The measurement rules for structural metalwork are relatively sim-
ple and do not generate a large number of items, Structural steel-work
is a predominantly manufactured commodity. The proportion of its
cost derived from processes carried out off Site in the fabrication shop
is considerable. Consequently, the pricing of structural steelwork is
very much concerned with estimating the cost of passing the various
members through the fabrication processes required. This cost
depends on the complexity of the design and on the arrangements and
equipment which are available to the particular tendering company.
The cost of welding on aillet or of driling a series of holes may differ
considerably fom one company to another, depending on whether
and how much the particular process is mechanized or automated in
each workshop. This means that the details of the shapes and sizes of
members and of the connections between them have a big but varying
impact on cost. It is therefore essential for drawings showing these
demails to be made available to companies tendering for structural
steelwork in civil engineering contracts. CESMMB assumes that such
drawings are supplied to tenderers and does not provide rules of
measurement which are appropriate when detailed drawings are not
supplied. In this context, ‘detailed drawings’ means dimensioned
layouts indicating the sizes of members and showing details of
connections and other fittings.
‘The second edition of the CESMM introduced few changes to the
measurement of structural metalwork. The addition of items for
portal frames (M 3-4 3 *) and some detailed rearrangement of the
other rules ate the only noticeable changes.
‘Much pricing for structural steelwork is carried out from a detailed
materials abstract list which is produced by the tenderer from a
thorough analysis of the Drawings, This list amounts to a take-off of
the quantities, drawing by drawing, piece by piece, with fittings
(including connections) listed against the members to which they are
attached. The make-up of the itemized quantities shown on the list is
used for material pricing. This list, the Drawings and the Specification
are used for labour estimating in all its elements, for work in the
rawing office, in the works, for fabrication and for erection
The compiler of 2 bill of quantities will normally take off the quantities
in a form close to that required by the tenderer as the basis of the
materials abstract list. It i8 sensible for the results of this detailed
analysis by the bill compiler to be made available to tenderers so that
they do not all have to repeat the analysis. It is recommended that, on
request, copies of the bill compiler’s take-off list should be passed to
tenderers.
The detailed materials abstract list is necessary because of the varied
combination of factors which must be considered when estimat-
ing for structural steelwork. Some of the main factors are now
mentioned.
(a) Material for structural steel is purchased by the tonne, but the
rate per tonne varies according to the section, size (of which
there are about 220), length, quality, quantity of any one size,
finish and the requirements for testing and inspection. The rate
per tonne for steel plates varies similarly, but is also dependent
onlength, width and thickness,
(b) Shop and site bolts are expensive both in materialand labour and
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have to be estimated from an accurate forecast of the number,
size and type required.
(6) Drawing office costs depend on the number of structural pieces,
like and unlike, on their complexity and on the number of
drawings required.
(4) Fabrication costs and tonnage rates involve labour estimating
for such operations as marking off, sawing, end milling,
drilling, bolting, welding, handling, assembling, fitting,
straightening, preheating, testing, inspection and painting. The
degree of repetition affects cost considerably.
(¢) Erection costs depend on the number, size and mass of pieces,
their locations and connections, as well as on site facilities and
conditions,
Access arrangements, availability of storage and working areas, the
sequence of work and number of visits are all factors which
significantly affect costs. They influence the number, type and size of
cranes and other items of plant required as well as the size of the site
labour force and the skills needed.
So that the compiler’s take-off can be used by tenderers to assist in
estimating, it is helpful to follow uniform procedures in the
preparation of take-offs. The following procedure is recommended,
The numbers, dimensions, masses, areas and quantities for each
member should be entered on separate sheets and each entry should be
described using rules such as the following.
(2) The numbers of the Drawings from which the quantities are
taken should be stated at the beginning of the dimensions and
calculations for each part of the work.
(b) The quantities should be listed under headings taken from the
classification table in class M of CESMM3.
(c) Each type of member, or group of members should be described
briefly and given identification marks as on the Drawings.
(d) Each different material component should be listed separately
with the following stated: the number required, the type of
section, the size of section, the unit mass or thickness, the
length,’ the surface area (where required for measurement of
surface treatments) and the mass (kg).
(©) The total mass of the members comprised of the components
listed should be given in tonnes. The total surface area should
also be given where required
( The grade of steel in the components should be stated if it is
different from the main description and the mass of the different
grade of stee] should be given separately.
(g) The sizes of steel sections stated should be as follows: actual size
for angles and hollow sections, serial size for universal beams,
tuniversal columns and universal structural tees, nominal size for
{ rolled steel joists, rolled steel channels and rolled steel tees.
i Serial sie is the size designation ofa particular range of sections
| obtainable at different masses per metre of length and
| consequently having slightly different actual dimensions. For
| example, the serial sizes and masses per metre of two universal
sections are 203 mm x 133 mm x 25 kg/m and 203 mm x 133
mm 30 kg/m. As the masses are different the actual
dimensions vary; they are 203.2 mm x 133.4 mm and 206.8 mm
x 133.8 mm respectively. Nominal size is the actual size
rounded to the nearest millimetre. 7
(h) The components of fittings should be listed and their masses
160shown in detail and reference given to the appropriate main
member to which they are attached.
() Fittings comprise caps, bases, haunches, gussets, end plates,
See ate oleae melee aaicaete eee gece
arators and packings. Fittings for other trades should be iden-
tified and related to the member to which they are attached
) Connections are fittings used to form a load-carrying joint
between one member and another or to strengthen a member at
such a joint.
In the second division of the Work Classification the terms trusses,
purlins and cladding rails apply where these components are used in
‘engineering structures such as conveyor gantties.
‘Where descriptions are called for by the additional description rules of
class M it is important that separate items for different descriptions
should be given in the bill. Trestles, towers, built-up columns, trusses
and built-up girders can be made from sections and/or plates and may
bein the form of compounded sections, lattice girders, plate girders or
box-type construction, Details of these should be given to comply
with rule A4.
Itis trade practice to list the booms or flanges of girders and the trusses
and legs of trestles first, then the internal members or web plates and
last the fittings of each member or group of similar members. Camber
and curvature are noted, Tapered, cranked and castellated members
are taken off separately. It is usual to secure crane rails for light cranes
to their supporting beams or girders in the workshop. The crane rails
are then shown with the supporting beams or girders in the materials
abstract list.
The rails for heavier cranes (over 20 t capacity) usually require fixing
clips and resilient pads. In these cases the work is usually done on Site
by specialists and the rails are therefore listed separately. Where
materials abstract lists are supplied to tenderers they should be
accompanied by a disclaimer of responsibility for their accuracy and
an instruction that they should not be taken into account in the
interpretation of the Contract. This is necessary so that there should be
no ambiguity in the Contract in the event of error.
‘The other members referred to in the classification table at M4** and
M7** are isolated, peculiar or special members itemized according to
the relevant divisions and descriptions. They may be permanent or
temporary. An isolated column, beam or bracing attached to a
non-metal or existing metal structure is an example of a member
which is part of neither a bridge nor a frame.
If blast cleaning is specified for surface treatment the standard of finish
required should be stated, for example as second quality to BS 4232.
Details of painting systems should also be made clear. Where tests are
required, items are given in class A for general items at A 250 for
testing of materials and A 26 0 for testing of the Works. Requirements
for destructive and non-destructive tests, procedure tests (welding
and flame cutting), qualification and testing of welders, run-off
production tests and inspections should be stated clearly.
"Suc fish of basr-leaned ste or painting. British Standards Institutions London,
1967, BS 4292,
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‘Schedule of changes in CESMM2
1. Classification of main and
subsidiary members is moved to
the frst division.
. Items for portal frames are added.
Surface treatment items are
Confined to off Sito work.
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
None,
The delivery, unloading, erection and dismantling of cranes and plant
can be either priced in the rates for erection of structural steel or
entered as a Fixed Charge in class A at the option of the tenderer.
Similarly, the cost of operating cranes and plant can either be priced in
the rates for erection or entered as a Time-Related Charge in class A.
Other erection costs should then be covered by the prices entered
against the items for erection given in class M at M 5-7 +20. Notice
that CESMMG does not require separate items to be given for fittings
to structural metalwork, other than anchorages and bolts. In
accordance with rule M3, ‘the mass for the main items includes the
mass of fittings, and the prices entered against the main items should
cover the work of providing the fittings. It is important that the
Drawings and Specification define the fittings required as the tenderer
will allow in his prices only for work which is so defined.
Figures 23-25 show three examples of structural steel members.
Materials abstract lists in the recommended form for taking off are
shown for each example on the pages that follow and the resulting bill
items for the example in Fig. 25 are shown in the example bill pages.
The quantities against these items are entered to the nearest tenth of 2
tonne, in accordance with paragraph 5.18. The rules of CESMM3 do
not prohibit quantities being given with greater precision and these
items may be some of the few which justify a second decimal place.
However, it should be borne in mind that, even with prices in the
region of £800/t, the maximum error in extension of one item as a
result of not using the second decimal place is £40, the average error is
£20 and the errors which do occur will be mutually compensating
unless there are only a very few items in this class.‘STRUCTURAL METALWORK
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members: example B
Materials abstrect ist for example B
shown in Fig, 24
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‘members : example C
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Sonveyorgantry example C. steel grade 43a.
Eabrication of nenbers for frames
straight on plan,
| wait columns. je 1a
32 Beans. je 0.8
ast Roof trusses comprising single
70 x 70x 8 angle rafters and 50 x 50 x 6
internal and bottom tie! fe 0.9
353 Bullt~up side girders canbered comprising
two single 150°x 30 x 12 angles top boom,
two single 150 x 75 x 12 angles bottom
boon with verticals 70 x 10x @ angles,
dfagonals 70 x 70 x 8, 60 x 80 x 8 and
30 x 90 x 10 angles. je 2.6
1361 Brecings, purlins and cladding ratis. je 1a
1370 Gritlages. je O48
seo Anchorages and holding bolt assenbites
comprising 4 nr 450 x 24 bolts with plates
150 x 150'x 10 jx | 4
Exection af conveyor gantry,
Ms20 Frane menber: je 19
saz Site bolts black dlaneter 16 - 20 nn, lr | 150
s62 HSEG load indicating bolts diameter
16 = 20 mm with washers. nr | aa
Sonuayor gantry example C. ates) grade 432.
Off site surface treateent,
e109 Blast cleaning to BS 4232 second quality. ann
| Maro Painting one coat zine epoxy primer, 2a
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168Class N includes all metal components which arc not specifically
included in another class. It is the class into which fall the purpose-
made odd bits of metalwork, some of which are required in most civil
engineering contracts but which have no generic name. This is why
the first division of the classification table does not give names to its
descriptive features. The different things listed in the second division
do not fall into groups which could usefully be identified or named.
‘The itemization of miscellaneous metalwork is not elaborate; separate
items are not given for erection or fixing, or for fixings themselves.
The class reverts to the traditional shopping list approach to
measurement because it remains appropriate to this type of work.
Only minor changes to class N were made in CESMM2 and none
have been made in CESMM3. The note atthe foot of page 63 is a good
example of the principle adopted in CESMM3 with regard to the role
of drawings. Rule A1 requites that a comprehensive description of
each miscellancous metalwork assembly shall be given. In the case of
something composed of many pieces, like a staircase, this could be a
very lengthy and a detailed description. The note gives the alternative
of referring to a mark number which identifies an assembly the details
of which are shown on the Drawings or given in the Specification.
This alternative should be well used as there is no point in giving a
lengthy description which in the event is only used by the tenderer ot
supplier to identify work the details of which he derives from the
Drawings. This principle, which is also adopted in, for instance, class
H for precast concrete, is quite different from the approach adopted in
the building method of measurement where it is assumed that all
information relevant to prices for work is conveyed in the bill item
descriptions.
The classification table for class N has little impact on the
measurement of miscellancous metalwork. Its main function is to
provide classification numbers for some of the more commonly
‘occurring work in the class and to provide special measurement units
for such items when a departure from the normal mass measurement
is warranted. Non-standard components will normally be measured
by the tonne and will be identified by reference to a drawing. Rule C1
means that miscellaneous metalwork items normally include fixing.
Where this is not the case, item descriptions must say so as required By
paragraph 3.3.
Metal ladders are measured by their length. Where the stringers at the
top ofa ladder are extended and returned to form a handrail the length
of the ladder is taken to include the full length of the stringer including
its return,
CESMM2 introduced new items for cladding (N 2 1 0). This is
intended to be used for relatively simple cladding encountered in civil
engineering contracts and in simple building works incidental to civil
engineering works. Complex cladding encountered in building work
should be measured in more detail.
MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK
CLASS N:
MISCELLANEOUS
METALWORK
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM2
1. Rectangular frames are renamed
miscellaneous framing,
2. Items for ciadding are added.
3. Walings are measured by length.
4. Tank covers are not measured
separately.
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
None.CESMM3 HANDBOOK
tem description
mi20.1
wi10.2
130.2
130.2
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999.1
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999.4
MISCELLANEOUS METALWORK.
Stairways and landings; staircase $3
drawing 136/27.
Stairways and landings: staircase st
drawing 136/28,
Galvanised mild steel ladders; stringers
65 x 13 mm, 400 mm apart, rungs 20 mm
Alaneter at 300 mm centres; stringers
extended and returned 1000 mm to form
handrail.
Galvanised mité steel ladders; stringers
65 x13 am, 400 mm apart, rungs 20 mn
stringers
extended and returned 1000 mm to form
handrail; with safety cage.of 3 nr
65 x 13 mm verticals and 65 x 13 mn hoops
180 mn dianeter at 700 mn centres cage
commencing 2500 mn above commencing level.
Miscellaneous framing; galvanised alld
steol angle section 64 x 64x 9 am.
Miscellaneous framing; galvanised alld
steel angle section 38 x 38x 6 mm.
Plate flooring? galvanised mild steel
chequer plating 10 na thick as detailed on
drawing 136/42.
Open grid flooring; galvanised mild steel
£0 BS 4592 as detailed on drawing 137/49.
Duct covers; galvanised mild steel
10 mm thick, width 300 mm as detailed on
Grating 137/50,
Covered tanks volume 100 ~ 300 né;
vanised mild steel to BHI? part 1
reference T40,
Galvanised mild steel adjustable V-notch
welr plate to precise levels as detailed
fon drawing 136/7 detail A.
Cast tron light duty inspection cover to
BS 497 reference C6 ~ 24/24.
Supply cast {ron step trons to BS 1247
type a2.
Supply 2200 x 2200 ne galvanised mild
steel forebay screen as detailed on
raving 136/98.
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170
pace Toral]The effect of the includes and excludes list of class © is that the rules
for measurement. given are intended to apply only to timber
components used for Permanent Works in civil engineering contracts.
Decking and fendering in harbour work are examples, The rules are
not intended to apply to small scale carpentry and joinery such as
windows, doors and skirtings in buildings. Where any such work is
included in a civil engineering contract it should be measured in
accordance with class Z. IF non-standard measurement conventions
have to be used they should be defined in the Preamble to the bill and
if, where warranted by the amount offsuch work, a different standard
method of measurement is used this also should be referred to in the
Preamble.
‘The measurement rules for timber are straightforward. Decking is
measured in square metres and all other timber components are
measured by their length in metres. Fittings and fastenings are
enumerated, Little change to the measurement rules for timber were
made when the second edition of the CESMM was introduced and
none have been made in CESMM3. ‘For maritime use’ was dropped as
a classification in division one in favour of stating the grade of timber
required (cule A1).
Item descriptions must describe the timber grade and species and give
nominal gross sizes in each case. Nominal gross sizes are the sizes of
the sawn pieces of timber from which the required components are
produced. They exceed finished sizes by the thicknesses of material
removed during planing or other finishing processes. Rule M2
establishes that the area of timber decking measured includes the arca
of holes and openings which are each less than 0.5 m? in area. This
‘means that if timber decking is blocked to provide narrow openings
berween strips of decking timber normally it will be measured
without deducting the area of the openings. Gaps 10 mm wide by as
much as 49 m long are less than 0.5 m? in area. This arrangement
occurs in some marine work where decking is intended to be self
draining.
Materials, types and sizes are to be stated in item descriptions for
timber fittings and fastenings (rule Ad).
TIMBER
CLASS O: TIMBER
Schedule ot changes in CESMM2
1, Marine use of timber is not
separately categorized,
2. Detals of fitings and fastenings
areto be stated
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
None.
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Dock 3
Number tem description unit) Quantity | Rate Amount
£ Pp
nue,
0122. 150 x 75 nn Greenheart length 1.5- 3m. |m sae
e123 150 % 100 mm Greenheart length 3 = 5m
pier decking runners, In 208
ous, 300 x 300 nm Greenheart length 3 - 5 my
pler braces between piles. le 163
conse 350 x 350 mm Greenheare length 1.5- 3. |e | 287
ons, 400 % 400 ma Greenheart length 3 - 5 m
pier decking bearers. im 366
e211 75 % 75 wm Douglas fir tanalized length
not exceeding 1:5 n, Is 196
ozi2 100 x 100 mm Douglas fir tanalized length
L.8 = 3m. 5 a
ozs 100 x 50 mm Dovolas fir tanalized with
rounded edges length 3 - 5m; hand rail. — |n 280
0242 150 x 300 mm Douglas fir length 18-30. |m
024s 225 x 300 mm Douglas fir length 3 - 5 mr
pier ropbing piece. In 440
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mTIMBER
ocx 3
Number tem description ‘Unit | Quantity | Rate ‘Amount
& P
‘TIMBER.
Hardwood decking thickness 50 = 25 om
sxought finish.
0330.1 150 x 70 mm Greenheart. 786
0330.2 250 x 70 m Greenheart. | 260
Eittings and tastenines,
Galvaniand aiid steel,
os10 Straps girth: 457 mm with $0 mm thickness
5S nm as drawing 03/27, x | 10
0820 Spikes: length 75 mm. x | 50
0540.1 Bolts: length 75 mn, diameter S am. nz | 50
0540.2 Bolts; stainless ateel length 100 mm
dianeter 6 mm. nz | 40
0580 Plates; stainless steel 100 x 100 mn
thickness 6 mm, ar | 10
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174.
CLASS P: PILES
The rules for measurement of piling work demonstrate most of the
principles and developments embodied in CESMM3. The bill items
and measurements which they generate are intended to provide a price
breakdown for piling work which reflects realistically how its costs
build up. The measurement of piles shows clearly the usefulness of
Method-Related Charges. Some of the costs of piling operations
which are suited to pricing as Fixed Charges are thosé of transporting
plant, kentledge and equipment to the Site, and building stagings
Time-related costs of operating piling plant can be represented by
Time-Related Charges. Method-Related Charges can also be.used t0
allow for the additional costs of working in water when this occurs.
In class P items are generated which are intended to produce a set of
prices for each piling operation which will lead to realistic payment in
the event of variations. The piling classes were reviewed in detail for
CESMM3 and a number of significant changes made.
The uncertainty which surrounds piling operations often results in
Engineers’ delegating some of their design responsibility to. the
Contractor through the medium of contractor design. CESMM3
provides for measurement of contractor-designed construction in
paragraph 5.4. In the case of fully designed piling work, the
Contractor is still required to take on some of the risks involved as his
expertise places him in the best position to evaluate the likely extent of
many uncertain circumstances. CESMMS reflects this by not
requiring separate items for some components of the work. An
example is “ obstructions’ which are separatcly itemized for bored
piling only. Driving through obstructions is either possible or itis not
and, where itis possible, it is so difficult to measure realistically that
the risk is better transferred to the Contractor. Other examples of
Contractor's risk items which are not separately itemized are
redtiving risen piles and the loss of concrete into voids in the ground
when constructing cast in place piles
‘A set of bill items is used to measure each group of piles. A group of
piles comprises all the piles which are located together to support a
single structure from the same Commencing Surface and which are
all of the same type, of the same material and have the same
cross-sectional characteristics. All the piles supporting a bridge, for
example, would be grouped according to their type, material and size.
If there were two differing Commencing Surfaces, such as the river
bed surface and an embankment surface, piles driven from them
would be grouped separately. Thus ona simple job all the piles might
be regarded as one group, but there would be several groups on ajob
needing several different pile sizes and types. The items given for each
group are generated by the third division of the classification table,
read in conjunction with the appropriate rules. For each group of cast
in place piles the depth stated in the item description for the total depth
bored or driven (P 1-2* 3) is the single depth of the deepest pile in that
group (rule D1) (Fig. 26). This convention recognizes that the cost of
boring or driving is, to a large extent, dependent on the type of piling
plane used. This is in turn dependent on the greatest depth to be bored
or driven, Where measurements are taken from the designed
Commencing Surface, even though the Contractor at his discretion
may adopt another Commencing Surface in carrying out the work,
the original Commencing Surface will still be adopted for the purpose
of measurement (rule Mi). The item for the number of piles in the
group covers all the costs which are proportional to the number ofpiles to be constructed. These might include the plant and labour costs.
associated with moving the rig from one pile position to the next,
setting up at each position and getting ready to drive or bore and also
the cost of driving heads and pile shoes. The item for the length of piles
is measured according to the total length of all the piles in the group. It
covers the main material cost of the piles. In the items for preformed
piles (P 3-7 * *) the length item is the length ordered or supplied (rules
D3 and D4). Theis so that the bill rates can model the fact that the cost.
per unit of length of most preformed piles varies according to the
maximum length of the pile. Also the material cost of preformed
concrete piles includes reinforcement and formwork. Rule Al
requires reinforcement in such piles to be identified as it forms part of
the material of the pile.
Itis the Engineer's responsibility to specify the length of piles to be
supplied for driving. As the price ofa supplied length is governed by
the length purchased or cas, itis eeasonable for the precise length of a
pileto be stated and priced accordingly. On one Site, only one or two
lengths may be required and it is simple to state the individual lengths
in the item descriptions and to give the number of lengths required.
The manufactured lengths, the cost of joints to make up specified
lengths and haulage govern the total supply cost. The cost of handling
and pitching is a fixed cost which can be included with the enumerated
item. Once the units have been pitched the driving rate of penetration
is fairly constant. Interlocking sheet piles are covered by items P8 * *
The same principles apply to these piles as to groups of isolated piles,
except that the number of piles driven is not measured. Instead the
items for driving and materials are measured by area. The areas are
calculated by multiplying the depth of pile ot the driven depth by the
undeveloped length of the pile wall formed (see rule M7). The mean
length is used where the top afd bottom lengths differ because the
ends of the pile walls are not vertical. In the items for the areas of piles
(P 8* 3-5) the lengths of the piles are stated with respect to classified
ranges. These ranges identify the differing transport costs associated
with piles of differing lengths.
‘The second division of classification in class P uses ranges of various
cross-sectional characteristics of each type of pile. These are
‘overridden in item descriptions by rules A4, A6, A9 and A10 which
require particular dimensions to be stated for each group of piles.
Rules Mi and A3 use the term Commencing Surface to provide the
rule for establishing the level at which boring for or driving piles is
expected to begin. Where the Commencing Surface isnot the Original
Orie ale
eves ite
fencin
Fig. 26, Measurement of piles. At
least two bill items are given for each
group of preformed concrete, timber
Origolated steel piles: number of
piles of a stated length and depth
riven. Atieast three billitems are
given for each group of castin place
piles: number of piles, concreted
length and depth bored or driven
Stating the depth of the deepest pile
in the group. These items are
‘gonerated by the third division of
Classification of class P and
associated rues.
178CESMM3 HANDBOOK
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM2
1. Third division itorization is revised
‘with simplified indication of depihs,
2. Details of treatments and coatings
and of pile heads and shoes are to
be given in item descriptions.
3, The supported structure and the
Commencing Surface are to be
‘dented in er desertion for
piles,
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3.
None.
Surface, the Commencing Surface must be defined in the appropriate
item descriptions, and there must be an item somewhere in the bill for
excavating or for filling to this surface from the Original Surface or for
constructing a temporary piling platform. This is the effect on piling
of paragraph 5.21.
CESMMS defines the lengths of cast in place piles (rule M3). They
do not include any surplus length concreted at the Contractor's
discretion,
‘The lengths stated in item descriptions for the number of pre formed
concrete, timber and steel piles are the lengths which are expressly
required. This means that the Contractor relies on the Engineer's
previous judgement when ordering lengths of preformed piles. Any
alterations from these lengths will be valued by measuring surplus
lengths cut off or extensions added as provided for in class Q.
‘Class Pillustrates how the traditional mechanism of extra over items is
‘obviated by the rules in CESMM3. The two items for each group of
preformed piles — number and depth driven — both contribute to
the total price for constructing the group of piles. They may be
supplemented by Method-Related Charges. It might be argued that
the number item is extra over the item for driven depth or vice versa,
or that they are both extra over the Method-Related Charges or vice
versa. It follows that to identify any one as extra over does nothing to
alter the significance or coverage of the item.
Using CESMM3, a simple guide for pricing prevails in place of the
subtleties of extra overs. The cost which should be allowed for in the
rate inserted against an item is the cost which is proportional to the
quantity which is set against the item. This guide applies whether the
item is one which might formerly have been thought of as extra over
or not.
Rule M7 states, among other things, that the two area measurements
for interlocking steel piles include the area occupied by special piles
such as tapers and corner piles. It follows that the prices per unit of
length of these special piles (P 8 * 1) should only allow for any cost of
labour and materials for these piles which is additional to the cost of
the same area of ordinary piles. Rule M7 effectively makes the items
for special piles extra over rates.
CESMM3 requires inclination ratios to be stated for raked piles (rule
‘A2). Common ratios are 1:4, 1:6 and 1:10 which correspond to angles
of 14°, 9.5° and 5.8° respectively.
‘The cost of disposal of surplus excavated materials is deemed to be
included in rates for piling work (rule C1). This is because arisings
from piling operations are not taken into account in soil balance
calculations and the responsibility for disposal is usually divided
between the main Contractor and the piling sub-contractor. Where
there are specific requirements concerning disposal, such as whether it
is to be on or off the Site, this should be given as additional description
in accordance with paragraph 5. 10.PUMPING STATION
‘tom description
Amount
£ Pp
pis
pis
Pisa
P16.
Piez
Pisa
S25 a8 Seecification clause Tit.
Diameter 200 on.
Number of plies.
Concreted Length.
Depth bored maximum depth 18m,
Dlancter 1200 un_raked at inclination
abla 1:6,
Number of piles
Conereted length,
Depth bored maximon depth 35 m.
97
1195
1305
2
932
992
pace Total]
17CESMM3 HANDBOOK
Brroce
Number
Hom description
Unit
Quantity
P331.d
P331.2
332
P9s2.t
381.2
pasa
Nunber of piles length 8,5 mj mild steel
driving heads and shoe
Nusber of piles lengch 12.5 m: mild steel
driving heads and shoes,
Depth driven.
eixcular dlamater 450 mm.
Murber of piles lenath 12.5 m.
Musber of pilee length 17.28,
Depth driven.
10
v
266
128
40
2120
178
PAGE TOTAIPILES
Pre
Hem deseription
P65
P6s2
Nunber of plies length 7.5 a; galvanised
mild steel driving head and shee ae detail
5 drawing 140/7
Depeh driven,
inc | 104
ln 630
PAGE 107)
179CESMM3 HANDBOOK
STORAGE TANK
Number tam description unit | Quantity | Rate Amount
: E Pe
‘RULING TO STORAGE TANK.
Interlocking grade 43A atee! piles
iittent
Conmencing Surface 300 no belox Original
‘Surface.
pest.t Length of corner pilot m “
a31.2 Length of taper piles, m 2
832 Driven area. jn? | 6807
833 Area of piles of Length: not exceeding
14m treated with two coats bitunen paint, 3764
Pes Area of piles of Length: 14 - 24 m
treated with two coats bitumen paint. im 4367
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180PILING ANCILLARIES
Class Q includes all work incidental to piling operations everything CLASS Q:: PILING
other than the piles themselves. The class is unusual in that a general ANCILLARIES
measurement rule (rule M1) establishes that all work in this class
(except backfilling empty bores for cast in place concrete piles) is to be
measured only where it is expressly required. This means that all the
rest of the work will only be paid for separately if it is expressly
required, not if the Contractor does any of it of his own volition.
Backfilling empty bores for cast in place piles is the exception because
this work is obligatory under the statutory regulations governing
safety. A new general rule provides that all the prices in class Q should
include for disposal of surplus materials unless otherwise stated. This
was a change between the first and second editions of the CESMM.
Surplus materials include cut-off lengths of piles and casings.
Work ancillary to piling is classified by pile type and size using the
same terms as those used in class P to identify the piles themselves.
The rules in class Q do not require precise cross-sectional dimensions
to be given for the ancillaries to piles. Instead each type of pile is
classified using an appropriate range of dimensions.
Permanent casings are measured in accordance with rule M2 and
distinguished according to whether they exceed 13 m in length or not.
This is the length which governs whether they can be transported
complete or need to be divided into sections for transport.
The second edition of the CESMM caused some debate by providing
for cutting off surplus pile lengths (Q 1-67 *) to be measured in linear
metres. Many commentators believed this was a mistake and that
the item should be enumerated. The author confirms that linear
measutement is correct for the reasons now given. Cast in place
concrete piles will always be cut down to the specified level. The costs
associated with moving plant to cach location can therefore be
allocated to the pile itself measured in class P. This leaves the cost of
the cutting operation and of disposal of the material to be allowed for
in class Q. The cutting involves hammering the top of the pile and
smashing away the surplus. The linear measurement relates to the
time taken to smash away the surplus and the volume to be removed.
‘The same principle holds for preformed piles. The cost of moving
from pile to pile can be covered in the enumerated item in class P,
leaving class Q to cover the disposal cost. The surplus lengths of
interlocking piles are the horizontal lengths cut and item descriptions
should identify the average depth or typical surplus area for disposal
purposes.
Items for cutting off surplus lengths (Q 1-6 7 *) include those lengths
‘of permanent casings which are surplus to requirements. Temporary
‘casings are not measured unless the casings are expressly required and
are also expressly required to be removed. The measurement of re-
inforcement in cast in place concrete piles was made more detailed in
CESMM2 than in the first edition but is still in less detail than that
required for ordinary reinforcement in concrete (class G).
Reinforcement in any other type of pile is regarded as a consticuent
material and should be described within the main pile item:
description. This applies, amongst other things, to filling hollow piles
with concrete
‘Where the base of a cast in place pile is to be enlarged, rule A1 requires
that the resulting diameter should be stated. Note that the length of
181CESMM3 HANDBOOK
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM2
1. Items for disposal of surplus
materials, boring through rock,
lacing conerete by tremie pipe and
standing-by items do not appear in
the CESMM second edition
2. An item is includad for cutting off
surplus lengths of cast in place
concrete piles where expressly
required,
3. Reinforcement in cast in place
concrete piles is measured in more
dotail
4, Pile extensions for preformed piles
are categorizedby length,
5, items for pile tests are expanded
and revised,
6. Tho rules for measuremont of time
spent in dealing with obstructions
in bored piling are changed,
Schedule of changes in CESMM3
1, The materials used in pile
‘extensions are to be identified in
item descriptions.
192
piles measured in the items in class P includes the length of enlarged
bases (rule M3 of class P) so that the cost to be allowed for in the rate
for the enlarged bases themselves is only the additional cost of the
plant and labour forming the enlargement and of the volume of
concrete which is either outside the cross-sectional area of the shaft or
below the toe level of the shaft which is expressly required.
‘The arrangements for measuring pile extensions are intended to relate
logically to the costs involved. An item is given for the number of pile
extensions (Q 3-6 4 *). This should cover the cost of preparing the
piles to receive the extensions and of making the joints. A maximum
of two other items (Q 3-6 5-6 *) is given for the total length of pile
extensions subdivided into those which do not exceed 3 m long and
those which exceed 3 m long. These items cover the cost of the
material in the pile extensions themselves. No item is given for
driving extended piles as this length of driving is included in the
measurement of driving against the items in class P. Where the costs of
moving a piling rig to the site of a pile extension and of setting the pile
in motion again are significant, they should be allowed for in the rate
against the item for che number of pile extensions.
The items for preparing heads of piles inthis class (Q 1-68 *) cover the
cost of the work required under the particular Contract to prepare the
head of a pile to receive subsequent permanent work. This should
include breaking down of concrete if it is required. Clearly, these
items do not also cover preparing the end of a pile to receive an
extension as this is not preparing the head of a pile, The cost of this
work should be covered in the item for the number of pile extensions.
In CESMM3, obstructions are measured in hours at Q 7 0 0. This
quantity is the time taken by any piling team to break out rock or
artificial hard material encountered above the founding stratum when
constructing bored piles (rule M11). Bearing in mind that this item is
also only measured when the work is expressly required, itis clear that
the Engineer or his staff will be involved in decisions affecting the time
taken to deal with obstructions, Ifany rock or artificial hard material is
encountered when constructing bored piles which does not delay the
boring work, no obstruction has taken place. The reference to the
founding stratum in rule M11 is included so that normal boring into
the founding stratum in order to secure the toe is not regarded as
dealing with an obstruction.
(CESMM3 does not provide rules for the measurement of extracting
piles. If such work is included in a contract it is appropriate to give
items for it as non-standard work in class Q, Suitable item codes are Q
369%,PILING ANCILLARIES
PUMPING STATION
Number
tem description Unit | Quantity | Rate Amount
e P
pubic ancriiantEs.
Sag in place conorete piles.
ozs BackFilling enpty bore with selected
excavated naterial dianeter 900 nn. In | 20
13s Permanent casings each length sot
exceeding 13'm, dlaneter 900 tm diameter
pile. In | 40
155 Enlarged bases; 2500 an dianater to 300 mm
Gtaneter pile. nx | a7
oss Enlarged bases; $000 mm diameter to 1200 mm
dlaneter pile. Ine | a2
cues Preparing hesés 900 mm diameter. ex | er
aise Preparing heads; 1200 am dlanster. ax | az
Mild anes] ceintorceant to Bs 4449,
oan Straight bars, nominal size not exceeding
25 mn | a6.
iz Straight bars, nominal size: exceeding
25 mm t | ans
700 Obstructions nh | a0
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183
HT
iCESMM3 HANDBOOK
PIER
Number Hem description Unit) Quantity | Rate Amount
£ e
PULING ANCTIZARIES,
eas, Pre-boring. ln 200
ass Nuaber of pile extensions, nz | 50
ass Length of pile extensions each length not.
exceeding 3 n. In 6
0475 Cutting off surplus lengths. ls 2s
700 Obstructions: In 10
eit Pile tests, maintained loading with
various reactions test load: 75 t; to
working pile, lor | 5
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184PILING ANCILLARIES
STORAGE TANKe
Number
Nom deseription
‘unit
Reto ‘Amount
7 Pp
ses
653
0673
9700
‘STLING_ANCILLARIES,
Interlocking stge! plies section
modulus 1150 en'/m.
Number of pile extensions.
Length of pile extensions each Length:
not exceeding 3m.
Cutting off horizontal surplus Lengths,
average depth 1.5m.
obstructions,
300
220
20
Pace torall
105CESMM3 HANDBOOK
188
CLASS R: ROADS AND
PAVINGS
‘The provisions of class R apply equally to airport runways as to
ordinary roads. A separate subclassification is given only for what are
called light duty pavements (R7* *). Thisis not significantly different
from the classification for heavy duty work but it will be found to be
generally more appropriate for work such as footpaths, cycle tracks
and what might be called domestic road-works. Little change was
made co clas R in revising the CESMM for the second and third
editions.
The measurement rules for roads and pavings are basically simple
with none of the intricacies necessary for the measurement of more
geometrically or technically complex work. The various courses of
road making materials are measured by area with kerbs and other
miscellanea ‘measured by length or enumerated. Each course of
material is described and its depth or thickness stated.
“The third division of the classification table in class R gives ranges of
depth dimensions, but these are overridden by the requirement of rule
‘Al that the actual depth should be stated in item descriptions for
courses of road and pavement materials and the spread rate stated for
applied surface finishes.
‘The details of this class draw heavily on the provisions of the
Specification for road and bridge works published by the Department
of Transport, The types of road making materials used in the
classification are taken directly from this specification, as is some of
the nomenclature for concrete pavements, joints and surface
markings. Tolerances in surface levels and finishes have a big impact
on plant and labour cost in this type of work. It is consequently
important to draw attention to differing or special tolerance re~
guirements by means of additional item description given in accor-
dance with paragraph 5.10.
Many civil engineering employing authorities are concerned with the
maintenance and repair of roads as well as with new construction. It
Should be remembered that CESMM3 only gives rules for the
measurement of new work in this class and consequently there is no
standard method of measuring maintenance and repair operations.
‘There is every reason for measuring such work according to the
principals of CESMM3, but CESMM3 does not itselfinclude rules for
fe, neither is the measurement of tying new work into existing work
standardized.
‘The items in class R for kerbs, channels and edgings include backings
and beds (rule C3). The items are not said to cover the necessary
excavation which is therefore normally measured in class E for
‘earthworks (rule M7). In some cases, convenience to the bill compiler
and to the tenderer will be served if excavation for kerbs, channels and
edgings is included in the items in class R. A statement in the Preamble
in accordance with the note at the foot of page 77 of CESMM3 is
necessary t0 give effect to this arrangement. The same point does not
apply to excavation for foundations for traffic sign supports as this is
specifically excluded from class E and is covered by rules C4 and M9-
PECEEE ee ene eeeee eee Pere Ce eee Cee
SBrecen Concrete lags, Ferbs, channels, egings and quadrants. British Standards
Institution, London, 1990, BS 7263.Provision is made in CESMM3 for the measurement of geotextiles
associated with road-works (classification R 170 and rule A3). Note
that geotextiles associated with filling are included in class E. Rule M2
excludes the measurement of laps in geotextiles in common with rule
M24 in class E.
ROADS AND PAVINGS.
Schedule of changes in CESMM2
1. toms for geotextiles are added,
2. Descriptions of reinforcement in
‘concrete pavements are coordinated
wath other classes.
8. Excavation for kerbs and channels
may be included in items in this,
lass,
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
1. Rule M2 excludes the measure-
ment of laps in geotextiles.
2. Rule C2 covering supporting
‘einforoement applies to fabric and
bar reinforcement.
3. R6 1-5 * are classified in relation to
8S 7263* (1990) which replaces BS
340 (1979).
187CESMM3 HANDBOOK
NEWTON TO DINCHOPE ROAD
Number tam description Unit] Quantity | Rate {Amount
Pe
‘ROADS AND EAVINGS.
Subshaase, fleuible road bases and
surlacing:
pus Granular material Otp Specified type 1
depth 475 an. Int | 5760
R216 Wet-nlx nacadam Dip Specifies clause 608
Gepth 210 ns, eS 3760
R232 Dense bitunen macadam DIp Specified clause
903 depen 60 mm. In? | 3760
R322 Rolled asphalt OTp Specified clause 907
septh 40 an. ln 3760
R341 Surface dressing depth 25 mm; noninal 20 am
costed chippings. 3760
Ren Straight or curved to radius exceeding
Da. In 917
Rez Curved to radius not exceeding 12 m. ln 0
R613 Quadrants. f ar
Rett Precast concrete channels to BS 7263:
Part 1 figure 1(h) straight or curved to
radius exceeding 12 m; 400 x 150 mm bed, — fm 917
R642 Precast concrete channels te BS 7263:
Part 1: figure 1(h) cuzved to radius not
exceeding 12 m, 400 x 150 nm bed. in 43
R643 Precast concrete channels to BS 7263:
Parc 1: figure 1(h) quadrant, 400 x 150 mm
bea. Inc | 27
‘Light duty pavements.
ane Granulay base depth 150 mn; Dip Specified
type 1 are
727 Hardcore bao depth 300 am. nf 387
In eitu concrete grade C15 depth 150 an. 387
Precast concrete flags to BS 7263: Part 1
cype D; thickness 63m. a? 1426
300 Joint new concrete road to existing
concrete road. In 2
Pace oral}
198ROADS AND PAVINGS
SERVICE ROADS
Number
Wom description
Unit
Quantity
‘Amount
e
Pp
Riz
R170
R160
Randa
RaL4.2
Rass
Rago
R824
R834
R651
Rese
‘ROADS _auD_PAVINGS.
Sub-bases, flexible road bases and
surfacing
Granular material Op Specified type 2
depth 150 ma,
Gootextiles; Georam, grade G2,
Additional depth of hardcore.
Soncrete pavements.
Carctageway slabs of OTp Specified paving
quality concrete deptn 150 mn.
carriageway slabs of Dp Specified paving
quality concrete depch 150 mn inclined at
an angle exceeding 10
Steel fabric reinforcement to BS 4483
nominal mass 3-4 kg/m2; type A252.
Waterproof membrane below concrete
Pavenents; 500 grade inperneable plastic
sheet ing.
doints In concrete pavements.
Expansion Joints depth 100 - 150 may as
detail ¢ drawing 137/51 at § m centres,
Contraction Joints depth 100 - 150 mm a8
dotail D drawing 137/51 at 2.5 m centres.
Kerbs, chanoela and edgiags.
Precast concrete edgings te BS 7263:
Part 1: figure 1{m) straight or curved to
radius exceeding 12 mj 200 x 200 nm
concrete S71 bed and haunch,
Precast concrete edgings te BS 7263:
Part 1: Figure 1(m) curved to radius not
exceeding 12 m; 200 x 200 nm concrete
ST bed and haunch.
1039
1039
380
1039
1764
1038
1038
321
a
a2
480
Pace Tora]
189CESMM3 HANDBOOK
SERVICE ROADS
Number hem deseription Unit | Quantity | Rete fmnount
Pp
‘ROADS AND PAVINGS.
‘Light duty pavenents.
Rn3 Granular base Dip Specified type 2
depth 100 em. 840
Rn Granular base Dip Specified type 2 depth
150 me; inclined at.an angle exceeding
10 to the horizontal. a? 7 t
782.1 Precast concrete flags to BS 7269: Part 1
type D depth 50 mm. jn? | a0
702.2 Precast concrete flags to BS 7263: Part 1
type D depth 50 me; inclined at an angle
exceeding 10 to the horizontal. 390
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190‘The measurement of rail track was substantially revised in the second
edition of the CESMM.
The first division now begins with track foundations. These dis
‘inguish between bottom ballast and top ballast, terms which are
defined in rules D1 and D2. The rates entered against these items
should include for the cost of boxing up, trimming to line and level
and tamping after the track has been laid
Anew classification at $2* * covers taking up existing track, Rule A3
requires the amount of dismantling and arrangements for disposal of
the taken-up track to be set out.
The classification at § 3 1-5 0 provides for measurement of lifting,
packing and slewing existing track, The items are measured by
number but rule A5 requires the length of track to be dealt with to be
stated in item descriptions. This means, by the application of
paragraph 3.9, that separate items must be given for lifting, packing
and slewing of different lengths of track. The length to be stated is
defined in rule D3,
The classification at $ 4-5* * covers supplying materials for new track
laying. Items for laying itself are included in the classification at S 6 *
+. Fittings are separated from sleepers and rails in supplying of plain
track but turnouts and diamond crossings include timbers, fittings and
check rails (rule C6).
Classification S 6 * * covers laying new track and does not include
supply. Where track laying materials are not supplied by the
Gontacor, ele AIS equites the arrangements made for supply by
the Employer to be stated. The third division classification for laying
track includes items for forming curves (S 6 1-4 2-3). Note that these
are not full value items but are measured in addition to the item for
plain track itself
The rules in class § apply to rail track work in industrial and harbour
installations as well as to track laid in railway systems proper. Much of
the railway work in civil engineering contracts is of the former type.
RAIL TRACK
CLASS S: RAIL TRACK
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM2.
Class S was substantially revised in
CESMM2. As there are more changes
than there were rules left unaltered, it
is impossible to include a schedule of
‘changes. Readers are referred to class
‘inthe CESMM second edition itself
Schedule of changes in CESMMS
4. Tumouts and diamond crossings
aro no longer covered by the
heading ‘switches and crossings’
19CESMM3 HANDBOOK
Number Item description Unit} Quantity | Rate ‘Amount
ep
ARI SBAGK,
suo ‘Teak foundation, botton ballast,
crushed granite, 66
5120 ‘Track foundation, waterproof nenbrane,
Wisqueen 1000 gauge. 1250
Takiag-up track.
Welded track on concrete sleepers, fully
dismantled and placed in Enployer's store
at_Craven Arms pwd:
s2i1 Boll head rail, plain track. jn | 2000
saa Bull head rail, turnouts. lar | 4
5250 Conductor rails. Is | 4000
5281 Sundries, buffer stops, approximate weight
2,5 tonnes of atee] rail and tinber
sleeper constzuction. Ine | 4
$203 Sundries, wheelstops. Inc | 2
Litting. packing and slaving.
s310 Bull head rail track, length 20 m, maxinun
@istance of slew 200 am, naxinun iife
100°. lnc | a
Ss ‘Sumlying.
5428 Flat botton ratl, reference 1138, mass
56 ko/n e | 38
san Sleepers, softwood timber;
2600" x 250 x 130 nn. lx | 504
sare Sleepers, concrete 2600 x 250 x 150 am
type C2. lnc | 27
saa Fittings, chatre, type 4. lz | 1008
5402 Fittings, base plates, type 3. nx | 2008
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192RAIL TRACK
Number
Hom description ‘Unit | Quantity | Rote Amount
fe Pp
ALL TRACK.
Supplying.
5403 Pendzel rail fastenings, type 7. nz | 94
saad Plain fish plates, type 9, lox | a2
510 ‘Turnouts, type M4, drawing 27. nr |
$520 Diamond crossings, type DC1 drawing 27. {nr | 2
5561 Sundries, buffer stops, type 82 approximate
weight 2.5 tonnes. lr | 4
3585 Sundries, awitch heaters, type Siz, lex | 6
Laying flat bottom rails,
seria Plain track: rail reference 1138, mass
56 kg/m, fen plated Joints on tinber
sleepers. mn 3200
s621.2 Plain track; rail reference 113A, mass
56 kg/m, welded Joints, on concrete
sleepers. mn 2000
8623 For curve in plain track, radius
exceeding 300 m, welded Joints on concrete
sleepers. m 500
3624 Turnoute type T™, drawing 27, length
26.2 m, fish plated Joints on tiner
sleepers, nz | 4
3625, Diamond crossings, type DCi drawing 27,
length 27.4m, fish plated joints on ciner
sleepers. nz | 2
3627 Welded Joints by Quick Thermit process. [nr | 10
3681 Sundries buffer stops approximate
weight 2.5 tonnes. Inc | 4
865 Sundries swith heaters. nx | 6
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193,CESMM3 HANDBOOK
CLASST: TUNNELS — The formation of tunnels and other subterranean cavities isan extreme
example of civil engineering work dominated by the characteristics of
the ground, as these largely determine the planning, design and
construction of such works. For this reason the method of mea-
surement, through the bills of quantities compiled from it, reflects the
extent of knowledge (or ignorance) of the ground at the time of tender
and provides for alternative methods of working or special expedients
that may be required to combat probable difficulties.
‘However thorough a site investigation there must always remain a
measure of surmise in its interpretation of ground type and structure
Moreover, the advancing face of a tunnel is constantly penetrating
previously unexplored ground the characteristics of which may only
be adequately revealed by the tunnelling operation itself. Another
special factor to be taken account of in the measurement of tunnels is,
the tolerance of the tunnelling system to variations of the ground.
Progress depends on the rate of advance of a limited number of faces. ;
Significant increases in productivity may be achieved by
mechanization of the tunnelling process, but mechanization also
brings with it a reduced tolerance to variations of the ground —~ a
tolerance which differs from one tunnelling machine to another. In all
tunnelling there is a high proportion of time-related cost, the time
being affected by variations of the ground and any delays caused by
special investigations and treatments of it. One major decision for any
tunnel has to be taken by its designer: should the tunnel design, and
particularly the form of ground support, remain constant whatever
the local nature of the ground disclosed, or should it be varied
depending on the local nature of the ground? This decision can
significantly affect the relative importance of some of the items in the
Bill of Quantities. For supports of uncertain extent, the items in che
bill must be based on an assumed reference condition, representing a
best estimate of support requirements. Later variation to the extent of
support measured can be related to the ground conditions actually
revealed 2s the tunnel advances. Cost uncertainty arising from these
factors is likely to be greater in tunnelling, other than through
well-explored and uniform ground, than in other types of work. :
For these reasons the rules for measurement of tunnels go further than
those for other classes of work in limiting the risk carried by the i
Contractor. The award of a contract to a contractor who has i
underestimated the extent and cost of the work to be done is rarely to
the benefit of any of the parties involved and is an overall
discouragement to development of more economic systems of
tunnelling. The incidence of such problems is reduced if the
estimation of the extent of support is taken out of the Contractor's area
of risk. The principal developments in the Civil Engineering Standard
‘Method of Measurement perpetuated in the third edition which move
in this direction concern measurement of compressed air working,
temporary support and stabilization. Rule A1 requires thatall work in i
this class which is to be carried out under compressed ait and within :
cach stated range of air gauge pressure should be measured separately. \
Items are also to be given for the setting up and operating of plant and i
equipmnent for working under compressed air. An allowance is i
thereby included in the Bill of Quantities for the use of compressed ait
where it is considered likely to be necessary. The items in the bill are
then used to assess payment due to the Contractor when installations
for and the use of compressed air are approved by the Engineer.
194Rule M8 states that “Both temporary and permanent support and
stabilization shall be measured’. This is not qualified by limiting the
work measured to that which is expressly required. As a result the
Contractor will be paid separately at the rates he has entered in the bill
for the extent of support and stabilization which he provides, whether
thisis the extent required under the Contract or greater. Alternatively,
a Provisional Sum may be given for support and stabilization where
the needs for this work are too unpredictable to be priced initially.
Whichever alternative is used, the proportion of the financial risk
associated with the extent of temporary support and stabilization
which may be required is taken by the Employer. The term ‘support
and stabilization’ includes installing rock bolts, steel arches, erecting
timber supports, lagging between arches or timbers, applying sprayed
concrete or mesh or link support and grouting. For the purpose of rule
M8 forward probing, ground freezing and other ground treatments
are also regarded as part of support and stabilization.
Rule M8 is the equivalent of note T13 in the first edition of CESMM.
‘The effect of this note was criticized from some quarters during the life
of the first edition. The criticism arose from the Employer's point of
view and was in the general form that the rule in note T 13 placed too
much risk on the Employer and was inconsistent with other classes of
the CESMM. However, after careful consideration and a wide
collection of opinion, it was decided to retain the principle and it
appears unchanged in rule M8 of CESMM3. The decision was based
on the view that the risk associated with the ground conditions
encountered in tunnels is of exceptional magnitude and justifies
exceptional treatment even when ground invesigaion‘schoroughly
conducted before tenders are invited.
‘The CESMM first edition included items for standing by tunnelling
plant whilst support and stabilization work was carried out. These
items do not now appear in CESMM3 in accordance with the general
policy change on standby items discussed earlier.
It is important that a reasonable estimate of the likely quantities of
work classed as support and stabilization which will be required is
given in the bill. Nominal quantities, which arc likely to be exceeded,
should not be entered as the possibility of the insertion of excessive
rates then arises. Clause 56(2) is unlikely to give any protection to
Employcrs in these circumstances. If work is not undermeasured there
is litle risk of excessive rates being accepted. A Contractor might be
tempted to use inordinate quantities of supports if he is able to price
them generously. However, this temptation will invariably be
overridden by the larger cost factors which make itin the Contractor's
interest that the Works shall be completed without delay. The
Contractor will be most unlikely to have an incentive to hold up the
main work to do unnecessary support work. The measurement of
grouting exemplifies this point. It is not in the interests of the efficient
construction of tunnel works that excessive quantities of grout
material should be injected at higher pressures than necessary. The
method of measurement of grouting by the mass of materials injected
set out in CESMM3 carries no risk of excessive injection provided that
the quantities in the original bill are not seen to be underestimated.
A further safeguard exists in the duty which the Engineer has under
the Contract through his Representative to supervise the construction.
of the Works, He has the authority to issue instructions regarding the
195CESMM3 HANDBOOK
manner of execution of the Works (clause 13). The Engineer, his
Representative and their staffs should involve themselves, by positive
contribution as well as by passive approval, in the planning and design
of the Temporary Works for and methods of construction of tunnels.
‘The measurement rules for tunnels in CESMMS in these respects give
additional protection to contractors from unforeseen risks and thereby
reduce the claims which would otherwise arise under clause 12. This
arrangement works to the benefit of the Employer and the Con-
tractor. Where the Engineer is experienced in tunnelling techniques
and knowledgeable about costs and the Contractor is ready to comply
with the spirit as well as the letter of his contractual obligations the
work can be controlled on the Employer's behalf to a greater extent
than otherwise
The measurement rules for tunnelling work are straightforward in
most other respects and are little changed in CESMM3. It is
recommended that tunnelling and other subterranean work should be
fully divided into separate bill pars (in accordance with paragraph 5.8)
because of the heavy dependence of tunnelling costs on location and
construction method.
Excavation of tunnels and shafts (items T 1 * *) is separated from
lining (items T 2-7 ® ®). A distinction is drawn between rock and soft
material, and an excavated surface area measurement is given for
trimming and mucking out overbreak and also for back grouting of
Tinings to fill voids where this is required. The term ‘pressure
grouting’ is used in CESMM3 to identify treatment intended to
support and stabilize the ground around a tunnel. This should not be
confused with ‘back grouting’ to fill voids caused by overbreak. Back
‘grouting to fill voids is not measured; itis allowed for in the prices for
excavated surface areas. Rule AS requires details to be given of the
filling required for voids due to overbreak. Rule D2 defines the
diameter to be stated for excavation items as the external diameter.
Rule D4 likewise defines the diameter stated for linings as the internal
diameter. Item descriptions should make this clear. Where a é
breakaway from a shaft or tunnel involves breaking out linings,
paragraph 5. 18 leads to no measurement of the removed lining being i
made, |
‘The calculation of quantities for volumes of excavation, areas of
‘excavated surfaces and volumes of in situ linings are based on payment
lines shown on the Drawings. Any cavity formed outside such |
payment lines is deemed to be overbreak. This is the effect of rules i
M2, M4 and M5. If no payment lines are shown on the Drawings |
overbreak is assumed to begin either at the limit of the Permanent
Works to be constructed in the tunnel or shaft or at the minimum |
)
specified size of the void required to be created to accommodate the
Permanent Works. Payment lines should not be regarded as indicat
ing an expected volume of overbreak. They are lines of payment
convention, not lines to show limits of excavation required by the
Contract.
CESMMS provides for the disposal of excavated materials arising ;
fom tunnelling operations in rules C1 and A4. Materials arising from |
tunnelling operations are co be taken into account in calculating :
volumes of filling, where the material is suitable in accordance with
rule M19 of class E. CESMM3 refers to other classes for rules |
A 196:governing calculation of quantities for in situ concrete lining (class F
— rules M1 and M2), steel arches (class M — rules M2-M6) and
timber (class O — rule M1). Rules D3 and D4 establish that rein-
forcement of various types and steel fabric used as an intemal support
in tunnels are not classed as concrete reinforcement.
The subject of contract practices in tunnelling has been considered by a
working party of CIRIA. Its report* includes detailed commentary on
the application of the first edition of the CESMM to tunnelling work.
I recommends the use of a referencing system for ground conditions
involving grouping of the expected conditions with respect to their
varying effect on tunnelling methods and costs. Where this system is
used, the group definitions should be referred to in the Preamble
statement requised by paragraph 5.5 of CESMM3 and items for
excavation and excavated surfaces should be given separately for each
group. This is illustrated by items T 1 2 8.1 and T 1 2 8.2 in the
example bill
Construction Industry Research and Information Association. Tunnelling ~
Improved coniact practices, London, 1978, Report 79,
TUNNELS
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM2
1, Locations for disposal of excavated
Imatori are tobe stated fon the
ite
2. Standby items are deleted.
3, A minimum volume of 0.25 m? for
rock excavation is introduced.
4, Rules are added for calculating
‘quantities of steelrches andin situ
concrete linings.
5. A note states that in situ concrete
tunnel lining may be measured
using the rules in other classes if
‘complex shapes are required,
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
1. Linings and fining ancitiaries are
classified according to their internal
lameter or the maximum intemal
dimension of cross-section
197CESMM3 HANDBOOK
Number
tem deseription
Uuntt | Quantity
miz.1
m12.2
32
n70
232.1
1232.2
7252.1
3252.2
EORERAY TUNNEL. AND OVERFLOW SHAT,
‘Tunnel excavation diameter 2.4 a.
In rock: straight.
In rock: curved, material to be used
as filling.
Shaft excavation diameter 2.8 m in rock;
straight.
Excavated surfaces in rock; volds filled
with cement grout as Specification clause
137/717.
In situ reinforced cast concrete prinary
straight tunnel lining internal dianeter
2.0 m) concrete as Specification
clause 137/83.
In situ reinforced conerate primary
curved tunnel Lining internal diane
2.0 m conerete as Specification clause
337/83.
In situ straight Lining formwork finish
grade 12 internal diameter 2.0 a,
In situ curved Lining fornwork finten
grade 72 internal diameter 2.0m,
a 2160
a 320
i 280
4352
920
2 | 175
ja? | 3566
760
198
pase ToradTUNNELS
| Number tem description unit Quantity | Rate ‘Amount
aL gauge pressure oot exceeding one bar.
28.1 Excavation straight tunnel dianeter
10.3 min Group § material. 41000
28.2 Excavation straight tunnel diameter
10.3 m in Group 6 material. 8800
ao.2 Excavated surface Grovp $ materials;
voids filled with cenent grout as
Specification Clause 137/T17. 18800
7180.2 Excavated surface in Group 6 material:
voids filled with cement grout as
Specification Clause 137/117. nt 3400
7538 cast iron bolted segnental tunnel lining
Tings internal dianeter 9.5 m nominal
widch 450 nm conprising 16 segrents
maximum piece veight 110 kg 136 bolts
and grumets and 272 washers. ler | 1330
7 Parallel circunferential packing for
preformed aegnental tunnel Linings
Internal diameter 9.5 mz
bitunen impregnated fibreboard
thickness 8 am. lnc | 1329
3574 Leaf fibre caulking for preformed
segnental tunnel Linings internal diameter
oS R In 51500
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199CESMM3 HANDBOOK
‘Number tom description Unit | Quantity | Rate Amount
£ Pp
‘BORERAY TUNEL AND OVERPLOW SHAFT.
Analtu lining to non cirowlar shares;
rectangular 3.2 x 2.4m.
3332 cast concrete size 2.75 x 1.95 mi
concrete as Specification clause 137/83. 130
1352 Formwork finish Grade Tl size 2.75 x
135m. In? sis
‘Suppoxt_and_atabilization.
| ren Rock bolts impact expanding mechanical
85 mm dlaneter with 30 mn square shank
axiom length 5 m. Im 108
Bresaure grouting.
| ea Sets of drilling and grouting plant. lax
1
ra32 Face packer nr | 180
| masa Drilling and flushing éaneter 50 mm
length § = 10 n. im 1080
7035 Re-drilling and flushing holes length
5-10 m Im 540
i 1036 Injection of cenent grout as Specification
clause 137/780 je a5
reso Forvard probing length 10 - 15 m. ie 480
200BRICKWORK, BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
The class dealing with brickwork, blockwork and masonry has to
cover a very wide range of uses of these matcrials: from massive
masonry in a breakwater or dock wall to isolated panels of ordinary
house bricks which might be specified in buildings incidental to civil
engineering work. The measurement rules attemipt to encompass this.
range by aiming at the middle. The result is that the rules are
somewhat less detailed than those for brickwork and blockwork
which are used in building measurement practice
This class was considerably simplified in the classification table of the
second edition of the CESMM, although the actual items measured
are little different. The item descriptions generated by the class-
ification table in this class must be considerably expanded to produce
complete descriptions as required by rules A1~AS,
In CESMM2 brickwork and blockwork walls were no longer
described as being ‘one-brick’ or ‘one-block’ thick. It is now only
necessary to state the dimensions of the bricks, blocks or stones in
accordance with rule Al and the thickness of the wall in accordance
with rule AS. All walls up to 1 m thick are meastired by the square
metre. Walls exceeding 1 m thick are measured by the cubic metre
with the thickness stated (rule A5).
The rules for cavity and composite walls arc rules M1, M6 and A4.
They require that each of the two skins of such walls shall be measured
and that they should be identified in item descriptions. The area
measured for ties between skins is the arca ticd. In the case of a cavity
wall this is the area of the wall constructed, which is taken as the area of
the inside wall,
Where a brick or block wall is tied to a concrete wall the ties would
normally be included in the items in class U. Inserts must also be
measured in class G. In accordance with rule C7 of class G, it should be
stated that only fixing of the inserts is included in the class G item
when the supply of the ties is measured in class U.
Brickwork, blockwork and masonry which are in straightforward
geometrically simple shapes are measured very simply using the rales
of CESMM3. Where there are many different surface features which
interfere with simple geometry, some measurement complications
can arise. Class U generally deals with surface features as separate
items (U *7 *) which are priced to cover the extra cost of forming the
surface features. The rules for deductions from areas and volumes
were amended in the CESMM second edition such that areas of
surface features arc ignored in calculations of volumes and areas (rule
M2) and the determination of thicknesses (rule D3). The only
deductions now made from volumes and areas of walls are for holes
and openings exceeding 0.25 m? in cross-sectional area (rule M2). An
‘example is that the area (or volume) measured for a wall includes the
areas of any plinths and cornices. The effect of rule A7 is that the item
descriptions for surface features do not need to include the size unless
the cross-sectional area exceeds 0.05 m®. This is the area, for example,
of a cill or coping of cross-section 224 mm square or 250 mm X 200
mm, Rule M2 specifically excludes the measurement of the areas of
cills and copings from the areas measured for walls. This is why the
material of which cills and copings are made is to be stated in the
descriptions of their own items (U7 1). This was changed from the
CESMM first edition in which copings and cills were measured
CLASS U: BRICKWORK,
BLOCKWORK AND
MASONRY
201CESMMS HANDBOOK
effectively ‘extra over’ in common with other surface features.
Another change in CESMM2 was that columns and piers are now
measured by height instead of by area. Surface features in this class of
work must always be considered carefully when the bill is in
preparation. The first impression gained by the taker-off of the
significance of the shapes to be measured may not coincide with
another person’s impression, An obvious and extreme example of this
type of difficulty is illustrated by the wall with the cross-sectional
profile shown in Fig. 27. This could be classed as a wall 900 mm thick
‘with 200 mm X 200 mm projections or as a wall 1100mm thick with
200 mm x 200 mm rebates. itis the former it should be measured by
area (U * 4%); if it is the latter it should be measured by volume
Schedule of changes in CESMM2 (U5) with no deduction for the volume of the rebates. Ifthe overall
the classification tables in the thickness had been 1300 mm instead of 1100 mm, the volume could
Fee ate etusen'simp. have been based on the overall thickness with no deduction for the
ites rebates, or on the root thickness with no addition for the projections,
‘Te classification table inthe third I is important that each particular bill should be made free of such
division now provides for curves ambiguities by the use of clear additional item description. In this way
battered walls, vertical and
oad an erteat ang tenderers can be sure to price on the same assumption as was mace in
casings to metal sections. the calculation of the quantities.
3, The cassification table in the third
Givision now provides for the In the same context, fair facing as a surface feature (U * 78) is always
measurement of cavity ties ad measured in square metres quite independently of whether the
{ying to other materia q ;
4. ngioather mates. ag material which is being fair faced is facing or common brickwork oF
Items, for Bulldog pe? "4 Llockwork. ‘Facing brickwork’ (U 2 * *) in the first division of
5. Moncromenstemntingtomches classification refers to the mata ‘ir fcing’ in the thd division
has been delete mn i ‘material fair face.
ag ragboen deleted neasued tet *0 the adclitional labour cost oflaying any mat toafa
7, Beat cls are measured ful Among the ancillaries are items for building in pipes and ducts, In
value, CESMMS these are grouped into those not exceeding 0.05 m? in
cross-sectional area (250 mm diameter) and those which are larger.
Sohedule of changes in CESMM3__engths of pipes built in have to be stated ifthey are more than 1 mlong
(rule A10). As usual, if the pipes are supplied under another item,
Minor textual ty. :
Seen descriptions must say so (rule C2).
Fig. 27. Awallwth these surface eae
features could be considered as of
chess 90 th 200 men
2200 mm projections oF aso
thickness 1100 ere with 200 mem ka
7200 mm rebates. Additional
description must be givan when
work such as this — strafing the
Doundary of two parts of the Work
Classification fs tobe measures.
This isthe effect of paragraph 5.13.
“The wallin te figure shouldbe
identified using addtional description
to avoid uncertainty
200 mm
100,
202BRICKWORK
. BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
Mem description
Reto
vn
u160
vie2.t
182.2
ures
u1e6
vie?
uiee
van
vem.
0271.2
‘BRLCKMORK. ALOCKWORK AND MASONRY.
Common brickwork to BS 2921; stretcher
bond. flush solnted mortar type M2.
102.5 mm nominal thickness vertical
straight walls? cavity construction.
Columns and piers, cross-sectional
@imensions 600 x 600 re.
Ancilaries.
Dang proof course:
BS 743 type D.
width 100 mn to
Danp proof courses; width 225 mn to
BS 743 type D,
Concrete infill grade 1; thickness 50 mm.
Fixing and ties: galvanised mild ste!
An accordance with specification
clause 5/27
BuLlt-in pipes and ducts cross-sectional
area not exceeding 0.05 m*,
Sutle~in pipes and ducts cross-sectional
area 0,10" a
287
ln 150
ls av
a1
a? 304
nc | 68
102.5 nm nominal thickness vertical
straight yall; stretener bond flush
pointed, mortar type M3 cavity
Surface features,
Brick on edge coping.
Special sill as detail D drawing 197/97.
a2
In 143
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203CESMM3 HANDBOOK
Number Item description unit | Quantity | Rate ‘Amount
fe
‘BRICKWORK, BLOCKHNRE aD MASONRY.
Axickeork ancillaries,
282 Danp proof courses; width 100 mn to
Bg+743 type D. in 187
287 Bullt-in pipes and ducte gross-sectional
area not exceeding 0.05 nt ar | 69
u2ee sulltin pipes and ducts exoes-sectional
area 0.10 oe ar 6
Engineering brickwork class to BS 392k,
stretcher bond. flush painted morcar
ype Me
0333 450 mm nominal thickness battered straight
wall. jn? | at
334 450 mm nominal thickness battered curved
wall, aes
vn Bullnosed copings. | a
90375 Bulinosed corbels. In 83
0383 Movenent joint; 25 nm bitumen impregnated
Hbreboars, wean width 450 mm with
plastijoint sealer both sides. = 27
u38e Bond to existing work. u
Lishtueight blockwork, hollow black te
BS6073, atretcher band, flush pointed
mortar tyne 1
van Vertical 100 mm nominal thickness
straight wall. a? 203
vann.2 Vertical 140 mm noninal thickness 7
straight wall. = a2
U uee2.1 Damp proof courses; width 100 mn to
BS 143 type D. im 83
se2.2 Damp proof courses; width 140 mn to
BS 043 type D. m 46
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208BRICKWORK, BLOCKWORK AND MASONRY
‘Number
tem desertption
Unit | Quantity
Rate Amount
£
sit
90582
587
ons
om
786
78
0799
Vertical 140 mm nominal thickness st
wall.
ght
Danp proct courses; width 140 mm to BS 743
type B.
Bulit-in pipes and ducts gross-sectional
area not exceeding 0.05 n’.
ue
300 mm nominal thickness vertical facing
to concrete flush pointed.
Surface features; rounded copings
1200 x 600 mm as drawing 137/92.
Ancillaries fixings and ties; Alleyslovs
at 1500 ne centres
Aneillaries built-in pipes and ductg
cross-sectional area 0.025 — 0.25 m*.
Bollards diameter 690 nm helght 900 nm as
aeawing 137/93.
83
27
a
4387
1236
4307
45
24
PAGE TOTAL
205CESMM3 HANDBOOK
CLASSES V AND W:
PAINTING AND
WATERPROOFING
Fig. 28. Inclination zones used for
classification of painting and
waterproofing of plane surfaces of
width exceeding 1 m as given in the
third division of classes V and W.
(See also rule M2.) Note the precise
‘boundaries of the zones. For
example, a soffit surface inctined at
{60* to the horizontal is classed in
zone 4d; one inclined at 61° is classes
inzone 3
206
Classes V and W are considered together because the rules which they
contain have much in common, They have been changed hardly at a
since the first edition of the CESMM.
‘The includes and excludes list for class V establishes some important
boundaries of item coverage for painting. The class effectively
includes surface treatments to all works which are carried out on the
Site. Treatments which are to be cartied out before delivery to the Site
will be deemed to be covered by the items in the other classes which
embody the supply of the various materials and components to the
Site. Only in structural metalwork (class M) are separate items given
for predelivery surface treatments; in all other classes the specified
surface treatment is deemed to be included in the items.
‘The first division of classes V and W and rule A1 establish that item
descriptions for painting and waterproofing should clearly identify
the materials to be used and their method of application. Any specified
prior preparation of surfaces is deemed to be included (rule C1) and
surface preparation prior to painting will be deemed to be covered by
the prices entered against the items for painting. It is consequently
important to identify the preparation in any case in which there is
more than one specified surface preparation requirement for the same
base material or for the same surface treatment applied to it.
Labours for painting and waterproofing are not given separate items
This assumes that drawings showing details of joints, laps and edges
are supplied to tenderers. Consequently the prices for the areas and for
the lengths of narcow widths must allow forall labours. Most surfaces
Q
(Pane
Say
Sige pairtes
cr waterrooted
®of any magnitude are measured by area. The exceptions are surfaces
one metre wide or less which are measured by length and isolated
groups of surfaces which are measured by number, Painting of metal
sections and pipes is measured by area irrespective of width.
The facility for defining ‘isolated groups of surfaces’ is a short-hand
method of identifying particular components to be painted or
waterproofed for which it would be tedious or unhelpful to give
separate items for each of their separate surfaces. Sumps area common
example, An extreme example — to make the point clearly — might
be the requirement to paint the bust of the chairman of the reservoir,
committee which is to be placed at a gate. It would be difficult and
unhelpful to attempt to distinguish the width ot inclination of all the
separate surfaces making up his or her craggy likeness. It would be
easier, if less respectful, to itemize the work under the heading
‘Isolated groups of surfaces’ as ‘Paint bust of committee chairman at
the gate— sum’, Ifthere were several identical busts to be painted they
would be enumerated, ‘sum’ being equivalent to ‘nr 1’,
‘The area measured for painting and waterproofing is generally the net
area covered, subject to the normal inclusion of holes less than 0.5 m?
inarea. Thearea measured for painting metal sections and pipework s
slightly different in that the prices should include an allowance for
additional areas of valves and joints in pipework and for connections,
rivet and bolt heads in metal sections. This is the effect of rules M4,
M5, C2 and C3 of class V. Lagged pipes should still be regarded as
pipes for the purposes of measurement
‘The various inclination boundaries and zones for surfaces exceeding
1m wide are specified in the third division of both classification
tables. They are all shown in Fig. 28. The zone for soft and lower
surfaces in painting (V * * 4) is not used in waterproofing on the
assumption that lower surfaces are seldom waterproofed. Feature 4 in
the third division of waterproofing is allocated to curved surfaces of
any inclination.
PAINTING AND WATERPROOFING
Schedule of changes in CESMM2
Minor textual changes only.
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
1. Roofing tles measured at W 37 *
207}
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CESMM3 HANDBOOK
Number
om deseription
Unit
uentity
vans
vue
vais
ysis
vais
vais
vaz6
saa
vs34
vse
vs6e
633
636
PRINTING
Zine rich primer paint on metal surface
Other than maral sections and pipework
inclined at an angle exceeding 60° to the
horizontal: in one coat.
Zine rich priner paint on metal surfaces
othr than metal sections and pipework
width not exceeding 300 ma; in one coat.
Zine rich priner paint on metal surfaces
other than metal sections and pipework
Isolated groups of surfaces; 300 x 200 am
Inspection covers and franes in one coat.
O12 paint in three coats.
On metal surfaces other than metal
sections and pipework; inclined at an
angle exceeding 60° to the horizontal.
On metal surfaces other than metal
sections and pipework of width not
exceeding 300 mn.
On metal surfaces other than metal
sections and pipework isolated groups of
‘surfaces; 300 x 200 nm inspection covers
and france,
‘Timber surfaces of width not exceeding
300 mm.
Baulsion paint in three coats
Snooth conerete surfaces inclined at an
angle exceeding 60° to the horizontal.
Smooth concrete soffit and lover
surfaces inclined at an angle not
‘exceeding 60° to the horizontal.
Brickwork and blockwork surfaces
inclined at an angle exceeding 60° to the
horizontal.
Brickwork and blockwork surfaces of
width not exceeding 300 nm.
cement paint on smooth concrete surfaces
inclined at an angle exceeding 60° to the
horizontal; in ene coat.
Cement paint on smooth concrete surfaces
of width not exceeding 300 mm: in
”
91
4
a
a1
u
u
326
3067
187
aa
as
208
PAGE TOTALPAINTING AND WATERPROOFING
GENERATOR HOUSE
Number
Hom description
ws.
wan
wis
wait
wan
Damp proofing, waterproof sheeting to
upper surfaces inclined at an angle not
‘exceeding 30 to tho horizontal; polythene
to BS 3012 in one layer thickness 5m.
‘Tanking, asphalt to upper surfaces
inclined at an angle not exceeding 30° to
the horizontal; mastic asphalt to 8S 1097
in one coating thickness 25 an.
Tanking, asphalt to surfaces inclined at
an angle exceeding 60" to the horizontal;
mastic asphalt to BS 1097 in one coating
Roofing asphalt upper surfaces intlined
at an angle not exceeding 30° to the
horizontal; mastic asphalt to BS 988 1n
two coatings total thickness 25 nm
Ancluding heavy gauge polythene isolating
membrane non-stalning roofing felt to
BS 747 type 1¢ expanded polystyrene
thickness 25 mm and concrete grade 10
screened average thickness 15 mm.
Protective layer sand and cenent screed
type A thickness 25 mm upper surfaces
Anelined at an angle not exceeding 30° to
the horizoncal
320
534
ne
PAGE TOTAL
208\
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Number
Item deseription
Unit
Quantty
wan
373
won
Roofing.
Profiled aluninium sheet to BS 4860
type A] nm thick 4n one layer upper
surfaced inclined at an angle not exceeding
50° to the horizontal.
Profiled aluninium sheet to BS 4863
type Al mm chick in one layer surfaces
inclined at an angle exceeding 60° to the
horizontal
Waterproof shesting upper surfaces
inclined at an angle not exceeding 30°
to the horizontal; corrugated plastic
translucent sheet to BS 4154 1,5 mm thick,
463
125
87
210
PAGE TOTAI‘Class X contains three types of work: fencing, drainage to structures
above ground and rock filled gabions.
‘The classification table at X 1-2 * * provides the rules of measurement
for fences, gates and stiles. Rules A2 and A3 require the types and
principal dimensions of fences, gates and stiles to be stated. The
measurement unit for fences is the metre. In accordance with
paragraph 5.18 and rule M1 this means that the net actual length is,
measured. For a zigzag fence this is the developed length. In
‘CESMM3, coverage nule C1 makes it clear that the items for fencing
include all work associated with foundations for fence and gate posts,
‘Metal guard rails and crash barriers are measured in the same way as
fences.
Drainage for structures above ground is covered by the classification
table at X 3 * *. This measurement is also based on a simple item
description for the components and classification by the material and
the nature of the components. Rule D3 defines these components
which are to be dealt with as fittings. Other components, such as
holder bats and brackets, are not defined as fittings. They are therefore
classed as supports which are deemed to be included in the main items
(rule C3).
Rock filled gabions are included in class X as an addition in the second
edition of the CESMM. They are covered at classification X 4 * *.
Box and mattress gabions are given separately, the former measured
by number the latter by square metre. Rule D4 states that the
boundary between the two has a thickness of 300 mm. Rule A6
requires additional description to be given for the filling and wire
mesh, Any express requirements about the source of the filing should
be given as further additional description.
MISCELLANEOUS WORK
CLASS X:
MISCELLANEOUS WORK
Schedule of changes in CESMM2
Itemsare added for rock filled gabions. .
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
1. Items are added for metal guard
rails and crash barriers.
2, Each leaf ofa gates to be identified
in the item description,
2CESMM3 HANDBOOK
Number
tem description
Unit
Rate Amount
x3
x13
x136
x163.2
xsl
x13
x90
‘Tinber post and rail fence height 1.3m:
to BS 1722 Part 7,
Concrete post and wize plastic costed
chain Link fence to BS 1722 Part 1 height
1.4m concrete grade 10 foundations
450 x 450 x 450 am deep
Concrete post and wire anti-intruder
chain Link fence te BS 1722 Part 10 height
2.9 my with cranked poste concrete grade
10 foundations 600 x 600 x 750 mm deep.
‘Tinber close boarded fence height 1.4 m
with concrete posts to BS 1755 Part 5
concrete grade 10 foundations en surface
inclined at an angle exceeding 10°
Chestaut pale fence height 900 amy with
timber posts to 35 1722 Part 4.
Mild steed unclinbable fence height
1.372 mz to BS 1722 Part 9 concrete grade
10 Foundations 450 x 450 x 450 mm deep.
Mild steel crash barrier height 600 mm
conerate 871 foundations
300 x 300 x 450 mm deep,
470
305
B
403
108
nen
22
PAGE TOTAL]MISCELLANEOUS WORK
Numbor {Hem description ‘Unit } Quantity | Rate Amount
e
MISCELLANEOUS WORK,
Gatesandatiles.
x25 Timber field gate, 2 leaves, overall
width 3.353 m height 1.143 m; to Bs 3470. [ne | 14
1238 Metal field gate width 3.353 m height
1.143 aj to BS 3470, ac} 2
x295 Entrance gate width 3.5 m helght 1.4 my
galvanised nid steel angle sections
filled in with plastic coated chain Link
fencing as detail D drawing 131/75, jac |
: Drainage to structures above ground
uaplasticized PUC ta as 4376.
! xa31.a Gutters; 100 mm dtaneter, ln a
4
x331.2 Guttere; 150 mm dieneter, in 36
x932.2 Gutter bends 90°; 100 mm dlaneter. ne | 10
' x932.2 Gutter outlets; 150 nm dianater. nr |e
i
1333.1 Downpipes; 100 am diameter. = 23
¥333.2 Downpipes; 150 am dianeter. | 16
x334.1 Sean necks; 100 mm dianeter, an
|
| voas.a | shoosy 180 nn dlanecer, ee fa
1
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Number tem description Unit] Guantity | Rate frou
Pp
MISCELLANEOUS WORK.
Rogk filled gabians.
xa10.1 Box gabion 1x 1x 2.m: 4 mm x 100 x 100 mm
galvanised wire wesh, excavated rock
grade CBI lr | 27
x410.2 Box gabion 1 x 1x2 my 4 mm x 100 x 100 mm
galvanised wire wesh excavated rock
‘grade GBi, ln | 48
xa20 Mattress gabion, thickness 150 nn,
4mm x 100 x 100 mm galvanised wire mesh,
excavated rock grade GB2. af 50
Page Toray]
2aSEWER AND WATER MAIN RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
Rules of measurement for sewer renovation and ancillary works are
included in the second edition of the CESMM for the first time as a
response to the growing volume of this type of civil engineering
work. The third edition augments these rules with those for water
main renovation and ancillary works. Class Y differs from the other
classes in CESMM3 in thatit is for measuring repairs and alterations to
existing structures, not new work. Possible exceptions to this
principle in class Y are the replacement of small areas of defective
work at ¥ 15 *, replacement of flap valves at ¥ 42 * , construction of
new manholes at Y 5~6 * * and replicement of valves and fittings to
water mains. It is important therefore to define clearly any boundaries
between new and existing sewers in the contract documents.
‘Temporary Works may be a substantial element of sewer and water
main renovation work. The General items section of CESMM3
should be used fully, paying particular attention to Specified Require-
ments and Method-Related Charges. Specified Requirements might
be used in connection with such work as proving pipe dimensions,
core sampling and any other work which is expressly required but
which does not form part of the Permanent Works. Provision should
also be made for the Contractor to include Method-Related Charges
for such work as lead-in trenches, temporary access shafts, pumping
and diversion works.
‘The special circumstances of sewer and water main renovation and
ancillary works preclude simple substitution of rules from classes I=L
into class Y. Only a few rules from these classes have been in-
corporated either in their original or a modified form. Those rules
which have not been modified have been repeated in full in class Y to
avoid ambiguity and so that class Y is a near complete set of rules. It
can be used for a sewer renovation contract with only general items
added to make a complete bill of quantities. In the case of a water
mains renovation contract, the new fittings and valves should be
measured in accordance with class J but billed alongside the
renovation items in a separate bill part.
Rules A2 and A5 require the features of the main sewer or water main
to be stated. Rules A3 and A4 relate to the distinction between ‘man
entry’ and ‘non-man-entry’ sewers. They are only invoked when the
Engineer has decided to restrict the Contractor's choice of methods.
Rule A3 deals with methods of working from within sewers, whether
by remote control as in ‘non-man-entry’ systems or manually as in
‘man entry’ systems. The decision to carry out the works from above
by excavation (A4) might be taken as a result of the sewer being ‘non
man entry’ or for other reasons such as difficult access or poor safety
considerations.
The classification table divides the main work into preparation,
stabilization, renovation and supplementary classifications for work
to laterals undertaken after renovation works are complete and for
work whichis interrupted. The preparation classifications (Y 1** and
Y 5 1-4 *) cover preparatory work such as removal of silt, grease,
encrustation and tree roots which is done before renovation.
CESMMG assumes that the condition of existing sewers and mains
can be ascertained before establishing quantities for stabilization and
renovation, Preparation work often forms a preliminary contract as it
is difficult to ascertain the nature and extent of the renovation and
ancillary works required until the sewer or main has been cleaned. The
CLASS Y: SEWER AND
WATER MAIN
RENOVATION AND
ANCILLARY WORKS
215‘CESMM3 HANDBOOK
216
measurement of cleaning at classification Y 11 0 and Y 5 1 * is very
simple. Differing cleaning requirements and standards must be
identified for the different locations billed in accordance with rule Al.
The items are deemed to include making good any damage caused by
cleaning (rule C2) but not any damage which is revealed as a result of
the cleaning. Surveys and inspection of the sewer (Y 130) or main (Y
53-44) may be done either before or after cleaning. Classifications ¥ 1
2 and Y 5 2 * cover removal of intrusions. An intrusion is a
projection into the bore of a sewer or main. Intrusions may include
isolated projecting bricks, projecting rubber © rings, lead fish or
excessively protruding ferrules and dead services. Laterals are any
drains or sewers which are connected to the sewer being renovated.
They are prepared by cleaning (Y 1 1 0) or by sealing (¥ 1 3~4 ¥).
Sealing laterals and other pipes is measured in cubic metres. To
calculate either, the cross-sectional dimensions and length must be
known or a conversion factor must be agreed between the Engineer
and the Contractor converting cubic metres to ‘bags of grout’. local
internal repairs are repairs to the structural fabric of the sewer which
are carried out from within the sewer. Examples are isolated patch
repairs, repairs to bellmouths and Y junctions which are not to be
renovated and repairs around laterals.
Stabilization of existing sewers is carried out by pointing, joint sealing
and external grouting. The area measured for pointing at classification
Y¥ 210 excludes areas which have been repaited and measured using
classification Y 15 *. Different types of pointing such as hand pointing
and pressure pointing are distinguished by the different locations
identified in accordance with rule A1. Pipe joint sealing measured at
classification Y 2 2 0 covers both joint sealing and repairs to cracked
Joints whether longitudinal or circumferential. Renovation of sewers
itself is measured at classification Y 3 * *. It covers the methods
by which the performance of a length of sewer is improved by
incorporating the original sewer fabric but excluding maintenance
operations such as root or silt removal and local internal repairs.
Renovation may be carried out using a variety of techniques which are
listed in the second division at classification Y 3 1-5 *. Sliplining is a
method in which lengths of pipe lining are jointed before being moved
into their permanent positions. The two types of sliplining given in
the third division are indicative rather than definitive and are qualified
by rule A8 which requires greater detail to be stated. Where a
copolymer lining is specified the item code Y 3 1 9 would be
appropriate. In situ jointed pipe lining is a method in which lengths of
pipe lining are jointed at their permanent positions. Segmental linings
are circular or non-circular sewer linings which are made up from
pairs of upper and lower segments which are jointed near theit
springings. There is a limited number of proprietary sewer renovation
systems. All proprietary systems fall within classification ¥ 34*. Rule
‘AB distinguishes them in detail. Rule A9 requires curved in situ jointed
and segmental linings to be identified. Other renovation techniques
are either impossible to install to a curve or are priced similarly for
curved and straight work. Curved work is defined as work on sewers
whose offset exceeds 35 mm per metre. Water mains are renovated by
lining the main with cement mortar (Y 55 *) or epoxy (Y 56*).
Engineers sometimes allow the Contractor to choose an appropriate
renovation technique, usually from a number of permitted options.
‘Where this approach is used, a reference must be made in the Preamble‘SEWER AND WATER MAIN RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
using the procedure for Contractor selection of alternatives referred to
in paragraph 5.4 of CESMM3,
‘Classification ¥ 3 6 0s used to measure grouting of annular voids as
defined in rule D4. Grouting is measured by volume. This may
necessitate adoption of a measurement convention or conversion
factor relating to bags of grout or the volume of material passing
through the pump. Annulus grouting, as well as filling the annular
void, consolidates the brickwork, fills the cracks and, in certain
circumstances, may be used to fill voids which have formed outside
the existing sewer. In other circumstances there may be an express
requirement to fill these voids as a separate operation in order to
control their stabilization more accurately. This situation is covered
by classification Y 23. Two separate items are required, one for the
number of holes (which includes either forming and packing around a
purpose-made hole or packing around a suitable existing crack) and a
second item for the volume of grout injected. Holes are not measured
for annulus grouting. Where the Engineer does not expressly require
the use of a particular method of grouting the volumes of annulus and
void grouting may be combined at classification ¥ 3 6 0. If there is an
express requirement to grout voids separately, classification ¥ 23 * is
used. This is the effect of rules Md and M5,
‘The cost of locating and reconnecting live laterals to a relined sewer is
significant. It can be priced against the items given at classification ¥ 4
1, Sometimes an existing lateral may need to be adjusted to vary its
gradient. Such regrading of laterals is covered by rule A10 and,
provided that the regrading is limited to the final metre of the lateral,
all the associated regrading costs are included in the item (rule C6).
‘Where the regrading extends beyond 1 m, separate items for the work
are required. An item for jointing laterals (Y 4 1 *) is also needed
where there is a branch in the relined sewer.
Classification Y 6-7 * * covers installed, altered and abandoned
manholes and other permanent shafts and chambers. The rules follow
closely those given for manholes in class K: Modifications are made to
reflect the special characteristics of working around renovated and
abandoned sewers and mains. Note that the items measured at
dlassification Y 6 * * for new manholes which replace existing
manholes in accordance with rule A14 include the cost of removing
manholes (rule C11) as well as the cost of providing a
replacement manhole. Full particulars of work to existing manholes
are required to be given in item descriptions (rule A15).
Interruptions are measured at classification Y 8 * *, These items are
intended to help Engineers who, having access to sound data about
previous sewer and main flows, wish the Employer to assume the risk
of flash floods or other surges. The Engineer should express a
requirement for the Contractor to provide 2 minimum pumping
capacity which he considers adequate. Interruptions will then only be
measured when the sewer flows exceed the installed pumping capacity
(rule M7), The installed capacity may, of course, exceed the minimum
expressed requirement. The interruption items should cover the costs
associated with plant and labour under utilized. They should not cover
consequential costs such as the cost of making good a sewer which has
been damaged asa result ofa flash flood. Rules Al and A2 subdivide
the interruption items by location and sewer type and size.
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM2
Class Y was @ complete new class
introduced into the CESMM.
‘Schedule of changes in CESMM3
Class Y introduces » method of
measurement for water main reno-
vation,
27CESMM3 HANDBOOK
NEWTON STREET
‘Number {tem deseription Unit | quantity | Rate Amount
£ e
MEMTQN STABET MANEOLES 25 = 30,
GSEING RICK SRMER NOKONAL, s07n 600 am
ounia.
Preparation,
m0 cteaning. a | os
Rennving intrusions.
nn Lateral; bore not exceeding 150 ny
elayware: ne | 22
23 Dead water main; bore not exceeding
150 amy east tron, er | a
130 cory survey. In | 37
Pluoaing Latecale vith grout as
Soacitication clause 7.21.
mast Bore not exceeding 300 mn. ac |
m3 U shapeds internal cross sectional
dimensions 350 mm x 200 mm. az | 2
Piling Latecale with grout as
‘Snecitication clause 7.21.
wae Internal cross section dimensions
450 an x 350 mm U-shaped. je fo
‘ocal_totecaal epaica
msi Area not exceeding 0.1 =F jax | 6
ns Area 0.1 - 0.25 ni? jac |
mss Area 0.6 ee [a
PAGE TOTAL
218‘SEWER AND WATER MAIN RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
NEWtow sraceT
Number
Hem description
Rate Amount
£ Pp
vaio
290
y231
¥232
yan
‘Stabilization of existing sewers.
Pointing brickwork with cement mortar.
Pointing pipe joints under pressure with
epoxy mortar.
External grouting.
Munber of holes.
Injection of cement grout as Specification
clause 7.24.
Siiplinings.
Butt fusion welded HOPE type SDR 4,
thickness 4 mn, 500 mm minimum internal
diameter.
u
7
PAGE TOTAL
219CESMM3 HANDBOOK
NEWTON Steger
Number tern description Unit | Quantity | rate ‘Amount
Pp
Renovation of extating sewers.
Sagmental_Lintogs.
333 Glass reinforced plastic as Specification
clause 7.50, minimum internal crose
section dimensions 1050 x 750 mm. Im 45
vs34.2 Glass reinforced concrete, 15 mm thick,
internal cross section dimensions
1050 x 750 mm, egg shaped, Im 38
334.2 Glass reinforced concrete, 15 mn thick,
internal cross seotion dimensions
1320 x 850 mm, curved to offset of
70 mm por metre. mm |
annulus grouting.
360 Cenent grout as Specification
clause 7.25. ina | 10
Uaberala to renovated sewers.
dointing.
vant Bore: not exceeding 150 mm, to HOPE
sliplining, type SDR 17. xr | 10
van? Bore: 150 - 300 nm, to HDPE eliplining,
type SDR 17, regarded, nr | 3
vans, 900 x 600 mm, egg shaped, to GRP
segnental lining, 15 mm thick. ne fa
PAGE TOTAI
220‘SEWER AND WATER MAIN RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
NEWION sTREET
Number
tom description Unit
‘Amount
& Pp
333
334.1
334.2
¥360
va
vann.2
vas
Rengvation of exlating sewers,
Asgmental Linings.
Glass reinforces plastic as Specification
clause 7.50, minimum internal eos
section dimensions 1050 x 780 nm. in
Glass reinforced concrete, 15 mm thick,
internal cross section dimensions
1050 x 750 mn, e39 shaped. im
Glass reinforced concrete, 15 mm thick,
internal cross section dimensions
2320 x 850 mm, curved to offset of
10 wm per netze. mn
fom
ee
‘Bonulus grouting.
Cenent grout as Specification
clause 7,25, m3
-—_——_—__—_____
laterals to renovated ssuers,
doiating.
Bore: not exceeding 150 mn, to HDPE
sliplining, type SDR 17, Jor
Bore: 150 - 300 mn, to HDPE aliplining,
type SOR 17, regarded. lar
900 x 600 mm, egg shaped, to GAP
segmental lining, 15 1m thick. Jar
5
a8
10
10
PAGE TOTALCESMM3 HANDBOOK
NEWTON STREET
Number Item description unit] quantty | Reto Amount
gue
DUSTING BRICK SEWER UOMIAAL SIZ
Enon s0e en ecc SHazED.
lap values.
vaz1.1 | Remove extetingy nominal diameter 225 an. [nr | 2
vaa1.2 | Remove existing: nominal dianeter 300 en. ar | 3
va22 Replace existing; nominal dlaneter 225 en, |r | 2
23 New; Holdvater catalogue reference 916;
nominal diameter 300 ma or | 3
New manholes.
yeas Brick with backdrop type IA, heavy duty
cover ond frame; depth 3 ~ 3.5m ne | 2
657 concrete type 28, heavy duty cover
rane? depth 7.5 m. lor | 2
Max manholes replacing extating sanhales.
yess Precast conerete type 2C, heavy duty cover
and frome; depth 2 ~ 2.5'm, nz | 2
PAGE TOTAL
222‘SEWER AND WATER MAIN RENOVATION AND ANCILLARY WORKS
NEWTON STREET
Number tem description unit | Quantity | Rate Amount
£
e
Existing nasholes,
‘Sbandooment. as drawing 22/c.
yn3 Depth 2 - 2.5 m including renoving cover
slab, breaking back shaft and backfilling
with’ pulverised fuel ash. lpr | a
mr Depth 5.5 m including removing cover slab,
breaking shaft and backfilling with
Pulverised fuel ash. ne 1
Alberations.
720 Work to benching and inverts, as
draving 27/6 including breading out,
re-haunching and dealing with flows ne fa
‘Interruptions.
ve10 Preparation of existing sewers. hn | a0
t ye20 Stabilization of existing seners. ho} 20
{ Roncuation of extating sewers,
|
yn Seguental Linings. In | 20
PAGE TOTAL
223CESMM3 HANDBOOK
WeSTPIELD ROAD
Number Hom description unit] Quantity | Rate ‘Amount
£ Pp
‘vaWwES Sv 17-22.
EXISTING CAST IRON MAINS OMTIAL ROBE Nor
EXCEEDING 2007200 om.
512 Cleaning. In 60
522 Removing intrusions lar | a5
vse2 cory Survey. In 60
562 Epoxy Lining as Specification
clause 263.07, In 60
PAGE TOTAL
224SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS
ir'§ mes significant change which as been introduced in CESMM3._ CLASS Z: SIMPLE
Xiah inclusion of a mew class which is 2 standard method of BUILDING WORKS
engineer, qimble building works incidental to civil INGIDENGAL’ oe CIVIL
engineering works. The new clas is 4 positive response by the ICE
CESMM Review Committee to the comments it has received since ENGINEERING WORKS
the introduction of the first edition. These comments identified the
need for a set of rules which reflected the cost-significant features of
: simple building work. This was regarded as potentially more helpfal
to bill compilers than the guidance given in the first and second
editions which left the choice of measurement rules for building work
to the discretion of bill compilers. Bill compilers need to take great
care in determining when to use the rules in class Z instead of
following the advice in the last sentence of paragraph 2.2. The
important issues in determining how to measure building works are
the nature ofthe work and the extent to which items can be drawn up
toadequately identify the cost significant features of the work. Class &
provides an alternative to measuring a building in detail using the
‘building standard method of measurement * The use of Chas 2
should be limited to those situations where the ‘work passes the
following two tess:
{@) It should be simple. The works should be small enough not to
merit full measurement in accordance with the buildin,
standard method of measurement.* The compiler should alse
consider the complexity of the design, such as the nature and
extent of the services, and the way in which elements are to be
‘ constructed and combined.
(0) It should be incidental to the civil engineering works, The civil
engineering element of the project should totally dominate the
butlding clement.
Examples of simple buildings might be a gate house or a valve house.
‘ Having decided that the building works are both simple and ancillary
in the civil engineering works, the compiler may proceed in
measuring and billing the work. This will entail applying the rules not
only from class Z but also other classes from CESMM3, The
4 ‘excludes’ list highlights other classes which may be referred to in
applying class Z. This is not an exhaustive list but rather it defines
excluded work which might be otherwise unclear. For example it is
obvious that if the excavation is likely to be priced and carried out
separately that it should be measured in accordance with Class E and
grouped in the same partas the work covered by Class Z.. On the other
hand itis less clear that vertical cladding is covered by Class N (N 2
0). In the main, builders’ work in connection with services in simple
buildings is to be measured using the rules from other classes in the
CESMM3. Under normal circumstances, simple building works will
form a separate part of the bill of quantities. Although the work in 2
simple building will be measured in classes additional to class Z. it
should be billed together under an appropriate heading
The rules for carpentry and joinery exclude work in civil engineering
timber works which should be measured in accordance with class ©.
The cules in class Z covers joists, rafters and other structural timbers
Which are classified according to their location in the building. Thus
"Standard method of measurement of building works, 7th edn, Royal Institution of
(Chartered Surveyors and Building Employers Confederation, London, 1988,
225Fig.29. Skirting boards are measured
‘asa singleitem where they have the
‘same characteristics but different
shapes (rule Ad), These skirting
boards have the same dimensions but
twodifferent shapes.
226
the timber in floors should be grouped together. Note that rule D2,
means that ceiling joists and other timbers in pitched roofs are
measured under the classification of pitched roofs. Classification Z 1 1
+ contains most of the carpentry items, with boarding and work to
stairs and walkways separately classified. The third edition identifies
difficult categories and locations of work so that the estimator can
identify them in the specification and drawings before deciding what
cost to apply. This is better than distinguishing the work detail such as
by the angles of inclination of the work. Classification Z 1 1 2 covers
the framing of walls and partitions such as studs, bracings and bearers.
These partitions may then be finished using timer or other manu-
factured boards (Z 1 2—3 3) or plasterboard (Z 4 43). In the case of-
plasterboard itis usual to complete the finish by applying a skim coat’
ofplaster (Z.41 3). Lengths of joinery items are mainly classified at Z1
'5 + whereas finished units and fittings are measured complete at Z.16
‘The list of unies and fittings is indicative and should not be considered
as exhaustive.
Rule Al requires the timber material to be identified in item
descriptions as well as distinguishing between sawn and wrought
timber. Carpentry is usually only sawn whereas timber forming part
ofthe final finish of building is normally worked or wroughtin some
way (e.g. planed) before itis fixed in its final position.
Rule C1 provides the item coverage for the group of carpentry and
joinery items, The costs of work associated with fixing the items is
‘deemed to be included which in the case of pitched roofs might include
major bolting works, Rule D1 means that the sizes of timber normally
will be taken before working. Rules A2-A4 require timbers of
different thickness and shape to be distinguished. Different cross-
section shapes distinguish the costs of differing cross-sections even
though the timber item is measured as a single length as shown in Fig.
29, Where the work is finished with a laminate or other applied
covering, this is described in accordance with rule AS. Rule A6
highlights the need to identify the boundaries between stairs,
walkways, units fitsings and other work which might otherwise be
considered part of the items. For example, some of the timbers
‘supporting a staircase may be measured as floors under classification Z
11 1. This must be conveyed to the estimator to avoid the risk of joists
being priced twice.; SIMPLE BUILDING WORKS INCIDENTAL TO CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS
Rule D3 defines manufactured boards such as fibreboard or composite
boards (including non timber boards) as sheet boarding (Z 13 *).
Sheet boarding excludes work classified as surface finishes, linings and
partitions (Z 4* *),
Rules M1 and M2 provide for simple measurement of carpentry and
joinery from the Drawings. Joints, laps, and openings which do not
, exceed 0.5 m? ate ignored in the measurements. Rule M3 also
simplifies measurement by requiring struts to be measured across
joists and on plan as explained in Fig. 30.
Rule D4 defines the distinction between the classifications in the third
division for boarding (Z 1 2-3 *) and insulation (Z 2 * *). These
inclination boundaries and zones are shown in Fig. 31. Note that
i surfaces of columns and beams whether attached or free standing are
classed as walls and soffits respectively. The note at the foot of page
103is intended to be invoked when prefabricated window or door sets
are to be measured. These composite items are supplied pre-packaged
Fig.30, Rule M3 simolifies the
asm agonal strut
: The length messuredis2 x L rather
than8 x 1
Fig.31. Inclination zones used for