HKSMM4 2005

HKSMM4
BUILDING WORKS
Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works - Fourth Edition
Authorised between
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors,
The Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd.,
The Hong Kong Government Architectural Services Department,
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers,
The Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Contractors Association,
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and
The Association of Cost Engineers (Hong Kong Region).
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
First Edition, Building Works, 1962

Second Edition, Building Works, 1966
Third Edition, Building Works, 1979
First Edition, Building Services, 1993
Fourth Edition, Combined Building Works & Building Services, 2005
Copyright:
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
ISBN:988-98402-4-3
All rights reserved. No part of this publication covered by the above copyright may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission of the copyright owners.
Preface to Fourth Edition 2005

The Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, since its first Edition in 1962, has evolved to meet the changing methods of construction
and contracting procedures, through the second edition in 1966 and the third edition in 1979. This fourth edition, initiated by The Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) was subsequently prepared under the auspices of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors. It includes sections for Building
Services, which were previously published as a separate document in its first edition in 1993.
The new tabulated format for this fourth edition is based upon the United Kingdom SMM 7, but the Elemental format used in SMM 7 has, by general consent,
not been followed and the Trade Section maintained as being more suitable for the Hong Kong Contracting and Sub-contracting procedures.
It is hoped that the systematic tabulated format will make for easy reference and facilitate the compilation of standard phraseology for libraries of descriptions
and for computerisation.
The members of the standing sub-committees producing this document were:
BUILDING WORKS
Representing the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Mr. K. S. Shum
Mr. Y. Y. Ho
Mr. Au Kam Fai, Eric
Representing the Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd.
Mr. Peter Tann
Mr. Ambrose Chan
Mr. Eddie Toh
Chairman
Mr. K.E.N. Goodbourn
Other Gentlemen who have served on the sub-committee during
the 10 years of the preparation of this document are
Mr. Hermes K. S. Wong
Mr. Tommy Wong
Mr. Albert Cheung
Mr. Mike Ashton
Mr. C. W. Cheung
Mr. Patrick Ip Chun Po
Mr. Ricky Kwok
Mr. David K. K. Lai
November, 2005.
BUILDING SERVICES
Representing the Architectural Services Department
Mr. Y. K. Chu
Representing the Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd.
Mr. C. M. Yung
Representing the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Mr. Sam Cheng (Chairman)
Representing the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
Mr. Howard Lok
Mr. C. K. Wong
Representing the Hong Kong Electrical and Mechanical ContractorsAssociation
Mr. Steve Griffin
Representing the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Mr. Victor Cheung
Representing the Association of Cost Engineers (Hong Kong Region)
Mr. C. Y. Wong
Representing the Standing Sub-committee for the Building Works SMM
(as Co-ordinating member)
Mr. K.E.N. Goodbourn
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Preface to First Edition 1962

The vast development of the building industry in Hong Kong during the past decade has created a wide-spread realisation of the importance and usefulness of Bills of
Quantities. Local conditions have not justified the adoption of the English Standard Method of Measurement, which nevertheless has been followed in a general sense in
Government and private practice and adapted mainly by including most labours with the relative items. Adaptation, however, has been completely arbitrary, depending upon
the discretion or inclination of the individual surveyor. The Services have for some while had their own Rules of Measurement for the Far East which is restricted in general
use and application in Hong Kong. Building Contractors, while becoming more and more B.Q. conscious, have at the same time been faced with a growing diversity of
methods of measurement which has not only been deleterious to scientific estimating but has in fact resulted in the occurrence of serious errors.
The time, then, has clearly arrived for the introduction of a local standard method of measurement. To this end a meeting of Chartered Quantity Surveyors appointed a SubCommittee to consider ways and means of procedure. This Sub-Committee was subsequently joined by representatives of the local building industry to form a Joint Committee which has now produced this First Edition. In general the procedure was as follows:(a) the surveyor members prepared a preliminary draft to be handed trade-by-trade to the builder members for reference to their association for comment or amendment;
(b) the full committee met from time to time to discuss and agree progressively a secondary draft;
(c) the secondary draft was distributed to all interested parties for comment and suggestions;
(d) the full committee considered all suggestions received for adoption or rejection and agreed a final draft.
No attempt has been made to cover every possible item which could arise but rather to produce in the first instance a document ensuring consistency of measurement of those
items normally encountered in the Colony.
It is recommended by the Joint Committee that this document be reviewed annually to consider any revisions or addenda that may become advisable.
The members of the Joint Committee are :Chartered Quantity Surveyors :H. Miller (Chairman)
R. B. Hanna
C. R. Holmes
J. A. Lilley
J. V. Moore
K. E. N. Goodbourn (vice C. R. Holmes)
Representatives of the Building Contractors Association :S. K. Ho
W. L. Yau
January, 1962.
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Preface to Second Edition 1966

The First Edition of this Standard Method of Measurement, published in January 1962, was very well received by quantity surveyors and building contractors and has done
much to foster a growing confidence in Hong Kong in the system of tendering on Bills of Quantities. The document has been adopted for use by all professional surveyors
throughout the Colony and has now been recognised by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as a basis for local professional examinations.
After the First Edition had been in use for some three years a Standing Joint Committee, comprising equal representation from surveyors and the building industry, was
appointed to keep under review possible amendments and revisions. Suggestions were invited from all local quantity surveyors and building contractors and the Committee
wishes to express its thanks to all who by their response have contributed towards the publication of this Second Edition. It is gratifying to note that, after careful consideration
of all suggestions received, the actual number of revisions incorporated is small and of a minor nature and will therefore cause little disturbance in adopting the later edition.
The members of the Standing Joint Committee are :Chartered Quantity Surveyors :H. Miller (Chairman)
K. E. N. Goodbourn
D. G. Levett
Representatives of the Building Contractors Association of Hong Kong :S. K. Ho
W. L. Yau
G. Yeh
Mr. R. B. Hanna and Mr. G. Luk kindly served on the committee during the temporary absence of Mr. H. Miller and Mr. W. L. Yau respectively.
June, 1966.
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Preface to Third Edition 1979

The Standard Method of Measurement as first published in 1962 and revised in 1966 has provided a standard for the preparation of Bills of Quantities for a large volume of
building works both in the Public and Private sectors; it is incorporated into the Conditions of Contract for Public Works and the Standard Form of Building Contract issued
under the sanction of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects, The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) and The Society of Builders, Hong Kong; it is
recognised by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as a basis for local professional examinations; and it has been translated into Chinese and published as an
ancillary document.
In view of the advancement in engineering technology and architectural design and the ever increasing sophistication of the construction industry in Hong Kong it was decided
that it was necessary to publish a revised edition.
The Committee appointed to administer revisions to the Standard Method of Measurement invited local quantity surveyors and building contractors to submit suggestions for
the improvement and amplification of the document in the light of their experience in its use. All of the suggested alterations were carefully considered, revisions were made
where applicable and new sections such as Demolitions and Alterations, Piling and Caissons, Prestressed Concrete Work and Proprietary Demountable Partitions were
incorporated.
In addition the opportunity was taken to re-edit the document completely to remove uncertainties in interpretation whilst retaining the original intent.
Whilst an appreciable number of alterations have been made, there are very few which involve fundamental changes in the previously prescribed methods of measurement,
the majority of the changes are to update the document in line with the developments in building methods; to make clear the intention, where there appears to be possibility
of misinterpretation; to improve the style or to remove inconsistencies within the document.
The proposal to change from the present system of measurement of mixed earth and rock excavation to a system where rock is measured separately as an extra over item
was discussed at length without resolution, the Committee being divided in its views of the practicality of the separate measurement of rock in the Hong Kong situation. The
item was left for further consideration by the Committee when preparing the next Edition.
The Third Edition will become operative on 1st February 1979 and is post dated accordingly.
In view of the decision to adopt the use of the Metric System in the construction industry for all new projects initiated after 1st April 1977 the Third Edition has been published
in metric. It was considered unwarranted to produce an Imperial version as well as the Metric version, although a limited number of contracts already in various stages of
planning will be based upon Imperial Units after this edition becomes operative.
Bills of Quantities prepared after 31st January 1979 in Imperial measurement will be based on this Third Edition, but units of measurement, and any staging or sizes required
to be stated, shall be as detailed in Appendix A.
The Committee expresses its gratitude to the Surveyors and Builders who submitted suggestions for the improvement of the document and to those Specialists who
contributed to the re-drafting of the insurance clauses and the drafting of the piling clauses.
The Committee expresses its special gratitude to the Sub-Committee responsible for carrying out so enthusiastically and so thoroughly the monumental task of translating the
Second Edition into Chinese. The members of this Sub-Committee were :Patrick D. P. Woo (Chairman),
John S. King (Secretary),
W. K. Chang,
David Y. C. Cheung,
K. S. Lau,
John H. P. Lok,
Charles C. C. Wong.
The members of the Standing Joint Committee are :Representing The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Hong Kong Branch) :B. J. White (Chairman)
K. E. N. Goodbourn
D. G. Levett
Representing the Building Contractors Association of Hong Kong :John H. P. Lok
Charles C. C. Wong
John W. L. Loo
Other gentlemen who have served on the Committee during the preparation of this edition are :H. Miller, the Chairman of the Joint Committee from its inception until his retirement from Hong Kong, R. B. Hanna and Geoffrey M. T. Yeh.
September, 1978.
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SUMMARY OF CONTENTS
Preface
Preface
Preface
Preface
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
XII
XIII
XIV
XV
XVI
XVII
XVIII
XIX
XX
XXI
XXII
to
to
to
to
Fourth Edition 2005

First Edition 1962
Second Edition 1966
Third Edition 1979
Use of Tabulated Format

General Principles
Preliminaries
Demolitions and Alterations
Piling and Caissons
Excavation
Concrete Works
Brickwork and Blockwork
Drainage (including Underground Pipe Duct)
Waterproofing
Stone Works
Roof Tiling
Wood Works
Ironmongery
Steel and Metal Works
Plastering and Paving
Mechanical Installations
Electrical Installations
Communications / Security / Control Systems
Glazing
Painting
Landscaping
Alphabetical Index
(Last page)
i
iii
iv
v
1
3
9
19
25
45
57
75
81
85
91
97
99
117
119
143
153
171
183
191
195
201
205
207
DETAILED CONTENTS
(List of Sections)
(See also the Alphabetical Index on Page 205)
I
II
USE OF TABULATED FORMAT

GENERAL PRINCIPLES
III
PRELIMINARIES
1
3
7
9
(a) Preliminary Particulars

(b) Conditions of Contract
(c) General Matters
9
10
11
DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
19
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
19
21
23
23
APPENDIX A
IV
VI
Demolitions
Alterations
Temporary Screens and Temporary Roofs
Shoring
VII
VIII
IX
X
PILING AND CAISSONS
25
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
25
25
28
30
33
36
39
43
XI
45
XII
Piling General
Steel Sheet Piling
Precast Concrete Piles
Cast In-situ Concrete Piles in Driven Casings
Bored Piles
Steel Piles
Caissons
Diaphragm Walling
EXCAVATION
(a) Excavation
(b) Underpinning
45
53
CONCRETE WORKS
57
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
57
64
65
66
70
71
73
Concrete
Gun Applied Reinforced Concrete
Reinforcement
Formwork
Precast Concrete Work
Prestressed Concrete Work
Precast Prestressed Concrete Work
BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK
75
(a) Brickwork and Blockwork

(b) Brick and Block Pavings and Steps
75
79
DRAINAGE (including Underground Pipe Ducts)

WATERPROOFING
81
85
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
85
85
88
88
Asphalt
Liquid Membrane Waterproofing
Felt Roofing
Sheet Membrane Waterproofing
STONE WORKS
91
(a) Stone Construction

(b) Stone Facings to Structural Backgrounds (including Cast Stone,
Marble and Granite)
91
94
ROOF TILING
97
(a) Chinese Roof Tiling

(b) Proprietary Roof Tiling
97
98
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DETAILED CONTENTS (continued)
XIII
XIV
XV
WOOD WORKS
99
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
99
100
101
102
Structural Timber
General Clauses
Flooring
Raised Access Floors
Sheet Linings / Claddings, Timber Suspended Ceilings,
Unframed Trims, Insulation, Proofing Works and Fire Stops
(f) Profiled Sheet Roof Coverings and Wall Claddings
(g) Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions
(h) Toilet Cubicle Partitions, Office Cubicle Partitions and Fittings
(i) Doors, Hatches, Ventilators and the like and Frames and Linings
(j) Stairs, Handrails and Balustrades
(k) Furniture, Fittings, Shelving, Racks, Playground Equipment etc.
(l) Minor Buildings and Structures mainly of Timber Construction
(m) Insulation / Proofing Works / Fire Stops
103
107
108
110
111
113
114
115
116
IRONMONGERY
STEEL AND METAL WORKS
117
119
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
119
122
123
124
125
127
128
129
131
Structural Steel
Linings, Coverings and Cladding
Roofing and Flashings etc.
Doors, Gates, Shutters, Grilles and Hatches
Framed Work, Stairs, Handrails and Balustrades
Fencing and Gates
Minor Buildings and Structures mainly of Metal Construction
Sundries
Raised Access Floors
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
XVI
XVII
Metal Profiled Sheet Roof Coverings and Wall Claddings

Fixed Partitions and Demountable Partitions
Toilet Cubicle Partitions and Office Cubicle Partitions and Fittings
Suspended Ceilings
Windows and Glazed Doors
Shop Fronts
Curtain Walling
Furniture, Fittings, Shelving, Racks, Playground Equipment etc.
131
133
135
136
138
139
141
142
PLASTERING AND PAVING
143
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
143
143
144
145
148
Spatterdash
Lathing and Plasterboard
General Clauses
In-situ Surface Finishes and Screeds or Backings
Tile and Slab Finishes
Rubber and Plastic Sheet or Carpet Sheet / Tile Finishes
and the like
151
MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS
153
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
153
154
155
156
160
161
164
166
169
General Clauses
Equipment
Sanitary and Laboratory Fittings
Pipework
Gutters
Ductwork
Insulation
Protective Coverings and Finishings
Sundries
DETAILED CONTENTS (continued)
XVIII ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
XIX
General Clauses
Equipment and Switchgear
Conduit (except in Final Circuits)
Trunking and Busbar Trunking
Trays and Ladders
Cables (except in Final Circuits)
Final circuits (Cables etc. in Final Circuits)
Fittings and Accessories
Earthing, Lightning Protection and Bonding
Sundries
171
171
172
173
174
175
176
178
179
180
181
COMMUNICATIONS / SECURITY / CONTROL SYSTEMS
183
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
183
184
185
186
189
General Clauses
Equipment
Distribution and Principal Interconnections
Final Circuit Points
Sundries
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XXII
GLAZING
191
(a) General Glazing (including Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheets)

(b) Glass Wall Linings, Floors, Balustrades and Parapets
(c) Mirrors, Glass Shelves and Sundry Glazing Works
191
193
194
PAINTING
195
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
195
197
198
199
199
General Clauses
Painting and Similar Work
Polishing and Clear Finishing
Signwriting
Paperhanging (including Sheet Plastic and Fabric Linings)
LANDSCAPING
201
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
201
201
202
203
203
Site Clearance and Excavating Works

Turfing and Grass Seeding
Planting
Boulders
Removal of Water
1.
2.
USE OF TABULATED FORMAT
GENERALLY
1.1
The rules in this document are set out in tables. Each section of the rules comprises information
(to be) provided, classification tables and supplementary rules.
1.2
Horizontal lines divide the classification tables and supplementary rules into zones to which
different rules apply.
4.
APPLICABILITY OF RULES
2.1
CLASSIFICATION TABLES
3.1
Within the classification tables where a broken line is shown, the rules given above and below the
broken line may be used as alternatives.
3.2
In referring to columns in classification tables, the measurement unit column has been
disregarded. The remaining four columns are herein referred to as the first, second, third and
fourth columns.
3.3
The first column lists the items commonly encountered. Each of these items may have one
qualifying sub-item if there is insufficient capacity in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th columns. The second and
third columns list sub-items into which each item or group of items are divided. These sub-items
may contain one or more descriptive features which are not mutually exclusive. The lists in these
columns are not intended to be exhaustive. The fourth column similarly provides for further subdivision, and in addition lists further sub-items that may be required to complete the total
description of the item.
3.4
3.5
4.
Coverage rules draw attention to particular incidental work (both labour and material) which shall
be deemed to be included in the appropriate items in a Bill of Quantities to the extent that such
work is included in the tender documents.
4.4
The column headed Supplementary Information contains rules governing the information which
shall be given in addition to the information given as a result of the application of rule 3.4.
4.5
A separate item shall be given for any work which differs from other work with respect to any
matter listed as supplementary information.
Rules printed above a double line apply to all work following in the Section or Sub-section within
the Section. Other rules apply only to the particular group of items against which they are shown.
5.
3.
SUPPLEMENTARY RULES (continued)

4.3
6.
DESCRIPTIONS
5.1
The requirements for information to be provided by the application of rules 3.4 and 4.4 may be
fulfilled by reference to other documents or drawings or published information.
5.2
Headings to groups of items in a Bill of Quantities shall be read as part of the descriptions of the
items to which the headings apply.
5.3
The use of a hyphen between two dimensions in this document or in a Bill of Quantities shall
mean a range of dimensions exceeding the first dimension stated but not exceeding the second.
CROSS-REFERENCES
6.1
Each item description shall identify the work with respect to one sub-item drawn from each of the
first three columns in the classification table and as many of the sub-items in the fourth column
as are applicable to the item. The general principle does not apply to Preliminaries in that it will be
necessary to select as many sub-items as appropriate from each column.
Cross-references within the classification tables are given in the form:

Work
Work
Number
Number
Number
Section
Sub-section
from first
from second
from third
Number
Number.
column.
column.
column.
Number
from fourth
column
Example:
Formwork
Where the number of units is required to be stated in the item, as for example 300 metres of
precast concrete lintols, in 268 number or, in Building Services Works, 1,000 kg of fabricated
composite support structures, in 168 number, this is stated in the measurement unit column.
VII (d).2.1.1
Formwork to soffits of slabs
slab thickness 200 mm
horizontal
SUPPLEMENTARY RULES
4.1
4.2
Measurement rules set out when work shall be measured and the method by which quantities
shall be computed.
Definition rules define the extent and limits of the work represented by a word or expression used
in the rules and in a Bill of Quantities prepared in accordance with the rules.
6.2
An asterisk within a cross-reference represents all entries in the column in which it appears.
6.3
The digit 0 within a cross-reference represents no entry in the column in which it appears.
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1.
2.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
BILLS OF QUANTITIES
1.1
Bills of Quantities shall fully describe the materials and workmanship and accurately represent
the work to be executed; work which by its nature cannot be accurately measured shall be
described as provisional. Provisional quantities, items or sections shall represent the work to be
carried out as accurately as is reasonably possible.
1.2
In order to define the precise nature and extent of the proposed work it will be necessary to give,
in descriptions or elsewhere, certain supplementary information including any limits on
tolerances, method, sequence etc. imposed by the designer.
4.
4.2
5.
Each measurement shall be taken to the nearest 10 millimetres (i.e. 5 millimetres and over shall be
regarded as 10 millimetres and less than 5 millimetres shall be disregarded). This rule shall not
apply to any dimensions stated in descriptions.
SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

5.1
The following symbols and abbreviations are used in this method of measurement:
m
= metre
m2
= square metre
2.1
This Standard Method of Measurement, whilst aiming at providing uniform units of measurement
and standard allowances, etc., is a definition of principle rather than an inflexible document. In
particular and exceptional cases the Surveyor is expected to use his discretion and to adopt
special methods, provided the principles of measurement laid down are observed and the
intention is made clear to the Estimator.
m3
= cubic metre
mm
= millimetre
nr
= number
kg
= kilogramme
If it is in the interest of accurate and practical estimating, he may give more detailed information
than is demanded by strict adherence to this document.
= Equal to or greater than
The method of measurement for work not covered by the clauses of this Standard Method of
Measurement, and also deviations from, or qualifications to, this Standard Method of
Measurement, shall be stated in the Preambles to the Bills of Quantities or in the description of
the items to which they apply. The method adopted for work not covered shall, as far as possible,
conform to that given in this document for similar work.
>
= Greater than/exceeding
= Equal to or less than/not exceeding
<
= Less than
dia.
= Diameter
min.
= Minimum
APPLICABILITY OF METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
max.
= Maximum
3.1
Prov
= Provisional
The methods of measurement laid down shall equally apply to the preparation of Bills of
Quantities before the work is commenced and to the measurement of finished work.
6.
4.
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT (continued)
PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT
2.2
3.
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
4.1
The following units of measurement shall, except as hereinafter provided, be adopted

throughout:(a)
Items given by weight - kilograms;
(b)
Items given cube - cubic metres;
(c)
Items given super - square metres;
(d)
Items given run - linear metres;
(e)
Items enumerated - number or sets, as applicable;
(f)
Items given by time may be given in Days or Hours - if these items are used, they
should be defined.
7.
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION

6.1
The Drawings from which the Bills of Quantities have been prepared shall be listed and reference
shall be made to any Specification on which the Bills of Quantities descriptions are based.
6.2
It should be noted that this is a separate requirement to the necessity of listing the Contract
Drawings and, where required by the Contract Document, the Contract Specification, as these
may, in due course, be varied.
UNITS OF BILLING
7.1
Where the unit of billing is the metre, quantities shall be billed to the nearest whole unit.
Fractions of a unit less than half shall be disregarded and all other fractions shall be regarded
as whole units.
7.
8.
UNITS OF BILLING (continued)

7.2
Where the unit of billing is the kilogram, quantities shall be billed to the nearest whole unit.
Fractions of a unit less than half shall be disregarded and all other fractions shall be regarded as
whole units.
7.3
Where the application of this Clause would cause an entire item to be eliminated, such item shall
be billed as one whole unit.
7.4
When billing items of variation or remeasurement in adjustment of accounts, omissions and

additions of items where the unit of billing is the metre shall be billed to the nearest one tenth of a 13.
whole unit, and where the unit of billing is the kilogram shall be billed to the nearest whole unit.
Where, however, one whole unit has been billed in conformity with rule 7.3 above, and the original
quantity has been deducted, then the whole unit shall be omitted.
WORK MEASURED NET

8.1
9.
Unless otherwise stated, all work shall be measured net as fixed in its place.
ORDER OF DIMENSIONS
9.1
10.
12.
In giving dimensions the order should be consistent, and generally in the sequence of length,
width and height.
MINIMUM DEDUCTIONS
12.1 Where minimum deductions of voids are dealt with in this document they shall refer only to
openings or wants detached from the boundaries of the space measured.
12.2 Openings and wants caused by projections from the boundary of the space measured shall
always be the subject of deduction, irrespective of size.
14.
PIPE OR TUBING SIZES

13.1 Pipes or tubing (which terms shall be synonymous for these rules of measurement) shall be
described by their nominal sizes unless otherwise stated.
DAYWORKS
14.1 As Contractors have differing practices in:
(a)
the number of hours included in a normal working day;
(b)
payment of overtime rates for hours worked in excess of a normal working day;
(c)
payment of overtime rates for Sundays and Labour Holidays,
some provision should be made in Dayworks Schedules for the differentials to be priced,
probably as percentage on-costs over the normal working days and normal working hours 08:00
to 18:00 hours. Where shift work is envisaged that should be separately provided for.
DESCRIPTIONS OF ITEMS
In general, rates may be different for:
10.1 Notwithstanding these principles of measurement, proprietary items may be measured in a

manner appropriate to the manufacturers tariff or customary practice.
- Normal Working Days
10.2 The descriptions of items in Bills of Quantities may refer to other documents or drawings and any
reference to such information shall be understood to fulfil any requirements of these principles of
measurement; alternatively, reference may be made to published information.
- Labour Holidays
- Sundays
and at times:
- 08:00 to 18:00 hours
11.
COSTS HELD TO BE INCLUDED IN ITEMS

11.1 Each item shall, unless otherwise stated, be held to include:
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Labour and all costs in connection therewith;
(b)
Materials, goods and all costs in connection therewith (e.g. conveyance, delivery,
unloading, storing, returning packings, handling, hoisting, lowering);
(c)
Fitting and fixing materials and goods in position;
(d)
Use of plant;
(e)
All cutting and waste;
(f)
Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit.
- 18:00 to 24:00 hours

- 00:00 to 04:00 hours
- 04:00 to 08:00 hours
II
14.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
DAYWORKS (continued)
15.
14.2 Labour shall be paid for on an hourly basis, in the manner suggested above. There should be no
further percentage addition on , the quoted labour rates which will be deemed to include for:
(a)
(b)
Wages, bonuses and all allowances paid to operatives directly engaged on dayworks
(including gangers and charge hands working with their gangs and those operating
mechanical plant and transport) in accordance with the appropriate employment
agreement, or where no such agreement exists, the actual payments made to the work
people concerned;
(b)
16.
Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit;
(d)
Use and maintenance of small hand tools and appliances, non-mechanical plant and
equipment, such as ladders, trestles, stages, bankers, scaffolding, temporary track,
wagons, skips, tarpaulins and all similar items.
The term Prime Cost Sum shall mean a sum provided for work or services to be executed
by a Nominated Sub-Contractor or for materials or goods to be obtained from a Nominated
Supplier. Such sum shall be deemed to be exclusive of any profit or attendance required by
the Contractor and provision shall be made for the addition thereof.
WORK UNDER RESERVOIR, RIVER OR SEA WATER

16.1 All work executed in or under reservoir, river or sea water shall be given separately stating the
levels of high and low water where applicable.
Site supervision, including the cost of foremen and walking gangers and staff insurances;
(c)
PROVISIONAL AND PRIME COST SUMS (continued)
17.
WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR

17.1 All work required to be carried out in compressed air shall be given separately.
14.3 The costs of materials in dayworks shall be the nett invoiced costs, including delivery to site.
A schedule may be given containing provisional quantities of different materials for the work to
be carried out on a dayworks basis.
18.
A percentage item shall be given to enable the Contractor to quote for the inclusion of
establishment charges, overhead charges and profit.
14.4 The costs of construction plant and vehicles (excluding the cost of operators and drivers who
19.
shall be included in labour above) shall be paid for at the rates entered in the schedule for the net
working hours during which the plant is engaged on dayworks, and excluding any standing or
idle time, except that plant held on standby by written request from the Architect shall be paid for.
The quoted rates will be deemed to include for:
(a)
Transportation costs for plant not already available on the site;
(b)
Site supervision, hire charges, insurances, consumable stores, fuel and maintenance.
A percentage item shall be given to enable the Contractor to quote for the inclusion of
establishment charges, overhead charges, profit and for any further costs imposed by the above
limitations.
15.
PROVISIONAL AND PRIME COST SUMS

15.1 The use of the terms Provisional Sums and Prime Cost Sums shall be made in conformity with
the following definitions unless otherwise provided in the Conditions of Contract:
(a)
The term Provisional Sum shall mean a sum provided for work or for costs which cannot
be entirely foreseen, defined or detailed at the time the tendering documents are issued;
WORK OUTSIDE THE CURTILAGE OF THE SITE

18.1 Work outside the curtilage of the site shall be separately identified.
WORK IN EXISTING BUILDINGS

19.1 Work in existing buildings shall be separately identified. Such work is defined as work on, or in, or
immediately under work existing before the current project.
19.2 Where the premises are occupied, this shall be stated and any restrictions on access or timing or
disposal of debris, and disposition of plant and materials, shall be given.
19.3 Where the Contractor is required to arrange access to tenanted areas, separately with each
tenant, this shall be stated and the work kept separate from the work in common areas.
20.
TEMPORARY WORKS
20.1 Where the Contractor is required to provide, or to take over existing, temporary works,
descriptions shall include, where appropriate, references to provision and erecting or taking over
and repairing, maintaining (duration stated), adapting (details stated), handing over to the
Employer or succeeding Contractor or clearing away and making good all works disturbed.
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES
APPENDIX A to Section II - GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Being Classification of Building Services Works into Systems for Billing Purposes.
Systems, together with their equipment, pipework, ductwork, insulation, trunking, ducting, cable trays, conduits and sundries shall be classified as follows and given under appropriate headings.
The wordings in this list are for reference only, and actual wording should follow those used in the drawings and specifications.
DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Laboratory/Industrial Waste Drainage
Sewage Pumping/Treatment
Incineration Plant
PLUMBING AND WATER SUPPLY, AIR, PETROL, FUEL OIL AND GAS SYSTEMS
Sanitary & Laboratory Fittings
Soil, Waste, Ventilation and Rainwater Pipes
Gutters
Potable Water
Hot and Cold Water
Pressurised Water
Flushing Water
Irrigation
Grey Water
Fountains/Water Features
Treated/Deionised/Distilled Water
Swimming Pool Water Treatment
Air and Gas Supply and Distribution
Compressed/Instrument Air
Medical/Laboratory Gas
Natural Gas
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Vacuum
Steam
FIRE SERVICES INSTALLATION

Fire Hose Reels
Wet Risers
Sprinklers
Deluge
Fire Hydrants
Gas Fire Fighting
Foam Fire Fighting
Fire Detection and Alarm
Chilled Water
Cooling Water
VENTILATION/AIR-CONDITIONING/HEATING/REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
Sea Water
Cooling Water
Chilled Water
Condensate Drainage
General Supply/Extract
Toilet Extract
Kitchen Extract
Car Parking Extract
Smoke Extract/Smoke Control
Safety Cabinet/Fume Cupboard Extract
Fume Extract
Anaesthetic Gas Extract
Dust Collection
Air-Conditioning
Window/Wall/Split Type Air-Conditioning Units
Air Curtains
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY/POWER/LIGHTING SYSTEMS

Electrical Generation Plant
HV Supply/Distribution/Public Utility Supply
LV Supply/Public Utility Supply
General Lighting and Small Power
Extra Low Voltage Supply
DC Supply
Uninterrupted Power Supply
Electric Underfloor Heating
Local Electric Heating Units
Earthing/Lightning Protection and Bonding
APPENDIX A to Section II - GENERAL PRINCIPLES (continued)

Being Classification of Building Services Works into Systems for Billing Purposes.
Systems, together with their equipment, pipework, ductwork, insulation, trunking, ducting, cable trays, conduits and sundries shall be classified as follows and given under appropriate headings.
The wordings in this list are for reference only, and actual wording should follow those used in the drawings and specifications.
COMMUNICATIONS/SECURITY/CONTROL SYSTEMS
Telecommunications
Staff Paging/Location
Public Address/Sound Amplification
Centralised Dictation
Radio/TV/CCTV
Projection
Advertising Display
Clocks
Data Transmission
Access Control
Security Detection and Alarm
Earthing and Bonding
Lightning Protection
Electromagnetic Screening
Building Automation including Central Control
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(See Section II - General Principles)
(a)
Excavation
MEASUREMENT
RULES
INFORMATION PROVIDED
1.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
Generally
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
S.1 Special requirements
in respect of upholding
and maintaining the
sides of earthworks
Where practicable the nature of the soil shall be described and attention drawn to any existing trial holes.
S.2 Whether or not

blasting is permitted and
any special restrictions
regarding same given
S.3 Any requirements in
respect of phasing or
sequencing of excavation
MEASUREMENT
RULES
CLASSIFICATION TABLE
2.
Site clearance
1. Cutting down trees
1. Girth 0.60 - 0.90 m
nr
M.1 Tree girths are

measured at a height of
1.00 m above ground.
2. Girth in further stages

2. Cutting down trees
of 0.30 m
which are not in an open
site area or are in an area
without vehicular access,
details stated
3. Removal of existing tree 1. Described
stumps, where trees have
been cut down by others
4. Clearing site of tall
grass, shrubs, bushes,
and the like and trees
0.60 m girth
1. Approximate area stated
5. Cutting turf to be
preserved
1. Average depth stated
6. Stripping top soil for

preservation
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.1 This work is deemed

to include;
S.4 Filling materials
(a) Grubbing up roots

(b) Disposal of materials
(c) Filling voids
nr
Item
m2
1. Method of storing and

preservation and location
where turf is required to
be stacked stated.
m2
1. Method of storage and

location stated
(a)
Excavation (continued)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
2. Site clearance
(continued)
7. Disposal of existing
spoil heaps or rubbish
dumps left by previous
contractors
1. Removal from site to a

specified dumping area
provided by Employer
Item
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION

to include for:
(a) Excavating from the
spoil heaps
2. Removal from site to a

tip provided by Contractor
(b) All multi-handling to

and from temporary spoil
heaps as and if
necessary
(c) Transport to specified
dump area; or provision
of, and transport to shoot,
dump or tip
3.
Excavating
1. Surface excavation
0.20 m in average depth
1. Average depth stated
m2
C.3
D.1 The term planking
and strutting means
(a) This work is deemed
everything requisite to
to include for excavating in
uphold the face of
any ground encountered,
excavation other than
getting out excavated
shoring as required to be
(a) 0.25 m from the face
materials by any means
measured
under
item
of concrete requiring
necessary, all levelling or
(a).5
hereof
and
covers
formwork where the
grading and ramming
formwork does not exceed the Contractors
bottoms, trimming sides,
responsibility for
0.60 m in height
planking and strutting and
upholding and maintaining
any extra excavation
(b) 0.60 m from the face
the sides of earthwork by
required therefor.
of concrete requiring
whatever means are
formwork where the
(b) See item (a).5 hereof
formwork exceeds 0.60 m considered necessary.
for temporary shoring and
in height and the bottom
supports for excavation
of the formwork exceeds
into banks for retaining
0.60 m below the starting
walls and similar
level of the excavation
constructions with a face
(c) 0.60 m from the
height > 1.50 m.
finished face of work
(c) Any additional
below ground level where
excavation for working
externally applied dampspace, to that included in
proof coverings or
protection walls are
M.2, that the Contractor
required or where the
may consider necessary
method of construction
and for the subsequent
requires workmen to
backfilling.
operate from the outside
M.2 In measurement of
excavation, an additional
allowance for working
space is included as
follows:
M.3 Disposal of excavated

materials are measured
separately.
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3. Excavating
(continued)
2. Excavation to reduce
levels over site > 0.20 m
in average depth
m3
3. Excavation to reduce
levels into sides of banks
m3
4. Basements and similar

excavations
5. Surface trenches
MEASUREMENT
RULES
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
M.2 and M.3 apply.
D.1 applies.
C.3 applies.
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
M.4 The quantities given

are the bulk before
excavating and no
allowance is made for
subsequent variations to
bulk or for extra space
beyond the allowances
made below.
1. In successive stages of
1.50 m
m3
m3
M.2, M.3 and M.4 apply

1. Commencing levels
stated.
M.2, M.3 and M.4 apply.

M.5 Basements and
similar excavations are
measured to the outside
of the foundations,
subject to M.2 (working
space clause) hereof;
existing voids are
deducted.
M.6 Where trenches
exceed 1.00 m in depth a
minimum width of 0.75 m
is measured.
6. Trenches below
basement level
m3
M.2, M.3, M.4 and M.5

apply.
7. Excavation for column

or stanchion bases,
isolated piers, manholes
and the like, each given
separately
m3
8. Post holes 0.30 m3
nr
M.7 Where these

excavations exceed
1.50 m in depth a
minimum measurement
on plan of 1.25 m x 1.25 m
is taken for excavation.
C.3 applies.
C.4 Backfilling and
disposal of surplus
excavated material are
deemed to be included.
S.2 applies.
(a)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
3. Excavating
(continued)
9. Trenches for curbs and

the like
1. Average depth stated in

multiples of 0.25 m
1. Trenches for curbs and

the like without beds, and
those to be laid on beds
are each measured
separately, and
commencing levels
stated.
1. Trenches for pipes

NOTE: Trenches for drain
without beds, and those to pipes and for pipe ducts
be laid on beds are each
are measured under
measured separately and Section IX Drainage.
commencing levels
stated.
2. Size of curbs and the

like stated
10. Trenches for service

pipes, cables and the like multiples of 0.25 m
2. Pipes or cables 55
mm diameter
3. Pipes or cables > 55
mm and 110 mm
diameter
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
D.1 applies.
C.3 and C.4 apply.
S.2 applies.
4. Pipes or cables 110

mm diameter, sizes stated
11. Trenches for multiple
pipes, cables and the like stages of 0.25 m
2. Sizes, numbers and

relative positions of pipes
or cables stated
4. Items extra over any
type of excavation
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1. The thickness if known

1. Breaking up and
removing pavings, surface stated
concrete and the like
m2
2. Breaking up and
removing brickwork or
blockwork and the like
met with in excavations
m3
3. Breaking up any
removal of stone masonry
walls or slab foundations
and the like met with in
excavations
m3
4. Breaking up
unreinforced concrete
and the like met with in
excavations
m3
5. Breaking up reinforced
concrete met with in
excavations
m3

to include for additional
cost of disposal.
1. Extra over any
excavation irrespective of
depth
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MEASUREMENT
RULES
5. Temporary shoring
and supports
1. For sides of excavation

into banks for retaining
walls or similar
constructions, with face
height > 1.50 m
1. Minimum and maximum

face heights above
reduced level and
approximate overall
length stated
6.
1. Of excavated material
1. Deposited on site
m3
1. Specified locations,
details stated
2. Removed from site to a

specified dumping area
provided by Employer
m3
1. Dumping area stated
Disposal
Item
2. Of existing spoil heaps

or rubbish dumps left by
previous contractors
M.4 applies.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION

to include for any extra
excavation required
therefor and for the
subsequent backfilling.
S.2 applies.
C.7 The work is deemed

to include for all multihandling to and from
temporary spoil heaps as
and if necessary.
to include for:
(a) All multi-handling to
heaps as and if necessary
(b) Transport to specified
dump area
3. Removed from site to a

tip provided by Contractor
m3

to include for:
(a) All multi-handling to
heaps as and if necessary
(b) Provision of, and
transport to, shoot, dump
or tip
(a)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
7. Backfilling to
excavation
8. Filling to make up
levels or for forming
embankments or
terraces
9. Filling into planters
and the like, positions
stated if not at ground
level
1. 0.30 m in depth,
average depth stated
m2
1. Selected, details stated M.8 Filling into
excavations is measured
--------2. Obtained from materials
2. Special filling materials,
as equal to the void to be
m3
2. > 0.30 m in depth
on site
details stated
filled.
(where part exceeds 0.30
3. Obtained from specified
3. Top soil
m in depth, the whole is
off-site area
4. Fabricated, details
given cube)
4. To be provided by
stated
Contractor from his own
sources
m2
M.9 Filling to make up
--------levels or for forming
m3
embankments or terraces
is measured after
compaction.
m3
1. Arising from excavation
10. Hardcore or granular 1. 0.30 m in depth

1. Beds
filling
2. Handpacked vertical
2. > 0.30 m in depth,
(where part exceeds 0.30 beds
m in depth, the whole is
3. Handpacked beds
given cube)
sloping 15O from the
horizontal
m2
m
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.7 applies.
S.5 Method of
compaction
S.6 If deposited and
compacted in layers this
is stated, giving thickness
of layers.
M.9 applies.
S.5 and S.6 apply.
M.10Thickness of beds
and filling to make up
levels etc. is measured
after compaction.
S.7 Kind and quality of

material
4. Filling to make up levels

11. Handpacking slopes
and vertical faces of
hardcore or other filling
materials
m2
12. Blinding to surfaces

of hardcore or other
filling materials
m2
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1. Materials to be used
stated
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EXCAVATION
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MEASUREMENT
RULES
13. Surface treatments
1. Formation of slopes
in filling
m2
2. Formation of slopes
to cuttings
m2
3. Trimming exposed
surfaces of rock to
produce fair face
m2
4. Preparation of existing
ground or subsoil areas
for application of top soil
for turfing
1. Method of preparation
stated
5. Consolidation of subgrade for roads and

pavings
m2
6. Herbicide, selective
weed killer or insecticide
treatments
m2
1. Sloping 1 in 7
3. Formation of weep
holes
1. Thickness stated
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
S.8 Tolerances
S.9 Method of compaction
M.11 Turfing and grass

seeding work is measured
in accordance with
Section XXII (b).
2. Sloping > 1 in 7
16. Sprayed concrete

surfacing to slopes
COVERAGE RULES
m2
14. Turfing and grass

seeding
15. Chunam surfacing
DEFINITION RULES
1. Details of mix and

thickness to be applied
stated
m2
1. Fully described
nr
m2
m2
M.12 Steel mesh

reinforcement may be
included in the description.
M.13 Alternatively steel
mesh reinforcement may
be measured separately
in accordance with
Section VII (c).5.

to include for any
necessary scaffolding and
hoisting materials up and
down slopes.
(a)
Excavation
MEASUREMENT
RULES
17. Cutting or burning

1. Thickness stated
through steel sheet
piling to remove that not
required for permanent
works
M.14 Measured in
accordance with Section
V (b).6
18. Withdrawing steel

sheet piling installed by
others
M.15 Measured in
V (b).8
19. Cutting off heads of

concrete piles
1. Precast concrete piles
M.16 Measured in
V (c).12
2. Cast in-situ piles
M.17 Measured in
V (d).11
3. Bored piles
M.18 Measured in
V (e).8
20. Cutting off heads of

steel piles
M.19 Measured in
V (f).8
21. Breaking up caisson

lining above level of
concrete core
M.20 Measured in
V (g).9
22. Preparation of top of 1. Size of caisson stated

caisson for raising on
23. Cutting off top of
diaphragm walls to
required levels
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nr
M.21 Measured in
V (h).7
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
S.10 Requirements in
respect of preparation of
surface, straightening
and bending projecting
reinforcement and any
necessary protection
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EXCAVATION
(b)
Underpinning
53
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.
M.1 Underpinning work,

including concrete,
brickwork, tanking and
the like is given under a
separate heading.
Generally
A description of the work to be underpinned shall be given, stating the length, the depth of the underpinning
and the limit of the length to be carried out in one operation.
MEASUREMENT
RULES
2. Temporary supports
to work to be
underpinned
Item
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
S.1 Particulars given
where practicable
(b)
Underpinning (continued)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
3.
Excavation
1. Preliminary excavation
down to the base of work
to be underpinned
2. Excavation below the
base of work to be
underpinned
1. In successive stages of
1.50 m, commencing
levels stated
m3
1. From one side only

2. From both sides
DEFINITION RULES
M.2 and M.4 of Sub-section D.1 of Sub-section (a)

(a) hereof apply.
hereof applies.
M.2 Allowances for
D.2 The commencing
working space are made
level is defined as the
in measurement of
commencing level of the
excavation. The width of
preliminary excavation.
the working space
(measured horizontally
from the face of the wall
to be underpinned, or
where projecting
foundations are to be
retained, from the face of
such projection) shall be
related to the depth of the
excavation (measured
from the commencing
levels to the underside of
the underpinning work).
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.3 of Sub-section (a)

hereof applies.
S.2 Physical restrictions

if known and any design
constraints stated
The allowances are made

as follows, irrespective of
any physical restriction or
design constraints:
(a) 1.00 m from the wall
or projecting foundation
where the total depth of
the excavation does not
exceed 1.50 m
(b) 1.50 m from the wall
excavation exceeds
1.50 m but does not
exceed 3.00 m
(c) 2.00 m from the wall
the excavation exceeds
3.00 m
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Underpinning (continued)
55
MEASUREMENT
RULES
4. Items extra over

excavation irrespective
of depth
M.3 Items extra over are

measured in accordance
with item (a).4 hereof.
5. Cutting away
projecting foundations
1. Brickwork
2. Stonework
1. Maximum width and

depth of projection stated
3. Mass Concrete
4. Reinforced concrete,
including cutting
reinforcement
6.
Concrete
7.
Formwork
8.
Reinforcement
9.
Brickwork
10. Tanking
M.4 Concrete, formwork,

reinforcement, brickwork
and tanking are measured
in accordance with the
appropriate Trades.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
HK SMM 4
MEASUREMENT
RULES
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
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CONCRETE WORKS
(a)
Concrete
57
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.
M.1 Labours to existing

work are measured.
Generally
M.2 All concrete work is

measured cube except
as hereinafter provided.
M.3 Thickness of beds,
slabs, walls and the like
is stated.
M.4 Any treatment of the
face of concrete, other
than that required by Subsection (d) C.3 hereof,
beyond ordinary
depositing, spreading and
levelling are measured
separately and given
super.
M.5 Reinforced concrete
and watertight reinforced
concrete are each given
separately.
M.6 Concrete in casing to
structural steelwork is
given separately.
M.7 Plain concrete
required to be vibrated is
so described.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.1 Each item of concrete

work is deemed to include
for forming grooves (other
than in fair faced concrete
to form ornamental
features), chases, mortices,
grouting in balusters,
bolts, dowels and the like
with cement, holes for
pipes, etc., 150 mm
diameter, openings
0.025 m2 sectional area,
and the required steel
trimming bars to these
holes and openings and
making good and any
other sundry items of a
like nature.
S.1 Composition and mix

(or strength requirement)
of the concrete
C.2 Reinforced concrete

is deemed to include for
vibration.
S.2 Particulars of any

tests required, both of
materials and the finished
work
S.3 Requirements for
compaction
S.4 Requirements for
placing in position by a
particular method, or
pouring at stated speeds.
Work to which these
requirements apply given
separately
(a)
Concrete (continued)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.
M.8 Generally concrete

slabs, walls, columns,
beams, stairs and the like
are given separately.
Generally (continued)
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
M.9 Concrete, formwork

and reinforcement are
each given separately
except as hereinafter and
herein before provided.
M.10 No deductions are
made for:
(a) voids 0.05 m3 in
work given cube where
the thickness is not
stated in the description
(b) the volume of
reinforcement or the
structural steel sections
embedded in the concrete
or cast-in accessories
(c) openings in walls,
floors, roof slabs,
roadways and the like
0.10 m2 in work where the
thickness is stated and is
< 500 mm (if over 500
mm thick and the void
exceeds 0.05 m3 it is to
be deducted)
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CONCRETE WORKS
(a)
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MEASUREMENT
RULES
2. Small bases for
fencing posts etc.
1. Sizes stated
nr
3.
1. Thickness stated
m3
Concrete beds
NOTE - For Structural

movement joints see item
(a) 28 hereof
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
C.3 Laying in bays and the

necessary formwork to the
joints between bays
deemed to be included
C.4 Laying or finishing to
falls, currents or cambers
4. Thickening to
1. Width and thickness
concrete beds, under
stated
walls, partitions and the
like and under channels
C.5 Extra excavation,

disposal, hardcore and
formwork deemed to be
included
C.6 Any extra costs in
curved work deemed to
be included
5. Surface water
channels
1. Shape, width,
thicknesses of sides and
base and average depth
stated. Expansion joints
and spacing described
1. Excavation, disposal,
formwork and rendering
described
2. Curved channels
6. Stepped channels to 1. Shape, width,

1. Excavation, disposal,
slopes
thicknesses of sides and
formwork and rendering
base and average depth
described
stated. Height of steps
2. Any weep holes in steps
and gradient of channel
described
between steps stated and
any weep holes in steps
described
7. Channels formed in
concrete beds
8.
Foundations
9. Isolated stanchion
or column bases
10. Pile caps
1. Shape, width and

average depth stated
1. Formwork described
1. Straight channels
m3
1. Foundations include
attached stanchion or
column bases
M.11 Channels in level

ground and sloping
channels are measured
together.
C.7 Angles, ends, outlets

and intersections deemed
to be included
C.8 Rebates for channel
covers deemed to be
included
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(a)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
11. Blinding under
1. Thickness stated
foundations and beams
m3
12. Cement grouting

under steel column
bases or under steel
grillages
m2
13. Curbs
1. Mix and thickness

stated
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
m3
14. Copings
15. Projecting cills
16. Strings
17. Similar items
HK SMM 4
60
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CONCRETE WORKS
(a)
61
MEASUREMENT
RULES
18. Suspended slabs
m3
1. Horizontal
2. Sloping 15
19. Coffered and

troughed slabs
3. Sloping > 15O
M.15 The stated thickness

of coffered and troughed
slabs is the thickness
measured overall.
1. Attached beams
21. Ground beams
2. Isolated and tie beams
m3
COVERAGE RULES
M.12 The measurement of D.1 Coffered and troughed C.4 applies.

suspended slabs is taken slabs include margins
C.9 Shoulders of different
across columns and
whose width is < 500 mm.
mix are deemed to
beams, except where the
Wider margins are
include for any additional
columns or beams are of
included with ordinary
formwork or permanent
a different mix.
slabs.
mesh separation barriers
M.13 Where a shoulder of D.2 The descriptions of
required to form the
richer mix is required at
slabs and beams of
shoulders.
these junctions, or at
horizontal, sloping 15O
junctions of columns and
and sloping > 15O relate
beams, the items are so
to the top surface.
described.
M.14 The measurement of
beams below slabs and of
upstand beams is taken
between columns.
20. Beams
DEFINITION RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(a)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
m3
22. Casings to structural

steelwork
23. Walls
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
1. Casings to beams
2. Casings to stanchions
1. Thickness stated
m3
1. Walls
2. Retaining walls
m3
24. Columns
M.16 Concrete walls are

measured between
columns or projections
and up to the soffits of
beams and slabs.
M.17 If the width of a
column exceeds four
times its thickness, it is
classified as a wall.
25. Concrete in stairs
m3
M.18 All concrete in stairs,

including stairs, support
beams, strings, landings
(other than landings
forming part of main floor
slabs) and aprons are
measured together in the
item of stairs.
26. In-situ concrete in

filling between and over
hollow blocks in
suspended slabs
m3
M.19 Measured nett

volume
27. Hollow blocks in

suspended slabs
HK SMM 4
1. Fully described
nr
62
VII
CONCRETE WORKS
(a)
63
MEASUREMENT
RULES
28. Structural movement 1. Between two wall faces 1. Descriptions include
joints
steel dowels, formwork,
fillers, temporary fillets
and surface coatings and
formation of rebates or
other labours.
2. In beds
3. In suspended slabs
4. In walls
5. In beams
6. In columns
7. Across beams
8. Across curbs
9. Similar items
29. Pointing to structural

movement joints
30. Cover strips, cover
plates and fire stops to
structural movement
joints
1. Cover strips
31. Water stops
1. Straight
m2
1. Plane
2. Curved
1. Sizes stated,
descriptions include steel
dowels, formwork, fillers,
temporary fillets and
surface coatings and
other labours.
1. Sizes stated, or where

there are a large number
of similar items, the items
may be grouped in ranges
of sizes, descriptions to
include steel dowels,
formwork, fillers,
temporary fillets and
surface coatings and
other labours.
nr
1. Descriptions include
backing rods or materials
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
M.20 Water stops in

structural movement
joints are measured
separately under item
(a).31 hereof.
1. Straight
2. Curved
2. Cover plates
M.21 Measured separately

from the joints
1. Straight
2. Curved
3. Fire stops
2. Curved
3. Joints at intersections
4. Special junction pieces,
including joints
1. Dimensioned
description
m
nr
C.10 Running joints

SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(a)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
32. Accessories and
sundry items cast into
in-situ concrete
1. Bonding ties
1. Dimensioned description
2. Steel angle column

guards
3. Spout or weep pipes
m2
1. Spacing dimensions
-------- stated
m
-------nr
4. Step irons
5. Others, details stated
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
M.22 Cast-in accessories D.3 Cast-in accessories

C.11 Perforations or
are normally enumerated. exclude reinforcement,
recesses in formwork
Linear or area measure
tying wire, distance
may be used provided
blocks, spacers, chairs,
that any appropriate
structural steelwork,
spacing dimensions are
hollow blocks and fillers
given in descriptions.
blocks, permanent
formwork, joints and all
components around which
concrete is cast, but
which are not fixed by the
Concretor (e.g. electrical
and plumbing
components, doors and
windows etc.).

materials and sizes or
manufacturers
references
MEASUREMENT
RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
1.
COVERAGE RULES
nr
1. Dimensioned description,
--------description to include for
m
bedding and holding down
bolts as appropriate
33. Bridge bearing pads

for concrete bridges,
and the like
(b)
DEFINITION RULES
Slabs
1. Thickness stated
1. Tops
m2
2. Soffits
2.
Walls
3.
Beams
4.
Columns
5.
To slopes
HK SMM 4
1. Straight
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES

materials
2. Curved
S.2 Preparatory work
m2
S.3 Method of application

and finish
M.1 Gunite sprayed
surface to slopes is
measured in Section VI
Excavation.
S.4 The relative positions

of gun applied members
S.5 Permissible loads in
relation to casting times
64
VII
CONCRETE WORKS
(c)
Reinforcement
65
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.
M.1 Each type of steel is

given separately, e.g.
Mild Steel, High Yield
Steel, etc.
Generally
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
S.1 Quality of steel stated
S.2 Particulars given of
any tests required
S.3 Any special
restrictions in regard to
hot or cold bending
2.
Bar reinforcement
1. Nominal size stated
1. General reinforcement
kg
2. General reinforcement
> 12 m in length, given in
stages of 3 m
1. Round bars
C.1 Variations in weight

due to rolling margin
2. Indented bars
3. Square bars
C.2 Cutting to lengths,

and bending deemed to
be included
3. Links, stirrups and

binders
C.3 Tying wire, precast

concrete or proprietary
spacer blocks and chairs
and supports (other than
spacers, chairs and
supports designed by the
Engineer) and ordinary
spacer rods deemed to
be included
4. Spacers and chairs

designed by the Engineer
5. Helical reinforcement
6. Reinforcement bent to
curve
3. Threading ends of
bars for couplers by
others
4.
1. Sizes of bars stated
nr
1. Fully described
Couplers
nr
M.2 Only couplers

included in the Engineers
design are measured.
C.4 Couplers, other than

those included in the
design deemed to be
included
C.5 Threading ends of
bars, where required, is
deemed to be included.
5.
Fabric reinforcement 1. Descriptions include the 1. Weight stated

extra materials in laps
which are also described
m2
1. Flat fabric
2. Fabric specially bent to
curve.
M.3 Fabric reinforcement

is measured the nett area
covered.
M.4 No deduction is made
for openings 1.00 m2.
6. Proprietary antiburglar reinforcement.
1. Described in detail
including manufacturers
reference
C.6 Notchings around

obstructions and bending
(d)
Formwork
MEASUREMENT
RULES
DEFINITION RULES
1.
M.1 Except where

otherwise stated,
formwork is measured to
concrete surfaces of the
finished structure which
require support during
casting.
D.1 Formwork left-in is

C.1 All formwork is
that which is not designed deemed to include all
to remain in position but is necessary materials and
nonetheless impossible to work for erection,
remove.
supporting, easing,
striking and removal, and
D.2 Permanent formwork
for re-propping as
is that which is designed
required.
to remain in position.
C.2 Coating with release
agents is deemed to be
included in the rates for
formwork.
Generally
M.2 Formwork is
measured super except
as hereinafter provided.
M.3 No deductions made
for openings 1.00 m2.
M.4 Formwork left-in and
permanent formwork are
each measured
separately, except where
more detail is required in
item (d).5 and 6 hereof.
M.5 Formwork to produce
a formed finish is
measured separately and
the finish described.
HK SMM 4
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
materials and propping
requirements for
permanent formwork
S.2 Construction and/or
lining of formwork which
is not at the discretion of
the Contractor.
the formed finishes
required
S.4 Formwork to produce

C.3 Formwork to produce
formed finishes being
a formed finish is deemed
formwork required to
in addition to include for
produce certain
all necessary sheet lining
standards of finishes
materials, forms or linings
S.5 Specified Formwork
and treating the face of
being formwork which is
the concrete to produce
the required formed finish. not at the discretion of
the Contractor, i.e. the
C.4 Formwork is deemed
Engineer/Architect may
to include for splayed
specify the construction
edges, notchings,
and/or lining materials.
allowance for overlaps
and passings at angles,
battens, fillets for chases,
recesses, chamfered
edges and the like and
splayed angles.
66
VII
CONCRETE WORKS
(d)
Formwork (continued)
67
MEASUREMENT
RULES
2.
Soffits of slabs
Soffits of landings
1. Slab thickness 200

mm
2. Slab thickness > 200
mm - thickness stated in
further stages of 100 mm
4. Soffits of coffered
or troughed slabs
5. Wall faces and the
like
1. Horizontal
m2
2. Sloping
3. Curved
4. Curved in more than
one direction
1. Vertical
m2
2. Sloping
3. Curved ( For work
curved in more than one
direction see item 17,
Complex shapes below)
6. Sides of piers,
columns and
stanchions
1. Height to soffit 3.50 m M.6 The heights of soffits D.3 Formwork to soffits of
are measured from the
slabs includes formwork
2. Thereafter in 1.50 m
structural concrete level,
to landings occurring at
stages
or from the existing
floor levels.
ground, or formation level
immediately below the
soffit.
m2
1. Size of mould and

profile, centres of moulds,
and slab thickness stated
1. Vertical
2. Sloping
3. Curved, radii stated
(For work curved in more
than one direction see
item 17, Complex
shapes below)
1. To one face only, wall

M.7 Formwork is
thickness and background measured to each face of
to other face stated
walls requiring support.
2. Left in
3. Permanent to both faces
4. Permanent to one face
only, wall thickness and
background to other face
stated
m2
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(d)
MEASUREMENT
RULES
7. Sides and soffits of
beams
1. Depth of beams
0.75 m (below soffit of
slab)
2. Depth of beams >
0.75 m (below soffit of
slab)
1. Horizontal beams
m2
2. Sloping beams
3. Curved beams
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
1. Height to soffit 3.50 m M.8 Formwork to

secondary beams is
2. Thereafter in 1.50 m
measured up to the sides
stages.
of main beams, but no
deduction is made from
the formwork of main
beams where secondary
beams intersect them.
M.9 Formwork to beams
which intersect with
stanchion casings,
columns, caisson or pile
caps, tie beams, walls
and the like is measured
up to them on all sides no deduction is made
from formwork to
stanchion casings,
columns, caisson or pile
caps, tie beams, walls
and the like at these
intersections.
8.
Top formwork
9. Edges and breaks in

slabs and walls,
including soffits of
openings in walls and
sides of curbs
10. Risers and open
strings of stairs
HK SMM 4
1. Straight
1. Width > 300 mm
2. Curved
2. Width 100 mm
3. Width > 100 mm and
200 mm
m2
--------m
4. Width > 200 mm and

300 mm
1. Width 100 mm
M.10 Top formwork is

measured for surfaces
sloping > 15O whether it is
provided or not, or where
otherwise specifically
required.
2. Thereafter in stages of
100 mm
68
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CONCRETE WORKS
(d)
69
MEASUREMENT
RULES
11. Edges and soffits of
copings, cills, strings,
cornices, eaves
overhangs, and the like
0.50 metre wide,
grouped together
1. Straight
2. Curved
1. Girth stated in stages of

100 mm
12. Rounded or moulded

edges of concrete
13. Fillets planted on

formwork to form
grooves
1. Described and size

stated
14. Small surfaces such

as cantilever ends,
brackets, ends of steps,
caps and bases to
pilasters and columns
and the like
1. These small items to be

covered by the general
description and all added
together
nr
15. Forming holes for

pipes, cables and the
like, > 150 mm
diameter
1. Thickness of concrete
and size of pipe or cable
etc. stated
nr
16. Boxings for

openings > 0.025 m2
and 1.00 m2 sectional
area
1. Thickness of concrete
and size in stages of
0.10 m2.
nr
17. Formwork in complex

shapes
1. Dimensioned
description
nr
2. Dimensioned diagram
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
M.11 Where these

features occur as
projections on walls,
beams and similar
surfaces the formwork to
them is measured as
extra over the formwork
to the principal surface
from which they project.
C.5 Stops deemed to be
included
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(e)
Precast Concrete Work
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1. Generally
2. Bench slabs, seat slabs, 1. Dimensioned

partition slabs, bollards,
description
posts, planters etc.
3. Cills, cornices, lintols,
caps, etc.
nr
2. Curved
4. Angle stones, kneelers,

bonders and the like to
cills, cornices, lintols,
caps, etc.
nr
5. Steps and landings
m
1. Dimensioned
description, extreme
sizes stated
7. Channel covers, path

edgings and road curbs
1. Dimensioned
description
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
M.1 Reinforcement is
described and included
with the item.
C.1 All moulds are

deemed to be included in
the item.
S.1 Bedding and fixing
M.2 All units > 2.00 m long

are given separately and
the number stated.
C.2 Precast concrete

items are deemed to
include for any additional
reinforcement not detailed
but deemed necessary by
the Contractor for
handling purposes.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
S.2 Surface finishes
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
1. Reinforcement details
stated
2. Cast-in accessories,
details stated
1. Straight
6. Spandrel steps, circular

steps, winders and
landings
COVERAGE RULES
MEASUREMENT
RULES
DEFINITION RULES
nr
1. Straight units
M.3 Cills and lintols to

have the number of units
stated
C.3 Ends deemed to be

included
2. Straight units laid to

curve
3. Curved units
8. Dropper kerbs
nr
9. Protective cover slabs to 1. Dimensioned

building services pipes,
description, with any
cables etc.
markings required stated
HK SMM 4
70
VII
CONCRETE WORKS
(f)
Prestressed Concrete Work
71
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.
M.1 Prestressed concrete

work (i.e. work where
tendons are tensioned
before or as the load is
applied) and its
reinforcement and
associated formwork is
given under an
appropriate heading.
Generally
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
S.1 A general description
of the prestressed work
and of the system and
method of tensioning
S.2 Particulars of:
(a) Tendons and any
preparatory treatment
(b) Whether tendons are
to be tensioned as the
load is applied
(c) Maturity of concrete
before post-tensioning is
applied
(d) Tests to be applied
MEASUREMENT
RULES
2. Structural in-situ
members
M.2 Concrete in structural

in-situ members (e.g.
beams, columns, slabs
and the like) is given in
accordance with Subsection (a) hereof.
M.3 Reinforcement is
given in accordance with
Sub-section (c) hereof.
M.4 Formwork to
prestressed concrete
work is given separately
in accordance with Subsection (d) hereof.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(f)
Prestressed Concrete Work (continued)

MEASUREMENT
RULES
3.
4.
Ducts and grouting
Tendons
1. Number and size of

1. Sheathing or other
ducts stated, number and material used in the
diameter of tendons to be formation of the ducts
enclosed stated
described and details of
grouting given
1. Supplying tendons,
ultimate strength and
size of tendon stated
kg
1. Straight ducts
2. Curved ducts
M.5 Ducts over 6.00 m

long are so described
stating the length in
further stages of 3.00 m.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.1 Provision of supports

to the material used in the
formation of ducts, and
the forming and grouting
of air holes deemed to be
included
M.6 Measured net lengths

between outer faces of
anchorages
M.7 Each size given
separately
5.
Anchorages
HK SMM 4
2. Fixing tendons, length,

size and type stated and
type of sheathing (if any)
stated
nr
3. Tensioning each
tendon, size, length and
jacking force stated
nr
1. Anchorages are
described as a complete
assembly, description to
include anchor plate,
cones, wedges and the
like.
C.2 Degreasing,
straightening, cutting to
lengths and assembling
tendons deemed to be
included
1. Tensioned from one end
2. Tensioned from both
ends
1. Number, size and type

of tendons to be anchored
stated, description
includes fixing in position,
formwork to form recess
and filling in the recess
nr
C.3 Cutting off ends

1. Live anchorages
2. Dead anchorages
72
VII
CONCRETE WORKS
(g)
Precast Prestressed Concrete Work
73
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.
M1 Precast prestressed
concrete units and
associated work, including
hoisting and fixing are
given separately under an
appropriate heading.
Generally
A general description of the precast prestressed units and the system and method of tensioning shall be
given.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
M.2 Particulars of tendons,

maturity of concrete
before tensioning, and
tests are given in
accordance with Subsection (f) hereof.
MEASUREMENT
RULES
2.
Precast units
1. Size, shape of crosssection and length stated
1. Nature and extent of

surface finish stated
nr
1. Pre-tensioned in the
mould
2. Post-tensioned on the
ground after casting
3. Cast in sections,
assembled and posttensioned before erection
4. Cast in sections for
assembly in-situ and posttensioned after erection
5. Post-tensioned after
hoisting but capable of
self support
6. Post-tensioned after
hoisting but requiring
support until tensioning is
complete
C.1 All moulds are deemed

to be included.
(g)
Precast Prestressed Concrete Work (continued)

MEASUREMENT
RULES
3.
Fixing precast units
1. Size and length of unit

and composition and mix
of jointing material stated
nr
1. Height of bearing above M.3 Units of identical

ground level stated in
section but varying length
stages of 3.00 m
are grouped together in
stages of 1.50 m and the
average length stated
2. Special temporary
1. Size and span of unit
supports required in
stated
connection with posttensioned units which are
tensioned after hoisting
nr
1. Supports for units cast

in sections for assemble
in-situ
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
2. Supports for units in

one piece but requiring
support until tensioning
is complete
3. Height of support stated
in stages of 1.50 m above
ground
4. Reinforcement,
ducts, tendons and
anchorages
HK SMM 4
M.4 Are all given in

accordance with Subsection (f) hereof.
74
VIII
75
(a)
Brickwork and Blockwork
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.

work are each measure
separately.
Generally
M.2 Deductions are

measured the nett sizes
of the openings and
recesses; no deductions
are made for openings
0.10 m2.
M.3 Deductions are made
for string courses, cills,
lintols, and the like only
to the extent of full brick
courses in the height.
M.4 Brickwork and block
walling circular on plan
are measured the mean
length.
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
C.1 Each item of
Brickwork and Block
Walling is deemed to
include:
(a) All rough and fair
cuttings
(b) Wedging and pinning
(c) Raking out joints to
form key
(d) Raking out joints for
and pointing flashings
(e) Labour eaves filling
(f) Plumbing angles and
forming square and
rebated reveals
(g) Notches, forming or
leaving or cutting chases
(h) Holes and mortices
and cutting and pinning
and making good
(i) Centering
(j) And any other sundry
items of a like nature
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(a)
Brickwork and Blockwork (continued)

MEASUREMENT
RULES
2.
Brick walls
3. Brickwork in filling
openings
1. Walls > one and a half

bricks thick, and a
multiple of half a brick in
thickness
4. Isolated piers and

chimney stacks
grouped together
1. Various thicknesses all

grouped together,
reduced to one brick
thickness and described
as reduced brickwork
m2
1. Vertical walls
D.1 Tapering walls are

wall of diminishing
thickness.
2. Tapering walls with one

face battering
D.2 Thickness stated for

tapering walls is mean
thickness.
3. Tapering walls with both

faces battering
4. Walls built battering
D.3 Walls built battering

are sloping walls with
parallel sides.
5. Dwarf walls
supporting fittings,
tanks and the like,
grouped together
2. Walls one and a half
bricks thick
1. Thickness stated
m2
3. Walls not a multiple of

half a brick thick
1. Thickness stated,
description includes for
all cutting
m2
4. Hollow walls
1. Thickness of inner and

outer skins and the width
of cavity stated and
disposition of ties
described
m2
5. Brickwork in backing to 1. Description includes for

masonry
all cutting
m2
m2
6. Extra over brickwork

for fair face
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
S.1 Kind and quality and
size of bricks
S.2 Bond
of mortar
S.4 Type of pointing
1. General faces
S.5 Bond
2. Built overhand

of mortar
3. To battering faces,
described
4. To curved faces
7. Closing cavities of
brick hollow walls, at
ends or at openings
1. Materials and method of

closing described
8.
1. Height on face and

width of exposed portion
of soffit stated
Arches
9. Arches of unusual
outline
HK SMM 4
1. Fully described
1. Arches of varying
shapes and types are
given separately
M.5 Arches are measured

the mean length on face
and the number stated.
nr
76
VIII
(a)
77
MEASUREMENT
RULES
10. Cills, copings etc.
1. Number of courses and 1. Straight

projection (if any) stated
2. Curved
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.2 Angles, returned ends

and the like deemed to be
included
1. Cills
2. Cornices
3. Plinth cappings
4. Copings
5. Others, described
11. Sundry brick built

items
1. Dimensioned
description
nr
1. Key blocks
2. Corbels
3. Pier caps
4. Others, described
12. Block walls
1. Walls or partitions
1. Blocks described
formed of concrete blocks including size and finish
m2
formed of hollow tiles
C.3 Block walls are

deemed to include for
special solid blocks or
filling in hollow blocks at
ends and intersections.
1. Block walling and

partitions
2. Walling in isolated
positions in pipe ducts
and the like
formed of patent blocks

size of blocks
S.9 Bond
of mortar
13. Glass block walls

and panels

size of blocks
S.13 Bond
of mortar or jointing
compound
14. Special bedding at

the perimeter and
reinforcement to joints
to glass blocks
15. Extra over brickwork 1. For bedding and

or blockwork
pointing in sealant
compound other than
cement or cement lime
mortar
m2
16. Joints
1. Bedding at perimeter
2. Reinforcement,
described
1. In brick walls
2. In block walls
3. In glass block walls or
panels
1. Dimensioned
description
M.6 Joints are only

measured where
designed.
C.4 Work is deemed to

include for preparation,
cleaners, primers and
sealers.
S.16 Type of filler & sealant

S.17 Method of application
S.18 Preparation of contact
surfaces, cleaners,
primers and sealers
(a)

MEASUREMENT
RULES
17. Cutting and bonding 1. Both walls described
walls of different
construction
18. Labours to existing
brickwork or
blockwork
1. Labour and materials

in cutting, toothing and
bonding new walls to
existing
1. Thickness and nature

of walls stated
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.5 Work is deemed to

include for additional
materials and all cuttings.

brickwork or blockwork
are given separately.
2. Preparation of existing
walls for raising
19. Reinforcement in
1. Material and width
brickwork or blockwork stated
20. Damp-proof courses
(except asphalt)
1. Material and thickness

stated
m
1. Courses > 225 mm
wide
m2
1. Horizonta
2. Vertical
3. On curved walls
(description includes all
extra cutting)
2. Courses 225 mm
wide, width stated
21. Flues
1. Flue linings, described
1. Description includes for

all bends and easings
formed by cutting
22. Firebrick linings to

flues etc.
1. Thickness stated
1. Description includes
and describes bonding to
backing if required
m2
23. Sundry items built in 1. Building in sundry items, 1. Thickness of wall

or attached to brickwork described
stated, description
or blockwork, type or
includes formation of
2. Plugging and screwing
name stated
opening and lintol
sundry items to brickwork
or blockwork, described
nr
M.8 No deduction is made

for flues, lined flues or
flue blocks where the
brick flue is 0.25 m2 in
sectional area
1. Dimensioned
description

materials and sizes or
manufacturers reference
3. Shot firing sundry items

to brickwork or blockwork,
described
HK SMM 4
78
VIII
(b)
Brick and Block Pavings and Steps
79
MEASUREMENT
RULES
1.
M.2 of Sub-section (a)

hereof applies.
Generally
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
C.1 The work is deemed

to include:

materials
(a) Fair joints

(b) Working over and
around obstructions
MEASUREMENT
RULES
2. Brick or block
pavings
1. Level or to falls only

15O from horizontal
1. If laid to pattern, the

pattern described
m2
1. Width and height stated
DEFINITION RULES
S.4 Preparatory work
(d) Bedding mortars
S.5 Bedding
(e) Grouting
S.6 Treatment of joints
COVERAGE RULES
3. To slopes > 15O from

horizontal
Brick steps, and cills
1. Straight
2. Curved
S.3 Nature of base
(c) Cutting
2. To falls and crossfalls

and to slopes 15O from
horizontal
3.
S.2 Size, shape and

thickness of units
C.2 Work to steps and cills

is deemed to include for
fair edges, internal and
external angles.
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
HK SMM 4
80
205
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
Abbreviations
Accessories (Electrical)
Acrylic Sheet Glazing
Air Handling Units
Alterations
Ancillary Fittings (Electrical)
Artificial Plants
Asphalt Work
B
Backfilling to Excavations
Balustrades, Glazed Balustrades, Metal
Balustrades, Wood
Bitumen Emulsion, Asphaltic Concrete
Boilers
Bonding (Electrical)
Bored Piles
Boulders, Supplying and Placing
Brick or Block Paving
Brickwork & Blockwork
Building Services, Classification in Billing
Busbar Trunking
C
Cables (except in Final Circuits)
Caissons
Carpet Sheet/Carpet Tile Finishes
Cast in-situ Concrete Piles in Driven Casings
Cast Stone Facings
Ceramic Tilling
Cesspools
Chillers
Chimneys
Chinese Tile Roofing
Chunam Surfacing
Claddings, Sheet Metal
Communications Systems
Communications Systems, Equipment
Communications Systems, Final Circuits
II
XVIII
XX
XVII
IV
XVIII
XXII
X
P.3
P.179
P.191
P.154
P.19
P.179
P.203
P.85
VI
XV
XIII
XVI
XVII
XVIII
V
XXII
VIII
VIII
II
XVIII
P.50
P.125
P.113
P.145
P.154
P.180
P.33
P.203
P.79
P.75
P.7
P.174
XVIII
V
XVI
V
XI
XVI
IX
XVII
XVII
XII
VI
XV
XIX
XIX
XIX
P.176
P.39
P.151
P.30
P.94
P.148
P.83
P.154
P.154
P.97
P.51
P.120
P.183
P.184
P.186
Communications Systems, Sundries

Concrete Beams
Concrete Block Walls
Concrete Casing to Steelwork
Concrete Columns
Concrete Pile Caps
Concrete Walls
Concrete Beds for Drains or Pipe Ducts
Concrete Blinding
Concrete Curbs, Cills, Copings etc.
Concrete Foundations
Concrete Ground Beams
Concrete Piles Cast in-situ in Casings
Concrete Suspended Slabs
Concrete, Formwork
Concrete, Reinforcement
Concrete, Structural Movement Joints
Concrete, Water Stops In
Conduits (except in Final Circuits)
Control Systems
Control Systems, Equipment
Control Systems, Final Circuits
Control Systems, Sundries
Cooling Towers
Costs held to be included in items
Coverings, Sheet Metal
Curtain Walling, Metal
Cutting Down Trees
D
Dayworks
Demolishing Parts of Structures
Demolishing Structures
Demountable Partitions, Metal
Demountable Partitions, Wood
Diaphragm Walling
Disposal, Excavated Materials
Doors, Wood
Doors, Folding Doors, Metal
XIX
VII
VIII
VII
VII
VII
VII
IX
VII
VII
VII
VII
V
VII
VII
VII
VII
VII
XVIII
XIX
XIX
XIX
XIX
XVII
II
XV
XV
VI
P.189
P.61
P.77
P.62
P.62
P.59
P.60
P.81
P.60
P.60
P.59
P.61
P.30
P.61
P.66
P.65
P.63
P.63
P.173
P.183
P.184
P.186
P.189
P.154
P.4
P.122
P.141
P.45
II
IV
IV
XV
XIII
V
VI
XIII
XV
P.4
P.20
P.20
P.133
P.108
P.43
P.49
P.111
P.124
Drain Pipe Trenches

Drain Pipes
Drawings, used for measurement
Ductwork
Ductwork, In-Line Fittings
Ductwork, Ancillaries
E
Earthing
Electrical Equipment & Switch Gear
Electrical Fittings & Accessories
Electrical General Clauses
Electrical Installations, Sundries
Electrical Installations
Excavation, Surface
Excavation, Trenches
Excavation, Working Space
Excavation, Basements
Excavation, Bases, Post Holes etc.
Excavation, for Service Pipes & Cables
Excavation, to Reduce Levels
Existing Buildings, Work in
F
Fabric Paperhanging
Fans
Felt Roofing
Fencing & Gates, Metal
Field Equipment for B.M.S.
Field Equipment for Communications
Field Equipment for Security Systems
Final Circuits (Cables etc.)
Fire Stops
Fittings, Wood
Fittings, Metal
Fixed Partitions, Metal
Fixed Partitions, Wood
Flashings, Sheet Metal
Form of Contract
Form of Sub-Contract
IX
IX
II
XVII
XVII
XVII
P.81
P.81
P.3
P.161
P.162
P.162
XVIII
XVIII
XVIII
XVIII
XVIII
XVIII
VI
VI
VI
VI
VI
VI
VI
II
P.180
P.172
P.179
P.171
P.181
P.171
P.46
P.47
P.46
P.47
P.47
P.48
P.47
P.5
XXI
XVII
X
XV
XIX
XIX
XIX
XVIII
XIII
XIII
XV
XV
XIII
XV
III
III
P.199
P.154
P.88
P.127
P.187
P.187
P.187
P.178
P.103
P.114
P.142
P.133
P.108
P.123
P.10
P.10
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (continued)

Framed Works, Metal
Frames & Linings, Wood
Furniture, Metal
Furniture, Wood
G
Gates, Collapsible Gates, Metal
Glass Shelves
Glass Balustrades & Parapets
Glass Block Walls & Panels
Glass Wall Linings
Glazed Wood Partitions
Glazing - General Glazing
Granite Facings
Granite Tiling
Granolithic Finishes, Terrazzo
Grass Seeding & Turfing
Grilles, Screens & Louvres, Metal
Gutters
H
Handrails, Metal
Handrails, Wood
Hardcore & Granular Filling
Hatches, Wood
Heat Exchangers
Hydroseeding
I
In-situ Surface Finishes & Screeds
Insulation to Ductwork
Insulation to Equipment
Insulation to Pipework
Insulation to Wall Linings, Claddings etc.
Ironmongery
J
K
L
Laboratory & Sanitary Fittings
Landscaping
HK SMM 4
XV
XIII
XV
XIII
P.125
P.111
P.142
P.114
XV
XX
XX
VIII
XX
XIII
XX
XI
XVI
XVI
XXII
XV
VII
XVII
P.124
P.194
P.193
P.77
P.193
P.108
P.191
P.94
P.148
P.145
P.201
P.124
P.64
P.160
XV
XIII
VI
XIII
XVII
XXII
P.125
P.113
P.50
P.111
P.154
P.201
XVI
XVII
XVII
XVII
XIII
XIV
P.145
P.165
P.165
P.164
P.103
P.117
XVII
XXII
P.155
P.201
Lathing
XVI
Lightning Protection
XVIII
Linings, Sheet Metal
XV
Liquid Membrane Waterproofing
X
Luminaires
XVIII
M
Macadam
XVI
Marble Facings
XI
Marble Tiling
XVI
Mechanical Equipment
XVII
Mechanical Installations, Sundries
XVII
Mechanical Installations
XVII
Mechanical Section General Clauses
XVII
Metal Doors, Gates, Shutters, Grilles
XV
Metal Hatches
XV
Metal Works for Structural Timber
XVII
Minimum Deductions
II
Minor Buildings & Structures, Metal
XV
Minor Buildings & Structures, Wood
XIII
Mirror Wall Linings
XX
Mirrors
XX
Moon Gates, Stone
XI
Mosaic Tiling
XVI
Mulching Planting Areas
XXII
N
O
Office Cubicle Partitions, Metal
XV
Office Cubicle Partitions, Wood
XIII
Overhead Crane Rails
XV
P
Painting, General Clauses
XXI
Paperhanging including Sheet Plastic & Fabric Linings
XXI
Parquet Flooring
XIII
Partitions, Demountable, Wood
XIII
Partitions, Fixed, Wood
XIII
Partitions, Office Cubicle
XIII
Partitions, Sliding and Folding
XIII
P.143
P.180
P.122
P.85
P.179
P.145
P.94
P.148
P.153
P.169
P.153
P.153
P.124
P.124
P.99
P.4
P.128
P.115
P.193
P.194
P.93
P.148
P.203
P.135
P.110
P.120
P.195
P.199
P.101
P.108
P.108
P.110
P.109
Partitions, Toilet Cubicle

Partitions, Wood, Glazed
Pipework
Pipework, Accessories
Pipework, Ancillaries
Pipework Supports
Planking & Strutting, incl Excavation
Plant Pots & Containers
Planting
Plasterboard
Plastering
Plastic Sheet Finishes
Playground Equipment, Wood
Playground Equipment, Metal
Polishing & Clear Finishing
Polycarbonate Sheet Glazing
Precast Concrete
Precast Concrete Piles
Precast Prestressed Concrete
Prestressed Concrete
Prime Cost Sums
Profiled Metal Sheet Roof Coverings
Profiled Sheet Roof & Wall Claddings
Profiled Metal Sheet Wall Claddings
Proprietary Roof Tiling
Protective Coverings & Finishings
Provisional Sums
Pumps
Q
R
Racks, Wood
Raised Access Floors, Metal
Raised Access Floors, Wood
Removal of Water
Rendering
Reservoir, Works Under
River, Works Under
Roads & Paving
XIII
XIII
XVII
XVII
XVII
XVII
VI
XXII
XXII
XVI
XVI
XVI
XIII
XV
XXI
XX
VII
V
VII
VII
II
XV
XIII
XV
XII
XVII
II
XVII
P.110
P.108
P.156
P.158
P.158
P.157
P.46
P.203
P.202
P.143
P.143
P.151
P.114
P.142
P.198
P.191
P.70
P.28
P.73
P.71
P.5
P.131
P.107
P.131
P.98
P.166
P.5
P.154
XIII
XV
XIII
III
XVI
II
II
XVI
P.114
P.131
P.102
P.16
P.145
P.5
P.5
P.145
206
207
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (continued)
Roof Tiling
Roofing and Flashings, Sheet Metal
Rubber Sheet Finishes
S
Sanitary & Laboratory Fittings
Sea Water, Works Under
Security Systems
Security Systems, Equipment
Security Systems, Final Circuits
Security Systems, Sundries
Septic Tanks
Service Ducts
Sheet Linings & Claddings
Sheet Membrane Waterproofing
Sheet Plastic Paperhanging
Shelving, Wood
Shelving, Racks, Metal
Shop Fronts, Metal
Shoring
Shutters, Folding, Rolling, Metal
Sign Boards & Signage, Wood
Sign Boards & Signage, Metal
Signwriting
Site Clearance
Slate Tiling
Sliding and Folding Partitions
Spatterdash
Specification, Used for BQ preparation
Sprayed Concrete to Slopes
Squash Court Armoured Glass Walls
Stairs, Wood
Stairs, Metal
Steel & Metal, Sundries
Steel Piles
Steel Sheet Piling
Stone Arches
Stone Beds & Sides to Water Courses
Stone Construction
XII
XV
XVI
P.97
P.123
P.151
XVII
II
XIX
XIX
XIX
XIX
IX
IX
XIII
X
XXI
XIII
XV
XV
IV
XV
XIII
XV
XXI
VI
XVI
XIII
XVI
II
VI
XX
XIII
XV
XV
V
V
XI
XI
XI
P.155
P.5
P.183
P.184
P.186
P.189
P.83
P.81
P.103
P.88
P.199
P.114
P.142
P.139
P.23
P.124
P.114
P.142
P.199
P.45
P.148
P.109
P.143
P.3
P.51
P.193
P.113
P.125
P.129
P.36
P.25
P.93
P.92
P.91
Stone Copings, Curbs, Steps etc.

Stone Facings to Structural Backgrounds
Stone Moon Gates
Stone Pitching to Slopes
Stone Walling
Structural Timber
Structural Steel
Surface Finishes & Screeds, In-situ
Surface Water Channels
Suspended Ceiling, Metal
Suspended Concrete Slabs
Switchgear & Equipment
Symbols and Abbreviations
Synthetic Rubber Tiling
T
Tanks
Temporary Roofs
Temporary Screens
Temporary Shoring for Bank Excavation
Terrazzo Finishes
Tile & Slab Finishes
Toilet Cubicle Partitions, Wood
Toilet Cubicle Partitions, Metal
Trays & Ladders
Trenches for Pipe Ducts
Trenches for Drain Pipes
Trunking & Busbar Trunking
Turfing & Grass Seeding
U
Underpinning
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Units of Billing
Units of Measurement
V
Ventilators, Woods
W
Walling, Diaphragm
Windows & Glazed Doors, Metal
XI
XI
XI
XI
XI
XIII
XV
XVI
VII
XV
VII
XVIII
II
XVI
P.92
P.94
P.93
P.92
P.91
P.99
P.119
P.145
P.59
P.136
P.61
P.172
P.3
P.148
XVII
IV
IV
VI
XVI
XVI
XIII
XV
XVIII
IX
IX
XVIII
XXII
P.154
P.23
P.23
P.49
P.145
P.148
P.110
P.133
P.173
P.81
P.81
P.174
P.201
VI
XIX
II
II
P.53
P.184
P.3
P.3
XIII
P.111
V
XV
P.43
P.138
Wood Balustrades
Wood Block Flooring
Wood Handrails
Wood Doors
Wood Framed Suspended Ceilings
Wood Frames & Linings
Wood Hatches
Wood Stairs
Wood Strip Flooring
Wood Trims
Wood Ventilators
Working Space, for Excavation
Work in Compressed Air
Work in Existing Buildings
Work outside the Site
Work under Reservoir, River or Sea Water
X
Y
Z
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
XIII
VI
II
II
II
II
P.113
P.101
P.113
P.111
P.103
P.111
P.111
P.113
P.101
P.103
P.111
P.46
P.5
P.5
P.5
P.5
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The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

First Edition, Building Works, 1962

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

Preface to Fourth Edition 2005

Preface to First Edition 1962

Preface to Second Edition 1966

Preface to Third Edition 1979

Fourth Edition 2005

Use of Tabulated Format

USE OF TABULATED FORMAT

(a) Preliminary Particulars

DEMOLITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

PILING AND CAISSONS

BRICKWORK AND BLOCKWORK

(a) Brickwork and Blockwork

DRAINAGE (including Underground Pipe Ducts)

(a) Stone Construction

(a) Chinese Roof Tiling

DETAILED CONTENTS (continued)

Metal Profiled Sheet Roof Coverings and Wall Claddings

PLASTERING AND PAVING

DETAILED CONTENTS (continued)

XVIII ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

COMMUNICATIONS / SECURITY / CONTROL SYSTEMS

(a) General Glazing (including Acrylic and Polycarbonate Sheets)

Site Clearance and Excavating Works

USE OF TABULATED FORMAT

SUPPLEMENTARY RULES (continued)

Cross-references within the classification tables are given in the form:

SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

= Equal to or greater than

= Equal to or less than/not exceeding

APPLICABILITY OF METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT (continued)

The following units of measurement shall, except as hereinafter provided, be adopted

Items given by weight - kilograms;

Items given cube - cubic metres;

Items given super - square metres;

Items given run - linear metres;

Items enumerated - number or sets, as applicable;

DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION

UNITS OF BILLING (continued)

When billing items of variation or remeasurement in adjustment of accounts, omissions and

WORK MEASURED NET

PIPE OR TUBING SIZES

the number of hours included in a normal working day;

payment of overtime rates for Sundays and Labour Holidays,

In general, rates may be different for:

10.1 Notwithstanding these principles of measurement, proprietary items may be measured in a

- Normal Working Days

COSTS HELD TO BE INCLUDED IN ITEMS

Labour and all costs in connection therewith;

Fitting and fixing materials and goods in position;

All cutting and waste;

Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit.

- 18:00 to 24:00 hours

Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit;

WORK UNDER RESERVOIR, RIVER OR SEA WATER

PROVISIONAL AND PRIME COST SUMS (continued)

WORK IN COMPRESSED AIR

Transportation costs for plant not already available on the site;

PROVISIONAL AND PRIME COST SUMS

WORK OUTSIDE THE CURTILAGE OF THE SITE