Construction > Bills of quantities
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Code of Measuring Practice
06 July 2010
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Building services: the M&E QS
15 April 2010
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Summary
During the recent past the bill of quantities has been much maligned as outdated and unnecessary in the modern procurement environment. Indeed it is undeniable that on the face of it the number of contracts based on a bill of quantities has declined sharply over the past 20 years or so. Despite this the bill of quantities remains unsurpassed as a model on which to obtain bids. This section takes a look at the format that allows: ease of comparison between various contractors, transparency, an aid to the quantity surveyor in valuing variations, calculating stage payments and the preparation of the final account.
This section is maintained by Duncan Cartlidge.
Resources
- Glossary
- Features
- RICS practice standards
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Worksmart tools
- Appointment Forms Online
- Contract Administrator
- Survey Writer
- Measurement practice
- Managing the measurement process
- Presentation of the bills of quantities
- Measurement conventions
- Advantages and disadvantages
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Frequently asked questions
- Is it a contractual requirement that bills of quantities are prepared in accordance with SMM7?
- Can the rules of measurement be altered?
- Are standard methods of measurement unique to the UK ?
- What are operational bills of quantities?
- What percentage of contracts is based on lump sum bills of quantities?
- Further information on bills of quantities