CEMS Part I Reviewed

Authors: Ai-Lin Teo, Davis Langdon and Seah Singapore Pte Ltd, and KPK Quantity Surveyors
ISBN: 0071239529
Edition: First Edition
Trim size: 9.25 x 7.25 inches
Extent: 372 pp
Binding: Soft cover/perfect bound
Pub date: August 2004
Subject/Category: College Engineering/Civil Engineering
Price: US$24.95 / S$44.95

This book is intended as a reference text to the use of the CEMS Part I. CEMS Part I Reviewed explains the principles and measurement rules of taking-off building quantities based on the new code of practice for Construction Electronic Measurement Standards (CEMS) Part 1: Standard Method of Measurement (SMM) for building works.

The book presents a comprehensive overview of measurement techniques. There is a section on the differences between the old standard method of measurement (SMM2) and the CEMS Part 1. The easy-to-follow guide to develop standard descriptions for electronic measurement is presented for all the 18 sections of the CEMS Part 1.

Written in a style that is easy to follow, students, quantity surveyors, architects and engineers will find it a very useful book.

Features of the book

• This is the first measurement textbook reviewing and explaining the measurement rules of all sections of the CEMS Part 1.

• The content corresponds with the Singapore tertiary building course syllabus.
  

• The book includes examples of standard descriptions for all the sections and a table showing the differences between the SMM2 and the CEMS for quick and easy reference.
  

• Measurement is also made easier with a good indexing system.
  

"This book offers a comprehensive overview of measurement techniques. It explains everything you need to know about the CEMS Part 1, in an easy-to-read manner peppered with many examples. Much thought has been put in to help students appreciate the principles and methodologies used in the measurement of building works. The effort is thus commendable."

-- Dr Amy Khor
Chairperson, Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers
21st Council 2003/2005

Contents

Foreword
Preface
About the authors
1 Structure of the book and guidance notes
2 01000000 Preliminaries
3 02000000 Demolition and alteration works
4 03000000 Piling and diaphragm walling
5 04000000 Excavation works
6 05000000 Concrete work
7 06000000 Brickwork and blockwork
8 07000000 Stonework
9 08000000 Roofing
10 09000000 Carpentry
11 10000000 Joinery
12 11000000 Ironmongery
13 12000000 Structural steelwork
14 13000000 Metalwork
15 14000000 Wall and ceiling finishes
16 15000000 Floor finishings
17 16000000 Glazing
18 17000000 Painting and decorating
19 18000000 Drainage
Appendix
Index