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WEEK 2
LEARNING OUTCOMES (CO1-PO4)

•Understand the standard method of measurement

•Understand the difference between SMM and
CESMM

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Standard Method of Measurement

A guideline document on the method of measurement. Example for R.C (BS8110), bridge (BS 5400),etc

Use two standard method :

• BSMMM
Building Standard Method of Measurement of Malaysian
• CESMM
Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement

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 Standard Method of Measurement

SMMM CESMM
•used in conjunction with building work or internal work such as •used in conjunction with civil engineering works such as
column, foundation and etc. earthworks, roads, bridges, structures, culverts, sewage etc.

• quantities are prepared by Quantity Surveyors •quantity are prepared by civil engineers

•When tendering contracts must always make provision for any •Temporary and diversion works are classified as separate addition
Comparison between
temporary or diversion works etc. which are normally mentioned in
SMMM and CESMM method
items of works
the B.Q

•Use of m2 of measurement for concrete slab with thickness of

slab specified. •Use m3 as unit of measurement for concrete slab to allow for
flexibility in case alteration is required in structural design ,etc

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 Comparison of units of measurements by CESMM and SMMM

Item Description CESMM SMMM

1.0 Site investigation Lump sum Not covered

2.0 Site clearance L.S/Hectare/acre m²

3.0 Excavation m³ m³

4.0 Mass concrete m³ m³

5.0 Concrete slab m³ m²

(thickness of slab
specified)

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General Application of CESMM

Section 8 is further divided into 18 classes as follow:

Class A - General Items
Class B - Soil Investigation Works
Class C - Slope Stabilization and Ground Treatment
Class D - Demolition and Site Clearance
Class E - Earthworks
Class F - Concrete Works
Class G - Road Works
Class H - Drainage Works
Class I - Pipe Works
Class J - Piling Works
Class K - Brick Works, Block Works, Masonry
Class L - Timberworks
Class M - Metalworks
Class N - Painting Works
Class O - Rail Tracks
Class P - Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Class Q - Traffic Management and Control
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CURRENT PRACTISES OF STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT IN MALAYSIA

•The production of BQ for Civil Engineering works varies from one organization to another
•The current BQ format is not standardized
•Some ambiguities in the BQ description of items
•BQ produced depends on the persons involved in the preparation – if the person is very
meticulous, the document produced would be more detailed and thorough and vice versa

(Source: Sr. Dr. Mohd Mazlan Che Mat, 2010)

BENCHMARK OF CURRENT PRACTICES ON CESMM IN UK

•Succeeded in producing BQ
-more realistic relationship with method of working and the cost carrying out the work
•Easier to compile
•More beneficial to the contractor
•Better reflection to the cost involved
•Serve other purposes more effectively

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To promote efficiency in Ease of
the project computerization-
To provide uniformity of
implementation application of work
documents produced
classification

Can reduce the Things are easier to

resource that contractor expect when they are
needs to perform WHY THE NEED TO consistent
STANDARDISE BQ
tedious task
PRODUCTION

Help contractor produce

Reduce dispute arising more accurate tenders
from measurement
discrepancies Reduce ambiguities in
the bill of quantities
 A process of costing the project of each
Definitions
Writing the draft bill for the item after quantities has been measured
Works or practice, abstract and summing up the item to obtain a total
example bricklayer, Billing estimate cost for the whole project
plumber classified Estimating
under different Abstracting or working up
Trade
categories of work A process of collecting of
measurement and
Taking off description under
different work
A process of measuring
from drawings, recording
all dimensions in Specification
recognized form called
“dimension paper” Describes in detail the work to
be executed, character and
Squaring dimension quality of materials, quality of
workmanship, responsibility of
A process of contractor that are not covered
multiplication or Condition of contract by the condition of contractor,
substraction of recorded method to be adopted and etc.
dimension to obtain Defines the terms under which
linear, square or cubic works is to be carried out,
measurement relationship between consultant
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Unit of measurement
The unit of measurement is depend on the material used, their nature, size
and shape after the completion of item Itself. Generally, it can be used as
follows:

• Length, breadth, height or depth

• Volume
• Area
• Weight

Example :
Description UNIT

a) Supply 300 mm dia mild steel water pipe m

b) Supply and lay concrete G25 m³

c) Supply and lay 300 mm thick crusher run m²

d) Supply and fixed 10mm dia mild steel kg

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For item which is not convenient to measure the length, breadth, thickness,
the unit shall be of in number (NO) because of their shape, nature and size.

Example :

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Determine the unit of various of work for the following item below :
Item Description Unit
1. Supply mild steel chair
2. Supply & fix LCD
3. Supply & assembling P.C
4. Supply & fix 25 mm gypsum board ceiling
5. Supply & fix 5 mm thick glass for window
6. Supply & fix 750mm x 1500mm wood main door
7. Supply & fix curtain wall
8. Supply & fix 1m x 5m white board
9. Painting for class room

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Determine the unit of various of work for the following item below :
Item Description Unit
1. Supply mild steel chair No.
2. Supply & fix LCD No.
3. Supply & assembling P.C No
4.Supply & fix 25 mm gypsum board ceiling m2
5.Supply & fix 5 mm thick glass for window m2
6.Supply & fix 750mm x 1500mm wood main
door No
7 Supply & fix curtain wall No
8.Supply & fix 1m x 5m white board No
9.Painting for class room m2

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Class exercise

Q.1 Define the following terms:

Quantities
Bill of Quantities
Taking off
Estimating

Q.2 What is the difference between SMM and CESMM?

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