This book is an introductory text on building measurement and estimating
for simple buildings in Hong Kong, based on the Hong Kong Standard
Method of Measurement of Building Works 4th Edition Revised
2018 (HKSMM4 Rev 2018). It provides a toolkit for students and surveying
technicians who are new to the subject.
This second edition updates the contents in line with the HKSMM4 Rev
2018 and incorporates the latest industry developments such as BIM. The
main text is divided into five parts following the development of a
typical project.
- Part 1, Building the project team, introduces the team setup for a
typical project.
- Part 2, Deciding the procurement strategy, explains the various
procurement decisions to be made by an employer before any cost
estimating and measurement work takes place.
- Part 3, Preparing for tender, covers the tendering methods, tender
documentation and approximate estimating techniques used by Quantity
Surveyors.
- Part 4, Measuring quantities, introduces measurement principles and
HKSMM4 Rev 2018, followed by a detailed review of the measurement
methods for each major trade, with worked examples.
- Part 5, Estimating unit rates, explores the basic techniques for unit
rate preparation.
The book contains worked examples from real Hong Kong building projects,
self-assessment questions, reminders and points of note. It is essential
reading for Hong Kong construction and surveying students, international
Quantity Surveyors working in the local area and those wanting
international examples of Quantity Surveryors practice.
