will be to include all additional
measured in m² as extra framing required to support
over the spandrel or infill panels
within the facade system to
3. opening sashes no 1. state the size and class meet the manufacturers
of openings ie. sliding,
4. integral doors
2. measure integral doors
motorised doors
increments
6. junction with other
materials / systems 1. describing structure /
material to which junction
18. WINDOWS
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. describe work to be P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations primed or painted before prices deemed to include
delivery to site for: frames, mullions,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of windows
transoms, glazing bars
3. Items will be given for: and beads, trims, caulking
(a) the preparation of shop drawings and pointing, sashes,
(b) samples casements, hinges,
(c) tests fastenings and other
hardware
1. metal windows no 1. stating type and size 1. including glazing

and referring to a drawing
2. including flyscreens
and detail number
2. metal louvre frames and 1. metal louvre frames 1. stating height, number of
louvres blade sockets and whether
fixed or adjustable
2. metal louvre blades m 2. stating number and max

blade length
no 3. individually pivoted
3. metal louvred windows 4. stating type and size

and referring to a drawing
and detail number
5. including flyscreens
3. timber windows 1. including glazing M2. measure nonstandard D1. timber windows and
windows in accordance timber louvre blades that
2. including sash balances
with Section 20 Carpentry are standard
where double hung sashes
4. timber louvre blades m 1. stating number and max M3. measure louvres
blade length occurring in doors,
windows or screens in
the description of the
particular item
M4. measure nonstandard
louvre blades in
20 Carpentry
5. folding glass doors 1. isolated doors 1. measure doors by size

and type of door including
frames
6. flashings 1. flashing 1. stating girth in 250mm

increments
19. GLAZING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. describe type and P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations thickness of glazing prices deemed to include
material and type of for: beading
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of glazing
framing into which it is to
3. Items will be given for: be fixed
(a) the preparation of shop drawings
M2. describe and measure
separately glazing material
of irregular shape and
measure to the smallest
rectangular area out of
which it can be cut
M3. measure in
increments of 0.5m² to
2.5m² and thereafter in
CLASSIFICATION TABLE increments of 2.5m²
1. lead lights 1. opening lights m² 1. stating number of panes 1. stating the width M4. measure overall for
(nominal or finished) of the panel
2. copper lights 2. fixed lights
the cames and whether
they are flat, half round or
beaded in section
3. shaped heads, trefoils, 2. stating number of panels panels have diamond or M5. measure above
quatrefoils and similar ornamental panes springing
3. describe as irregular
items
shaped 3. describing if leadlights
have reinforced cames
4. saddle bars m
3. double glazed units m² 1. stating number of units 1. describing glazing in D1. double glazed units
both panes that are factory made and
hermetically sealed
4. south lights and glazing 1. stating number of panes 1. stating height of fixing
bars above ground floor or
similar suitable level
1. glazing bars m 2. stating number of bars 2. stating type and material

and describing fixings and
end stops
5. applied reflective m² 1. stating number of panes 1. describing the type

finishes of material, method of
adhesion, priming and
treatment of edges
6. acrylic and M6. measure plastic D2. sheeting other than

polycarbonate sheeting sheeting forming roof applied finishes
or wall coverings in
16 Roofing
7. all glazing material 1. walls or screens no 1. stating overall size and 1. describing the work, M7. give cross references
assemblies referring to drawings including number of fixed where hardware is given
panels, fin supports and separately in another
the size, number and Section
type of doors, all fixings
between panels and to
structure
8. louvre blades m 1. stating width and 1. describing treatments to

number of blades edges
9. mirrors no 1. stating width and height 1. describing any backing,

frame, holes, brilliant
10. panes of silvered glass
cutting or other surface
finish, edge processing or
colouring
19 GLAZING CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
11. face processing 1. describing the treatment no
2. forming finger slots 1. stating type and

thickness of glazing
3. forming holes
material
4. forming similar items
12. edge processing 1. straight edges m 1. stating type and M8. measure edges
thickness of glass, number except to frameless doors
2. circular edges
of panes and width of and windows, mirrors and
3. edges of bent panes bevel if applicable louvres
4. scallops and internal no 2. stating type of edge

mitres treatment
13. silicone jointing and m 1. stating joint width and 1. stating type of joint
similar items glazing material
14. glass blocks M9. measure in

12 Masonry
20. CARPENTRY
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure separately P1. measurement and D1. labours such as
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations each species, type or prices deemed to include rebating, grooving,
grade of timber for: all labours in framing, chamfering, splaying,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of carpentry
notching and fitting around bevelling, tapering,
M2. describe appearance
3. Particulars will be given of timber sizes, stating whether sawn or dressed and that unless described as finished, all sizes projections, pipes, light bullnosing, moulding and
grade timber of work
given are nominal fittings, hatches, grilles and similar items
required to be selected
similar complete with all
4. Composite timber framed partitions may be measured in accordance with Section 21 Partitions and kept clean for clear
cleats, packers, wedges
finish
and similar and all nails
M3. describe work and screws
tongued, housed, glued or
secret fixed
M4. describe work fixed
by any method other than
nailing including type and
size of fixing and spacing
M5. describe labours with
relevant classification item
M6. measure and describe
separately timbers
impregnated with creosote
or similar preservatives
applied under pressure
M7. describe joinery items
primed or prefinished
before delivery to site
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. structural timbers 1. plates m 1. timber > 3.6m long in 1. stating size and stress M8. group in locations of
increments: grade framing
2. bearers
>3.6m ≤6.0m, (a) ground floor
3. joists >6.0m ≤7.5m, (b) upper floor
>7.5m ≤9.0m, (c) wall
4. studs
or in suitable increments to (d) ceiling
5. beams suit local requirements (e) roof
(f) similar areas
6. purlins
M9. may measure same
7. rafters size timbers together
8. similar items stating members
9. nogging M10. measure horizontally

over main members where
10. solid bridging
cut between studs or joists
11. herringbone strutting
12. similar strutting nogging, framing, etc, for
fixing of fittings, fixtures
and similar items
2. prefabricated roof no 1. stating type or shape 1. stating nominal span M12. measure height from P2. measurement and
trusses and size to external faces of the underside of bottom chord prices deemed to include
bearings and the actual to underside of top chord for: all multiple nail plates,
2. stating centres of
span where foreshortened splice plates, timber
trusses, type of roof M13. measure overhangs
connectors, bolts and
covering and the type of 2. stating amount of from the external faces of
similar items
ceiling construction and camber shown or specified the bearings
finish
3. stating the height, M14. measure height
alternatively, the pitch of bearing ends above
in degrees or the rate of ground or other convenient
slope level for the purpose of
hoisting and fixing
4. stating the horizontal
overhangs
5. stating the height of
bearing ends
20 CARPENTRY CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
3. angle fillets 1. stating size m
4. grounds
5. battens
6. similar items
7. fascia boards
8. barge boards
9. insulation 1. walls m² 1. stating thickness or 1. including wire mesh, M15. where placed or D2. insulation in granular
thermal rating battens or similar items fixed between joists, studs, form or in sheets, quilts,
2. ceilings
required for fixing rafters and similar items batts, etc
measure area over such
members and state to this
effect
10. boarding 1. floors 1. stating thickness 1. stating width of boards M16. measure in m where
and method of jointing and ≤250mm wide except
2. walls 2. laid to slope
fixing where caused by openings
3. ceilings 3. laid diagonally
4. roofs
5. dormer cheeks
6. gutters
7. fascias
8. similar items
9. raking cutting m M17. measure each side

11. mitres
12. gutter sumps no 4. stating size
13. similar small items
14. access traps 5. including forming and

trimming openings
15. nosings m
11. sanding and polishing 1. machine sanding m² 1. stating finish

timber floors
2. sealing and polishing
12. linings, panelled linings 1. plain linings 1. walls 1. stating type and M18. measure in m where
and casings thickness ≤250mm wide except
2. matchboard linings 2. ceilings
where caused by openings
2. including any factory or
3. open spaced timber 3. sloping surfaces
site applied finish before M19. measure areas of
batten linings
fixing and the method of panelling ≤1m² by number
4. sheet material linings jointing or fixing together
with the measured height
5. panelled linings panelled linings to reveals
and particulars of panels,
of openings
mouldings, rails and similar
items M21. measure separately
panelled work framed on
3. including joint cover
rake or framed in spandrel
strips between sheets
or other irregular shapes
6. casings 4. columns 4. stating where any face

≤250mm
5. pipes
5. including joint cover
6. pilasters
strips between sheets
7. beams
8. lintels
9. similar items
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
7. forming opening and no 10. doors 6. stating size
including: 11. hatches
12. access panels
8. raking cutting m
9. circular cutting
10. angles
11. exposed edges
12. angle or edge strips
13. mouldings 13. skirtings D3. mouldings other than

panel mouldings
14. cappings
15. other applied
mouldings
14. caps no M22. measure to columns

and pilasters
15. bases
13. framed screens m² 1. stating type and size 1. describing each

component and referring to
drawings
14. windows 1. including pulleys, cords no M23. measure standard D4. windows that are non
and weight or patent sash windows in accordance standard
balances where double with Section 18 Windows
hung sashes
15. door frames and

linings
16. shop fronts
17. side lights 1. stating thickness, height
and width
18. fanlights
19. window linings, 1. reveal linings m 1. stating number of sets 1. stating size
pelmets, etc involved
2. jamb linings
2. including planted stops
3. sill boards
4. pelmets
no 3. mitres
4. returned ends
5. housed ends
5. bed moulds to sill m

boards
6. nosings
7. similar applied
mouldings
20. hatches no 1. stating type and size 1. including frames and

surrounds
21. access panels
22. ceiling manholes
23. similar items
24. removable timber M24. measure louvres D5. louvre blades and
louvre blades occurring in doors, panels that are non
windows, or screens in the standard
description of that item in
the appropriate Section
25. louvred panels 1. stating overall size, M25. measure standard
component sizes and louvres in accordance with
number of blades Section 18 Windows
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
26. skirtings m 1. stating type and size 1. including any packing or
bracketing where built up
27. cornices
28. dado and picture rails
29. architraves
30. applied moulds
31. similar items
32. external stairs 1. flights no 1. stating going and rise, 1. stating type of stair,
width of flight, number of commencing and finishing
33. internal stairs
treads and risers levels, component sizes
and other relevant
information
2. landings 2. including bearers, joists
and similar items
3. newels
4. balustrading m 3. horizontal
5. wall handrails 4. raking
6. ramps no
7. level bends
8. ramped bends
9. mitres
10. wreaths
11. ornamental ends
12. returned ends
13. housed ends
14. handrail brackets
15. similar items
16. fascias m
17. apron linings
18. plinths
19. similar items
34. bearer, toe boards, 1. bearers 1. stating whether the 1. stating size M26. measure standard D6. shelving, seats, etc
fascias etc work is plain, tongued and ready-made fittings in that are custom built
2. toe boards
grooved, slatted with open accordance with Section
3. fascias spaces or otherwise 31 Furniture
4. similar items 2. including edge strips
35. bolts 1. stating type and no 1. stating length in 1. including drilling M27. give following the P3. measurement and
diameter increments of 100mm steelwork for bolts not items of work to be fixed prices deemed to include
shown or noted on steel for: any type of washer
work drawings M28. may measure fixings which may be required
in the description of the
item concerned where the
item so fixed is given by
36. explosive power fixings 1. stating size number
37. masonry bolt anchors

38. chemical anchors
39. connectors
40. similar items
41. Damp-proof coursing m 1. stating width
no 1. stating length and width
21. PARTITIONS
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. Composite partitions P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations will include timber or metal prices deemed to include
framing for: notching and fitting
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of partitions
around projections, pipes,
3. Items will be given for: light fittings, hatches,
(a) the preparation of shop drawings grilles and similar items
(b) samples complete with all cleats,
(c) tests packers, wedges and
similar items and all nails
and screws
1. metal framing to walls 1. in 1m height increments m² 1. stating component 1. including intersections, M2. measure separately
and partitions sizes, spacing and method special noggings for where there are special
of fixing members supporting fixtures and design requirements
2. metal framing to walls
equipment and similar
and partitions including 2. stating type and size of
items
linings lining
2. angles m
3. corner mullions
4. free ends
5. fixing ends
6. forming openings no 3. doors 2. stating size M3. measure with partition

concerned
4. hatches
5. air registers
6. similar items
3. standard proprietary 1. girts m 1. stating nature and 1. including all drillings, M4. describe fully
girts and accessories to centres of supports laps, splices and fixings
metal framed walls
2. including bolts, nuts
and washers securing
the purlins or girts to the
supporting structure
2. bridging 2. stating number of units 3. including all end

involved connections, drillings and
fixings
3. tie rods 3. stating number of units 4. including all threshold

involved and whether tie ends and fixings
rods alternate with bridging
4. prefabricated modular m² 1. stating height, 1. stating length M5. measure over all
partitions construction, materials, skirtings, cornices and
2. including angles, corner
finish and size of module similar items
mullions, intersections,
1. ≤500mm wide no
free ends, fixing ends and
similar items
3. including skirtings, dado
rails, cappings, cornices,
mullions or connecting
members, transoms,
glazing beads, glass, paint,
polish or other finishes
2. doors 2. including forming and 4. stating size M6. where hardware is

trimming opening given separately state in
3. hatches
the descriptions
3. including door frames,
4. similar items
surrounds and similar trims
and all hardware
21 PARTITIONS CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
5. toilet, shower and no 1. stating size of partition 1. including fittings and
similar cubicle partitions fixings
m 2. overhead channel
fittings
1. doors no
6. composite partitions 1. in 1m height increments m² 1. stating component 1. including intersections, M7. measure separately
sizes, spacing and method special noggings for where there are special
of fixing members supporting fixtures and design requirements
2. stating type and M8. measure composite
items
thickness of linings each partitions with metal or
face and if linings are full 2. including stopping timber framing separately
height, if linings are not and setting of linings and
full height of partition state sealants to junctions of
the height of the linings on floor and ceiling where
each face required
2. sealing at floor, wall and m

ceiling junctions
3. angles
4. corners
5. free ends
6. fixing ends
7. intersections with other
partitions
8. forming openings no 3. doors 3. stating size M9. measure with partition
concerned
4. hatches
5. air registers
6. similar items
7. acoustic partitions 1. in 1m height increments m² 1. stating acoustic rating, 1. including intersections, M10. measure separately
component sizes, spacing special noggings for where there are special
and method of fixing supporting fixtures and design requirements
members equipment and similar
M11. measure acoustic
items
2. stating type and partitions with metal or
thickness of linings each 2. including stopping and timber framing separately
face and if linings are full setting of linings
height, if linings are not
full height of partition state
the height of the linings on
each face

ceiling junctions
3. angles
4. corners
5. free ends
6. fixing ends including
7. intersections with
other partitions including
sealants
21 PARTITIONS CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
8. forming openings no 3. doors 3. stating size M12. measure with
partition concerned
4. hatches
5. air registers
6. similar items
8. fire rated partitions 1. in 1m height increments m² 1. stating fire rating, 1. including intersections, M13. measure separately
component sizes, spacing special noggings for where there are special
and method of fixing supporting fixtures and design requirements
members equipment and similar
M14. measure fire rated
items
2. stating type and partitions with metal or
thickness of linings each 2. including stopping and timber framing separately
face and if linings are full setting of linings
height, if linings are not
full height of partition state
the height of the linings on
each face

ceiling junctions
3. angles
4. corners
5. free ends
6. fixing ends including
7. intersections with
other partitions including
sealants
8. forming openings no 3. doors 3. stating size M15. measure with
partition concerned
4. hatches
5. air registers
6. similar items
9. operable walls 1. describe fully no 1. stating construction, 1. measure structural

materials, finish and size of supports separately in
module accordance with the
appropriate trade
2. integral doors 2. including forming and 2. stating size M16. where hardware is
trimming opening given separately state in
3. hatches
the descriptions
3. including door frames,
4. similar items
surrounds and similar trims
and all hardware
22. SUSPENDED CEILINGS

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
P1. measurement and
for: cutting and making
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of suspended ceilings
good around sprinkler
3. Items will be given for: heads, pipes and similar
(a) the preparation of shop drawings items
(b) samples
(c) tests
1. suspended grid ceiling m² 1. in stages of 1m height 1. stating the size, M1. measure in m where ≤ D1. 1m height increments
systems increments between the thickness and type of infill 250mm wide except where need not necessarily be
ceiling line and supporting panels, coffers or sheet caused by openings successive
2. coffered ceilings
structure linings, type and spacing of
3. similar suspended support metalwork, method
2. in stages of 1m height
ceilings of securing brackets and
increments between
hangers, nature of the
finished soffit and floor
structure to which brackets
level where >3.5m
and hangers are to be
fixed and similar items
1. raking cutting m 3. including fitting
2. circular cutting
3. forming openings for: no 4. access panels 2. stating size

5. lighting recesses
6. air grilles
7. similar items
4. junctions of ceilings with m 3. including any cutting,
walls, columns, pelmets edge trims and additional
and similar suspension
4. bulkhead m² 1. stating the size,

thickness and type of
5. beam casing
infill panels or sheet
6. similar items linings, type and spacing
m 1. in stages of 250mm of supporting metalwork,
girth increments where ≤ method of securing
1m girth stating number of brackets and hangers,
faces nature of the structure
to which brackets and
hangers are to be fixed
and similar items
1. raking cutting 2. including fitting

2. circular cutting
3. forming openings for: no 3. access panels 2. stating size

4. lighting recesses
5. air grilles
6. similar items
7. cornices m 1. stating type and size 1. including fitted ends, D2. cornices not part of
mitred angles, corner grid system
pieces, outlets and similar
items
8. seismic restraints item
23. ACCESS FLOORS

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES

2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of access floors
(b) samples
1. access floor system m² 1. describing whether it is M1. measure in m where

a grid or gridless system, ≤250mm wide except
particulars of pedestals, where caused by openings
the type of grid where
applicable, the type and
modular size of panels
and any requirements with
regard to level tolerances
1. raking cutting m 2. including fitting

2. circular cutting
3. access panels no 3. stating size M2. measure after floor

systems in which they
4. hatches
occur
5. ramps
6. similar items
7. trimming around isolated

and attached columns and
similar items
24. DOORS
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations primed or painted before
delivery to site
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of doors
(b) samples
(c) tests
1. metal doors no 1. stating type and size 1. including glazing P1. measurement and
and referring to a drawing prices deemed to include
2. strongroom doors 2. including openings for
and detail number for: frames, mullions,
grilles and similar items
3. fire-proof doors transoms, glazing bars
3. including flyscreens and beads, trims, caulking
4. timber doors
and pointing, doors,
sliding tracks, hinges and
fastenings
5. roller shutters 1. including guides, tracks,

frames, fastenings and
6. roller grilles
similar items
7. collapsible gates
8. similar items
9. metal door frames 1. stating whether D1. frames other than

including hinges, latch those forming an integral
keeps, striking plates and part of a door unit
similar items
25. HARDWARE
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. describe type of P1. measurement and D1. fixings such as bolts,
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations fixings prices deemed to include power fixings, other metal
for: matching fixings anchors, fastenings and
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of hardware M2. state the nature of the
similar items
background to which the
hardware is fixed
(a) master keying, keying alike, construction keying or similar systems for the keying of locks, stating all requirements
M3. describe the finish
required
M4. group separately
window, door and sundry
hardware
1. locks no 1. stating type 1. including furniture

2. latches 2. stating size where
appropriate
3. closers
4. push plates
5. pull handles
6. bolts
7. kick plates
8. similar items
9. fanlight and window 1. describing the fixing and

sash geared openers stating lengths of cable
or conduit, number of
windows operated, height
above floor of operating
gear and of sash bottom
rails
26. APPLIED FINISHES, RENDER AND TEXTURED FINISHES

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure the area to P1. measurement and D1. base such as concrete,
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations be covered (i.e. the area prices deemed to include brickwork, blockwork,
before finishing) for: temporary grounds, expanded metal lathing
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of terrazzo, paving and plastering
screeds and similar;
M2. measure external and D2. finish such as wood
3. Items will be given for: bedding, grouting and
internal work separately or rubber floated, steel
(a) the provision of samples or special models pointing materials; cutting
trowelled
M3. measure integrally and/or making good
coloured and waterproofed around pipes, sanitary D3. treatment of base
work separately fixtures and similar; labour such as hacking, applying
to internal angles; curing bonding agent, dubbing
M4. measure work to
of finished work; cleaning out existing walls
existing surfaces and in
down and polishing;
repairs separately
covering, protecting and
M5. measure isolated masking surfaces
surfaces ≤1m² separately
M6. describe work to a
pattern or in more than
one colour
M7. measure work to
surfaces ≤250mm wide
separately except where
caused by openings and
state total length in each
description
M8. measure each
different type or kind of
finish separately
M9. state the composition
and mix, total thickness,
number of coats, nature
of base, and the nature of
the surface finish
M10. measure treatment
of base separately
26.1 IN-SITU APPLIED FINISHES
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. walls and ceilings 1. walls m² M1. where suspended P1. measurement and
ceilings are installed prices also deemed
2. battering walls
without cornices or cover to include for: arrises,
3. walls above roof or trims, measure 50mm rounded or splayed
adjoining buildings above finished level of external angles, fair edges,
ceilings for work to walls, rounded or splayed edges,
4. parapet backs
columns and other vertical intersections to groins and
surfaces unless shown similar; quirks, grooves,
>50mm v-joints and similar next
5. ceilings 1. stating height in
to frames and similar or at
increments of 1m where M2. make no deductions
6. sloping ceilings junction with other finishes;
finished soffit >3.5m above for: angles finished
forming flush joints with
7. coffered and similar floor level in a different material
other finishes in the same
ceilings ≤100mm girth; grounds
plane
behind timber skirtings,
8. sloping soffits of stairs architraves and similar
9. flewing soffits of stairs items; pipe casings
≤250mm wide; panels
of plaster ≤1m² which
10. margins surrounding are finished in a different
other materials manner from the main
body of the work
2. columns m² 1. panelled work 1. stating if isolated or M3. give appropriate unit

attached to other work of measurement for type of
3. piers m panelled work involved
4. beams no
5. structural steel framing 1. columns m² 1. angles 1. stating type and size M4. measure girthed area
to be covered
2. beams 2. channels
3. rafters 3. universal beams
4. similar items 4. hollow sections
5. similar items
26.1 IN-SITU APPLIED FINISHES CONTINUED
6. cornices and mouldings 1. cornices m 1. stating size 1. stating if undercut

moulds, raking or vertical
2. string courses
members
3. architraves
4. ceiling ribs
5. mouldings
6. enrichments to panelled
work
7. similar items
7. sills and copings 1. plastering to external 1. stating dimensions or 1. including for weathered
sills, copings and similar girth and similar surfaces
items
8. metal trims 1. metal trims 1. external angle 1. stating size

2. similar reinforcement 2. internal angle
3. edges
9. existing walls, making 1. existing walls m²

good openings etc
2. new filling to existing 1. including all junctions M5. measure 0.5m beyond
openings with existing work each jamb or sill of the
opening
3. making good to existing m 1. around broken out M6. give appropriate unit
work openings of measurement for the
no
work involved
2. where walls and similar
are removed
m 3. down to new tiled

dadoes and similar where
existing work has been cut
away
26.2 PLASTERBOARD, FIBROUS PLASTER, PLASTER ACOUSTIC TILES AND SIMILAR
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. walls and ceilings m² 1. stating the thickness M1. measure in P1. measurement and D1. supporting timber or
and kind of sheets or tiles accordance with Section prices also deemed to metalwork such as battens,
2. beams and column 1. beams m 1. stating the number and
and method of fixing and 26.1 In-Situ Applied include for: external salient grounds, runners, brackets
casings widths of sides and soffits
2. columns jointing, the type, size, Finishes angles; edges set and and hangers
2. including external salient spacing and method of finished flush with solid
M2. where cornices or
angles requiring pre- securing supporting plastering in same plane;
trimmings other than
formed angles timber or metalwork, the cutting and making good
fibrous plaster are to be
length of the hangers and around sprinkler heads
used make a note to this
the nature of the structure and similar items
effect at the beginning of
to which supporting timber
the fibrous plaster work
or metalwork is fixed
3. columns, pilasters, etc 1. columns no 1. including shaft cap and
base 2. giving separately work
2. pilasters fixed direct to structures
without supporting timber
3. similar items
or metalwork stating the
4. casings to stanchions nature of the structure and
and similar items the spacing of its members
4. cornices and mouldings 1. cornices m 1. stating size 1. stating if undercut M3. measure extreme
moulds, raking or vertical length
2. other mouldings 2. stating if fixed around
members
other than plasterboard
ceilings
5. stopping the internal M4. measure where no
angle between ceiling and cornice is specified
wall
6. metal trims 1. metal trims m 1. external angle 1. stating size
3. edges
7. arches, domes, etc 1. arches no
2. domes
3. similar items
8. vent faces 1. stating whether flush or
projecting
26.3 METAL LATHING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. walls 1. stating the type, M1. measure in D1. supporting timber or
thickness, mesh, extent of accordance with Section metalwork such as battens,
2. ceilings
laps and method of fixing 26.1 In-situ Applied grounds, runners, brackets
3. similar items of the lathing and the type, Finishes and hangers
size, spacing and method
of securing supporting
work fixed direct to
timber or metalwork, the
structures without
length of hangers and the
supporting timbers or
nature of the structure to
metalwork and state the
which supporting timber or
m² 1. raking cutting nature of the structure and
metalwork is fixed
the spacing of its members
2. circular cutting
27. TILING, SLAB AND PAVING

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations be covered (i.e. the area prices deemed to include brickwork, blockwork,
before finishing) for: temporary grounds, expanded metal lathing
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of paving and tiling
screeds and similar;
M2. measure external and D2. finish such as wood
3. Items will be given for: bedding, grouting and
internal work separately or rubber floated, steel
(a) the provision of samples or special models pointing materials; cutting
trowelled
M3. measure work to and/or making good
existing surfaces and in around pipes, sanitary D3. treatment of base
repairs separately fixtures and similar; labour such as hacking, applying
to internal angles; curing bonding agent, dubbing
M4. measure isolated
of finished work; cleaning out existing walls
down and polishing;
M5. describe work to a covering, protecting and
pattern or in more than masking surfaces
one colour
M6. measure work to
description
M7. measure each
finish separately
M8. measure treatment of
base separately
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. walls and ceilings m² 1. stating the thickness, M1. measure in P1. measurement and
size and shape of tiles, accordance with Section prices for tiling also
2. columns
slabs and blocks, or width 26.1 In-Situ Applied deemed to include for:
3. piers m 1. raking cutting of sheets, bedding or other Finishes standard border edged,
method of fixing, underlays glazed edged tiles
4. beams 2. circular cutting and the grouting, pointing
or other finish to joints
5. floors 1. deemed to be horizontal m² 1. stating if surfaces are M2. measure to the entire D1. surfaces to floors
2. stating where a screed
interrupted by boiler bases, surface of the slab or tread of equipment rooms,
2. graded to falls and/or or rendered backing has
seatings, channels, ducts with the exception of those substations, boiler rooms
cross falls been measured separately
and similar items portions concealed by and similar rooms
3. laid to slopes ≤15 3. stating any specific in-situ concrete walls and
2. stating if laid integrally
degrees from the requirements that deductible areas
with the concrete base
horizontal materially affect the
proportion of waste
4. laid to slopes >15
degrees from the
horizontal
3. stating if lined out in

panels or laid in panels
between dividing strips
m 4. raking cutting
5. circular cutting
6. staircases 1. landings m²
m 1. raking cutting
2. circular cutting
27 TILE, SLAB AND PAVING CONTINUED
2. edges of landings 3. stating width or height

3. edges of strings
4. edges of wall strings
5. edges of similar items
6. treads
7. risers
8. winders no 4. stating length and
average width
7. skirtings 1. raking m 1. stating thickness,

height, radius of any cove
2. vertical
at junction with paving,
whether flush with or
projecting from wall finish
and the finish to top edge
2. including all internal and
external angles
8. kerbs and sills 1. stating girth
9. channels 1. to falls 1. stating cross sectional

shape and girth
10. ducts
11. similar items 2. stop ends no
3. outlets
12. forming spoon drains m D2. spoon drains and

and similar items similar items in the
thickness of the paving
13. flush bands 1. raking 1. stating width D3. flush bands of
contrasting colour or of
14. raised or sunk bands 2. vertical 1. stating width in 250mm tiles, slabs, blocks or
15. flush bands of in-situ increments sheets of different material,
materials type, size, shape or
surface finish
16. flush panels no 1. stating size and shape D4. flush panels of
17. raised or sunk panels
tiles, slabs, blocks of
different material, type,
size, shape or surface
finish
18. edges 1. special edge finished m 1. rounded edges M3. measure net length of
tiles, slabs, blocks or edges
2. chamfered edges
sheets
3. rebated edges
4. similar items
19. coves, cappings, 1. skirtings 1. special tiles, slabs, D5. rounded external
mouldings etc blocks or sheets angles other than special
2. coved internal angles
edge finishing tiles, slabs,
3. cappings blocks or sheets
4. architraves
5. mouldings
6. rounded external angles
7. similar items
20. fittings 1. tile and similar soap no

holders
2. toilet paper holders
3. towel rail ends
4. vents
5. similar items
21. mat sinkings, covers 1. mat or similar sinkings 1. stating size
2. pit or similar covers
22. precast slab thresholds m 1. stating number of M5. measure where in
sections long runs
27 TILE, SLAB AND PAVING CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
23. division strips and 1. division strips m 1. stating where set across D1. division strips set into
inserts door or other openings finishes
2. non-slip inserts
3. nosing strips
4. sets of grooves in stair 1. stating number of

treads grooves in each set
28. CARPET AND RESILIENT FINISHES

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations be covered (i.e. the area prices deemed to include timber, sheet flooring
before finishing) for: vacuuming or mopping
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of resilient finishes and carpets D2. finish such as wood
cleaning covering and
M2. measure external and or rubber floated, steel
3. Items will be given for: protecting and masking
internal work separately trowelled, sanded
(a) the provision of samples or special models surfaces.
M3. measure work to D3. treatment of base
existing surfaces and in such as hacking, applying
repairs separately bonding agent, dubbing
out existing walls
M4. measure isolated
M5. describe work to a
pattern or in more than
one colour
M6. measure work to
description
M7. measure each
finish separately
M8. measure treatment of
base separately
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. walls and ceilings m² 1. stating the width of M9. measure to the entire
sheets, method of fixing, surface of the slab or tread
2. columns
underlays and the finish with the exception of those
3. piers to joints portions concealed by
m 1. raking cutting in-situ concrete walls and
4. beams
2. circular cutting deductible areas
5. floors 1. deemed to be horizontal m² 1. stating if surfaces are 2. stating where a screed D1. surfaces to floors
interrupted by furniture and or rendered backing has of equipment rooms,
2. graded to falls and/or been measured separately
fittings, equipment bases, substations, boiler rooms
cross falls
seatings, channels, ducts and similar rooms
and similar items
3. laid to slopes ≤15 2. stating if lined out in 3. stating any specific
degrees from the panels or laid in panels requirements that
horizontal between dividing strips materially affect the
proportion of waste
4. laid to slopes >15
degrees from the m 3. raking cutting
horizontal
4. circular cutting
6. preparation of existing 1. concrete slabs m² 1. preparation of base such

surfaces as grinding, levelling using
2. timber floors
compounds / screeds,
3. sheet flooring sanding and polishing
4. tiled floors
7. metal trims 1. metal trims m 1. external angle 1. stating size

3. edges
28 CARPET AND RESILIENCE FINISHES CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
8. staircases 1. landings m²
m 1. raking cutting
2. circular cutting
2. edges of landings 3. stating width or height

3. edges of strings
4. edges of wall strings
5. edges of similar items
6. treads
7. risers
9. skirtings 1. raking m 1. stating thickness,

height, radius of any cove
2. vertical
at junction with paving,
whether flush with or
projecting from wall finish
and the finish to top edge
2. including all internal and
external angles
10. kerbs and sills 1. stating girth
11. channels 1. to falls 1. stating cross sectional

shape and girth
12. ducts
13. similar items 2. stop ends no
3. outlets
14. forming spoon drains m D2. spoon drains and

and similar items similar items in the
thickness of the paving
15. flush bands 1. raking 1. stating width D3. flush bands of
contrasting colour or
16. raised or sunk bands 2. vertical
sheets of different material,
type, size, shape or
surface finish
17. flush panels no 1. stating size and shape D4. flush panels of
18. raised or sunk panels
different material, type,
size, shape or surface
finish
19. edges 1. special edge finished m 1. rounded edges M10. measure net length
sheets of edges
2. chamfered edges
3. rebated edges
4. similar items
20. coves, cappings, 1. skirtings D5. rounded external

mouldings etc angles other than special
2. coved internal angles
sheets
3. cappings
4. architraves
5. mouldings
6. rounded external
angles
7. similar items
21. mat sinkings, covers 1. mat or similar sinkings no 1. stating size

2. pit or similar covers
29. PAINTING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure area to P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations be covered and make prices will be deemed to
appropriate allowances include for: the provision,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of painting, graphics and art and paper hanging
for the additional area erection and removal of
3. A note will be made giving cross references where priming or painting is measured in other Sections to be covered on edges, scaffolding, preparation,
and carved, panelled and rubbing down between
similar surfaces coats and similar work, the
(a) the provision of sample finishes, colours and similar work
protection and/or masking
M2. measure each type of
of floors, fittings and
finish separately
similar work, removing and
M3. state the nature replacing door and window
of the base on which furniture and removing
work is carried out, the splash and spray marks
preparatory work, the
number of priming or
sealing coats, the number
of undercoats, the number
of finishing coats, and the
surface finish
M4. describe and state the
material to be applied by a
particular method
external and internal work
parti-coloured and picked
work
M7. describe work on
carved, panelled and
similar surfaces
in m finishes to surfaces
≤250mm wide or girth of a
different specification from
the surrounding work
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. walls m² 1. describing if open grille M9. add area of work to
type screen walls returns and reveals at
attached piers, beams and
openings to general area
2. ceilings 1. stating height where 1. stating where sloping
finished soffit >3.5m above
floor level
3. doors 1. doors
2. door frames, linings and M10. group in one

architraves and other trims description
3. glazed doors
4. windows 1. windows M11. measure flat overall,

both sides and describe
2. borrowed lights
3. glazed screens
4. similar work
5. reveal linings, sill M12. group in one

boards, architraves and description
similar work
5. roller shutters and 1. roller shutters M13. measure flat overall,

grilles both sides and describe
2. roller grilles
3. grilles
4. gratings
5. similar items
6. frames
29 PAINTING CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
6. balustrades, railings and 1. solid m² 1. balustrades M14. measure flat overall,
fencing both sides and describe
2. fencing
2. open 3. gates 1. stating spacing and size
of members
4. railings
7. roof trusses 1. open web joists

2. trusses
8. lattice work
9. similar work
10. fascias
11. barges
12. purlins
13. pelmets
14. cornices
15. picture or dado rails
16. skirtings
17. handrails
18. cappings
19. gutters
20. pipes
21. conduits
22. flashings
23. similar work
24. rainwater heads no 1. stating size
25. access manholes
26. hatches
27. ladders
28. boxes
29. small carved surfaces M15. measure where

picked out in colours
30. rosettes
or finish different from
31. similar work surrounding work
32. writing 1. letters 1. stating height and style

2. figures
3. punctuations
4. similar items
33. paper, vinyl and fabric 1. walls m² 1. stating widths of rolls 1. describing the mode of
hanging and borders hanging and preparatory
2. ceilings
work including lining paper
2. stating manufacturer’s
3. dadoes
catalogue or reference 2. describing in the case
4. infilling to panels number where possible of existing plastering, any
stripping, stopping, cutting
out cracks and repairing
5. borders m M16. measure net length
6. borders cut to shape
34. polishing M17. measure in

accordance with painting
classifications
30. JOINERY
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure separately P1. measurement and D1. labours such as
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations each type of material or prices deemed to include rebating, grooving,
species and grade of for: all labours in framing, chamfering, splaying,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of joinery
timber notching and fitting around bevelling, tapering,
3. Items will be given for: projections, pipes, light bullnosing, moulding and
M2. for materials / finishes
(a) the preparation of shop drawings fittings, hatches, grilles and similar items
other than timber state the
(b) samples similar complete with all
type of material, quality
cleats, packers, wedges
and finish and group
and similar and all nails
accordingly as CFC,
and screws
particle board, composite
board and similar items
M3. describe appearance
grade timber of work
required to be selected
and kept clean for clear
finish
M4. describe work
tongued, housed, glued or
secret fixed
M5. describe work fixed
by any method other than
nailing including type and
size of fixing and spacing
M6. describe labours with
relevant classification item
M7. measure and describe
separately timbers
impregnated with creosote
or similar preservatives
applied under pressure
M8. describe joinery items
primed or prefinished
before delivery to site
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. joinery fittings 1. lockers no 1. stating type, overall size 1. including material type
and referring to particular and all hardware
2. cabinets
drawings
2. include forming tap
3. shelving units
2. bench tops may be / sink openings where
4. bench units described and included required
with the bench unit
5. bench tops
6. similar items
2. shelving, seats, etc 1. shelves no 1. stating type, overall 1. stating size
dimensions and referring
2. divisions
to particular drawings
3. seats
4. ladder frames work is plain, tongued and
grooved, slatted with open
5. legs
spaces or otherwise
6. gallows brackets
3. including edge strips
7. similar items
4. describing component
parts
3. fittings to special design 1. cupboards no 1. stating type, overall 1. including all hardware
or detail dimensions and referring
2. benches
to drawings
3. splashbacks
2. where a splashback
4. bookcases is part of a bench or
counter, include this in the
5. tables
description of the bench or
6. counters counter
7. blackboards 3. where splashbacks are
not integral to a bench or
8. pinboards counter measure these
9. similar items separately
31. FURNITURE, FITTINGS & EQUIPMENT

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. state the type of
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations materials, method of
fabrication and capacity
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of Furniture, Fittings and Equipment
where appropriate
M2. describe work finish
required
(b) samples
M3. include manufacturers
name and serial numbers
where available
1. proprietary furniture 1. lockers no 1. stating type, overall size 1. including all hardware
and referring to particular
2. cabinets 2. state load capacity
drawings
where specified
3. shelving units
3. include length of base
4. compactus
5. bench units
6. cupboards
7. benches
8. bookcases
9. tables
10. counters
11. desks
12. work stations 4. include propriety
partitions to work stations
13. chairs
where by the same
14. sofas / lounges manufacturer
15. beds M4. measure hospital
beds separately
16. counters
17. free standing light
fittings
18. similar items
2. equipment 1. medical equipment 1. stating type and

referring to drawings and
2. kitchen equipment
specification
3. media / audio visual
equipment
4. sports equipment
5. vending machines
6. special theatre and
studio equipment
7. miscellaneous
equipment not covered
elsewhere in this document
3. curtains and blinds 1. window curtains and m² 1. stating type, overall M5. measure blackout
blinds dimensions and referring to curtains separately
no
drawings and specification
2. theatrical curtains M6. measure motorised
2. describe closing systems separately
mechanisms
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
3. medical screens / bed m² 3. including hanging rods M7. give appropriate unit
curtains / rails of measurement for the
no
work involved
4. miscellaneous curtains
and blinds
4. soft furnishing 1. manchester no 1. stating number of sets

and nominate size (king
size etc) and referring to
drawings and specification
5. miscellaneous furniture 1. miscellaneous items not 1. stating type, overall

and fittings covered elsewhere in this dimensions and referring to
document drawings and specification
6. artwork 1. artworks 1. stating type, overall M8. where artworks are to

dimensions and referring to be hung or fitted describe
drawings and specification the method of fixing and
include any fixings
32. HYDRAULICS
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure separately P1. measurement and D1. kind of material such
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations work in each different type prices deemed to include as steel, copper, cast iron,
of installation for: sockets, running joints, plastic, glass and vitreous
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of sanitary plumbing, cold water and hot water
connectors, back nuts, china
M2. state the quality and
3. A note will be given: nipples, connections,
kind of material involved
(a) where pipeline drawings are not provided or the contract documents do not otherwise clearly indicate the full extent of all incidental fittings, clips,
in each description
pipelines required, stating on what basis pipework has been measured saddles, brackets, straps,
or in the appropriate
hangers, screws, nails,
4. Items will be given for: subheading
explosive and low velocity
(a) giving notices, obtaining permits, paying fees, obtaining certificates of satisfactory completion issued by a local authority
M3. describe work surface tool fasteners and other
where required and similar, in connection with the installations
treated other than by metal fastening anchors
(b) testing installations
painting and/or systems and
(c) sterilizing of installations
fixing complete including
(d) marking pipes with colour bands, tags, plates, badges or lettering for identification purposes, or with arrows for indicating M4. measure painting in
cutting and forming holes,
direction of flow for each type of installation and where possible giving the quantity and scope of the identification work accordance with Section
supplying and building in
29 Painting
sleeves (other than fire
M5. make no distinction rated)
for fixing to various
background surfaces other
than for metal or steel
surfaces and describe and
measure these separately
work outside the boundary
of the property under an
appropriate sub-heading
M7. describe work where
under public roadways,
footpaths and similar
areas and include any
making good
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. pipework 1. laid in ground m 1. including all necessary 1. stating nominal diameter M8. measure the net
excavation and backfilling of pipes, class or table of length along the centre
pipe and method of jointing lines of pipes over all
2. stating depth of
bends, junctions, tees and
excavation in 1m 2. including where <32mm
similar fittings
increments where it can nominal diameter, all
be ascertained from the expansion fittings, bends, M9. make no distinction
contract drawings junctions, inspection as to the use to which the
openings, reducers, and piping is put or whether
similar fittings other than piping is in main stacks or
2. embedded in concrete, glass fittings branches
floor screeds and similar
items
3. fixed to walls, framing,
etc
4. suspended from soffits,
etc
5. fitting no 3. bends 3. stating nominal diameter M10. measure fittings to

piping ≥32mm nominal
4. junctions
diameter
5. inspection bends
6. inspection junctions
7. expansion joints
8. reducers
9. similar fittings
6. glass pipe fittings M11. measure irrespective

of diameter of pipe
7. glass pipe connections
8. specially designed 10. stating method of fixing M12. describe fully

brackets, or hangers
32 HYDRAULICS CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
9. ≤1m long in connections no 11. traps M13. alternatively describe
with the traps, cocks and
12. cocks
similar items
13. similar items
10. special connections 14. between piping of 4. stating nominal M14. measure except D2. isolated joints such as
different materials diameter, kind of piping where given in description flanged joints in piping with
11. special joints
and method of jointing of another numbered item socketed joints
15. between piping and
fixtures, appliances or M15. measure irrespective
equipment stating its of diameter of pipe
nature
16. isolated joints
differing from those in the
description of the piping
2. fire rated pipe sleeves 1. walls 1. stating size of pipe 1. stating length in
increments of 250mm
2. floors
3. lagging 1. protective wrapping or m 1. stating nominal diameter M16. measure except

coating of pipe where >32mm where supplied with the
pipe
2. lagging
3. similar items
4. anti-siphon no 1. including connections or 1. stating nominal diameter D3. anti-siphon connection

connection arms joints to pan and vent pipe arms are between WC pan
vent horns and vent pipe
lines
5. traps 1. including any 1. stating size

connections or joints
6. floor gullies
to piping and fixtures,
7. tundishes appliances or equipment
8. flap valves
9. gratings
10. similar items
11. cowls 1. vent pipes 1. stating nominal diameter

of pipe
12. grating 2. similar items
13. stays
14. connections to mains M17. describe fully

15. installation of meters
16. similar items
17. cocks, valves etc 1. cocks 1. stating type and size

2. valves
3. fire hydrants
4. hose reels
5. similar items
6. combined outlet sets 1. including all cocks,

breeching pieces,
concealed pipes, risers
between breeching pieces
or cocks and shower arms,
fixed or swivel outlets,
shower hoses, laundry
arms and similar items
18. tanks, trays, etc 1. water supply tanks
2. trays 1. ≤4m² on plan

3. metal safes
4. similar items m² 2. >4m² on plan M18. measure in
accordance with flat sheet
in Section 16 Roofing
32 HYDRAULICS CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
19. fixtures, appliances 1. baths no 1. including brackets, flush
and equipment pipes, overflows, plugs and
2. basins
washers and similar items
3. sinks where required
4. laundry tubs
5. WC suites
6. urinals
7. bidets
8. flushing cisterns
9. drinking fountains
10. shower bases
11. similar items
12. pumps 2. including all necessary

short lengths of pipes,
13. hot water units
fittings, valves, bypasses,
14. hydrotherms control panels, alarms,
equipment, etc which
15. gauges
constitute the assembly
16. similar items
20. pits, etc 1. meter pits 1. including any pipe

risers, seating rings,
2. path boxes
concrete, brick, excavation
3. similar items and backfilling
21. excavation in rock M19. measure in

33 Drainage
33. DRAINAGE
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure separately P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations work in each different type prices deemed to include
of drainage system for: maintaining faces of
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of drainage
drain pipe trenches and
3. A note will be given where: pits, backfilling, disposal
work outside the boundary
(a) pipeline drawings are not provided or the contract documents do not otherwise clearly indicate the full extent of all pipelines of surplus spoil, forming
of the property under an
required, stating on what basis pipework has been measured pockets beneath collars
appropriate sub-heading
(b) the contract documents do not give the invert levels of drains or such other information as is necessary for the calculation and all jointing and other
of depths of excavations M3. describe work where incidental materials
under public roadways,
footpaths and similar
(a) giving notices, obtaining permits, paying fees, obtaining certificates of satisfactory completion issued by a local authority
areas and include any
and similar, in connection with the installations
making good
(b) testing installations
(c) keeping excavations free from rain and percolating water by pumping or otherwise; when the excavations extend below the M4. where appropriate
normal water level the fact will be stated and where specified or indicated, the water level given; where tidal waters are likely to measure all excavation
be encountered this will be stated and high and low tide levels given and subsequent disposal
before excavation,
measure excavation in
various classes of material
where indicated by the
contract documents,
state commencing level
for excavation such as
existing ground level,
reduced level, excavated
CLASSIFICATION TABLE level
1. pipework 1. in trench m 1. including excavation and 1. stating internal diameter, M5. measure net length D1. depth will be actual
stating depth in 1m total the kind of material, the along the centre lines excavation depth i.e.
depth increments bedding material (if any) of pipes over all bends, depth to invert of pipe
and type of backfilling, junctions and similar pipe plus thickness of pipe wall
method of consolidating fittings plus any bedding material
backfilling levels of under
2. suspended no 2. supports backfilling and method
of laying and jointing
pipework
3. laid in tunnels m 2. describing if vertical D2. kind of material such
as concrete, vitrified clay,
cast iron, plastic
4. fittings no 3. bends D3. type of backfilling such

as excavated material,
4. junctions sand, gravel or other
5. inspection bends special material
6. inspection junctions
7. reducers
8. similar fittings
2. encasing to pipes 1. concrete m 1. stating mix and 1. including any additional

thickness of concrete and excavation and formwork
internal diameter of pipe required
2. broken metal, gravel or 2. agricultural pipes 2. stating dimensions of M6. include in the
the surrounds and internal description of the pipe
other surrounds
diameter of pipe concerned
3. gullies, traps and 1. gullies no 1. stating type and size 1. including jointing
accessories and internal diameter of to pipes, setting or
2. traps
each inlet and outlet surrounding with concrete,
3. siphons formwork and additional
2. including grates, sealing
excavation
4. standard grease traps plates and similar items
5. non-return valves
6. similar accessories
4. sealing discs 1. stating type of material,

the method of jointing and
5. clear outs
internal diameter of pipe
6. drainer’s grates
7. similar items
33 DRAINED CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
8. drain connections 1. existing sumps no 1. stating internal
diameter of pipe and all
2. inspection chambers
other relevant available
3. manholes information
4. septic tanks
5. street channels
6. existing pipe drains
7. public mains
8. similar items
9. spall or soak away 1. stating dimensions, m

drains type of filling, cover,
depth of excavation in 1m
increments
10. manholes 1. in 500mm depth no 1. stating plan dimension 1. including excavation, M7. refer to specification
increments sand, gravel or other and drawing details
11. inspection chambers
special backfilling and
12. interceptor traps stating the nature of the
material and method
13. septic tanks
of consolidating and all
14. similar items components
15. head walls

16.drain outlets
17. similar items
18. patent strip agricultural m 1. stating type and size

19. excavation in rock 1. pipe trenches m³ 1. ≤1m depth 1. stating depth in 1m M8. measure width of D4. excavation in rock is
trench for single pipe extra over excavation in
as diameter plus 0.5m any other class of material
where ≤450mm diameter, for each type of excavation
or twice diameter where
>450mm diameter
M9. measure width
of trench for trenches
containing two or more
pipes laid side by side
as overall width of pipes
including spacings plus
0.5m where ≤450mm
overall width, or twice
overall width of pipes
including spacings where
>450mm overall width
2. >1m depth M10. measure width of

trench for single pipe
as diameter plus 1.25m
where ≤450mm diameter,
or twice diameter where
>450mm diameter
M11. measure width
of trench for trenches
containing two or more
pipes laid side by side as
twice overall width of pipes
including spacings where
≤450mm overall width, or
twice overall width of pipes
including spacings plus
250mm where >450mm
overall width
2. pits 3. stating size of pits M12. measure 250mm

beyond the plan
dimensions of the pits
irrespective of depth
34. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. give particulars P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations of materials and prices deemed to include
workmanship for: screws, nails, bolts,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of electrical services
nuts, nipples, standard
M2. separate work
3. Items will be given for: cable fixing or supporting
as follows and give
(a) compliance with relevant Acts, By-laws and regulations clips, saddles, brackets,
each group under an
(b) giving notices, obtaining permits and completion certificates, paying fees and charges in connection with the installations straps, rivets, plugs and
appropriate sub-heading:
(c) testing installations similar items and all
(a) main switchgear,
(d) providing samples incidental accessories
transformers and any
(e) providing plans, diagrams, manuals and similar items of the installations as fitted
other equipment serving P2. measurement
more than one distribution and prices for work
group; measure separately described as laid in trench
for low, medium and high deemed to include for:
voltage gear; excavation, maintaining
(b) power distribution, faces of excavation,
incoming mains and backfilling, compaction,
submains; termite treatment where
(c) lighting; appropriate, cable covers,
(d) heating; warning tape and disposal
(e) mechanical of surplus spoil
(f) lift installations;
P3. measurement and
(g) telephones;
prices for electrical
(h) bells;
conduits, fittings,
(i) clocks;
(j) sound distribution;
items deemed to include
(k) signals;
for: all fixings to various
(l) fire alarms;
building surfaces
(m) burglar alarms;
(n) security systems;
(o) earthing conductors;
(p) lightning conductors;
(q) television installations;
(r) cable ladders, trays,
ducts;
delivery to site or fixing
on site
surface treated other than
by painting
M5. measure painting
to work required to
be painted on site in
29 Painting
M6. describe particulars
of the method of fixing
and state generally the
nature of the background
or support to which work
is fixed
M7. measure work to be
carried out by Statutory
Electrical Authorities
separately
1. mains connection 1. underground item 1. stating all other available

information such as type,
2. overhead
size, current rating and
point of attachment
3. power poles no M8. describe fully

2. generators, major 1. generators
equipment
2. motors
3. transformers
4. similar items
34 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
3. switchgear no 1. stating approximate 1. stating the number, type P4. measurement and D1. switchgear includes
size, type of construction, size and capacity of all prices deemed to include switchboards and
position, method of fixing, components for: interwiring and distribution boards
all necessary supports, connections between
D2. components such as
method of connection components and between
circuit breakers, isolating
to mains, provision for components and control
switches, change-over
metering and all details of gear within the board
switches, switch fuses,
spare capacity required
fused switches, contactors,
starters, meters, fuse
chassis, including number
of ways per chassis,
current transformers, test
switches, isolating links,
bus bars, neutral and earth
bars
4. cable carriers 1. trunking m 1. stating type, nominal 1. including for all P5. measurement and
size, method of jointing stopends, bends, junctions, prices deemed to include
2. trays for: cutting and jointing
and fixing offsets, reducers and
3. troughing similar fittings where cable cable for carriers at fittings
carriers ≤150mm wide or together with cutting or
4. ladders forming openings in cable
high
5. similar items carriers for conduits,
entries from equipment
and control gear and
similar items; cradles,
6. stop ends no M9. measure fittings for pinracks for supporting
cable carriers ≥150mm cables and similar items
7. bends and suitable earthing
wide or high
8. junctions
9. offsets
10. reducers
11. similar fittings
5. conduits 1. laid in trench m 1. stating type, nominal P6. measurement and
size and method of jointing prices for conduits deemed
2. fixed to building faces
to include for: standard
2. including fittings
junction boxes and fittings
≤100mm diameter
and fixing conduits to
or through all building
3. fittings no 1. stating type M10. measure for conduits surfaces
>100mm
4. special boxes 2. stating type and size D3. special boxes such as
adaptable boxes, floor trap
boxes other than standard
junction boxes
6. cables 1. drawn into conduits or m 1. describing where by M11. measure as net P7. measurement and
ducts others and including all length where in conduits, prices deemed to include
preparatory work ducts or trunking or fixed for: all cable supports and
2. drawn into trunking
to trays fixings; providing draw
2. stating type
3. laid in trunking wires, draw cables and
M12. measure other
similar items for drawing or
4. fixed to surfaces cables as laid without
hoisting cables
allowance for sag between
5. laid in trench
the boxes of equipment,
6. fixed to insulators in switchgear, fittings,
overhead lines accessories and similar
items
7. suspended from
catenary cables M13. measure 0.5m extra
on each cable entering
switches, outlets, light
fittings and similar items
M14. measure 1m extra
on each cable entering
generators, switchgear
appliances and similar
items and measure to the
mid point of item
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
7. cable terminations 1. terminations no 1. generators 1. stating type and size of M15. measure at each P8. measurement
and joints to mains and cable cable core or multiple and prices for cable
2. switchgear
submains cable core termination terminations deemed
3. appliances to include for: skinning
ends of cables to expose
4. similar items
conductors; cable
termination glands;
2. cable joints 5. stating type of joint providing all insulating D4. joints except in the
boxes, sealing boxes, and jointing materials and running length
terminations and similar other sundry items and all
items labour and connecting to
terminals
3. line taps
8. conduit sleeves 1. walls 1. stating size, length and M16. measure fire rated
type of packing required sleeves separately
2. floors
9. circuits and sub-circuits 1. conduit and cabling 1. stating type of low 1. stating type and size of M17. group separately in P9. measurement and D5. low voltage section
voltage section, light, conduit, cable and earth each zone floor area or prices deemed to include such as bells, clocks,
power outlet and switch point of origin and identify for: all items listed for telephones, fire alarms,
2. stating the number of
conduits, cables and burglar alarms, loud
circuits in each zone, floor
conduit sleeves; all cable speakers, appliances and
area or point of origin
joints and skinning ends similar items
and connecting cables
to switches, outlets,
accessories, light fittings
and similar items
10. bus ducts and bus 1. bus duct m 1. stating type and size M18. measure proprietary P10. measurement and
ways or standard bus ducts and/ prices deemed to include
2. bus ways
or bus ways separately for: all standard supports
and brackets and similar
3. elbows no
items
4. flanged ends
5. take-off boxes
6. tees
7. transformer taps
8. expansion fittings
9. similar items
11. earthing conductors 1. cables for earthing M19. measure cables

and cable terminations
and joints to mains and
submains as previously
stated
2. test-clamps no 1. stating type, size and

method of connection
3. earth-electrodes 2. stating type, size and

depth driven into ground
12. lightning conductors M20. measure cables

and cable terminations
and joints to mains and
submains as previously
stated
1. earthing terminations no 1. stating type, size and
method of construction
2. down conductors
3. air terminations
4. finials and bonding
points
5. earthing points
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
13. switches, outlets, etc 1. switches no 1. wired for 1-way, 2-way M21. describe fully P11. measurement and
or intermediate switching prices deemed to include
for: wall boxes and similar
items
2. outlets
3. accessories
14. light fittings and lamps 1. light fittings P12. measurement and
prices deemed to include
for: lamps and diffusers
where appropriate
15. bells 1. stating type, size and P13. measurement and

capacity prices deemed to include
16. clocks
for: wall boxes and similar
17. telephones items
18. fire alarms
19. burglar alarms
20. loud speakers
21. appliances
22. similar items
23. identification 1. marking conduits, item 1. colour bands 1. stating quantity and M22. measure for each
cables, equipment, scope of the work where type of installation
2. tags
switches and similar items possible
3. plates
4. badges
5. similar items
2. cable route markers no

24. tools and spares 1. tools M23. describe fully
2. spares
3. loose keys
4. similar items
5. racks for holding tools 1. stating size

6. similar items
25. work to existing item M24. measure separately

services and equipment and identify any
restrictions
26. pits no M25. describe fully D6. pits for underground

electrical services
27. work covered by other M26. include under an

Sections in connection appropriate heading in the
with electrical installations Section concerned
M27. describe where
required to be carried out
as part of the electrical
installation concerned and
measure in accordance
with the rules of the
relevant Section

33 Drainage
35. MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure each P1. measurement and D1. kind of material such
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations different type of installation prices deemed to include as steel, copper, cast iron
under an appropriate for: sockets, running joints,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of mechanical services
heading connectors, back nuts,
3. Items will be given for all plant, equipment, ductwork and terminals, pipework, fixtures, fittings, seismic restraints, associated nipples and pipe and duct
electrical work as required for the complete system fixings such as supporting
kind of material involved
clips, saddles, brackets,
4. Items will be given for: in each description or in
hangers, straps, screws,
(a) balancing air conditioning installation, adjustment of lift levels and similar work the appropriate sub-
nails, explosive and low
(b) testing installations as required stating whether fuel, water and electricity for this purpose will be supplied free of charge or heading
velocity tool fastenings
not and other metal fastening
(c) preparing shop and as installed drawings or diagrams and instruction manuals of each installation anchors and/or systems
(d) specific service and maintenance requirements and fixing complete
fixing or delivery to the site
5. A note will be given stating: including cutting and
(a) work will conform to the requirements of any statutory authorities forming holes, supplying
surface treated other than
(b) on what basis the installations have been measured, where installation drawings are not provided or the contract and building in sleeves
by painting
documents do not otherwise clearly indicate the full extent of all lines required (other than fire rated)
M5. measure painting
to work required to
be painted on site in
29 Painting
work fixed to metal or steel
background surfaces,
otherwise include in the
description for fixing
to various background
surfaces
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1. pipework 1. pipework M7. measure in
2. fire rated pipe sleeves
32 Hydraulics
3. lagging
2. ductwork 1. ducting m 1. stating type and size 1. stating if flexible or M8. measure ducting to
extensible the net length along the
2. curved ducting stating
centre line of ducts over all
2. including joints stating
the mean radius bends, offsets, diminishing
method of jointing
pieces, change of section
3. including internal linings pieces, junction pieces,
and external insulation shoes and similar duct
where applicable fittings
M9. measure flexible and
extensible ducting to the
net length as installed
3. special connections no 2. connections between 4. stating the size and kind M10. measure special D2. isolated joints such
ducting of differing of ducting concerned and connections and joints as flange joints in ducts
4. special joints
materials method of jointing except where included in with slide and drive joints
the description of another generally
3. connections between
numbered item
ducting and equipment
stating the nature of the
equipment
4. isolated joints which
differ from those given
in the description of the
ducting
5. flexible connections
between ducting and plant
35 MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS CONTINUED
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
5. stop ends no 6. stating type and size
6. bends
7. offsets
8. diminishing pieces
9. change of section pieces
10. junction pieces
11. shoes
12. nozzle outlets
13. similar items
14. specially designed 5. stating the method of M11. describe fully

brackets or hangers fixing
15. manually operated

regulating dampers and
louvres in ducts
16. vanes
17. turning vanes
18. test holes and covers
19. access doors
20. openings other than for
branches
21. similar items
22. mechanically operated 6. including operating
regulating dampers motors with linkage, fusible
links and integral operating
23. special damper units
gear
24. fire dampers
25. louvre and butterfly 7. stating the method of M12. describe fully
back draught shutters jointing
26. grilles
27. diffusers
28. diffusers with special
dampers
29. deflectors
30. equalisers
31. anti-smudge rings
32. similar items
33. cowls 7. stating type and size,

the size of the ducting to
34. terminals
which it is attached and
35. similar items method of jointing
36. roof ventilators 8. stating the type, rated 8. including prime movers,
output of air, temperature, drives and guards
min static resistance,
max output velocity, min
efficiency and the number,
type and size of the
connections for ducts
37. extract hoods 9. stating type, min and 9. including all supports
max dimensions and the
38. similar items
size of outlet
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
3. equipment and 1. equipment no 1. boilers 1. stating type, size and
ancillaries capacity
2. calorifiers
3. steam generators
4. firing equipment
5. pressurising units
6. water treatment plants
7. automatic stokers
8. fuel conveyors
9. water tanks and
cylinders
10. oil tanks
11. pumps
12. compressors
13. fans
14. unit coolers
15. air filtering purification
and washer
16. air conditioning units
17. radiators
18. convectors
19. unit heaters
20. radiant panels
21. meters
22. similar items
2. ancillaries 23. cocks and valves 2. including connection to
piping, duct and equipment
24. steam traps
3. stating type, size and
25. strainers
method of jointing
26. gauges
27. thermometers
28. automatic control and
alarm units
29. similar items
3. loose keys item

4. tools
5. spare parts
6. similar items
7. work to existing services M14. measure separately

and equipment and identify any
restrictions
4. performance work 1. performance work M15. describe fully
2. preparation and M16. measure where

submission of design data required in the contract
for approval documents
3. control systems M17. measure electrical

work in accordance with
Section 34 Electrical
Installations
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
item 1. electric M18. describe fully
2. electronic
3. pneumatic
4. similar control systems

5. control system M20. measure electrical

work in accordance with
Section 34 Electrical
Installations
1. electric item M21. describe fully

2. electronic
3. pneumatic
4. similar items

6. identification 1. marking pipes, 1. colour bands 1. stating quantity and M23. measure for each D3. arrows for indicating
ductwork, equipment and scope of the work where type of installation direction of flow
2. tags
similar items possible
3. plates
4. badges
5. lettering
6. arrows
7. work covered by other M24. include under an
Sections in connection appropriate heading in the
with mechanical Section concerned
installations
M25. describe where
required to be carried out
as part of the mechanical
installation and give
with the installation
concerned and measure in
accordance with the rules
of the relevant Section

33 Drainage
36. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure each P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations different type of installation prices deemed to include
under an appropriate for: cooperating with other
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of Transportation Services
heading trades
(a) preparing shop and as installed drawings or diagrams and instruction manuals of each installation
kind of material involved in
(b) specific service and maintenance requirements
each description or in the
4. A note will be given stating: appropriate sub-heading
(a) work will conform to the requirements of any statutory authorities
(b) on what basis the installations have been measured, where installation drawings are not provided or the contract
documents do not otherwise clearly indicate the full extent of all lines required
1. escalators 1. state width, total length no 1. describe balustrade and 1. measure internal
of horizontal travel and rise soffit treatment installations separately
from external
2. travelators 1. state width and total 1. describe balustrade 1. measure internal

length of horizontal travel treatment installations separately
from external installations
3. lifts 1. describe each lift 1. state car size and height 1. measure internal
separately and include travelled installations separately
function in the description from external
2. state number of doors
(i.e. passenger or goods
2. measure nonstructural
lift)
surrounds separately
in accordance with the
appropriate trade
3. special lift eyes / beams
required for the installation
and maintenance of the
lifts will be measured
separately
37. EXTERIOR ELEMENTS

37.1 LANDSCAPING
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES

2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of landscaping
1. topsoil 1. planting boxes M1. measure in

accordance with filling in
2. beds
Section 4.2 Filling and
Hardcore
2. cultivation treatment m² D1. treatment of the
ground surface prior to
placing topsoil
3. seeding 1. including any M2. measure surfaces

associated fertilizer and >30 degrees from the
4. turfing
the establishment of horizontal separately
5. mulching grass seed, turf sods
and similar by watering,
weeding, mowing or rolling
if required
6. trees no 1. stating type and size 1. including planting

7. shrubs
8. similar items
9. maintenance of item
landscaping works
10. irrigation installation M3. measure in

accordance with the
appropriate Sections
concerned
11. timber fencing m 1. stating height, sizes 1. including depth and
and spacing of posts, rails, number of post holes
pickets and similar and any application of
preservatives to base of
posts
1. doors no 2. stating size

2. gates
3. special framing
4. strutted posts
5. special posts
6. similar items
12. wire mesh screens m 1. stating height, type of 1. including all supports,
mesh, thickness, height wire strands, selvedged
13. metal fences
and spacing of supports edges and similar items
14. similar items
1. doors no 2. including all hangings

and fastenings
2. gates
3. strutted posts 3. stating size

4. special posts
5. similar items
37.2 ROADWORKS
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
M1. measure filling, P1. measurement and
1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations hardcore, road base and prices deemed to include
similar after consolidation for: levelling, grading,
2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of roadworks
trimming and similar items
3. Items will be given for: in preparing surfaces of
(a) masking and protection of adjacent surfaces from bitumen spray and splashes filling to all surfaces for
road pavements
1. filling M2. measure in

2. hardcore
4.2 Filling and Hardcore
M3. where filling and
base course materials are
less than 250mm thick
base course and sub-
base materials may be
described and included
within the m² item for the
slab not exceeding 150
thick
3. road surfacing M4. measure surface

treatment to roads /
carparks in m²
M5. measure asphalt
and bitumen surfaces
separately stating depth of
surface treatment
M6. measure treatment
to existing surfaces
separately
4. external concrete M7. measure in

pavings accordance with Section
6 Concrete keeping base
5. concrete roads
materials separate.
M8. where slabs are less
than 150 thick optionally
you may measure in
m², including base and
subbase materials (each
not exceeding 250 thick)
and all finishes. Describe
and measure thickenings
integral foundation beams
in m.
6. concrete kerbs, gutters m M9. describe the kerb /
etc gutter including concrete,
formwork, reinforcing steel
and any integral finish.
Measure coloured kerbs
and gutters separately.
7. line marking m M10. measure linemarking
to roads / carparks P2. separate different
separately. linemarking by width,
8. road symbols / lettering no spacing and colour
M11. describe and
enumerate road symbols. P3. separate different
i.e. disabled parking symbols by size and colour
symbol, cycle lane etc. P4. separate different
M12. describe and lettering by size and colour
enumerate letters to road
signs
38. FIRE PROTECTION

MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1.Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations

2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of fire protection
3. Items will be given for all plant, equipment, pipework, sprinklers, fire extinguishers, fixtures, fittings, seismic restraints,
associated electrical and pneumatic work as required for the complete system
4. Measure surface run work separately from concealed work where practicable
5. Measure Wet Fire Services generally in accordance with the rules for measurement of Hydraulic Services
6. Measure Dry Fire Services in accordance with the rules for measurement of Electrical Services
7. Items will be given for;
(a) obtaining all necessary approvals
(b) testing and commissioning
(c) provision of shop drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings and the like
1. electrical and pneumatic

systems
2. sprinklers
3. first aid fire protection
4. sundries
39. INCLUDED SUMS
MEASUREMENT &
PRICES
1.Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations

2. Refer to relevant Specification sections containing particulars of included sums
3. This section lists all included sums (Provisional and Contingency) contained in the various sections of the specification,
except Prime Cost (PC) sums that will be found in their respective trade sections. Details shall be given of the value of each
sum and the section in which it has been included
4. Additional items where relevant will be given for margin, taking delivery, storage, insurance, attendance and fixing.
1. contingency
2. provisional
3. net or prime cost (PC)

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AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS - 2018 EDITION i

AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS

THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS

MASTER BUILDERS AUSTRALIA LIMITED ACN 137 130 182

THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF QUANTITY SURVEYORS

MASTER BUILDERS AUSTRALIA LIMITED ACN 137 130 182

1st EDITION - 2018

National Library of Australia

All correspondence concerning this Standard Method of Measurement should be addressed to :-

New Zealand: New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors www.nziqs.co.nz

Representing the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors -

Representing Master Builders Australia Limited -

Those who contributed to the revisions for ANZSMM 2018 were:

10. Precast concrete 47

11. Tanking and Waterproof Membranes 49

14. Structural Steel 71

17. Facade Systems 92

20. Carpentry 100

21. Partitions 108

22. Suspended Ceilings 114

23. Access Floors 116

24. Doors 117

25. Hardware 118

26. Applied Finishes, Render and Textured Finishes 119

27. Tiling, Slab and Paving 124

28. Carpet and Resilient Finishes 129

29. Painting 133

30. Joinery 137

31. Furniture, Fittings and Equipment 139

32. Hydraulics 142

33. Drainage 147

34. Electrical Installations 151

35. Mechanical Installations 159

36. Transportation Services 167

37. Exterior Elements 168

38. Fire Protection 172

39. Included Sums 173

3.3 (c) waste of materials;

(c) to radius exceeding 1 metre and not exceeding 5 metres;

16. Measurement and Prices Clause

1. Refer to Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations

1. names of parties 1. stating the names

5. tender conditions 1. stating particulars of any

7. contingencies M4. give in the bills of

2. disconnecting and no M7. measure where

11. removal of asbestos 1. compliance with all item

14. approvals item

2. removal of trees no 2. >0.5≤1m girth

3. protection and retention no M3. measure where

5. poisoning of tree item

6. poisoning and treatment m² M4. measure as one item

2. surface excavation to 1. stating area m³ 1. giving separate D1. surface excavation

7. disposal of surplus 1. measure disposal M9. if a nominated

3. pier holes M10. measure in

10. tunneling 1. stating length, width and

13. designed shoring M16. measure where

3. vertical 2. including horizontal

5. cutting away isolated no

6. concrete, brickwork M4. measure in P2. measurement and