SMM7: Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works

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The shift from SMM7 to NRM has been accompanied by significant technological advancements that have revolutionised the construction industry. Digital tools, Building Information Modelling (BIM), and software solutions have played a significant role in implementing NRM. M.M. Che Mat, The Need to Standardise the Bill of Quantities for Civil Engineering Works. Seminar on Standard of Measurement in Construction Procurement (Kuala Lumpur, 2010) A. Razali, K. Abd Rashid, Applicability of Bill of Quantities in Today’s Construction Industry, in 10th Management in Construction Research ( MiCRA) Conference (2011) Definition : Includes for all works for the distribution of electricity from the main low voltage switchboard to submain and final circuit distribution boards or equipment including busbar trunkings, cables, cabling facilities, switchgears and distribution boards. GROUP ELEMENT : 05 - EXTERNAL WORKS AND DRAINAGE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Element : XW - External Works cont’d

Exclusions : Utility connections (see XWUC). Main riser to roof tanks (see SVFF). Fire stops in ceilings (see IFCF). Builder's work (see BB & BP).Definition : Includes for all works associated with fire fighting, detection, alarming and advisory installation. R. Hussin, F. Ishak, Contractors’ Professionalism: Fundamental Mistakes and Ignorance During Costing and Tendering, RISM (Kuala Lumpur, Jan 2004), pp. 28–34 b. Standardization: The system ensures consistency in measurement and pricing, making it easier to compare tenders and manage contracts effectively. In its seventh edition, the Standard Method of Measurement, commonly referred to as SMM7, is a crucial document in the construction industry. Published in 1988, it provides a set of guidelines and procedures for measuring building works. The primary purpose of SMM is to offer a consistent basis for preparing bills of quantities and cost estimates. Despite these criticisms, SMM7 has played a crucial role in shaping the construction industry. Its limitations have catalysed the development of new measurement rules, creating the New Rules of Measurement (NRM). Transition to NRM The Shift from SMM7 to New Rules of Measurement

Contractors now bid for work in many different ways, for example with a budget price and/or design, using cost plans, against a full Bill of Quantities or even considering the whole life cycle costs of the building from construction to demolition. Variations in estimating requirements also occur due to type of contract, e.g. design and build, construction management, framework agreements as well as the traditional route of producing a complete specification before prices are required Definition : Includes for all works associated with the condenser water system including condensers, water c. Cost Estimation: SMM7 provides a reliable basis for estimating project costs, helping stakeholders make informed decisions during the pre-construction phase.

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Exclusions : For timber or other roofs: timber board or other sheet or proprietary roof covering to be included in the relevant finishes section (see EFRF). Whether it’s a construction firm, a consulting company, or a client, everyone involved in a construction project can easily interpret and work with measurements and quantities expressed in SMM7 terms. including reinforcement, formwork, fair faced formwork finishes. Portal frames. Includes pre-cast concrete units.