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Guidelines for Preliminary Measurements

The document outlines the basic rules for conducting preliminary measurements in construction projects, emphasizing the importance of studying plans, checking dimensions, and organizing measurements logically. It details methods for measuring quantities, presenting calculations in tables, and providing practical advice for clarity and accuracy in quantity surveys. Additionally, it specifies units of measurement and precision required for various types of evaluations.

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Guidelines for Preliminary Measurements

The document outlines the basic rules for conducting preliminary measurements in construction projects, emphasizing the importance of studying plans, checking dimensions, and organizing measurements logically. It details methods for measuring quantities, presenting calculations in tables, and providing practical advice for clarity and accuracy in quantity surveys. Additionally, it specifies units of measurement and precision required for various types of evaluations.

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ESTABLISHMENT

FROM A BEFORE-MEASURE

BASIC RULES
1.1 Examination of the graphic documents of the works

It is essential before starting any preliminary measurements of


carry out the following operations:

Study the plans and sections of the work to 'get into


the spirit" its forms and already consider the decompositions in
elementary works.

Check the dimensions indicated on the plans to detect any


error or omission (for example, check the overall ratings in
totalizing the partial odds).

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BASIC RULES

1.2 Decomposition of the preliminary measurement

The preliminary estimate includes as many articles as there are prices.


different to apply. The articles are grouped by area of expertise
and are calculated in the chronological order of the work.
Examples: the earthworks will be detailed by descending
for the excavations.
For the parts of a concrete structure, the calculations
will be carried out from bottom to top.

N. B. It is important to avoid omissions and facilitate the


understanding of following a logical and rigorous approach
in the drafting of the preliminary estimate.

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BASIC RULES

1.3 Way of measuring

The evaluation of the various quantities is based on the estimates.


featured in the drawings.
It is sometimes necessary to search for dimensions
complementary; this will often be done by addition or
subtraction, and not by measuring with a ruler on the plan.

When calculating a quantity of work, the breakdown must


always be done in a way that eliminates the causes of errors or
of omissions. Therefore, it is necessary to proceed with order and method,
for example by always turning in the same direction or by
marking with colored pencils the quantities already calculated.

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Basic Rules

1.3 Method of measurement (continued)

It is good to list the measurements in order:

Horizontal plan: length x width x depth (or height)


Vertical plan: length x height x thickness

Lengths, widths, and heights generally appear from


the following way on the plans:
Lengths: horizontal lines of floor plans or
elevations
Widths: vertical lines of floor plans or lines
horizontal sections and side views
Heights: vertical lines of cuts and side views.

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BASIC RULES

1.3 Way of measuring (continued)

Note:
Dimensions, out of work (O.W) and in work (I.W)

Dimension HO: it is taken from an exterior facing


to another exterior finish
Dimension DO: it is taken from an interior lining
to another interior cladding.
HO
The length of the ditch opposite is not
A B
AB + BD + DC + CA

But: 2 (HO + DO)


C D
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PRESENTATION
OF THE FRONT METER
The calculations are presented in the form of tables, in
filling in a standard framework depending on the case studied.

The model below can be used for a large number


construction project.

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PRESENTATION
OF THE DIAL
Comment on the quantity survey table

The numbers correspond to those of the prices or follow an order.


continue
The indication of the works specifies the parts that are the subject of
of calculation.

The number of parts contains a multiplier coefficient or


reducer that can correspond to, for example, the number of
similar parties of the calculated quantity.
The dimensions provide the measurements used for calculations:
lengths, widths, thicknesses or heights.
Surfaces, cubes, or weights provide intermediate results.
and definitive corresponding to the various calculations.

Observations allow for sketch representations.


explaining the calculations.
On y effectue également des calculs auxiliaires (cotes
missing, developed lengths...)
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PRACTICAL ADVICE

In a quantity survey table,

Multiplications are presented horizontally: the product


of all the quantities, recorded on the same line, is noted
in one of the columns corresponding to the results.
Additions and subtractions are performed vertically.
in the same column, arranging the numbers one after another
underneath the others.
A horizontal line is drawn below the quantities to be added,
or to subtract, and the result is written either below or in
regard, in the next column.
The nature of the corresponding works leading to a definitive result is
recalled in view in the designation column.

• The quantities obtained in the result columns and re-use


Subsequently read, must be indicated by an index. This identification
allows to defer the quantities already calculated when others
calculations resume these values.
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PRACTICAL ADVICE

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The unit will always be specified for final results.

Initially, the preliminary estimate can be written in pencil.


This process sometimes allows for changing the arrangement of the opera-
tips for maintaining the sharpness and clarity of the presentation.

Divisions are presented in fractional form.

Some abbreviations may be used:


HO: outside work in work
H : hauteur L: longueur width
screwrthickness depth
Coeftcoefficient id: identique
ens: ensemble (addition result)
remainder (subtraction result)

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UNITEDS
AND PRECISION OF RESULTS

Evaluation Symbol of unity Precision Examples

Piece - unit U Integer Taps - doors

Length ml 2 decimals (cm) Channeling – gutters

Surface square meters 2 decimals (dm²) Formwork - coatings

Volume m³ 3 decimal places (dm³) Excavations - BA

Weight kg 3 decimals (g) Armatures – CM profiles

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