This resource contains unit of competency 30011 carry out basic measurements and calculations for residential buildings which has been reproduced with the permission of the department of education wa. Available at civil engineering and development departments web site. The preparation of the bq based on smm that is reflective. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. Standard method of measurement smm7 designing buildings. Government of the hong kong special administrative region general conditions of contract for design and build contracts 1999 edition introduced by the wbtc no. The method of measurement is to be cited as standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, 1992 edition hong kong government. The uk standard methods of measurement of building works have been used as the basis for the preparation of methods of measurement that are used in malaysia and hong kong. Standard method of measurement of building works pdf draft no 1 may 2014. Standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, 1992 edition 415kb original.
A recent survey of its international membership carried out for the rics construction faculty by the building cost information service bcis identified that 14 of the 32 responding countries had their own method of measurement. Civil engineering standard methods of measurement in hong kong construction expert services limited the cesmm3 and hkgsmm share the same purpose and in many ways are very similar. Standard method of measurement for building works smm. The main and crucial area of difference between the two smms relates to the works that the tendering contractor is deemed to allow for in respect of each. The international construction measurement standards icms aim to provide global consistency in classifying, defining, measuring, analysing and presenting entire construction costs at a project, regional, state, national or international level. Standard methods or measurement are also commonly prepared in many countries engineering for civil works. Astms building standards are instrumental in specifying, evaluating, and testing the dimensional, mechanical, rheological, and other performance requirements of the materials used in the manufacture of main and auxiliary building parts and components.
Smm7 provides detailed information, classification tables and rules for measuring building works. Apr 26, 2015 an approach for enhancing the production efficiency of bill of quantities bq used on construction projects is presented. The standard method of measurement provides a uniform basis for measuring building works and embodies the essentials of good practice but more detailed information than is demanded by this document should be given where necessary in order to define the precise nature and extent of the required work. It must be as accurate as possible and should be based on all available engineering and design data. Download smm7 standard method of measurement of building. Civil engineering measurement claims in hong kong fig. Mar 15, 2020 it was first published in 1922, superseding a scottish standard method of measurement which was published in 1915. Subject code bre345 measurement, documentation and estimating. It supersedes government of hong kong, standard method of measurement, 1988. Royal institution of chartered surveyors 1979 hong kong standard method of measurement for building works 3rd edition, royal institution of chartered surveyors hong kong. In talking about measurement units with learners, include a discussion about when the units are not written for example, on plans, what assumptions learners can make about the units used and how they can check their assumptions. The following list of amendments does not form part of the hong kong standard method of measurement of.
Standard method of measurement 7 smm7 is a landmark publication. This section also looks at units of measurement used in plans, and converting between these units. Sep 22, 2016 download smm7 standard method of measurement of building works book. Another challenge is different methods of building up bim models will give out different quantities. Examples of other common measurement standards include. Provides a uniform basis for the measurement of buildings works and embodies the essentials of good trade practice for the presentation of units of measurements in schedules bills of quantities. It is now in its seventh edition, which was first published in 1988 and revised in 1998. Standard method of measurement of building works this document has been reassessed by the committee, and judged to still be up to date. Faculty by the building cost information service bcis identified that 14 of the 32 responding countries had their own method of measurement. The development of new floor measurement standards by boma intl. The smm 1992 edition posted below is for reference only.
Astm d4945 standard test method for highstrain dynamic testing of deep. Created under the name of standard method of quantifiable modelling intended to deal with bim. Pdf standard method of measurment smm7 free download pdf. Hong kong institute of surveyors 2005, hong kong standard method of measurement of building works, 4th edition, hong kong. Rics professional standards and guidance, global code of. Measurement history new rules of measurement training. Hong kong standard method of measurement of building works.
Standard method of measurement for civil engineering works. The first standard system for the measurement of building work in south africa was. Hong kong standard method of measurement of building works fourth edition. The current standard method of measurement is the hong kong standard method of measurement of building works fourth edition hksmm4 2, whichwas published by the hong kong institute of surveyorsin. In this format of bq, the building information modeling bim technology provides enhanced. Hong kong architectural services department standard method of measurement for building elements 2001 hong kong standard method of measurement for civil engineering works 1992 uk institution of civil engineers cesmm4 civil engineering standard method of measurement 2012. Standard method of measurement the hong kong institute of. Australian standard method of measurement of building works. Civil engineering department, government of hksar 1999, standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, 1992 edition, government printer, hong kong. Download smm7 standard method of measurement of building works book.
Hong kong standard method of measurement 2001 edition. It underpins the procurement, management, delivery and subsequent commissioning of a completed building, and must now be completed using new rules of measurement 2 nrm 2. Bill of quantities with 3d views using building information modeling. Standard method of measurement for building works pdf. Pratical standard methods of measurement cost estimating in the design stage. Introduction civil engineering measurement claims in hong. Buy hong kong standard method of measurement of building works 4th edition hksmm4 smm smm4 in hong kong,hong kong.
The hong kong government standard method of measurement for civil engineering works hkgsmm is then introduced and compared with the cesmm3, and the three particular type of measurement claims that arise under the. Download standard method of measurment smm7 disclaimer. Standard method of measurement of building works free ebook. Although total quality management has been a magic word, methods and techniques to. Download australian standard method of measurement of. Chapter 2 quantity takeoff the quantity takeoff is an important part of the cost estimate. Subject description form the hong kong polytechnic university. Accuracy and completeness are critical factors in all cost estimates. Available at architectural services departments web site. Hksmm4 building works hong kong standard method of measurement of building works fourth edition authorised between the hong kong institute of surveyors, the hong kong construction association ltd. The standard method of measurement of buildings works smm, described by rics books as a.
Cfa is the area to be used in describing the amount of building works completed. Unless otherwise stated all work shall be measured net as fixed in position. This project is the first of its kind with global coverage. Sity for a standard method of measurement for the preparation of bills of. It is compatible with the general conditions of contract for civil engineering works, 1990 edition hong kong government and general specification for civil engineering works. It is hoped that the code might be of value to those in the construction industry as a complement to smm, but in using this code. Download standard method of measurement for civil engineering. This is the sum of all areas at all floor levels, including basements, mezzanine floors, balconies and enclosed rooftop structures, measured to the outer face of the external walls including its external cladding, i. The civil engineering standard method of measurement cesmm has been well established for over 20 years as the standard for the preparation of bills of quantities in civil engineering work. Resist uplifting or overturning forces due to wind. The code is distinct from that relating to the standard method of measurement of building works smm, which is commonly used in the construction industry and published by ricsand the construction confederation. Civil engineering measurement claims in hong kong strategic integration of surveying services fig working week 2007 hong kong sar, china, 17 may 2007 turned out the standard method of measurement was published a year later than the general conditions of contract. Standard method of measurement of building works pdf.
Government of the hong kong special administrative region general conditions of. Dimensions shall as far as possible be given in the following sequence. Buy hong kong standard method of measurement of building works 4th edition hksmm4 smm smm4 in hong kong, hong kong. Note hksmm4 means hong kong standard method of measurement of building works. When corrigenda are issued, the updated version of this smm will be posted. Quantity surveyors generally adopt a standard method of measurement that has been developed for their particular country, region or market sector.
Introduce the measurement rules as stipulated in the hong kong standard methods. Subject description form the hong kong polytechnic. In submitting this 1st edition metric of the standard method of measurement of building works, for use in malaysia, the joint committee hope that this publication will be a guide for the construction industry until such time the standard method of measurement is revised. Standard method of measurement of building works free. When i joined the civil engineering department of the hong kong government in. The first major change in smm7 format for ten years.
Construction floor area measured overall to the outer face of external wall. Residential buildings of over 40storey are very common in hong kong and a 70storey high residential block was completed in 2002 whereas a 80storey building is under construction. Bill of quantities, method of measurement and schedule of rates for building works. When a contract has been entered into, the function of priced boq is to provide for the valuation of the work executed. For capital works new works building contracts, the ha enters into. It only lists out major but not all amendments forence. In this document entitled standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, 1992 edition hong kong government, hereinafter referred to as the method of measurement, the following words and expressions shall have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them.
Continuously updated version incorporating corrigenda. Chapter 5 contract documents rev issue date amendment incorporated. Standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, 1992. Hong kong pioneering bim for housing quantity surveying authority. Hong kong standard method of measurement of building works, 4th edn. Those elements given a measurement unit of item assume that a lump sum value will be allocated, thereby making it unnecessary to lay down measurement rules. There is also a definition describing the various works which fall into each elementsubelement. Renamed measurement of concrete works and incorporated hksmm4 revised 2018. View building contract without quantities 2006 edition. Those elements given a measurement unit of item assume that a lump. Standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, 1992 edition. Estimating and measurement for simple building works in. In building contracts where standard methods of measurement with mandatory.
The approach was developed to integrate the quantities obtained from a building information model of the project into a suitably prepared electronic format of bq with 3d views. Handbook of method of measurement of buildings works. Download standard method of measurement for civil engineering works. This much anticipated fourth edition, cesmm4, brings the method into line with changes in industry practices and extends its usages into all new areas. Working up the building measurement including and billing the items of measured work in accordance with the hong kong standard method of measurement understand the purpose of each of the different documents needed to prepare a competitive tender including conditions of.
Definition all structural elements of the building above ground floor slab, constructed in. General specification and standard method of measurement. Standard documents referred to in this chapter should be of the latest editions of the general conditions of contract for civil engineering works, standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, general specification for civil engineering works, subcontract articles of agreement and. Standard method of measurement purpose of measurement precontract stage for. Hk standard method of measurement of building works smm4 4th ed combined building. Bill of quantities with 3d views using building information. The primary objective of this study was to develop a measurement model with tools and methodologies for the identification and measurement of construction processes for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Exclusions steel structures, brick structures and infill walls, timber and other types of. Smm7 standard method of measurement for building works, 7th. Hong kong institute of surveyors, hong kong 2005 23. Architectural services department standard method of measurement for building elements code of measuring practice, 1999 1st edition hk standard method of measurement for building works, 2005 4th edition combined building works and building services, 2005 standard method of measurement for civil engineering works, 1992 edition sep 11 update. Worked examples using hksmm4 have been incorporated to give readers the best idea on the local practice.
Standard method of measurement smm quantity surveyor. However, the principles of measurement international pomi were still being used in about half of the countries and are still widely used on international contracts. In building contracts where standard methods of measurement with. Working up the building measurement including and billing the items of measured work in accordance with the hong kong standard method of measurement understand the purpose of each of the different documents needed to prepare a competitive tender including conditions of contract, drawings, general specification. Measurement of construction processes for continuous improvement. The implication of the standard method of measurement. New international construction measurement standards.
It was first published in 1922, superseding a scottish standard method of measurement which was published in 1915. In this muchneeded new measurement textbook, the measure. However, the principles of measurement international pomi were still being used in. Download standard method of measurement for civil engineering works pdf the bills of quantities are intended in the first instance to give information upon which tenders can be obtained. Standard method of measurement smm is a reference document used to determine a localized technique of construction measurement protocol needed in producing a good bills of quantities bq which is then incorporated into the contract document for the project. Drafted amendments to hksmm4 1st version for public. Building works hong kong standard method of measurement of building works fourth edition revised 2017 incorporating corrigenda 1 and amendment 1 authorised between the hong kong institute of surveyors, the hong kong construction association ltd. The following list of amendments does not form part of the hong kong standard method of measurement of building works fourth edition revised 2018.
Building, 144 150, tai lin pai road, kwai chung, nt, hong kong, china contact name mr. Characteristics of a standard method of measurement for building works in ghana. Use of appropriate automation tools is highly recommended. Measurement of buildings is the core skill of the quantity surveyor. Notes, australian standard method of measurement of building works fifth edition. Global professional standards for project cost management.
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