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1 Introduction
2 Structure of NRM2 Bills of quantities.
3 Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2
3.1 Table 1: Comparison of contents Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).
3.2 Table 2: Comparison of the Part 3 rules Measurement.
4 Find out more
NRM.
4.1 Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki
4.2 External references NRM2.
NRM3.
Introduction SMM7.

The three volumes of the NRM suite are:

NRM1 Rules for order of cost estimating and elemental cost planning
NRM2 Rules for works procurement
NRM3 Rules for maintenance and operation cost planning and procurement

NRM 1 was initially published in March 2009 and has been reasonably well received and adopted
by the profession. It has since been amended and the second edition was launched by the RICS
in 2012 to coincide with the launch of NRM2. The second edition became operative on 1 January
2013.

NRM2 was published in April 2012. It became operative on 1 January 2013 and replaced the
Standard Method of Measurement, seventh edition (SMM7) on 1 July 2013. SMM7 should no
longer be adopted after July 2013. NRM2 has been developed as a set of detailed measurement
rules for the preparation of either bills of quantities or Schedules of Rates for either capital or
maintenance projects. It does however deal with the quantification of non-measurable work items,
contractor designed works and risks. Guidance is also provided on the content, structure and
format of bills of quantities, as well as the benefits and uses of bills of quantities.

NRM3 has yet to be published.

NRM2 is a comprehensive document available as a free download to RICS members or can be


purchased from RICS Books Ltd.

The purpose of this article is not to give detailed instruction on how to use the NRM2, much of the
document is very self explanatory however it was felt appropriate to identify where there are
differences between NRM2 and the SMM7 document currently used as the UK industry standard
method of measurement.
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Structure of NRM2 China - buildings of the future

NRM2 is divided into three parts with supporting appendices:

Part 1: General - places the measurement for works procurement in context with the RIBA Plan
Of Work and the OGC Gateway Process; and explains the symbols, abbreviations and definitions
used in the rules.

Part 2: Rules for detailed measurement of building works - outlines the benefits of detailed
measurement, describes the purpose and uses of NRM2; explains the function of bill of
quantities, provides work breakdown structures for bill of quantities, defines the information Read about Chinas clean, green buildings of
required to enable preparation of bill of quantities, describes the key constituents of bill of the future.
quantities, explains how to prepare bill of quantities. Considerable space is given over to the
codification of bills of quantities and the use of the bills for cost management.

Industry Digitisation
Part 3: Tabulated rules of measurement for building works - comprises the majority of NRM2
being the tabulated rules for the measurement and description of building works for the purpose
of works procurement.

Appendices:

Appendix A: Guidance on the preparation of bill of quantities


Appendix B: Template for preliminaries (main contract) pricing schedule (condensed)
Appendix C: Template for preliminaries (main contract) pricing schedule (expanded)
Appendix D: Template for pricing summary for elemental bill of quantities (condensed)
Appendix E: Template for pricing summary for elemental bill of quantities (expanded)
Appendix F: Templates for provisional sums, risks and credits
Appendix G: Example of a work package breakdown structure

As can be seen from this brief list of contents there is considerably more information given The Review of Industry Digitalisation interim

relating to the preparation of the Bills of Quantities. In the past each quantity surveying practice report sets out early findings on digital uptake in

produced their bills following their own preferences and historical development. This is the first manufacture and construction.
time that the RICS has given guidance on coding and work breakdown structures in an attempt to
align the bills with the cost plans produced using NRM1.
Temporary works

Coding and work breakdown structures will not be covered here, reference should be made to the
detail contained in Part 2 of NRM2.

Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2

The following tables have been prepared by reviewing the sections in SMM7 in order and
identifying where the measurement rules are located and may have changed in NRM2. This is not
a detailed comparison on a line by line basis but has looked at the general measurement
principles.

The framing of descriptions is also not as simple following these new rules and care should be
taken to ensure that each description adequately reflects the work to be priced.

One major change is in the layout of the document. There is now no reference to Co-ordinated
Project Information and the lettering used previously has now been replaced with a numbering An introductory article to temporary works for

system. The comparison of the contents of each document appears in Table 1 and a comparison construction.

of the Part 3 rules in Table 2

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Table 1: Comparison of contents Building Regulations

SMM7 NRM 2
1 Preliminaries
General Rules 2 Off-site manufactured materials,
components and buildings
A Preliminaries/General conditions 3 Demolitions
C Existing site/buildings/services 4 Alterations, repairs and conservation
D Groundwork 5 Excavating and filling
E In situ concrete/large precast concrete 6 Ground remediation and soil
F Masonry stabilisation
G Structural carcassing metal/timber 7 Piling
H Cladding/covering 8 Underpinning
J Waterproofing 9 Diaphragm walls and embedded
K Linings/Sheathing/Dry partitioning retaining walls The government announce an independent
L Windows/doors/stairs 10 Crib walls, gabions and reinforced
review of the building regulations and fire safety.
M Surface finishes earth
N Furniture/fittings 11 In-situ concrete works
P Building fabric sundries 12 Precast/composite concrete
Q Paving/Planting/Fencing/Site furniture 13 Precast concrete
14 Masonry Warming houses using free CO2
R Disposal systems
S Piped supply systems 15 Structural metalwork
T Mechanical 16 Carpentry
heating/cooling/refrigeration systems 17 Sheet roof coverings
U Ventilation/Air conditioning systems 18 Tile and slate roof and wall coverings
V Electrical supply/power/lighting 19 Waterproofing
systems 20 Proprietary linings and partitions
W Communications/Security/Controls 21 Cladding and covering
systems 22 General joinery
X Transport systems 23 Windows, screens and lights
Y Mechanical and Electrical services 24 Doors, shutters and hatches
measurement 25 Stairs, walkways and balustrades
26 Metalwork
27 Glazing
Additional Rules work to existing buildings 28 Floor, wall, ceiling and roof finishings
29 Decoration
30 Suspended ceilings
Appendices 31 Insulation, fire stopping and fire
protection
32 Furniture, fittings and equipment
Alphabetical Index 33 Drainage above ground
34 Drainage below ground Architectural Technologist and designer explains
35 Site works
36 Fencing software produced to create Passivhaus
37 Soft landscaping standard housing.
38 Mechanical services
39 Electrical services
40 Transportation
41 Builders work in connection with Trinity Islands
mechanical, electrical and transportation
installations
Appendices

Table 2: Comparison of the Part 3 rules

Ref: SMM7 Ref: NRM2

A Preliminaries Similar provision,


expanded and
greater detail added
to give clear
direction. Divided in
2 sections, Part 1 for
the main contract
and Part 2 for works
packages if used.

1 Main Contract Manchester's tallest building development is


Preliminaries
awarded planning permission from council.

Part A Information

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and requirements
Part B Pricing Walkie Talkie sold
Schedule

1 Preliminaries (Works
Package Contract)
Part A Information
and requirements
Part B Pricing
Schedule

Similar provision as
SMM7 but expanded
and greater detail
added to give clear
direction

B Complete Buildings 2 Offsite


manufactured
materials,
components or
buildings
Controversial Walkie Talkie building is sold for
There were no
details provided in record-breaking price.
SMM7, now rules
included for
prefabricated
structures, units (eg Types of load
Bathroom pods) in
proprietary
packages.

C Demolitions and 3 Demolitions


Alterations

Rules remain very


similar, however
recycling provisions
have been added.

4 Alterations, repairs
and conservation
Read our introductory article to the different
Rules covering types of structural load.
conservation have
been increased and
decontamination has
been expanded, Building of the week
however spot items
have been removed.

D Groundwork 5 Excavation and


filling

Generally no change
in principles

D20.1 Site Prep Increased detail on


site preparation
items if used, eg:
boreholes, trial pits
etc.

Erno Goldfinger's family home and modernist


Removing trees 5.2 Removing trees -
the band widths masterpiece - 2 Willow Road, Hampstead.
have been varied.

D20.2 Excavating 5.6 Rules now simplified


into either bulk Each home counts
excavation or

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foundation
excavation with
depth ranges now
only in 2 m stages.

5.7 Earthwork support


has been simplified
in that it is now only
measured where
specifically called for
in the contract
documents
(specification)

There is no IHBC article asks - is the Bonfield Review blind


requirement to to traditional buildings?
measure working
space or compacting
of surfaces.
Onigawara
5.11 Filling is now either
less than 500mm or
final thickness
stated where over
500mm thick

5.20 Cutting off the tops


of piles has been
included here
instead of in the
piling section.

6 Ground remediation
and soil stabilisation

New section added


Do you know what an onigawara is? Find out
here.
7 Piling - no real
change although
simplified by
removing separation
of different types of Grenfell Tower articles updated daily
piles and cutting off
tops has been
moved to
excavation.

8 Underpinning -
Greatly simplified.
Preliminary trenches
and excavation
measure no longer
required.
The overall story.
9 Diaphragm walls - ACM cladding.
simplified, no Celotex insulation.
excavation Expert panel.
measured here, Public Inquiry.
detail description
stating thickness of
wall.
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E In-situ 11 In-situ concrete
news.
concrete/large
precast

Separated out
precast from in-situ
concrete and radical
change in the way

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concrete is
measured

New sections are:

Mass concrete - m3
any thickness

Horizontal work - m3
> or < 300mm thick

sloping - m3 > or <


300mm thick

vertical - m3 > or <


300mm thick

Sundry - m2 or m3 >
or < 300mm thick

Sprayed -m2
thickness stated

E20 Formwork 11.13 Formwork - some


minor changes. If
less than 500mm
wide then measured
by metre run.

Mortices and holes


have been removed
from this section

Forming door
openings has
changed and these
are now numbered.

E30 Reinforcement 11.33 Reinforcement -


minor changes

Spacers and chairs


are now deemed
included. Pre
tensioned members
have now been
added.

E40 Designed joints 11.38 Remains the same

E41 Worked finishes and has been removed


cutting as a separate
section

E42 Accessories 11.41 Accessories - no


real change

E05.16 Grouting 11.42 Grouting and filling-


new section added,
measurement now
chasing is by metre
and grouting
stanchion bases or
filling holes by
number

E50/ E60 Precast concrete 12 Precast/ Composite


frames concrete

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Now a section for
composite precast
units, measured m2
for walls and floors

13 Precast Concrete

Very similar however


formwork and
reinforcement is now
deemed included

F Masonry 14 Masonry

The natural and


artificial stone rules
are now all put
under one section.
All walls measured
along centreline and
assumed vertical
unless stated.

Skins of hollow walls


added

Separate facework
items have now
been removed

G Structural Metalwork 15 Structural metalwork

Major changes -
weight classification
now

Less than 25Kg, 25 -


50 kgs, 50 - 100 kgs
or over 100kgs.
Short lengths now
also included

Permanent
formwork changed
to profiled metal
decking

0G20 Carpentry/Timber 16 Carpentry


framing/First fix

Separated primary
structural members
(wall plates) from
engineered or
prefabricated
members (roof
trusses)

All boarding, flooring


and sheeting is now
measured here,
either < 600 or >
600mm wide

G30 Metal profiled sheet 17 Sheet roof coverings


decking

Now covers,
bituminous felt,
plastic sheets, sheet

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metals and rigid
boards.

Some major
changes in items
deemed included in
boundary work

G31 Prefabricated timber Removed


decking

H Cladding and This has been split


covering into numerous
sections

H10/12 /13 Patent glazing,


structural glass

(In SMM7 sections


K11-21 are included
together under H20)

H10, 12, 13 Patent 21 The range of


glazing/plastics/ claddings have all
structural glass been included under
section 21

H11 Curtain Walling Basic measurement


principles remain the
same.

H20, 21, 92, K11, Sheet claddings and The categories have
12, 13, 14 and 15, profiled sheet been reduced for
H30,31,32,33,41,43 claddings and other example there is no
claddings need to differentiate
multi -tier roofs.
However widths
under 600mm wide
now need to be
measured lineally.

21.1 Other chambers 21.8 Doors and openings


are still measured as
extra over the work
in which they occur.

H10.4 and 5 Raking curved 21.9 Boundary work -


cutting includes all cutting
and trims to form the
edge/intersection.

21.1 Opening perimeters

Edges of openings
are measured here
rather than
boundary work.

K20.1.1 Rigid sheet cladding 21.1 The narrow widths


and isolated areas
for other claddings
are now no longer
required to be
measured.

H14 Concrete roof lights 13.2.3.4 Precast concrete


roof lights are now
measured with other

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precast concrete
works. There is no
change to
measurement rules.

K20/21 Timber board 16.4 Carpentry


flooring

Boarding is
measured in metres
if not exceeding
600mm wide and in
m2 where over
600mm wide.

H51, 52 Natural Stone 14.1 Masonry, Natural


cladding /cast stone stone walling and
cladding dressings /cast
stone walling and
dressings

Only measured in
m2 except for
isolated features
such as
piers/columns or
arches etc

Perimeters and
abutments are now
measured as extra
over and more work
is deemed included.

H51.5 Floors This is not in the


walling section and
should now be
referred to the
finishes section 28.2

H51.6-10 Staircase works Refer to new section


25.1 where
staircases are now
numbered.

H60 Plain roof tiling 18 Tile and slate roof


and wall coverings

Basic principles
have not changed

H60.11 41.27 Holes are now not


measured with the
roof but deemed
included.

H70 - H76 Metal sheet 17 Sheet Roof


coverings etc Coverings

17.1 Now introduced


width classification<
500mm wide -
measured lineally
and > 500mm wide
measured m2.

The allowances
used in SMM7 when
calculating areas
have been removed.
Now the information

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provided should
identify all labours
and dressings.

Other principles
remain the same.

J Waterproofing 19 Waterproofing

J40 There is no
separation of the
item for tanking from
coverings.
Discretion is given to
those drafting the
description to
include sufficient
information to
enable pricing.

J20.5 Skirtings 19.3 The width


classifications have
been reduced to
now only ,500mm
wide or >500mm
wide. Skirtings are
no longer in band
widths but each
measured in m
stating the net girth
on face

J20.12 Internal angle fillets Not measurable -


deemed included

J41, 42, 43 Built up felt roofing 17 Sheet roof coverings

Principles are similar


except width
classification now
<500mm wide and >
500mm wide

Girths at abutments
are no longer
applicable

K Linings, sheathing 20 Proprietary linings


dry partitioning and partitions

K10.1.1 Proprietary 20.1.1.2 Metal framed


partitions measured systems measured
in 300mm stages, in m2 in 1m height
measured in metres stages, total length
stated

K32 Panel cubicles 22.16 Cubicle partitions -


no change to
measurement

K40 Demountable 30.1 General principles


suspended ceilings remain the same.
Fire barriers have
now been
introduced.

K41 Raised Access 28.3 Measurement


floors principles remain the
same. Fire barriers
within the void need

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now to be
measured.

L Windows, doors and


stairs

L10 Windows 23 Windows in section


23, Doors in section
24

Bedding and
pointing frames is no
longer measured.

23.8 Glazing supplied


with windows and
doors is now
separated and no
longer measured in
m2, panes are
numbered with size
given.

L20 Doors 24 Doors

Measurement
principles have not
changed.

Bedding and
pointing frames is no
longer measured.

P21 Ironmongery 24.16 Ironmongery

Measurement
principles have not
changed.

L30 / Q41 Stairs and 25 Staircases


balustrades

No change to
measurement
principles, except
the extra over items
for ramps, wreaths
etc which are now
deemed included.

L40 General Glazing 27 Glazing

L41 Lead light glazing

L40.1.1 measured glass in 27.1.1.1 Glass now needs to


m2. have the panes
numbered with the
1 size stated.

The category of
special glass has
been removed but
the type of glass
needs to be stated.

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L40.7-10 Engraving etching 27.4 All additional
etc was measured features are now
in m2 or design measured extra over
work numbered and are numbered.

L40.13 Hacking out existing 27.8 Removal of glass


glass was measured has changed to be
in metres of the measured by nr.
rebate length. stating the size of
panes.

L42 Infill panels 22.18 No change

M Surface finishes 28 Floor, wall, ceiling


and roof finishes

M10, 12,13,20,23 Applied in situ 28.1 The width category


and J10 finishes has changed from
<300mm to <600mm

M10.16 Rounded angles These are now


and intersections deemed included.

M10.24 Accessories 28.25-35 The measurement


principles remain the
same however
reinforcement, quilts
are separated out
from accessories. All
accessories are now
numbered.

There is the
opportunity to
measure
reinforcement either
in m2 or by the m.
No width categories
are provided.

M10.26 Temporary supports Deemed included no


longer measurable.

M21 Insulation with 28.32 Insulation is


rendered finish measured
separately from any
rendered finish.

M22 Sprayed coatings No specific rules


separating this are
included.

M30 Metal mesh lathing 28.30, 31 No specific section


for this, it is
measured either as
m or m2, depending
on measurers
choice.

M31 Fibrous plaster No separate rules


for this.

M40/42/41/50/51 Tiling, parquet 28 No separation from


flooring, carpeting in situ finishes.
Width category is
now general at <600
or >600.

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Description of
carpeting should
now include the
underlay and edge
grippers. Stair rods
should still be
measured and
numbered as an
accessory.

M52 Decorative papers 29.9 The areas that are


measured have
changed to
being<1.00m2 or
>1.00m2. Corners
are now deemed
included.

M60 Painting and 29 Decoration


decorating

General principles
remain the same.
The isolated
surfaces have
increased form
-.5m2 to 1.00 m2.

Note M4 29.1.2.1.1 Work to ceilings


over 3.5 ne 5m sand
thereafter in 3m
stages and not 1.5m

M60.10 Coloured bands 38.16.6 These have been


moved to the
services section.

M61 Intumescent paint 31.5 Now measured only


fire protection in m2.

N Furniture and 32 Furniture, fittings


equipment and equipment

Principles have not


changed however
the marking of
positions,
commissioning and
connecting is
deemed included as
opposed to being
measured in
accordance with
section Y of SMM7.

P Building Fabric
Sundries

P10 Insulation, proofing 31 Insulation, fire


and fire protection stopping and fire
protection.

31.1 Added ability to


measure by m as
well as m2 but no
width categories
given.

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Now includes for fire


stops by the metre
and fire sleeves,
numbered

P11 Cavity insulation 31.6 No change

P20 Unframed items 22 General joinery

General principles of
measurement
unchanged,
however all ends,
angles etc are
deemed included.

P20.8 Extra over All the items are


hardwood now deemed
included.

P21 Ironmongery 22 General joinery

This was 22.22 Now measured


ironmongery not under section 22,
supplied with principles not
windows or doors. changed.

P22 Sealant joints 22.19/ Rules remain the


same, however
there is now a
20 separate item for
raking out existing
joints.

P30 Trenches/pipe ways 41.13 The external


/Pits for buried services have been
services separated from the
internal ones

P30.1 Excavating trenches 41.13 Service runs are


now measured in
500mm depth
stages instead of
250mm.

There is no need to
measure the bed
and surround
separately it is now
included in the
description of the
service run.

P30.9 Other chambers 41.17 - 22 The detailed


measurement of the
component parts of
chambers has been
removed and these
are now all
numbered stating
the depth and giving
a detailed
description

41.27 A specific item has


now been included
for testing and
commissioning of

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external services
with provision for
attendance and
additional
equipment.

P31 Holes/chases/covers 41 BWIC with M,E and


/supports for transportation
services

P31.19 Cutting or forming 41.1 For electrical work


holes there is a removal of
need to measure
cutting and chasing
by points. This is
now one item per
installation type.

For other
installations there is
no need to measure
holes by their
Number - they are
deemed included
under the general
builders work item
for the service.

P31.24 and 25 Ends of Supports 41.6 These have been


simplified and the
types of supports
have been
broadened to
include Pylons,
poles, wall brackets,
soffit hangers, stays
and proprietary
supports

P31.32 Work to existing 41.8 & 9 There is still a need


structures to cut holes, chases
and mortices in
existing structures
and lifting floor
boards and chequer
plates.

Q Paving and Fencing 35 Site Works

The principle of
deducting for voids
has increased from
0.5m2 to <1.00m2.

Q10 Kerbs and edgings 35.1 No major change,


accessories are now
measured as extra
over and are only
numbered.

Q21 Insitu paving 35.6 No real change


measured in
accordance with
new section 11.

Q22 Coated macadam 35.12, 35.13 Addition of band


widths, now <300
wide or >300
Q23 Gravel etc

Q24, Q25 Blok and slab 35.14 Addition of band


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paving widths, now <300
wide or >300

Q26 Special surfacings 35.18-24 No change however


the description for
line marking has
been broadened.

Q30 Seeding and turfing, 37 Soft landscaping -


No change

Q31 Planting

Q40 Fencing 36 Fencing - No


change

R Disposal Systems

R10/11 Above ground 33 Above ground


drainage drainage

The principles for


the measurement
have not changed.

R10.3, 4 and 5 Sockets tappings 33.2 Ancillaries now


and bosses include these items

R10.7 Supports These have been


moved to BWIC.
See above

R10.15 Temporary This has been


operation removed from the
measurement rules

R12/13 Below ground 34 Below ground


drainage drainage

The rules for


drainage have
changed
considerably, the
excavation and beds
and surrounds are
not measured
separately but
included in the drain
run length.

R12.1-6 Excavation and 34.1 Drain runs are now


beds and surrounds measured in
have all been average depth for
removed the whole run in
500mm depth
stages.

R12.11-15 Chambers 34.6-11 All chambers are


numbered stating
the depth with a
detailed description

34.13 / 34.14 Sundries such as


step irons and
covers are still
measured
separately.

R12.19 O & M manuals These are now

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covered under the
Preliminaries section

X Transport systems 40 Transportation

X1-12 Different systems 40.1 Greater detail has


now been included
for each system with
the addition of
separate items to be
included for the
following Offload
and position
equipment,
assembly of
component parts,
free issue items,
interface and
connection to other
systems.

X13 marking holes 41.2 Moved to BWIC


section

X14 identification 40.3 This is now an item


rather than
numbered.

Y M & E Services 38 Mechanical

Y10/ Y11 Pipelines and 38.3 Pipework - there has


ancillaries been considerable
change to the rules
here.

Y10.1 Pipes 38.3 Generally the pipe


length is to include
for all fittings and the
like. The measure of
the pipe now needs
to identify the
location of the
installation.

Y10.2.3 Fittings 38.4 There are two


alternative rules
which can be
applied. The metre
measure for the pipe
can be deemed to
include all fittings or
they can be
separated and
enumerated. The
description of the
fitting is to be
precise and the one
end, two end
approach has been
dropped.

Y10.9 Pipe supports Removed and


included in pipe
measure or if special
can be under BWIC

Y11 Pipe sleeves 38.5 These are now


included under
ancillaries and again
in the BWIC section.

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Y20/ Y40 Equipment 38.1 Primary equipment

Greater detail has


now been included
for each piece of
equipment with the
addition of separate
items to be included
for the following
Offload and position
equipment and
assembly of
component parts.

38.2 Terminal equipment


and fittings -
separated out to
identify equipment at
the ends of pipe or
duct runs.

Y20.6 Supports These are now


under the BWIC -
where not included
as part of the
equipment.

Y30 Air ductlines/ 38.6 This is by metre


ancillaries length, generally the
length is to include
for all fittings and the
like. The measure of
the duct now needs
to identify the
location of the
installation.

There is an
alternative of
measuring the
fittings separately.

Y30.7 Ducting sleeves This has been


removed and the
hole required is
measured under
BWIC.

Y50 Thermal insulation 38.9 Insulation and fire


protection

Generally the
principles have not
changed. There is
again the need to
provide the location
of the service.

There is also the


alternative here to
include the
insulation to fittings
and the like within
the measured length
or separately.

39 Electrical

Y60/ Y63 Conduit and cable 39.3 Generally


trunking containment is
measured by length

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including all fittings
and ancillaries

Y60.1 -12 39.4 The rules have been


greatly simplified
however there is an
alternative whereby
the fittings can be
enumerated
separately.

Forming holes or
supports are
covered under
BWIC section.

Y61/ Y62/ Y80 HV/ LV cables, 39.5 Cables are still


busbar trunking, measured by length
earthing and but the locations of
bonding the cables have
been redefined.

Terminations and
glands are still
enumerated but
supports and holes
are now measured
with the BWIC
section.

Y62.7 Busbar trunking 39.9 Busbar

This is by metre
length, generally the
length is to include
for all fittings and the
like. The measure of
the busbar now
needs to identify the
location of the
installation.

39.10 There is an
alternative of
measuring the
fittings separately.

Y80.13 Tapes 39.11 Tapes

The length now


includes all joints
and test clamps,
there is no
alternative.

Electrodes and
terminations are
enumerated

Y61.19 Cables in final 39.7 Final circuits


circuits

These remain as
numbered circuits
identifying the
location of each
circuit and the
number and type of
points.

39.8 Modular wiring

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systems has been
added. This is
enumerated.

Y70/ Y71 HV switchgear, LV 39.1 Primary equipment


switchgear and
distribution boards

Enumerated by
system stating
location and with the
addition of separate
items to be included
for the offload and
position of
equipment and
assembly of
component parts.

Supports if not
provided with the
equipment are
measured under
BWIC.

Y73/ Y74 Luminaires and 39.2 Terminal equipment


lamps / accessories has been included
and covers all the
items in this section.
They are again
enumerated.

Y81 Testing and 39.15 & 16 Testing has been


commissioning separated from
commissioning and
further items have
been added for
system validation
training and
maintenance.

Additional rules for The work to existing


work to existing buildings has now
buildings been absorbed into
the various work
sections.

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External references
SMM7 (http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/SMM7) is available from RICS
RICS: RICS has released new guidance for quantity surveyors and other members working in
the construction sector (http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?
documentID=6624&categoryID=390) .
RICS: NRM 1 and NRM 2 are available
(http://www.rics.org/uk/shop/standards/standardsnrm/?
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gclid=CIKTxpeeprQCFXDLtAod_F0AeA) .
nbs video: The New Rules of Measurement
(https://www.thenbs.com/nbsTV/surveyors/programme.asp?
refCode=313053&title=The+New+Rules+of+Measurement) .
RICS new rules of measurement (NRM) 2013
(http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents.aspx?categoryID=1220) .
RICS QS and construction standards (http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents.aspx?
categoryID=1207) (the Black Book).
nbs: Coordinating Common Arrangment, Uniclass, NBS and Rules of Measurement
(http://www.thenbs.com/topics/practicemanagement/articles/coordinatingCommonArrangeme
nt-Uniclass-NBS-RulesofMeasurement.asp) .

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