Level 1 - Quantifying Construction Elements

Question 1

How are Construction elements broken down in NRM 1?

Answer 1

0	Facilitating Works 
1	Substructure
2	Superstructure
3	Internal Finishes 
4	FF&E
5	Services
6	Prefabricated buildings and building units 
7	Works to existing buildings 
8	External Works 
9	Main Contractor Preliminaries 
10	Main Contractor OH&P
11	Project / Design team Fees
12	Other Development / Project Costs
13	Risks
14	Inflation

Question 2

How would you measure Shallow foundations using NRM1?

Answer 2

Excavation – (m³) Extra for disposal of contaminated materials
Strip – (m) stating details and depth
Pad – (nr) stating details, reinforcement etc

Question 3

How would you measure piled foundations using NRM1?

Answer 3

• Piling mat – (m²)
• Plant details – (item)
• Moving pile rig into position – (nr)
• Piles – (nr) stating diameter and depth
• Pile casings – (nr)
• Disposal of excavated materials (m³)
• Extra for breaking through obstructions – (nr/m³)
• Cutting off tops of piles – (nr)
• Pile tests – (item)
• Pile caps (nr)

Question 4

How would you measure Facades / External Walls using NRM 1?

Answer 4

Quantifying the design from the architect
• External walls – (m²)
• Measure Solid and Glazing separately (m²)
• E/O Plinths – (m)
• E/O forming windows –(nr)

Question 5

How would you measure Structural Frames using NRM1?

Answer 5

Steel Beams & Columns – (t) E/O allowance for Intumescent paint

Concrete – (m) detailing nr of columns / beams, size (mm), concrete grade, reinforcement rate and type of formwork

Timber – (m²) incl details of the frame system and all components