ANZSMM 2018 NZ Guidance Notes - 19feb2018
ANZSMM 2018 NZ Guidance Notes - 19feb2018
ANZSMM 2018 NZ Guidance Notes - 19feb2018
1. Introduction, This section is a must read for anybody using ANZSMM for the first time as it
General Rules and provides a very important over-view of the document and the measurement
Recommendations philosophy. It covers a range of generic explanations that apply to most trade
Page 4 sections and should also be used as a regular reference or reminder as to how
different situations are handled. This includes descriptions, measurement,
terminology and principles, billing units, circular work, abbreviations and even
work in an uncommon situation. Pay attention to the following clauses:
Item 3. 3.4 refers to standard deduction sizes, however some trades give specific
Measurement deducible areas, in which case you follow the trade section recommendation.
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Item 15. Use of Explains the use of the tabulated rules set out in ANZSMM 2018. Each section
the Tabulated comprises classification tables and supplementary rules: Measurement Rules,
Rules Measurement & Prices and Definitions. Refer Appendix I: Tabulated Rules
Page 7 Format for more information on NZIQS website www.nziqs.co.nz
Item 16. 16.1 notes that in a schedule of quantities, any amendment to the ANZSMM
Measurement standard measurement and prices clauses will be stated (in the schedule of
and Prices quantities). This continues to allow the flexibility to adapt measurement rules to
Clause meet certain circumstances. The commonly used generic clause This schedule of
Page 8 quantities is generally measured in accordance with ANZSMM may not meet the
intent of this deviation rule and is more applicable when less information is
presented rather than when more detail is provided.
Item 17. It is essential to be able to distinguish the difference between symbols used,
Symbols and especially “greater than” and “equal to and greater than”, and “less than” and
Abbreviations “equal to and less than”
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2. Preliminaries The Preliminaries section is very extensive and contains 8 classifications.
Page 9 The first 7 include information only items that generally have no direct project
costs:
1. names of parties
2. description of site
3. description of works
4. conditions of contract
5. tender conditions
6. bills (schedules) of quantities
7. contingencies. Note: Contingency sum in this section must now be
measured in Section 39 Included Sums
# 8 general particulars: contains commonly recognised Preliminaries items that
are project specific and come under the two headings:
1. contractual conditions items 1 – 24
2. site conditions items 25 - 53
For both sections measure the necessary items as required for the project and
as regionally appropriate.
11. Tanking and Measure polythene sheet and DPM to wet trades m2 in this section with up to
Waterproof 250mm wide in m.
Membranes
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12. Masonry The terminologies used in these sections refer to UK and Australian trades. Use
(Brickwork and regionally appropriate terminology.
Blockwork) Measure net area in m2 including pointing, deducting all special blocks.
Page 51 Measure skins of cavity walls.
Measure all special blocks in m inclusive of all angles, corners, ends, etc.
Measure extra labour for setbacks or projections.
13. Stonework The terminologies used in these sections refer to UK and Australian trades. Use
Page 61 regionally appropriate terminology.
Measure 500mm or less thick stonework in m2.
Measure over 500 thick stonework in m3 and include face area m2.
Note increments for stone sizes.
Note extensive range of other measurement rules.
16. Roofing General roofing turnups and turndowns included in main area m2.
Page 84 Describe roofing turnups and turndowns in m (NOT extra value).
Includes gutters and downpipes in measurement rules.
Sarking is measured in Carpentry section.
17. Façade This trade section can be made up of several trades in NZ and should be
Systems measured in those trade sections as appropriate.
Page 92 A range of separate items listed is to be measured in m2, m and No.
19. Glazing Glazing- measured in m2 in increments of 0.5 to 2.5, then 2.5 increments.
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20. Carpentry Building wrap and cavity systems to be measured in this section in m2.
Page 100 Structural timbers greater than 3.6 m in increments measured as: 3.6m-6m, 6m-
7.5m, 7.5-9m.
Linings- measured in m2, measure in m where less than 250mm wide except
where caused by openings.
Some labours described where required with relevant classification section.
Herringbone strutting could be substituted with solid blocking.
Bolts-state length in increments of 100mm.
21. Partitions Prefabricated modular (toilet) partitions all-inclusive m2 or No. if 500mm wide
Page 108 or less.
Metal Framing to walls and partitions (can include lining) -measure in 1m height
increments in m2; corners, angles et. In m and openings in No.
Composite partitions- measure in 1m high increments in m2; corners, angles etc.
m and openings No.
Fire Rated Partitions with all linings- measure in 1m height increments in m2;
corners, angles etc m and openings No.
Measure as regionally appropriate.
27. Tiling, Slab and Measure isolated surfaces 1m2 or less separately.
Paving Measure narrow widths 250mm wide or less in m.
Page 124 Measure edge tiles if appropriate.
Measure work around pipes, toilet fittings if appropriate.
Measure pointing if appropriate.
Skirtings -measure in m, inclusive of corners, angles.
31. Furniture, This is a new section focusing on proprietary furniture & equipment.
Fittings and Includes hospital items, curtains, soft furnishings, art work.
Equipment
Include all hardware.
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32. Hydraulics Think of all pipework trades as in this section.
Identify basis of pipework measured where no pipeline drawings provided.
Subtrades are measured separately if regionally appropriate.
Measurement of pipe fittings larger than 32mm dia.
Amend presentation and identify where larger than 25mm dia. pipe fittings.
measurement Is regionally more appropriate.
Same rules as pipework for separate measurement of lagging.
Only fire rated sleeves measured.
Some special connections/joints measured.
Separate pipework between branches and stacks.
Note special rules for glass pipework.
Specially designed brackets or hangers are measured.
Trenches included with pipework in ground unless regionally appropriate to
separate.
33. Drainage Trenches included with pipework in ground unless regionally appropriate to
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Trenches - measured in 1m depth increments.
Fittings to all pipework measured.
Manholes- measured in 500mm depth increments.
Note specific rock excavation measurement requirements.