CESMM 3 Vs. CESMM 4
Format of the day It is a 90 minutes presentation, but need a day!! Discuss day to day application in CESSM in Civil
Engineering Construction CESMM -3 Knowledge? A comparison of two editions: CESSM-3 Vs. CESMM-4
Q&A
Edition
The First Edition in 1976
The Second Edition in 1985
The Third Edition in 1991
Added: ICE Conditions of Contract Class “Y” and “Z”
What is Class “Y” & “Z”?
The Fourth Edition in 2012
Preface Foreword to the first edition Foreword to the second edition Foreword to the third edition Foreword to the fourth edition Section 1. Definitions Section 2. General principles Section 3. Application of the work classifications Section 4. Coding and numbering of items Section 5. Preparation of Bill of Quantities Section 6. Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities Section 7. Method-related charges Section 8. Work classifications
Class A: Class B: Class C: Class D: Class E: Class F: Class G: Class H: Class I: Class J: Class K: Class L: Class M: Class N: Class O: Class P: Class Q: Class R: Class S Class T Class U Class W Class X Class Y Class Z
Contents
General Item Ground investigation Geotechnical and other specialist processes Demolition and site clearance Earthwork In situ concrete Concrete ancillaries Precast concrete Pipework- pipes Pipework –fittings and value Pipework- manholes and pipework ancillaries Pipework- and protection, ancillaries to laying and excavation Structural metalwork Miscellaneous metal work Timber Piles Piling ancillaries Roads and pavings Rail track Tunnels Brickwork, blockwork and masonry Waterproofing Miscellaneous Sewer and water main renovation and ancillary work Simple building works incidental to civil engineering works
Contents Preface Foreword to the first edition Foreword to the second edition Foreword to the third edition Foreword to the fourth edition Sections Section 1. Definitions Section 2. General principles Section 3. Application of the work classifications Section 4. Coding and numbering of items Section 5. Preparation of Bill of Quantities Section 6. Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities Section 7. Method-related charges Section 8. Work classifications
Contents Classes Class A: Class B: Class C: Class D: Class E: Class F: Class G: Class H: Class I: Class J: Class K: Class L: Class M: Class N: Class O: Class P: Class Q: Class R: Class S Class T Class U Class W Class X Class Y Class Z
General Item Ground investigation Geotechnical and other specialist processes Demolition and site clearance Earthwork In situ concrete Concrete ancillaries Precast concrete Pipework- pipes Pipework –fittings and value Pipework- manholes and pipework ancillaries Pipework- and protection, ancillaries to laying and excavation Structural metalwork Miscellaneous metal work Timber Piles Piling ancillaries Roads and pavings Rail track Tunnels Brickwork, blockwork and masonry Waterproofing Miscellaneous Sewer and water main renovation and ancillary work Simple building works incidental to civil engineering works
Section 1 - Definition CESMM-3
15 definitions. BS standard added.
CESMM -4 12 definitions. Reference to “ICE Conditions of Contract” removed. Reference to “British
Standard” removed. Definition to “work”
removed. New definition under
item 1.3- “contract ”.
Section 1– Definitions What are the benefits for QSs from CESSM-4? It has been Internationalised/Globalized. Identified the authority for contract
istration. Reduce preamble notes. Avoid disputes.
Section 2 – General Principles
No Significant Differences found
Section 2 – General Principles Extent of the CESSM4/3 1. Does not deal with preparation of BoQ for complex MEP work. Use for simple MEP works??
2. Not for Building Construction. 3. Use for simple building works incidental to civil engineering works.
Section 2 – General Principles Object of the CESSM4/3 ‘Is to set forth the procedure according to which the bill of quantities shall be prepared and priced and the quantities of work expressed and measured’.
Section 3 – Application of the work classification
No Significant Differences found Code
Description
3.1
Item Description (with three divisions)
3.2 3.3
Mode of Description (to identify the component of the work the work not the task to be carried out)
3.4
Separate items (Should not exhibit more than one feature from each division)
3.5
Units of Measurements
3.6
Measurement Rules (described where applicable)
3.7
Definition Rules (define the extent and limit of the class of work represented)
3.8
Coverage Rules (provide that the work stated is deemed to be included in the appropriate item)
3.9 3.10
Additional Description Rule (Where additional description may be given over and above the para. 3.1 above)
3.11
Applicability of Rules (Rules given on above the double line apply to all work in that particular classification.
Section 3 – Application of the work classification Item Description (with three divisions)
Maximum Eight Classifications Maximum Eight Classifications
Units of Measurements
Section 3 – Application of the work classification Measurement Rules (described where applicable) Definition Rules (define the extent and limits )
Coverage Rules (provide that the work stated is deemed to be included in the appropriate item) Additional Description Rule (Where additional description may be given)
Applicability of Rules (Rules given on above the double line apply to all work in that particular classification.
Section 4 – Coding and numbering of items
No Significant Different found Code
Description
4.1
Coding Code H 1 3 6 describes an item as follows; Class H First division 1 Second division 3 Third division 6
4.2
– Precast Concrete - beam - length 7-10m - mass 5-10t
H 1 3* means all code numbers are inclusive
4.3, 4.4 Item Numbers 4.5 4.6
Coding of unclassified items (Where no item is listed in the Work Classification the digit 9 shall be used)
4.7
Numbering of items with additional description
3.6
Measurement Rules (described where applicable) H 1 3 6 .1 H 1 3 6 .2 H 1 3 6 .3
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities Item 5.6 - Daywork of CESMM-3 has now replaced
with more explanation for application of Preambles. As the CESSM-4 is neutral from contract [Reference to
“ICE Conditions of Contract” removed] and specification [Reference to “British Standard” removed] it is now necessary to show compatibility between the Method of Measurements and the Conditions of Contract used on the project. To address this a schedule must be included in the
Preambles to the BoQ. Schedule shall indicate clauses in the Conditions of
Contract that define the terminology used in the Method of Measurement.
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.) Schedule to given in the Preamble CESMM-4
Contract Provision (FIDIC 99)
Item 1.3 - Contract
Clause 3 – The Engineer
Item 2.4.(b) – valuation of work executes as per the Contract
Sub-clause 14.6 – Issue of Interim Payment Certificates Sub-clause 14.7 – Payment
Item 5.2 (c) – Daywork Schedule
Sub-clause 13.6 - Daywork
Item 5.16 – Prime cost item
Not applicable
Item 5.18 – Provisional sum
Sub-clause 13.5 – Provisional Sums
Class A Coverage rule C1
Clause 17 – Risk and Responsibility
(Item for insurance class as contractual requirement)
Class R Definition rule D1
Specifications
Class R Definition rule D1
US $
# to be complied by the Bill compiler may use items introduced to Preamble notes by him
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.) Item 5.7 Daywork Schedule
Reference given in CESMM-3 to Schedule of Daywork rates published by the Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors in the UK has been omitted – in order be a very neutral Method of Measurement.
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.) 5.18 Provisional Sums In CESMM -3, Provisional Sums for specific
contingencies shall be given in the General Items of the BoQ. In CESMM -4, Provisional Sums for Defined Work shall
be included where work is known to be required. (within the respective Bill/Part).
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.) Item 5.22 Forms and Setting CESSM -3 stated the format of the BoQ to be followed by the bill compiler as follows; Column Heading Column width Number 20mm Item description 90mm Unit 10mm Quantity 20mm Rate 20mm Amount: £ 20mm p 8mm This is not in CESSM-4.
This is another sign to maintain the neutral status of the CESMM-4.
Section 6 – Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.) Item 6.1 Insertion of rates and prices CESMM -3 specified the pounds sterling and pence as
the currency to be used in the BoQ. CESMM-4 currency to be used shall be as per the
contract (which is to be stated in the Preamble – Schedule – referred in the item 5.6) This is another sign of globalizing of the CESMM-4
Section 6 – Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.) Item 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 - Adjustment Item The Clauses noted in the Conditions of Contract of ICE
have been removed in the CESSM-4. This will leave to Employer to use his own “Form of
Contract”.
Section 7 – Method–related charges All the Clauses noted in the Conditions of Constroct of ICE have been removed in the CESSM-4. Item 7.6 – Charges not to be measured CESMM-3:- Method-Related Charges shall not be subject to easurement but shall be deemed to be priced for the purpose of variations. CESMM-4 – shall not be subject to easurement, deemed to be priced for the purpose of ; 1. Variations, 2. Revision to rates as a consequences of a change in quantity arising from easurement.
Class A: General Items 1.2- Insurances – One single item for the insurance In CESSM-3; there are two items for: 1. Insurance of the Works, 2. Third party insurance. 1.3 - Parent company guarantee – new requirement and covered in Measurement Rule M2 (A separate item to be given in the BoQ) 4.2 – Provisional Sums – “Defined Work”. In CESSM -3, it stated as “Other Provisional Sums”.
Class A: General Items (Contd.) Two new Measurement Rules added; M7 and M8
M7 – About the defined Provisional Sums stated in the BoQ M8- Explained the billing format of Prime Cost items: A. Prime Cost = B. Add: for labour = C. Add: for other charges and Profits= Or D. Add: for special labour
Class A: General Items (Contd.) New Definition Rule D2 added; Definition has been given to “Provisional Sum - Defined Work”. “Where the scope of the work cannot be completely designed but where the scope can be defined” New Coverage Rule C2 added; When a Provisional Sum added for Defined Work, it is deemed that Tenderer shall allow for;
programming, planning, pricing of the General Items
Class A: General Items (Contd.) New Additional Description Rule A5 added; The BoQ description for the Provisional Sums for the Defined Work shall state following; Nature
of the work, Indicative quantity of the scope, Extent of the work.
Class B: Ground Investigation
There is no significant deviation from CESMM-3
Class C: Geotechnical and Other Specialist Processes CESSM-3
This is amended in CESSM-4;
Class C: Geotechnical and Other Specialist Processes (Contd.)
C6 of CESMM – 3; Ground Anchorage
changed to Ground Reinforcement in CESSM -4 And new Definition Rule added under D4;
“Ground anchorage and soil nailing shall be classified as ground reinforcement” New Additional Description Rule - A8 added to Ground
Reinforcement; “The composition, location and details of testing shall be stated in the BoQ item description for soil nailing”
Class C: Geotechnical and Other Specialist Processes (Contd.)
A new item has added under C8 –Vibro Floation
Class D: Demolition and Site Clearance D1,2 and 3 in CESMM-3. V
changed to in CESSM-4:
Class D: Demolition and Site Clearance (Contd.) New Definition Rule D2 added to Invasive Plant;
“Invasive plant species shall include any plant whose control is governed by legislation and which is treated by herbicidal or chemical process”. New Coverage Rule C3 added to Invasive Plant;
Invasive plant species shall include for the disposal of any vegetable mater remaining after treatment. New Additional Description Rule A3 added to
Invasive Plant; BoQ item shall state the method of treatment and type of vegetation.
New two items added to the 2nd Division; • Controlled and hazardous material exposed at
the Commencing Surfaces, and •
Controlled and hazardous material not exposed at the Commencing Surfaces,
New Definition Rule D4 added to controlled and hazardous excavation; “Controlled and hazardous materials shall include any materials whose excavation and disposals is governed by legislation including invasive plant species”. New Coverage Rule C2 added to excavation; “Excavation shall be deemed to include removal of existing pipes or any material or diameter”. New Additional Description Rule A7 added to controlled and hazardous excavation; “BoQ item shall state the nature of the controlled and hazardous excavation materials.”
Class E: Earthworks (Contd.) For Excavation Ancillaries a new third division added
as “Controlled and hazardous materials”
New Additional Description Rule A11 added to controlled and hazardous material disposal;
“BoQ item shall state the nature of the controlled and hazardous materils to be disposed.”
Class E: Earthworks (Contd.) New item below added to the Filling
New Measurement Rule M22 added to energy impact filling;
“High energy impact compaction general fill existing ground shall be measured to the surface are to be treated”. New Additional Description Rule A17 added to energy
impact filling ;
“BoQ item description for high energy impact compaction shall state the type of compaction.
Class F: In-situ Concrete There are several changes in the format and description;
In CESSM-4;
Class F: In-situ Concrete (Contd.)
Class F: In-situ Concrete (Contd.) New Definition Rule D12 and D13 added for Sprayed
Concrete; D12;
“Sprayed concrete shall be designated as other concrete forms”. D13;
“Reinforcing materials added to the mix of sprayed concrete shall not be classed as reinforcement” New Additional Description Rule A11 added for Sprayed
Concrete; “BoQ item for sprayed concrete shall state the specification of the concrete and whether it is reinforced and the minimum thickness’’
Class G: Concrete Ancillary All references noted for BS has been omitted in
CESMM -4. New Additional Description Rule A9 added for Steel
Fabric Reinforcement; “BoQ item description for steel fabric shall state the fabric reference size and mass or mass per square metre”.
Class H: Precast Concrete
No significant deviation from CESMM-3
Class I: Pipework - Pipes All references noted for BS has been omitted in
CESMM -4. Measurement Rule M3 has expanded to cover;
….Where more than one pipe is expressly required to be laid in one trench, the length measured shall be the length of the pipe, not including the length occupied by manholes, and other chambers.
Class I: Pipework - Pipes (Contd.) The Coverage Rule C1 and C2 of CESMM-3 removed.
Coverage C1 - item shall include for supply all materials
by the Contractor and include pipe cutting. Coverage C2 – Pipe in trench deemed to include excavation, preparation of surface, disposal ,upholding sides, backfilling and removal dead services except covered in Class J , K and L. This has described in the beginning of the Class I in both CESSM 3 and 4;
Class I: Pipework - Pipes (Contd.)
Class K: Pipework - Fitting and Valves
No significant deviation from CESMM-3
Class K: Pipework - Manholes and Pipework Ancillary
No significant deviation from CESMM-3
Class K: Pipework – s and Protection, Ancillaries to Laying and Excavation
No significant deviation from CESMM-3
Class P: Piles Performed “prestressed concrete pile” in CESMM-3
omitted from CESMM-4 2
New Additional Description Rule A7 added to address the
Prestressed Piles; “BoQ item description for performed concrete piles shall state if they are prestressed”
Class P: Piles New item for Stone Columns added;
New Coverage and Additional Description Rules added for
Stone Columns;
Class Q: Piling Ancillaries
No significant deviation from CESMM-3
Class R: Roads and Pavings Code
CESSM-3
and Inclusions
CESSM-4
1
Sub-base, flexible road bases and surfacing
Granular base materials
Unbound sub-base materials
2
Sub-base, flexible road bases and surfacing
Macadam base materials
Cement and other hydraulically bound pavements
3
Sub-base, flexible road bases and surfacing
Asphalt base materials
Bituminous bound pavements (8 classification)
4
Concrete pavements
Bituminous bound pavements (8 classification)
5
t in concrete pavements
Concrete pavements
6
Kerbs, channels and edging
ts in Concrete pavements
7
Light duty pavements
Kerbs, Cannels, footway and paved
8
Ancillary
Ancillary
Class R: Roads and Pavings Complete change from CESMM -3;
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.) CESMM -3, based on the specifications of Dept. of Transport;
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.) CESMM -4, further new additions:
Bituminous bound paving to be measured separately. New Coverage Rule C2 and Additional Description Rule A6 added to Bituminous bound paving; C2“Cold milling/planning shall be deemed to include for disposal”
A6-
“BoQ item for cold recycled bound materials shall state whether it is in-situ or ex-situ”
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.) New Additional Description Rule A3, A4, and A5 added to various paving types;
BoQ item description shall state that;
A3-
“The type and grade of materials of geotextile”
A4-
“The type of mixture for cement and other hydraulically bound pavement”
A5-
“The type of mixture of bituminous bound pavement”
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)
CESMM-4 has omitted reference to Dept. of Transportation;
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.) New Coverage Rule C4 to C8 added to Kerbs, Channels, edgings, footways and paved areas; C4- “deemed to include beds, backings, reinforcements, ts
and cuttings for above”. C5- “deemed to include earthworks and concrete ancillaries”
for above”. C6- “deemed to include beds, ts and cuttings for precast
concrete natural stone block and clay slabs and pavers”. C7- “deemed to include beds and ts for flexible surfacing
and in-situ concrete surfacing”. C8- “deemed to include beds, ts, soiling and seeding for
grass concrete paving”.
Class R: Roads and Paving (Contd.) New Additional Description Rule A12, A13, and A14 added
to Kerbs, Channels, edgings, footways and paved areas;
BoQ item description shall state that; A12- “Materials and cross-section of kerbs, channels and their beds and backing”. A13- “The material, size and thickness for precast concrete, natural stone blocks and clay slabs and pavers”. A14- “The materials and thickness for flexible surfacing in-situ concrete surfacing and grass concrete paving”.
Class Z: Simple Building Works Incidental to Civil Engineering Works
No significant deviation from CESMM-3
Summary A Neutral Document.
No reference to any Conditions of Contract (ICE
Conditions of Contract has removed). No reference to any standards (BS has removed). No reference to any standard specifications (DTp. has
removed). No specified currency. Preamble table added to defined the terminology. Complete change in Roads and Paving.
CESMM 3 Vs. CESMM 4
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