Measurement Using the New Rules of Measurement

"This guide explains the process of measurement under the NRM with plenty of diagrams, worked examples and explanations"--
Veteran quantity surveyor Ostrowski specializes in dispute resolution for both the professional and contracting sectors. Here he explains how to measure quantities according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors' second New Rules of Measurement--NMR 2. The book is based on his Roadshows, organized by the Institute to promote NMR 2, and is designed for practicing and student surveyors. His topics include a practical introduction to measurement, reinforced concrete frames, pitched roofs, domestic plumbing, electrical services, and preparing bills of quantities. Believing that people learn by doing, he provides many examples for readers to work through. Annotation ©2014 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The RICS New Rules of Measurement mean that the construction industry now has a way of allowing a more consistent approach to the measurement of buildings from the start of a project right through until the end, and beyond ...Despite the increased use of models, BIM systems, 3D sketches and drawings it is still crucial to understand what to measure and how to measure it. This guide explains the process of measurement under the NRM with plenty of diagrams, worked examples and explanations. A practical and detailed exercise accompanies each chapter and the solutions to the exercises with a self-assessment marking sheets are also provided on the companion website.To help demonstrate the concepts and practices more clearly, the website also contains PowerPoint slides with a verbal commentary which follows and explains the narratives, drawings and examples.