Quantity Surveying Guide

MAIN BUILDING WORKS SUB-STRUCTURE

SUB STRUCTURE - Cont'd 10) (F.11) Formwork to edges and faces of
Concrete Works foundations (which shall be deemed to
Concrete (Grade 15) as described blinding:- include bases, pile caps and beds) and
50mm thick formwork to ground beams where exceeding
A Under pile cap 1.00m high shall each be given separately in
B Under ground beam square metres. Where not exceeding 1.00m
C Under ground slab high they shall be given in metres stating the
D Under apron height in the following categories:
Vibrated reinforced concrete (Grade 25) as described filled
into formwork and well packed around rod or fabric m3 *Not exceeding 250mm high
reinforcement (formwork and reinforcement measured *250mm-500mm high
separately) in:-
Generally m3 *500mm-1.00m high
E Pile cap
F Column stump m3 11) (F.12.5) Formwork to edges of slabs (where
G Ground beam not associated with downstand beams or
H 115mm thick ground slab
I 125mm thick ground slab m3 projecting eaves), steps in tops of slabs,
J 115mm thick Apron steps in soffts of slabs and to risers to
Sawn formwork as described exceeding 250mm not exceeding staircases shall each be given in metres
500mm high to:- stating the depth in the following categories:
Sides of *Not exceeding 250mm deep
K Pile cap *250mm-500mm deep
L Column stump *Where exceeding 500mm deep the depth
M Ground beam shall be stated. The prohle or height at each
Sawn formwork as described exceeding 1.00m high to:- end in the case of tapering surfaces shall be
Sides of
N Pile cap m3 given. Formwork to edges of staircase flights
O Column stump shall be given in metres stating the maximum
P Ground beam width.
Q Ground beam but curved varying radius
m3

m3 12) (F.13.1) Formwork to faces of walls shall be
given in square metres and stating whether

m3 vertical or battered. Formwork inside stair
wells and lifts wells shall each be given

m3 separately.

m3 13) (F.8.2)Bar reinforcement shall be given in
ilogrammes or tonnes stating the diameters.
Each diameter shall be given separately.

14) (F.9.3) Fabric reinforcement shall be given in
square metres stating the mesh, the weight
per square metres and the minimum extent of

m sides and end laps. Classification shall be in
accordance with clause F.8.4.

m

m

m2

m2

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS SUB-STRUCTURE

SUB STRUCTURE - Cont'd m
Concrete Works - Cont'd m
Sawn formwork as described not exceeding 250mm high to:-
Edges of kg
A 115mm thick ground slab kg
B 115mm thick Apron kg
High tensile bar reinforcement as described in:- kg
Pile cap
C 10mm Diameter kg
D 12mm Diameter kg
E 16mm Diameter kg
F 20mm Diameter kg
Column stump (Provisional)
G 12mm Diameter kg
H 16mm Diameter kg
I 20mm Diameter kg
J 25mm Diameter kg
Ground beam
K 12mm Diameter kg
L 16mm Diameter
M 20mm Diameter kg
N 25mm Diameter
Ground slab
O 10mm Diameter
Apron slab
P 10mm Diameter

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS SUB-STRUCTURE

SUB STRUCTURE - Cont'd kg
Concrete Works - Cont'd kg
Mild steel rod reinforcement as described in:-
Column stump (Provisional) kg
A 8mm Diameter kg
B 10mm Diameter
Ground beam
C 8mm Diameter
D 10mm Diameter

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS SUPERSTRUCTURE / FRAME

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

FRAME 1) (F.3.1) All concrete members, unless
Concrete Works otherwise stated, shall be given in cubic
Vibrated reinforced concrete (Grade 25) as described filled metres and described in the categories set
into formwork and well packed around rod or fabric out in clause F.3.2-21.
reinforcement (formwork and reinforcement measured
separately) in:- 2) (K.2.3) Water proofing coverings over 300mm
Generally wide shall be given in square metres. Such
A Column work not exceeding 300mm wide shall be
B Stiffener given in metres stating the width in stages of
C Walls; 200mm thick 150mm. Classification shall be as follows:
D Suspended floor beam a. Flat ooverings which shall include
E Roof beam
F Roof slab; 115mm thick m3 ooverings to falls or cross-falls and sloping
G Roof slab; 215mm thick coverings not exceeding 10° from horizontal.
H Gutter slab; 150mm thick
I Sloping gutter slab; 150mm thick m3 Intersection on works to cross falls shall be
Sawn formwork as described exceeding 1.00m high to:- deemed to be included with the items.
Sides of
J Column m3 b. Sloping coverings over 10° but not
K Cut to profile; curve exceeding 45° from horizontal.
L Stiffener
M Walls m3 c. Sloping coverings over 45° from horizontal
Sides and soffit of and vertical coverings (grouped together) .
N Floor beam
O Roof beam m3
Soffits of
P Roof slabs not exceeding 3.50m high 3) (F.10.4) Formwork. No deductions shall be
Q Gutter slabs m3 made for voids not exceeding 1.00m2.
R Sloping Gutter slab
m3 4) (F.14.1) Formwork to sides and soffits of

beams, beam casing, cantilevens and the like

m3 shall be given separately in square metres.
Classification shall be as follows:

m3 a Horizontal.
b Sloping not exceeding 15° from horizontal.

c. Sloping over 15° from horizontal.

5) (F.12.4) Formwork to soffits of coffered,
troughed or similar shaped slabs shall be
described and given in square metres. Such

m2 work shall be measured as to a plain surface,
the profiles or pan type and size being stated.
Formwork to ribs or margins of coffered or

m2 troughed slabs not exceeding 500mm wide
shall be included with the items. Where such

m2 work exceeds 500mm wide formwork shall be
given separately in accordance with clause

m2 F.12.1 or 2.

6) (F.12.1) Formwork to soffits of slabs,
staircases and landings shall each be given in

m2 square metres. Classification shall be as
follows:

m2 a. Horizontal.
b Sloping not exceeding 15° from the
horizontal.
c. Sloping over 15° from horizontal.

m2

7) (F.15.1) Formwork to pilasters (which shall be
m2 deemed to include attached columns and

attached column casings grouped together)
m2 and fommwork to isolated columns and

column casings, defined as columns and
column casings not contiguous with a wall
and where their length on plan does not
exceed four times their thickness shall each
be given separately in square metres.

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS SUPERSTRUCTURE / FRAME

FRAME - Cont'd 8) (F.8.2) Bar reinforcement shall be given in
Concrete Works - Cont'd ilogrammes or tonnes stating the diameters.
Each diameter shall be given separately.

Sawn formwork as described exceeding 1.00m high to (C'ont'd):- 9) (F.9.2) Fabric reinforcement shall be

measured as the area covered. No allowance

Edges of shall be made for laps and no deductions
shall be made for voids not exceeding

A Roof slab not exceeding 250mm deep 1.00m2. Tying wire and distance blocks shall
m be deemed to be included.

B Gutter slabs not exceeding 250mm deep m 10) (F.9.3) Fabric reinforcement shall be given in
High tensile bar reinforcement as described in:- square metres stating the mesh, the weight
Column per square metres and the minimum extent of
sides and end laps. Classification shall be in
accordance with clause F.8.4.

C 12mm diameter kg

D 16mm diameter kg

E 20mm diameter kg

F 25mm diameter kg

Stiffener

G 12mm diameter kg

H 16mm diameter kg

Suspended floor beam

I 10mm diameter kg

J 12mm diameter kg

K 16mm diameter kg

L 20mm diameter kg

M 25mm diameter kg

Walls

N 10mm diameter kg

Roof beam

O 12mm diameter kg

P 16mm diameter kg

Q 20mm diameter kg

R 25mm diameter kg

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS SUPERSTRUCTURE / FRAME

FRAME - Cont'd kg
Concrete Works - Cont'd kg
High tensile bar reinforcement as described in (Cont'd):-
Roof slab kg
A 10mm diameter kg
B 12mm diameter
Roof gutter slab kg
C 10mm diameter kg
D 16mm diameter
Mild steel rod reinforcement as described in:- kg
Column
E 8mm diameter kg
F 10mm diameter kg
Stiffener
G 8mm diameter kg
Suspended floor beam kg
H 8mm diameter
I 10mm diameter
Roof beam
J 8mm diameter
K 10mm diameter
Work In Connection With Waterproofing
One layer of 'Emerclad' or other equal and approved water
proofing membrane system as described, including all
necessary angle fillet at all straight edges and apply strictly in
accordance to the manufacturer's instructions (measured nett-
no allowance made for laps):-

L Toilet floor laid to fall m2
M Ablution floor laid to fall m2
N Kitchen floor laid to fall m2
O Gutter slabs: horizontal m2
P Ditto; vertical m2
Q Roof Slabs m2

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS SUPERSTRUCTURE / FRAME

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

SUSPENDED FLOOR SLAB 1) (F.3.1) All concrete members, unless
Concrete Works otherwise stated, shall be given in cubic
Vibrated reinforced concrete (Grade 25) as described filled metres and described in the categories set
into formwork and well packed around rod or fabric out in clause F.3.2-21.
reinforcement (formwork and reinforcement measured
separately) in:- 2) (F.10.4) Formwork. No deductions shall be
Suspended floor slabs made for voids not exceeding 1.00m2.
A 115mm thick
B 125mm thick 3) (F.12.4) Formwork to soffits of coffered,
C 165mm thick
troughed or similar shaped slabs shall be
Sawn formwork as described to:-
Sides and soffit of horizontal m3 described and given in square metres. Such
D Slabs not exceeding 3.50m high from ground level work shall be measured as to a plain surface,
E Edges of slab not exceeding 250mm deep
m3 the profiles or pan type and size being stated.
High tensile bar reinforcement as described in:- Formwork to ribs or margins of coffered or
Suspended floor slab
F 10mm Diameter troughed slabs not exceeding 500mm wide
Suspended floor ramp m3 shall be included with the items. Where such
G 10mm Diameter
work exceeds 500mm wide formwork shall be

given separately in accordance with clause

F.12.1 or 2.

4) (F.12.1) Formwork to soffits of slabs,
m2 staircases and landings shall each be given in

square metres. Classification shall be as
m follows:

a. Horizontal.
b Sloping not exceeding 15° from the
horizontal.
c. Sloping over 15° from horizontal.

kg 5) (F.8.2) Bar reinforcement shall be given in
kilogrammes or tonnes stating the diameters.
Each diameter shall be given separately.

kg

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS ROOF STRUCTURE FINISHES

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

ROOF 1) ***Item A & B shall be an alternative Method
of Measurement for Roof Truss. It is a
Roof Trusses common practice by most of the roof supplier.

A Design, supply of materials and complete construction of the LS 2) (L.2.1) Slate or tile roofing, corrugated or
whole roof framing system with approximate area of 1500m2 Item troughed roofing and roof decking shall be
(including the main roof and lower roof) to receive fixing of roof measured as carried out. Bitumen - felt
cladding as specified, and shall consists of roof battens, rafters, roofing shall be measured the area in contact
wall plates, ridges, braces, hangers, trusses, fascias, etc of with the base. Sheet metal roofing, flashings
approved material and design. and gutters shall be measured as the area of
Allow for Design of cold form's steelwork and roof trusses in finished surface subject to the allowance in
clause L.38. No deduction shall be made for
B accordance with relevant design codes, all including submission voids not exceeding 0.50m .
of full set of specialist calculations and fabrication drawing
endorsed or certified by Professional Engineer to the Civil & 3) (L.4, L.17.1) Roof coverings shall be given in
Structural Engineer for checking and endorsement. square metres stating the pitch or pitches
grouped together. Verticai coverings shall be
Roof Finishes given separately.

BORNEO TILE pattern in clean pre-painted finished or other 4) (L.7) Verges shail be given in metres as extra
equal and approved metal roofing sheet and all accessories over the roof coverings in which they occur.
and fixing to roofing members, fasteners, all in accordance to Raking verges, curved verges and verges with
manufacturer's instructions:- purpose-made or special tiles shall each be
so described. Cutting at verges shall be
0.42mm Base Metal Thickness deemed to be included with the items. Extra

C Roof coverings m2 undercloak course, bedding, pointing, verge
clipping and finishing with mortar fillets shall
D Ridge capping overall 485mm girth
m be given in the description.
E Hip capping overall 350mm girth
m
Insulation Works
5) (L.8.1&2) Valley-tiles shall be given in metres
Supply and lay one layer approved double sided aluminium as extra over the roof coverings in which they
foil laid on galvanised mesh wire netting (measured occur. Purpose-made valley-tiles shall be
separately) well lapped at joints:- described. Laced or swept valleys shall be
given in metres as extra over the roof
F Generally covefings in which they occur. Special
finishes to tops or bottoms of valleys shall be
Approved rockwool insulation (120kg/m3) laid on aluminium enumerated stating the nature of the finish.
foil (measured separately):-
m2
G 50mm thick
6) (L.21) Ridge cappings, hip cappings and
Approved 50mm galvanised mesh x 12 swg wire netting with vertical angle cappings shall each be given
approved straining wire (measured nett-no allowance made separately in metres. Capped ends, capped
for laps):-
m2 angles, capped intersections, vents, finials
H Generally and the like shall each be enumerated
separately. Fitted ends shall be deemed to be
included with the items.

7) (L.22) Barge boards and corner-pieces shall
each be given separately in metres stating the

m2 width or girth. Mitred angles and mitred
intersections, fair ends and fitted ends shall
be deemed to be included with the items.

8) (L.23) Flashings and expansion joints shall
each be given separately in metres stating the
width or girth.

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS ROOF STRUCTURE FINISHES

ROOF - Cont'd 9) (L.35) Linings to gutters and valleys and
coverings to kerbs shall each be given
Flashing, Gutters and Sundries separately in metres stating the girth.
Dressing over tilting-fillets shall be given in
22 gauge zinc or other equal and approved flashing and fixing the description. Raking cutting, curved
as described (measured nett-no allowance made for laps):- cutting, fair edges, turning into grooves,
wedging, end, outlets, angles and
Colorbond pre-formed flashing three times bent complete with intersections shall be deemed to be included
brackets, fastener and fixings with the items.

A 300mm (average) girth 10) (Q.8.1) RWD Pipes (measured over all pipe
m fittings, short running lengths and branches)
Valley gutter five times bent with both edges dressed under metal
roofing finishes and including all necessary fixing shall be given in metres stating the type and
the nominal size. Purpose-made pipe shall be
B 470mm (average) girth so described and given separately. Curved
pipes shall be so described stating the mean
Rainwater Down Pipe radius. Joints in the running length shall be
m given in the description stating the method of
Approved UPVC rainwater down pipe complete with holding jointing.
down strap complying all to manufacturer's specification and
instruction:- m
No
200mm Diameter
No
C Pipe cast into reinforced concrete column
No.
D Extra for bent

Galvanised wire balloon grating, set on flashing surface:-

E Dressing around 200mm diameter outlets

Reinforced Concrete Façade

Precast concrete (Grade 20) as described including all
moulds, finishing fair on exposed faces and hoisting, fixing,
bedding, jointing and pointing in cement mortar (1:3):-

Overall size of 15000mm long x 4000mm high

F Reinforced Concrete Façade in triangular shape fixed to roof
gable end and including groove line pattern and painting works
and all other necessary works and accessories as detailed in
drawing no.

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WALL

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

WALL 1) (G.3.3) Brickwork in each of the following
classes shall be given separately in square
External metres stating the thickness:

Common clay bricks in cement mortar (1:6) with plasticiser as a. Walls.
described:- b. Filling existing openings.

Half brickwall reinforced reinforced with 'Exmet' reinforcement at 2) (G.2.2) No deduction shall be made for the
every fourth course
following:
A 115mm thick walls and gable end
a. Voids not exceeding 0.10m2.
Approved bitumen damp proof course to BS 743 and
weighing not less than 3.79kg/m2 in one layer well lapped at b. Flues, lined flues and flue blocks where the
joints and laid on and including 25mm bed of cement mortar
(I:2) and coated on upper surfaces with bitumen (measured m2 voids and the work displaced do not
nett - no allowance made for laps):- together exceed 0.25m2

B 115mm wide 3) (G.28.2) Damp-proof courses over 225mm
wide shall be given in square metres. Such
Mild steel bonding ties as described 450mm girth with one work not exceeding 225mm wide shall be
end cast into concrete and other end build into brickwall and given in metres stating the width. No
including forming perforation in formwork:- allowance in measurement shall be made for
laps and this shall be stated in the
C 6mm Diameter
m description. No deduction shall be made for
voids not exceeding 0.50m2. Horizontal,
raking, vertical and curved work shall each be
so described. Cutting to curve shall be given
in the description of work in curved walls.

No 4) (K.2.3) Asphalt work. Coverings over 300mm
wide shall be given in square metres. Such
work not exceeding 300mm wide shall be
given in metres stating the width in stages of
150mm.

Concrete Wall

5) (F.3.1) All concrete members, unless
otherwise stated, shall be given in cubic
metres and described in the categories set
out in clause F.3.2-21.

6) (F.13.1) Formwork to faces of walls shall be
given in square metres and stating whether
vertical or battered. Formwork inside stair
wells and lifts wells shall each be given
separately.

7) (F.8.2) Bar reinforcement shall be given in
kilogrammes or tonnes stating the diameters.
Each diameter shall be given separately.

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WALL

WALL - Cont'd m2

Internal

Common clay bricks in cement mortar (1:6) with plasticiser as
described:-

Half brickwall reinforced reinforced with 'Exmet' reinforcement at
every fourth course

A 115mm thick walls

Approved bitumen damp proof course to BS 743 and weighing
not less than 3.79kg/m2 in one layer well lapped at joints and
laid on and including 25mm bed of cement mortar (I:2) and
coated on upper surfaces with bitumen (measured nett - no
allowance made for laps):-

B 115mm wide m
No
Mild steel bonding ties as described 450mm girth with one
end cast into concrete and other end build into brickwall and m3
including forming perforation in formwork:- m2
kg
C 6mm Diameter m2

Concrete Works

Vibrated reinforced concrete (Grade 25) as described filled
into formwork and well packed around rod or fabric
reinforcement (formwork and reinforcement measured
separately) in:-
Walls

D Generally

Sawn formwork as described to:-

Sides of

E Wall

High tensile bar reinforcement as described in:-

Walls

F 12mm d2ia0memtedriameter

Glass Block

G 190 x1 190 x 95mm thick approved glass blocks bedded and
pointed in cement mortar (1:3) and pointed on both sides in white
cement, the whole reinforced with 2 Nos. 12mm diameter mild
steel rod at every course

H 10 x 10mm thick silicon sealants to gap between reinforced m
concrete beam or brickwalls and glass block

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WALL

WALL - Cont'd Woodwork
1) (M.12.1) Framework over 300mm wide
Internal (cont'd)
(measured overall) shall be given in square
Pressure treated Kapur or other equal and approved Grade B metres. Framework not exceeding 300mm
hardwood timber as described, sizes given are finished sizes wide (measured overall) shall be given in
unless otherwise specified:- metres stating the width. The size and
spacing of members shall be given in the
Sawn timber frame description together with details of structure to
or around which the framework is to be
A 50mm x 75mm thick set out in 600mm centres studs and constructed and the finish to be applied.
noggins all including intersection and corners as per engineer's
detail m Plywood
2) (M.15.4) Work over 300mm wide to walls and
B 50mm x 50mm thick set out in 600mm centres studs and ceilings shall each be given separately in
noggins all including intersection and corners as per engineer's
detail m square metres. Work not exceeding 300mm
wide to walls and ceilings shall each be given
Decorative Low Wall in metres stating the width in stages of
100mm.
Supply and install Nyatoh plywood partition tixed to and
including 75 x 50mm hardwood studs and noggings at 600
centers d fixed 18mm x 12.5mm thick timber decorative
beasing to manufacturer detail and incuding 150mm wide
decorative plate on top of low wall

C 900mm high m2

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS STAIRCASE STRUCTURE / FRAME

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

STAIRCASE 1) (F.3.1) All concrete members, unless
otherwise stated, shall be given in cubic
Concrete Works metres and described in the categories set
out in clause F.3.2-21.
Vibrated reinforced concrete (Grade 25) as described filled
into formwork and well packed around rod or fabric 2) (F.10.4) Formwork. No deductions shall be
reinforcement (formwork and reinforcement measured made for voids not exceeding 1.00m2.
separately) in:-
A Staircase m3 3) (F.12.5) Formwork to edges of slabs (where

B Landing beam not associated with downstand beams or

C Landing slab; 125mm thick m3 projecting eaves), steps in tops of slabs,
steps in soffts of slabs and to risers to
Sawn formwork as described to:-
m3 staircases shall each be given in metres
D Soffit of landing slabs including strutting not exceeding 3.50m stating the depth in the following categories:
high
*Not exceeding 250mm deep
E Sloping soffit of staircase including strutting not exceeding *250mm-500mm deep
3.50m high
m2 *Where exceeding 500mm deep the depth
F Sides and soffits of beams including strutting not exceeding shall be stated. The prohle or height at each
3.50m high
m2 end in the case of tapering surfaces shall be
G Undercut riser exceeding 100mm but not exceeding 200mm given. Formwork to edges of staircase flights
high shall be given in metres stating the maximum
width.
H 275mm wide extreme raking side of stair, to profile of tread and
riser m2

I Edges and breaks in beds, floors and walls exceeding 100mm 4) (F.8.2) Bar reinforcement shall be given in
but not exceeding 200mm high ilogrammes or tonnes stating the diameters.

High tensile bar reinforcement as described in:- m Each diameter shall be given separately.

Staircase m
m
J 10mm diameter
kg
K 12mm diameter kg

Landing slab kg
kg
L 10mm diameter
kg
M 12mm diameter kg

Landing beam

N 12mm diameter

O 25mm diameter

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS STAIRCASE STRUCTURE / FRAME

STAIRCASE - Cont'd 1) (P.5.1) Balustrades and railings other than
fencing shall each be given separately in
Railing and Balustrade metres stating the height, the type, size and
nature of the posts or other supports. Ends,
Mild steel balustrades generally constructed of 76 x 50 x 3mm thick angles, intersections and opening pontions
top rail, 38 x 6mm thick mild steel flat plate bottom rail weld to shall each be enumerated separately. Hinges
posts,12mm square mild steel hollow balusters at approximately and fastenings shall be given in the
150mm centres welded to top and bottom rail, 38 x 38 x 3mm description of the opening portions.
thick mild steel hollow posts with feet weld to 100 x 100 x 3mm
thick mild steel plate and cast into concrete and including all 2) (M.24) Balustrades shall be enumerated. It
necessary bending, welding, cutting, stopped ends, capping
and fixing accessories, all as per detailed in drawings No. shall be accompanied by drawn information in

A 1000mm high accordance with clause A.5 subject to the

Hardwood decorative balustrades generally constructed of 76mm x provisions of clause M.1.3. When forming an
76mm top handrail, 50mm x 25mm hollow section top and bottom
rail welded to hollow post, 12mm square decorative mild steel m integral part of another item (e g. staircase)
wrought iron approximately 150mm centres welded to top and they should be included with such an item.
bottom rail, 38 x 38 x 3mm thick hollow post with feet weld to
100 x 100 x 3mm thick mild steel plate and cast into concrete and 3) (S.5)
including all necessary bending, welding, cutting, stopped ends, 1. All work to staircase areas shall be given
capping and fixing accessories, all as per detailed in drawings No. separately.
2. Work to iandings shall be so described.
B 1000mm high 3. Work to treads and risers shall each be
given in metres stating the dimensions.
20mm thick cement and sand ( 1:3 ) screed to received tiles as Undercut risers shall be given separately and
described to:- so described.

C Landing slab m 4. Nosings, inserts and the like shall each be
given in metres as extra over the work in
D 175mm high riser which they occur, stating the size of section.
5. Strings and aprons shall each be given in
metres stating the width. Ends, angles,
ramped and wreathed corners and the like

m2 shall be deemed to be included with the
items.

m

E 300mm wide tread m

13mm thick cement and sand ( 1:6 ) as described plastering Plastering & Painting
finished with steel trowel:- 4) (S.2.2) Work shall be given in square metres

F Soffit of landing slabs not exceeding 3500mm above floor high measured the area in contact with the base
but no deduction shall be made for voids not
m2 exceeding 0.50 m2.

G 275mm wide raking sides of staircase, to profile of tread and riser m

H To edges and breaks in beds, floors and walls exceeding m
100mm but not exceeding 200mm high

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS STAIRCASE STRUCTURE / FRAME

STAIRCASE - Cont'd Tile work
1) (S.11.3) Work shall be measUred on the
Supply and lay 'MML' or other equal and approved matt
Polished Porcelain tiles with approved pattern; on and exposed face. No deduction shall be made for
including cement and sand (1:3) beds and backing to grouting voids not exceeding 0.50 m2.
and pointing with cement to:-
200mm x 200mm X 8.5mm thick m2
m
A Landing slab m
m
B 175mm high riser
m2
C 300mm wide tread m2
m2
D 150mm Long x 75mm wide Vitreous bullnosed non slip m
nosing tiles m

Prepare and apply one coat of alkali-resisting primer and two m
coats of emulsion paint as described to:-
m
E Soffit of landing slab m2

F Sloping soffit of staircases

G Sides and soffit of beams and slabs

H Raking sides of staircase; 275mm wide extreme

I Edge of concrete not exceeding 300mm high

Preparing, priming applying one undercoat, two finishing
coats of synthetic enamel paint on steel work as described to:-

J Metal surfaces not exceeding 300mm girth

Preparing, priming applying one undercoat, two finishing
coats of synthetic enamel paint on wood work as described
to:-

K Wood surfaces not exceeding 300mm girth

L Wood surfaces exceeding 300mm girth

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FLOOR FINISHES

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

FLOOR FINISHES 1) (S.2.2) Work shall be given in square metres
External measured the area in contact with the base
20mm Thick cement and sand (1:3) as described screed to:- but no deduction shall be made for voids not
A General surfaces of floor exceeding 0.50 m2.
20mm thick Hardening cement and sand screed with groveline
pattern 2) (S.11.3) Work shall be measUred on the
m2 exposed face. No deduction shall be made for

voids not exceeding 0.50 m2.

B Generally; ramp m2

Supply and lay 'MML' or other equal and approved Non-Slip
Homogenous tiles with approved pattern; on and including
approved tile adhesive and grouting to:-

300mm x 300mm x 8.5mm thick m2
C to floor m
D 100mm high drop

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FLOOR FINISHES

FLOOR FINISHES - Cont'd m2
m2
Internal m

20mm Thick cement and sand (1:3) as described screed to:- m2

A General surfaces of floor m2
m2
19mm Thick cement and sand (1:3) as described screed to m2
receive specified finishes (measured separately):- m2

B to receive Carpets (measured separately)

C to back of hardwood timber board (measured separately)

Supply and lay 'Focus Mills Citilite' or other equal and
approved level loop advance graphics 100% olefin yarn carpet
with pile weight of 26 Oz./Yard2 of approved colour and
pattern on a prepared screed complete with approved
underlay, adhesives tackles joint strips, metal gripper bars
and all fixing accessories, all as specified and accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions:-
D General surfaces of floor

Wrot pressure timber board or other equal and approved
Grade A hardwood timber fixed to and including125 x 75mm
hardwood joist, 125 x50mm hardwood joist at350mm centres,
150 x 50mm hardwood bearers at 1000mm centers, 150 x
75mm hardwood at 1800mm and 1000mm centres with 150mm
x 150mm x 225mm high supporters, all as described to
Architect Drawing No. ...... :-
25mm thick x 100mm wide Floor board tongue and groove

E 150mm overall height to Ruang Awam

F 300mm overall height Ruang Awam

G 450mm overall height to Ruang Awam

H 600mm overall height to ruang Hakim

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL FLOOR FINISHES

FLOOR FINISHES - Cont'd Waterproofing
Internal (cont'd) 1) (K.2.2) Coverings shall be measured the area

Supply and lay 'MML' or other equal and approved in contact with the base but no deduction
Homogenous tiles with approved pattern; on and including shall be made for voids not exceeding
approved tile adhesive and grouting to:- 0.50m2.

300mm x 300mm x 8.5mm thick 2) (K.2.3) Coverings over 300mm wide shall be
given in square metres. Such work not
A to floor exceeding 300mm wide shall be given in

B 100mm high drop m2 metres stating the width in stages of 150mm.
Classification shall be as follows:
C 150mm high drop
m a Flat coverings which shall include ooverings
Supply and lay 'MML' or other equal and approved Non Slip to falls or cross-falls and sloping coverings
Homogenous tiles with approved pattern; on and including
approved tile adhesive and and including approved tile m not exceeding 10° from horizontal.
adhesive and grouting to:- Intersection on works to cross falls shall be
deemed to be included with the items.
b. Sloping coverings over 10° but not
exceeding 45° from horizontal.

300mm x 300mm x 8.5mm thick m2
m
D to floor

E 50mm high drop

Supply and lay approved local ceramic tiles with approved
pattern; on and including approved tile adhesive and
including approved tile adhesive and grouting to:-

300mm x 300mm x 8.5mm thick m2
m
F to floor m

G 50mm high drop m

H 100mm high drop

Wrot pressure treated hardwood grade B timber as
described to:-

18mm x 100mm

I Decorative skirting

Waterproofing

Approved waterproofing system as described to S.O.'s
approval, including all necessary angle fillet at all straight
edges and apply strictly in accordance to the manufacturer's
instructions (measured nett-no allowance made for laps) to :

J Floor, laid to falls M2

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WALL FINISHES

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

WALL FINISHES 1) (S.2.2) Work shall be given in square metres
measured the area in contact with the base
External but no deduction shall be made for voids not
exceeding 0.50 m2.
19mm Thick cement and sand ( 1:3 ) as described plastering
finished with wood float and including wall groove line pattern 2) (S.11.3) Work shall be measured on the
to surround of walls all as detailed in drawing no. :- exposed face. No deduction shall be made for
voids not exceeding 0.50 m2.
Walls and Columns
m2
A General surfaces
m2
Prepare and apply three coats of "NIPPON" weather resistant
paint or other equal and approved strictly to manufacturer's
instructions to:-

Walls and Columns

B General surfaces

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WALL FINISHES

WALL FINISHES - Cont'd Plywood
1) (M.15.4) Work over 300mm wide to walls and
Internal
ceilings shall each be given separately in
19mm Thick cement and sand (1:3) as described plastering square metres. Work not exceeding 300mm
finished with wood float to:- wide to walls and ceilings shall each be given
in metres stating the width in stages of
A General surfaces of wall 100mm.

Supply and lay glazed wall tiles of approved manufacture m2 2) (S.8) Skirtings and kerbs shall each be given
design, pattern and colour laid and including approved tile in metres stating the height or height and
adhesive and grouting to:- width as appropriate. Raking and vertical work
shall each be so described. Fair edges, flush
200mm x 250mm edges, beaded edges, moulded edges,
rounded edges, covered junction, ends,
B To walls angles and ramps shall be deemed to be
included.
Pressure treated Nyatoh or other equal and approved Grade B
hardwood timber as described, sizes given are finished sizes m2 3) (S.9) Dividing strips, cover strips, cover
unless otherwise specified all as per drawings and flllets, movement joints and the like shall be
manufacturer's detail:- given in metres and described stating the
size. Ends, angles, intersections and working
finishings thereto shall be deemed to be
included.

Plywood panelling m2
C 6mm thick fix to timber including all necessary studs m
m
Decorative skirting m
D 18mm thick x 100mm high fix to plywood panelling m

Decorative beading
E 18mm x 12.5mm thick fix to plywood panelling

Decorative plate
F 150mm wide fix on top of low walls
G 25mm thick x 75mm high fix on top of plywood

panelling

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL WALL FINISHES

WALL FINISHES - Cont'd m2
Internal (cont'd)
Prepare and apply one coat of alkali-resisting primer and two m2
coats of emulsion paint as described to:- m
m
A Plastered surfaces of brickwall m
Prepare and apply two coats of "NIPPON" or other equal and
approved varnish glossy finish as described to:-

General surfaces
B Plywood Panelling
C Decorative Skirting
D Decorative Beading
E Decorative Plate

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CEILING FINISHES

Item Description Unit (SMM2) Method of Measurement

CEILING FINISHES Plastering & Painting

External 1) (S.2.2) Work shall be given in square metres
16mm Thick cement and sand (1:3) as described plastering measured the area in contact with the base
but no deduction shall be made for voids not
exceeding 0.50 m2.

finished with wood float to:-

2) (S.18.3) Linings shall be given in square

A Sides and soffit of slab and beam m2 metres. All necessary support work and
accessories for fixing shall be deemed to be

Sirim' rated class 'O' or other equal and approved Grade B included. No deduction shall be made for
hardwood strip ceilings, fix to and including 75 x 50mm voids not exceeding 0 50 m2.

ceiling joist at 1200mm c/c on bothways, 50 x 50mm noggins

to form a cross in the centre at 600mm centres and including Woodwork
forming opening for light fittings access panels, air 3) (M.12.1) Framework over 300mm wide
conditioning grille outlets, trimming around columns, etc:-
(measured overall) shall be given in square

B 100mm x 12mm strip ceiling not exceeding 3.50m above floor level m2 metres. Framework not exceeding 300mm
wide (measured overall) shall be given in

Prepare and apply two coats of "NIPPON" or other equal and metres stating the width. The size and
approved emulsion paint as described to:- spacing of members shall be given in the
description together with details of structure to

C General surfaces of cement and sand plaster ceiling or around which the framework is to be
m2 constructed and the finish to be applied.

Prepare and apply three coats of approved varnish dressing Plywood
on surface of timber:-
4) (M.15.4) Work over 300mm wide to walls and
D General surfaces of strip ceilings ceilings shall each be given separately in

m2 square metres. Work not exceeding 300mm
wide to walls and ceilings shall each be given
in metres stating the width in stages of
100mm.

5) (S.17.4) Access panels shall be described
and enumerated as extra over the work in
which they occur stating the size.

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MAIN BUILDING WORKS EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CEILING FINISHES

CEILING FINISHES - Cont'd m2

Internal m2

16mm Thick cement and sand (1:3) as described plastering No.
finished with wood float to:-
m2
A Sides and soffit of slab and beam
m2
Sirim' rated class 'O' plaster ceiling fixed to architect
approved patten and including 50 x 50mm hardwood ceiling m2
hanger fixed to timber trusses r.c. beams, flush up joints and
nails holes with jointing compound with paper tape, all m2
including selected cornices all in strict accordance with the m2
manufacturer's instructions all as per detailed No. :- m2
B Generally m2
m2
Extra over general ceiling for forming access panel including
all necessary trimmers, hinges, framing, lease, fixing
accessories:-

C 600 x 600mm

Sirim' rated class 'O' suspended 'UAC' board or other equal
and approved asbestos free ceiling panels as described set
out symmetrically on aluminium 'T' framing with hangers at
3350mm high to manufacturer's detail:-

D 12mm thick ceiling not exceeding 3.50m above floor level

Sirim' rated class 'O' plaster 'UAC' board or other equal and
approved asbestos free ceiling panels as described set out
symmetrically on hardwood frame with hangers at 3350mm
high to manufacturer's detail:-

E 12mm thick ceiling not exceeding 3.50m above floor level

Sirim rated 'O' 'UAC' board or other equal and approved
ceiling board fix to and including 75 x 50mm ceiling joist at
1200mm c/c on bothways, 50 x 50mm noggins to form a cross
in the centre at 600mm centres with 3048mm high to
manufacturer's detail:-
F 12mm thick ceiling not exceeding 3.50m above floor level

Prepare and apply two coats of "NIPPON" or other equal and
approved emulsion paint as described to:-

General surfaces of

G Cement and sand plaster ceiling

H 'Sirim' rated 'O' Fibrous Plasterboard ceiling

I 'Sirim' rated class 'O' suspended 'UAC' board

J 'Sirim' rated class 'O' plaster 'UAC' board

K 'Sirim rated 'O' 'UAC' board

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Working Examples

QUESTION:-
(a) Based on drawing QSG/PILING/PRECAST/LAYOUT, prepare the quan
(b) Conclude all measured quantities in question (a) into the bill of quant

DRAWING NUMBER: QSG/
(NOT TO
2

ntity measurement for Precast Piling Works.
tities.

/PILING/PRECAST/LAYOUT
O SCALE)
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DRAWING NO.: QSG/PILING/PRECAST/LAYOUT

Bills of Quantities BILL NO. 2 - PILING WORKS

Item Description Qty Unit Rate Amount (RM)

PILING WORKS (ALL PROVISIONAL)

GENERALLY

The words 'as described' where used in this Bill mean as
described in the above documents.

The 'Tenderer' is to price the piles according to the drawings
and arrangement and layout required (See Piling
Specifications and Drawings).

The Tenderer may have to carry out his own soil investigation
in addition to the information given and all costs in
connection therewith are deemed to be including in his
Tender.

The plant used for pile driving shall be other than diesel
hammer and the type and capacity is to the approval of the
Architect.

Piling shall commence from general formation level. Prices
for driving shall include for moving of pile frames about the
site, raising or lowering them and re-driving of heaved piles.

Prices for supply of piles shall include for all necessary
formwork including forming of chamfered corners,
reinforcement, lifting toggles, pile shoes or extension base
plates and extension cap plates, mortices for centering bars

Prices for handling, transporting, pitching and driving of piles
shall be deemed to include the provision of all necessary
piling equipment and other plant on site and dismantling and
removing the same on completion of the piling work.

Prices for testing of piles shall be deemed to include the
provision of all pile testing equipment on site and dismantling
and removing the same on completion of the piling work.

Where pile for pile substitution of the Engineer's designed
piles with the piles obtained from manufacturers of the same
is approved by the Architect the prices herein shall apply to
the approved substitute.

To Collection (RM) -
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DRAWING NO.: QSG/PILING/PRECAST/LAYOUT

Bills of Quantities BILL NO. 2 - PILING WORKS

Item Description Qty Unit Rate Amount (RM)
RATES OF PILING

The rates for piles and piling are to include for:-

All labour materials for the complete pile inclusive of

All necessary excavation works incidental to piling works.

Normal wet weather delays.

Supply of piles shall be measured in the number of pile
supplied accepted and used. Prior to ordering of piles, the
contractor shall seek approval from the Engineer on number
of lengths to be supplied, length of piles supplied of specific
mass per metre and cross section dimension. The Contractor
shall be responsible to disposed of any undriven excess
piles.

Driving of piles shall be measured along the axis from the toe
of the pile to the cut-off level as specified.

Driving through whatever soil strata or material encountered
except rock, which is measured separately.

Replacement of damaged piles and piles which failed under
tests.

Standing time for equipment and labour due to all the
foregoing circumtances.

Staging and platform for installation of piles on embankments
and slopes.

Gather up and clear away all unused cut off piles, rubbish,
temporary installation / work and earth as those accumulates
during the progress of piling works.

Take all measures to secure the supply of pile so that there
should not be any shortage of piles upon starting of
piling works on site.

To Collection (RM)
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DRAWING NO.: QSG/PILING/PRECAST/LAYOUT

Bills of Quantities BILL NO. 2 - PILING WORKS

Item Description Qty Unit Rate Amount (RM)

PILING WORKS (ALL PROVISIONAL)

PRECAST CONCRETE PILES

Equipment and Plant Item
Item
A Allow for provision of all necessary piling equipment plant,
cranes, tools and ancillary equipment and for their
transporting to site, handling, assembling, erecting,
dismantling and removal on completion.

B Allow for moving and handling piling equipment, plant,
cranes, tools and ancillary equipment about the site as often
and whenever necessary for the execution of the whole piling
operation etc including all idling time and any Excavation and
filling and staging required for moving the piling equipment,
plant, cranes, tools and ancillary equipment from different
levels of the site.

Setting Out and As-Built

C Setting out and checking on Eccentricity of pile. Item
D Adequate As built drawings as requested by the Engineer. Item

Submission to Authority

E To submit forms to Authority and to comply to all authority Item
requirements for commencing of piling work.

Pile Test

F Allow for 1 No. testing on a group of 4 no. 500mm x 500mm Item
piles by kentledges to a total load of 2600 tonnes. Item

G Allow for 2 No. testing on a single 500mm x 500mm piles by
kentledges to a total load of 600 tonnes.

Supply, deliver and unload to site approved precast reinforced
concrete Grade 45 pile with chamfered corners and finished
smooth all round including jointing plates.

H 500mm x 500mm x 12.00m long initial plie complete with 70 No
head and shoe. 210 No

Handle, transport, hoist and pitch only

I 500mm x 500mm x 12.00m long piles

Drive only vertically to set

J 150mm x 150mm precast reinforced concrete pile. 2,800 m

Total (RM) C/F
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DRAWING NO.: QSG/PILING/PRECAST/LAYOUT

Bills of Quantities BILL NO. 2 - PILING WORKS

Item Description Qty Unit Rate Amount (RM)

PILING WORKS (ALL PROVISIONAL)

Total B/F

PRECAST CONCRETE PILES (Cont'd)

Cut off and remove surplus length of 150mm x 150mm precast 70 No
concrete pile and strip off pile head, bend back reinforcement 70 No
for connection as specified

A 150mm x 150mm precast reinforced concrete pile.

B
Prepare concrete pile heads and reinforcement for capping.

To Collection (RM)
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QUESTIONS:-
(a) Based on drawing QSG/FLOOR/FINISHES/LAYOUT, prepare the quantity measurement for Internal & External

Floor Finishes Works which cover the areas stated below:-
i) All Bedrooms
ii) Porch

(b) Conclude all measured quantities in question (a) into the bill of quantities.

4800 mm 6800 mm

5000 mm 6000 mm

D2
D1

D1 D2 D2
D2

D1

5000 mm 3200 mm

6600 mm D1
D1

400 mm
4000 mm

4000 mm

DRAWING NO: QSG/FLOOR/FINISHES/LAYOUT
(NOT TO SCALE)

NOTES:

Location Type Door Type

Bedrooms 300x300x7.5mm homogeneous floor tiles D1 Single Leaf 900mm x 2100mm height Decorative Timber Doors
D2 Single Leaf 850mm x 2100mm height Waterproof Plywood Doors
Kitchen 300x300x7.5mm non-slip ceramic floor tiles

Toilet 300x300x7.5mm non-slip ceramic floor

Porch 300x300x18mm heavy duty non-slip ceramic

floor tiles

**External & Internal wall shall be 230mm thick.
**All tileworks measurement shall include tile adhesive (to be approved by the Architect).

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DRAWING NO.: QSG/FLOOR/FINISHES/LAYOUT

BILL NO. 3 - MAIN BUILDING WORKS

Item Description Qty Unit Rate Amount (RM)

FLOOR FINISHES

External

Supply and lay approved heavy duty non slip
Ceramic tiles with approved pattern; on and
including approved tiles adhesive beds and backing
to grouting and pointing with cement to:-

300mm x 300mm x 18mm thick;

A Surface of floor slab 60 m2

Total C/F:- 0.00

Item Description Qty Unit Rate Amount (RM)
101 m2 -
FLOOR FINISHES - Cont'd Total B/F:-
Internal

Supply and lay approved Homogenous tiles with
approved pattern; on and including approved tiles
adhesive beds and backing to grouting and pointing
with cement to:-

300mm x 300mm x 7.5mm thick;

A Surface of floor slab

FLOOR FINISHES 0.00
Carried to Summary:-

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Question:
(a) Based on drawing QSG/BASEMENT/SECTION & PLAN, prepare the qu
(b) Conclude all measured quantities in question (a) into the bill of quant

113 mm thk brick wall
115 mm thk floor slab

250x450 mm ground floor beam

113 mm thk brick wall

205 mm thk concrete wall
150 mm thk floor slab

300x450 mm basement floor beam

uantity measurement for Basement Works which consist all scopes of work.
tities.

1st Floor Level BASEMENT DETAILS & SPECIFICATIONS

Ground Level Notes:
2500 mm
1. Thickness of external concrete wall shall be 205
Basement Level mm.

2. Thickness of internal brick wall shall be 113mm.
3. Height of brick wall shall be 2235 mm.
4. Thickness of basement slab shall be 150 mm.
5. Size of ground floor beam shall be 250x450mm.
6. Size of basement beam shall be 300x450mm.
7. Two layer of fabric reinforcement BRC No. A6

embedded into mass concrete basement slab.
8. Two layer of fabric reinforcement BRC No. A6

embedded into mass concrete basement external
concrete wall.
9. 10 mm dia. 450 mm c/c bonding tie at every edge
of brick wall connected to concrete wall.
10. Damp proof membrane laid under ground slab.
11. Damp proof course laid under brick wall and
external concrete wall
12. All concrete cover shall be 50mm thick.
13. Thickness of lean concrete shall be 50mm.
14. 25 mm thick cement and sand (1:3) plaster to
wall internally.
15. One coat of under coat and two coat of finishing
coats to surface of wall internally.

BASEMENT DETAILS (Section A –A)

Drawing No:

QSG/BASEMENT/SECTION

(Not To Scale)

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BASEMENT PLAN DRAWING

Drawing No:
QSG/BASEMENT/PLAN

Scale (1:100)

113 mm thk brick wall

UP
150 mm thk floor slab

A
205 mm thk concrete wall

150 mm thk floor slab

113 mm thk brick wall

150 mm thk floor slab 205 mm thk concrete wall
A
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DRAWING NO.: QSG/BASEMENT/SECTION & PLAN

Item Description Qty BILL NO. 3 - MAIN BUILDING WORKS
ELEMENT - BASEMENT Unit Rate Amount

Excavation:-

A Excavate pit for basement not exceeding 4.00m deep 540 m3
in bulk for common material as described including
getting out, leveing, grading,ramming bottoms,
trimming, planking and strutting.

B Removing surplus excavated materials off the site to 540 m3
contractor's own dump.

C 27 m3
Extra over 5% excavate in bulk solid hard rock by a
Mechanical means as described on the approval of the
Engineer over site to formation level to produce final
requisite level including cutting, trimming, and forming
banks.

Lean ready mix concrete (Grade 15) as described
in:-

D 50mm thick lean concrete under basement slab. 11 m3

Mild steel fabric reinforcement to B.S 1221A well 418 m2
tapped at joints including notching around all 374 m2
obstructions (measured nett-not including the
overlapping) :-

E Double layer of fabric reinforcement BRC NO. A6
embedded in mass concrete slab.

F Double layer of fabric reinforcement BRC NO. A6
embedded in mass concrete wall.

Vibrated reinforced concrete (Grade 25) as 32 m3
described filled into formwork and well packed 30 m3
around rod or fabric reinforcement (formwork and
reinforcement measured separately) in:-

G 150mm basement slab

H 205mm basement wall

Total C/F:-
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ELEMENT - BASEMENT - Cont'd 75 m
142 m2
Total B/F:- 399 m2

Sawn formwork as described to:- 21 m2

A 150 sides of slab 12 Nos
224 m2
B Sides of wall
224 m2
Polythene Damp Proof Membrane as described
(Measured nett, rate to include for laps and joints,
etc. as specified) laid:-

C Under basement slabs and sides of wall

Common clay bricks in cement mortar (1:6) with
plasticiser as described:-

D 113mm thick walls

Mild steel bonding ties as described 450mm c/c
with one end cast into concrete and other end build
into brickwal and including forming perforation in
formwork:-

E 10mm Diameter

25mm thick cement and sand ( 1:3 ) as described
plastering finished with steel trowel:-

F Surface of wall and column internally

Prepare and apply one coat of approved undercoat
and two coats of spproved finishing coat paint or
other equal and approved strictly to manufacturer's
instructions to:-

G Surface of wall and column internally

BASEMENT
carried to Summary :-

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References

References
The Institution of Surveyors Malaysia (2000). Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement of

Building Works, 2nd Edition (SMM2).
Standard Form of Contract (PWD 203A – Rev.1/2010). Government of Malaysia.

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