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Author Ostrowski, Sean D. C., author

Title Guide to measurement using the new rules of measurement / Sean Ostrowski
Edition First edition
Published [Place of publication not identified] : John wiley & sons inc, 2013
Chichester, West Sussex John Wiley & Sons, 2013
©2013

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Description xxii, 343 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Contents Machine generated contents note: 1.Introduction -- 1.1.Introduction -- 1.2.Standard methods of measurement -- 1.3.Contract documentation -- 2.A Practical Introduction to Measurement -- 2.1.A practical introduction to measurement -- 2.2.Measurement procedure -- 2.3.Self-assessment exercise: Protocols -- 3.Corners -- 3.1.Measurement information -- 3.2.Methodology -- 3.3.Practical application: Corners -- 3.4.Self-assessment exercise: Internal and external dimensions -- 4.Substructure -- 4.1.Measurement information -- 4.2.Technology -- 4.3.Practical application: Substructure to doctors' surgery -- 4.4.Self-assessment exercise: Trench foundations -- 5.Basement -- 5.1.Measurement information -- 5.2.Technology -- 5.3.Practical application: Brick basement to adjacent building -- 5.4.Self-assessment exercise: Basement to office building -- 6.Sloping Site -- 6.1.Measurement information -- 6.2.Technology -- 6.3.Practical application: Pair of houses --
Contents note continued: 6.4.Self-assessment exercise: Grid of levels -- 7.Underpinning -- 7.1.Measurement information -- 7.2.Technology -- 7.3.Practical application: Underpinning to basement -- 7.4.Self-assessment exercise: Trench excavation -- 8.Reinforced Concrete Frame -- 8.1.Measurement information -- 8.2.Technology -- 8.3.Practical application: Reinforced concrete frame -- 8.4.Self-assessment exercise: Formwork -- 9.Brickwork -- 9.1.Measurement information -- 9.2.Technology -- 9.3.Practical application: Brickwork -- 9.4.Self-assessment exercise: Structural openings in brickwork -- 10.Openings, Doors and Windows -- 10.1.Measurement information -- 10.2.Technology -- 10.3.Practical application: Openings, doors and windows -- 10.4.Self-assessment exercise: Openings and doors -- 11.Flat Roofs -- 11.1.Measurement information -- 11.2.Technology -- 11.3.Practical application: Flat roof -- 11.4.Self-assessment exercise: Gutters -- 12.Pitched Roofs -- 12.1.Measurement information --
Contents note continued: 12.2.Technology -- 12.3.Practical application: Pitched roof -- 12.4.Self-assessment exercise: Tiling to roof -- 13.Steelwork -- 13.1.Measurement information -- 13.2.Technology -- 13.3.Practical application: Agricultural building -- 13.4.Self-assessment exercise: Steelwork to pergola -- 14.Partitions -- 14.1.Measurement information -- 13.2.Technology -- 14.3.Practical application: Hostel first floor -- 14.4.Self-assessment exercise: Hostel ground floor -- 15.Curtain Walling -- 15.1.Measurement information -- 15.2.Technology -- 15.3.Practical application: Aircraft showroom gridline 1 -- 15.4.Self-assessment exercise: Gridline A -- 16.Finishes -- 16.1.Measurement information -- 16.2.Technology -- 16.3.Practical application: Medical centre -- 16.4.Self-assessment exercise: Floor, wall and ceiling finishes -- 17.Drainage -- 17.1.Measurement information -- 17.2.Technology -- 17.3.Practical application: West wing --
Contents note continued: 17.4.Self-assessment exercise: Drainage to patio and drive -- 18.Domestic Plumbing -- 18.1.Measurement information -- 18.2.Technology -- 18.3.Practical application: Penthouse hot and cold water and soil and waste pipework -- 18.4.Self-assessment exercise: Two bed house -- 19.Mechanical Services -- 19.1.Measurement information -- 19.2.Technology: Air conditioning -- 19.3.Practical application: Penthouse air conditioning -- 19.4.Self-assessment exercise: Ventilation -- 20.Electrical Services -- 20.1.Measurement information -- 20.2.Technology -- 20.3.Practical application: Penthouse small power -- 20.4.Self-assessment exercise: Lighting -- 21.External Works -- 21.1.Measurement information -- 21.2.Technology -- 21.3.Practical application: Retaining walls -- 21.4.Self-assessment exercise: Fencing -- 22.Preliminaries -- 22.1.Introduction -- 22.2.Overheads and profit -- 22.3.Practical application: Schedule of preliminaries --
Contents note continued: 22.4.Self-assessment exercise: Weekly costs -- 23.Computer Aided Taking Off -- 23.1.Introduction -- 23.2.Screen based learning -- 23.3.Practical application: Click by click guide to CATO -- 23.4.Self-assessment exercise: CATO -- 24.Preparation of Bills of Quantities -- 24.1.BQ preparation -- 24.2.Practical application: Abstract and BQ for reinforced concrete frame -- 24.3.Self-assessment exercise: Abstract and BQ for substructure
Summary "This guide explains the process of measurement under the NRM with plenty of diagrams, worked examples and explanations"--Provided by publisher
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors -- Rules and practice.
Building -- Estimates.
Building -- Estimates -- Standards.
Measurement.
LC no. 2013027316
ISBN 9781118333013 (paperback)