Advantages of Method Related Charges

a) With one standard method of measurement to be referred - the industry will be having one language while improving the communication within the parties involved b) Cost be better managed as it provides compilation of data and be used as cost control tool c) Less dispute since the scope of works and measurement method are clearly defined d) Computerization can be done with standard phraseology and coding e) Better suit to local condition and method of working on site, provides measurement convention f) More realist cash flow g) Interim payments more realistic h) Protection from reduced quantities (if MRC in original rate) i) Valuing variations should be more straightforward

Disadvantages (to Employer)

a) Higher payment at the beginning for the Employer b) Additional risk if C goes into liquidation early c) Comparison of tenders is more difficult