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Architectural Builder's Works and Finishes
Standard Method of Measurement
July 1998
ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SMM/001 /A1
ARCHITECTURAL BUILDER'S WORKS AND FINISHES
STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
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July 1998
ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SMM/00 1/A 1
ARCHITECTURAL BUILDER'S WORKS AND FINISHES
STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
CONTENTS
Section 1 . General Principles i - ii
Section 2. Work Classification iii
Class AA Roof Tiling and Metal Roof Cladding AA/1-AA/4
Class AB Partitions AB/1-AB/2
Class AC Carpentry & Joinery AC/1-AC/4
Class AD lronmongery AD/1-AD/4
Class AE Metal Doors and Frames AE/1-AE/4
Class AF Metal Shutters, Windows and Louvres AF/1-AF/2
Class AG Metal Cladding AG/1-AG/2
Class AH Specialist Architectural Metalwork AH/1-AH/4
Class AI Signs and Advertising Panels AI/1-AI/4
Class AJ Plastering, Rendering and Wall Linings AJ/1-AJ/4
Class AK Tiling AK/1-AK/4
Class AL Flexible Sheeting and Tiling AL/1-AL/4
Class AM Ceiling Systems AM/1-AM/4
Class AN Sanitary Accessories AN/1-AN/2
Class AO Stonework A0/1-A0/4
Class AP Curtain Walling AP/1-AP/4
Class AQ Structural Glass Walling and AQ/1-AQ/6

Specialist Glazing
Class AR Skylights AR/1-AR/2
Class AS General Glazing AS/1-AS/2
Class AT Architectural Coatings and AT/1-AT/2

Special Finishings
July 1998
ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SMM/00 1 /A 1
SECTION 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Title application and extent 1 .1 The title of this document is Architectural Builder's
Works and Finishes Standard Method of Measurement,
which is abbreviated to ABWFMM. The ABWFMM is
intended to be used in conjunction with the Conditions
of Contract, other Standard Methods of Measurement
referred to in the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities and
the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities and only in
connection with architectural builder's works and
finishes.
1. 2 (a) The Classes in the ABWFMM are supplemental to

those contained in the Civil Engineering Standard
Method of Measurement, third edition (CESMM3},
reprinted with corrections in 1 992, as amended
by the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities.
(b) Sections 1 to 8 of CESMM3 as amended by the

Preamble to the Bill of Quantities shall apply to
the preparation of Bills of Quantities in
accordance with the ABWFMM.
(c) CESMM3 Classes A to Y as amended by the

Preamble to the Bill of Quantities shall be used in
preparing architectural builder's works and
finishes Bills of Quantities insofar as the items
included in those Classes are required in the Bill of
Quantities.
CESMM3 Classes 2. References to Classes A to Y in the ABWFMM are

references to CESMM3 Classes and where work is
excluded from the ABWFMM and identified as being
included in any Class in CESMM3 then it shall be
measured in accordance with CESMM3 and the
Preamble to the Bill of Quantities and included in the
Bill of Quantities.
July 1998
ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SM M/001 /A1
Measurement and 3. Where ABWFMM Measurement Rules require

pricing of items of that the areas of an item of work measured shall include
in which other areas occupied by another item of measurable work
items of which is itself also a separate measurable item in
work occur accordance with the ABWFMM, the measurements of
the quantities for the former in which the latter occurs
shall include the areas occupied by the latter. The
price for the measured item of the latter is therefore
effectively extra only over the price for the measured
item of the former.
Examples: Class AA Measurement Rule M5 "areas

of roof tiling measured shall include
areas occupied by roof tiling ancillaries";
Class AK Measurement Rule M6 "areas

measured for work in which round edge
tiles, coves, beads, mouldings and the like
occur shall include areas occupied by
round edge tiles, coves, beads, mouldings
and the like. "
Joints 4. "Joints" referred to in the Coverage Rules of the

ABWFMM shall mean all types of joints including
but not limited to butt joints, filler joints,
movements joints, expansion and contraction joints,
control joints and the like of any material (e.g.
mortar, sealants, backing rods, metal sections, etc),
whether within the body of an item of work and/or
at the boundary of an item of work, and shall be
deemed to include all works necessary for the
proper execution and completion of the joints.
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SECTION 2. WORK CLASSIFICATION
Class AA Roof Tiling and Metal Roof Cladding AA/1-AA/4
Class AB Partitions AB/1-AB/2
Class AC Carpentry & Joinery AC/1-AC/4
Class AD lronmongery AD/1-AD/4
Class AE Metal Doors and Frames AE/1-AE/4
Class AF Metal Shutters, Windows and Louvres AF/1-AF/2
Class AG Metal Cladding AG/1-AG/2
Class AH Specialist Architectural Metalwork AH/1-AH/4
Class AI Signs and Advertising Panels AI/1-AI/4
Class AJ Plastering, Rendering and Wall Linings AJ/1-AJ/4
Class AK Tiling AK/1-AK/4
Class AL Flexible Sheeting and Tiling AL/1-AL/4
Class AM Ceiling Systems AM/1-AM/4
Class AN Sanitary Accessories AN/1-AN/2
Class AO Stonework A0/1-A0/4
Class AP Curtain Walling AP/1-AP/4
Class AO Structural Glass Walling and Specialist Glazing A0/1-A0/6
Class AR Skylights AR/1-AR/2
Class AS General Glazing AS/1-AS/2
Class AT Architectural Coatings and Special Finishings AT/1-AT/2
iii July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SM M/001 /A1
CLASS AA : ROOF TILING AND METAL ROOF CLADDING
Includes : Roof tiling and ancillaries

Metal roof cladding and ancillaries
Roof lights forming an integral part of roof cladding
Excludes Precast concrete slabs (included in class H)

Structural metal frames (included in class Ml
Miscellaneous metal framing (included in class N)
Waterproofing work (included in class W)
Metal cladding (included in class AG)
Skylights (included in class AR)
General roofing drainage and guttering (included in BSMM)
FIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION THIRD DIVISION
1 Roof tiling 1 Precast concrete tiles 1 Upper surfaces inclined

2 Plain tiles at an angle not
3 Interlocking tiles exceeding 30° to the
4 Chinese tiles horizontal m2
2 Upper surfaces inclined
at 30° - 60° to the
horizontal m2
3 Surfaces inclined at an
angle exceeding 60° to
the horizontal m2
4 Curved surfaces m2
5 Domed surfaces m2
6 Surfaces of width not
exceeding 300mm m
7 Surfaces of width
300mm- 1m m
8 Isolated groups of
surfaces nr
2 Roof tiling ancillaries 1 Hips m

2 Valleys m
3 Ridges m
4 Verges m
5 Eaves courses m
6 Ornamental tiles nr
AA/1 July 1998

CLASS AA
ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION
MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES RULES
M1 The areas measured C1 Items for work in this class A 1 Where the colour of roof
shall be those of the shall be deemed to include : tiling and roof cladding
surfaces covered. No specified is not within the
deduction from the areas a) preparation of background, manufacturers standard
measured shall be made for overlaps, joints, mitres, colour ranges in accordance
holes and openings each not angles, seams, rolls, fillets with BS or RAL or DIN
exceeding 0.5m 2 in area. and the like. international colour standards
the item descriptions shall so
b) laying to falls or cambers. state and also identify the
colour.
c) all cutting at square and
raking abutments, top
edges, verges and the like,
bedding and pointing eaves,
verges and the like and
cutting and fitting around
outlets, pipes and the like.
d) drilling or cutting of other

work.
e) coloured rooftiling and roof

cladding from manufacturers
standard colour ranges in
accordance with BS or RAL
or DIN international colour
standards.
f) any other items of a like

nature to the foregoing.
M2 Surfaces of width not D1 Rooftiling shall be C2 Items for roof tiling, other than A2 Item descriptions for roof
exceeding 1m shall not be classed as to curved or precast concrete tiles, shall be deemed tiling shall state type and size
distinguished by inclination domed surfaces only where to be single course and single layer of tiles, material on which the
or by curvature. a radius of curvature of the unless otherwise described. tiling is to be laid, and
surface is less than 1Om. method of fixing.
M3 Rooftiling classed as to C3 Items for hips, valleys, ridges,
curved or domed surfaces verges and eaves courses shall be A3 Tiles with special
shall not be distinguished by deemed to include fair ends, stop features shall be identified in
inclination. ends, intersections and the like. item descriptions.
A4 Gauge and lap of roof

tiling, other than precast
concrete tiles, shall be stated
in item descriptions.
AS Item descriptions for roof

tiling, other than precast
M4 Isolated groups of surfaces D2 Isolated groups of surfaces concrete tiles, shall identify
of different shape or shall be classed as such only roof tiling with double course
dimensions shall be where the total surface area or double layer.
measured as separate items. of each group does not
exceed 6m 2 • A6 Item descriptions for
isolated groups of surfaces shall
identify the work to be
roofed and state its location.
M5 Areas of roof tiling

measured shall include areas
occupied by rooftiling
ancillaries.
AA/2 July 1998

CLASS AA
3 Roof cladding 1 Aluminium 1 Upper surfaces inclined at

2 Plastic clad aluminium an angle not exceeding
3 Profiled aluminium 30° to the horizontal m,
4 Profiled plastic clad aluminium 2 Upper surfaces inclined at
5 Galvanised mild steel 30° - 60° to the horizontal m,
6 Coated mild steel 3 Surfaces inclined at an
7 Other materials (type to be angle exceeding 60° to
stated) the horizontal m,
4 Curved surfaces m2
5 Domed surfaces m,
6 Surfaces of width not
exceeding 300mm m
7 Surfaces of width 300mm
-1m m
8 Isolated groups of
surfaces nr
4 Roof cladding ancillaries 1 Filler pieces, ridges and

hip cappings, barge
boards and corner pieces,
flashings and the like m
2 Louvres m
3 Cranked and turned up
sheets m
4 Capped ends, finials and
the like to ridges and hip
cap pings nr
5 Roof ventilators nr
5 Roof lights and special sheets to 1 Dead lights nr

roof cladding 2 Open lights nr
3 Transparent plastic sheets nr
4 Ventilator sheets nr
5 Sheets with soaker
flanges nr
AA/3 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWFJSMM/001 /A 1
CLASS AA
(see rules at head of class on page AA/2)
M6 Surfaces of width not D3 Roof cladding shall be C4 Items for roof cladding, roof A 7 Item descriptions for roof
exceeding 1m shall not be classed as to curved or cladding ancillaries and roof lights cladding shall state :
distinguished by inclination or domed surfaces only where and special sheets to roof cladding
by curvature. a radius of curvature of the shall be deemed to include a) type and minimum
surface is less than 1Om. sealants. thickness of cladding.
M7 Roof cladding classed as to
curved or domed surfaces shall D4 Isolated groups of suifaces C5 Items for roof cladding, roof b) method of fixing the
not be distinguished by shall be classed as such only cladding ancillaries and roof lights cladding and any
inclination. where the total surface area and special sheets to roof cladding bedding required.
of each group does not shall be deemed to include all
exceed 6m 2 • necessary purlins, cladding A8 Item descriptions for
rails, framing, fixings and the profiled roof cladding shall state
like necessary to fix them to the profile where specifically
the building structure. required.
A9 Insulation forming an
M8 Isolated groups of suifaces of
integral part of the roof cladding
different shape or dimensions
shall be identified in item
shall be measured as separate
descriptions and fully
items.
described.
A 10 Item descriptions for

isolated groups of suifaces shall
identify the work to be covered
with roof cladding and state its
location.
M9 Areas of roof cladding A 11 Roof cladding ancillaries

measured shall include areas shall each be measured
occupied by cranked and turned separately and fully described.
up sheets.
M 10 Areas of roof cladding A 12 Roof lights and special

measured shall include areas sheets shall each be measured
occupied by roof lights and separately and fully described.
special sheets.
sheets with soaker flanges for
pipes shall st&te the size of
pipes in 50mm stages.
Note
Roof tiling and roof cladding may be measured by the number of isolated groups of suifaces of the same shape and dimensions instead of by the
length or area of the separate surfaces.
AA/4 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SMM/001 /A1
CLASS AB PARTITIONS
Includes Proprietary partitions including doors, glazed panels, access panels, windows and skirtings
Non-proprietary partitions
Proprietary toilet cubicles including doors and ironmongery
Insulation forming an integral part of partitions
Excludes Brick partitions and concrete block partitions (included in class U)

Painting and architectural coatings and specialist finishings (included in classes V and AT)
Timber doors, access panels, frames to doors and access panels, and skirtings to non-proprietary
partitions (included in AC)
Metal doors and metal windows to non-proprietary partitions (included in classes AE and AF)
Stone partitions (included in class AO)
Glass partitions (included in class AQ)
Glass block partitions (included in class AS)
Glass to non-proprietary partitions (included in class AS)
1 Proprietary partitions 1 Partitions m
2 Ends, angles and intersections nr 1 Stops ends

2 Angles
3 Three way intersections
4 Four way intersections
3 Doors nr
4 Glazed panels nr
5 Access panels nr
6 Windows nr
2 Non-proprietary partitions 1 Partitions m

2 Forming openings for doors nr
3 Forming openings for glazed
panels nr
4 Forming openings for access
panels nr
5 Forming openings for windows nr
3 Proprietary toilet cubicles nr
AB/1 July 1998

CLASS AB
M1 Doors, glazed panels, access C1 Items for work in this class

panels and windows in proprietary shall be deemed to include :
partitions are included in this
class. Doors, glazed panels, a) preparation of background.
access panels and windows in
non-proprietary partitions are b) joints.
excluded from this class and
shall be classed appropriately. c) anchorages, bolts, screws
Forming openings for doors, and other fixings.
glazed panels, access panels and
windows in non-proprietary d) drilling or cutting of other
partitions are included in this work.
class.
e) any other items of a like
M2 The length measured for nature to the foregoing.
partitions shall exclude the
length of voids which extend
to the full height of the
partition other than voids for
full height doors, glazed
panels, access panels and
windows.
C2 Items for partitions shall be A 1 Item descriptions for

deemed to include notching or partitions shall fully describe
framing around ducts, beams, the partitions and state the
power points or other projections. height and method of fixing
at top and bottom.
C3 Items for partitions shall be
deemed to include framing and A2 Skirtings and cable duct
linings. skirtings associated with
proprietary partitions shall be
C4 Items for doors, glazed panels, identified in item
access panels and windows in descriptions.
proprietary partitions shall be deemed
to include : A3 Item descriptions for
doors, glazed panels, access
a) forming openings in panels and windows in
partitions. proprietary partitions shall
state the size and fully
b) ironmongery, glass, linings, describe the doors, glazed
frames and the like. panels, access panels and
windows.
C5 Items for non-proprietary
partitions shall be deemed to include A4 Insulation forming an
stop ends, angles and intersections. integral part of partitions
C6 Items for forming openings for descriptions and fully
glazed panels and forming openings for described.
windows in non-proprietary partitions
shall be deemed to include frames, AS Item descriptions for
mullions, transoms and the like. forming openings in non-
proprietary partitions shall
state the size of openings.
C7 Items for proprietary toilet A6 Items descriptions for

cubicles shall be deemed to include proprietary toilet cubicles shall
all doors, ironmongery, accessories, state the overall dimensions,
clips, brackets, fittings and the like. number of compartments,
finishing materials and
method of fixing.
AB/2 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWFJSMM/001 /A1
CLASS AC : CARPENTRY & JOINERY
Includes : Doors and frames including glass in doors with glazed panel
Floors and skirtings
Shelving and fittings
Insulation
Excludes Formwork to concrete (included in class G)

Timber components, fittings and decking (included in class 0)
Timber piles (included in class Pl
Timber sleepers (included in class S)
Timber fences and gates (included in class X)
Insulation forming and integral part of roof cladding, partitions, metal cladding, suspended ceilings
and curtain walling (included in classes AA, AB, AG, AM and AP)
Doors in proprietary partitions (included in class AB)
Doors in proprietary toilet cubicles (included in class AB)
Skirtings in proprietary partitions (included in class AB)
1 Doors nr 1 Solid core flush

2 Access panels and trap doors nr 2 Hollow core flush
3 Panelled
AC/1 July 1998

CLASS AC
M1 The lengths and areas C1 Items for carpentry and A1 Item descriptions for
measured for carpentry and joinery shall be deemed to carpentry and joinery shall
joinery items shall, subject to include: state the materials.
Rule M4, be measured net
with no allowance for joints or a) cutting, nailing, A2 Item descriptions for
laps. countersinking, circular work shall so state.
pelleting, glueing,
M2 No deduction from the plugging, screwing,
areas measured shall be made framing up, notching,
for holes and openings each holes, housing ends,
not exceeding 0.5m 2 in area. mitres, ends, angles,
junctions, wedges, pins,
M3 The dimensions of timber short lengths, lippings,
shall be deemed to be finished stops, splayed or
sizes unless otherwise rounded edges,
described. chamfers, rebates and
grooves.
b) labour to stops and

cross grain.
c) joints, preservatives,
anchorages, bolts,
screws and all other
fixings.
d) drilling or cutting of
other work.
e) any other items of a like

C2 Items for carpentry and

joinery shall be deemed to be
wrought unless otherwise
stated.
C3 Items for wrought timber

shall be deemed to include the
extra material necessary to
produce the finished sizes.
C4 Items for doors shall be A3 Item descriptions for

deemed to include fixing, fitting doors, access panels and trap
and hanging. doors shall state the thickness,
size and constructional details.
A4 Item descriptions for

doors, access panels and trap
doors with louvres shall be
identified separately
describing the louvres and
method of fixing.
AS Item description for doors

with glazed panels shall be
identified separately stating
the size, method of fixing,
type and thickness of glass.
AC/2 July 1998

CLASS AC
3 Frames and architraves 1 Frames m

2 Architraves m
4 Floors m2 1 Strip board flooring

2 Block and parquet flooring
5 Skirtings m
6 Shelving m 1 Width: not exceeding 200mm

2 200- 300mm
3 300- 400mm
4 stated exceeding 400mm
7 Fittings nr 1 Cupboards
2 Counters
3 Information units
4 Worktops
5 Notice boards
6 Vent louvres
8 Insulation m2 1 Sheets 1 Floors

2 Quilts 2 Sloping upper surfaces
3 Boards 3 Walls
4 Loose fill 4 Soffits
AC/3 July 1 998

CLASS AC
(see rules at head of class on page AC/2}
M4 The full length of tenons C5 Items for frames shall be A6 Item descriptions for
and other joints shall be deemed to include bedding frames shall state cross-
included in the length of frames frames. sectional dimensions and the
and 75mm shall be added for method of fixing.
each horn unless otherwise
specified A7 Item descriptions for
architraves shall state cross-
sectional dimensions.
C6 Items for floors shall be AS Item descriptions for strip

deemed to include sealer and board flooring shall state the
polish. size of boards and the method
of jointing and nailing. Floors
to be traversed or finished for
polishing shall so state. Floors
tongued with metal tongues
shall be so described and shall
include the tongues.
A9 Item descriptions for block

and parquet flooring shall state
the sizes of the blocks, the
pattern, method of jointing and
materials for bedding. Floors
finished for polishing shall so
state.
C7 Items for skirtings shall be A10 Item descriptions for

deemed to include grounds, skirtings shall state the
battens and the like for fixing. thickness, height and method
of fixing.
C8 Items for shelving shall be A11 Item descriptions for

deemed to include bearers, shelving shall state the
brackets and the like, of any thickness and the method of
material. fixing.
C9 Items for fittings shall be A12 Item descriptions for

deemed to include ironmongery. fittings shall state the overall
size and be identified by
reference to the Specification
and Drawings.

insulation shall state the overall
nominal thickness.
AC/4 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SMM/001 /A1
CLASS AD IRONMONGERY
Includes lronmongery to timber doors, metal doors, access panels, fire hose reel cabinet doors, kiosk and booth
doors
Excludes lronmongery to proprietary toilet cubicles (included in class AB)

lronmongery to joinery fittings (included in class AC)
lronmongery to metal clad doors, stone clad doors and glass doors (included in class AG, AO and AQ)
Sanitary accessories (included in class AN)
lronmongery to windows, shutters, curtain walling, skylights, specialist architectural metalwork and the
like complete with ironmongery components
1 Sets nr
2 Hinges 1 Butt nr
2 Rising butt nr
3 Spring nr
4 Double action spring nr
5 Piano nr
3 Locks, latches and bolts 1 Lock cases 1 Cylinder lock cases nr

2 Mortice sash lock cases nr
3 Mortice deadlock cases nr
4 Mortice bathroom lock cases nr
5 Combined lock case sets with
handles nr
2 Latch cases 1 Mortice escape latch cases nr

2 Mortice night latch cases nr
3 Narrow style mortice
deadlatch cases nr
4 Combined latch case sets with
handles nr
3 Bolts 1 W C Indicating bolts nr

2 Lever action flush bolts and
easyclean sockets nr
4 Cylinders 1 Temporary cylinders nr

2 Permanent cylinders nr
5 Backplates nr
6 Keying systems 1 Masterkeying sum

2 Grand masterkeying sum
4 Closers and selectors 1 Light duty single action surface

mounted overhead door closers nr
2 Light duty single action transom
3 Heavy duty single action surface
4 Heavy duty single action transom
5 Door selectors nr
5 Handles 1 Lever handles nr

2 Pull handles nr
3 Backplates nr
4 Roses nr
6 Push plates nr
7 Kick plates nr
8 Accessories 1 Door stops nr

2 Spyholes nr
3 Coat hooks nr
4 Bumper hooks nr
5 Magnetic catches nr
AD/1 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement 0/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SM M/00 1;A 1
CLASS AD
C1 Items for work excluding A1 Item descriptions for sets

supply and delivery shall be shall be identified by the
deemed to include: reference numbers given in
the Specification and
a) taking delivery from the Drawings.
Supplier at an agreed
point on the Site. A2 Item descriptions shall
identify ironmongery by
b) taking delivery from the stating the reference
Supplier in batches in numbers given in the
accordance with the Specification and Drawings.
Delivery Programme.
c) opening packaging on ironmongery shall state the
delivery, checking surfaces to which
contents against ironmongery is fixed.
delivery schedule,
checking for damage A4 Item descriptions for
and repacking contents hinges, push plates, kick plates
after inspection for and backplates shall state the
storage. dimensions.
d) transporting items from A5 Item descriptions for

point of delivery to masterkeying shall identify the
secure store to be number of cylinders in the
provided on the Site by group of cylinders. Item
the Contractor. descriptions for grand
masterkeying shall identify the
e) transporting items from number of groups and total
secure store to point of number of cylinders.
installation including all
multiple handling.
f) assembly of
components.
g) temporary works in
connection with
installation of
ironmongery.
h) any other item of a like

AD/2 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SMM/001 /A 1
CLASS AD
AD/3 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWFJSMM/00 1/A 1
CLASS AD
C2 Items for work excluding

installation shall be deemed to
include:
a) sorting deliveries into

batches and arranging
delivery in accordanace
with the Delivery
Programme.
b) delivery to a designated
point on the Site to be
agreed between the
Supplier, Engineer and
Contractor.
c) attendance on site
upon delivery;
witnessing opening of
package and checking
contents for damage;
compliance with
delivery schedule; etc.
d) any other item of a like

C3 Items for cylinders shall be

deemed to include extension
pieces.
AD/4 July 1998

CLASS AE : METAL DOORS AND FRAMES
Includes Metal doors and frames and all associated items (e.g. transoms, removable panels, fixed panels, etc)
Excludes Access panel doors, fire hose reel cabinet doors, kiosk and booth doors (included in class AH, AG
and AP)
Doors forming an integral part of metal cladding systems (included in class AG)
Stone clad doors (included in class AO)
Glass doors (included in class AQ)
Signs (included in class All
1 Non-fire rated doors and frames nr 1 Stainless steel

2 Half hour fire rated doors and 2 Galvanised steel with paint
frames nr finish
3 One hour fire rated doors and 3 Mild steel with paint finish
frames nr
4 Two hours fire rated doors and
frames nr
5 Four hours fire rated doors and
frames nr
AE/1 July 1998

CLASS AE
MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION

RULES
M1 Item descriptions for items D1 The expression 'with paint C1 Items for work excluding A1 Item descriptions shall
excluding supply and delivery finish' shall mean factory supply and delivery shall be identify doors and frames and
shall include features from First applied paint finish. deemed to include: all associated items by
Division only. stating the door type
a) taking delivery from the numbers given in the
Supplier at an agreed Specification and Drawings.
point on the Site.
A2 Item descriptions for air
b) taking delivery from the tight doors and frames shall
Supplier in batches in so state.
accordance with the
Delivery Programme.
c) opening packaging on
delivery, checking
contents against
delivery schedule,
checking for damage
and repacking contents
after inspection for
storage.
d) transporting items from

point of delivery to
secure store to be
provided on the Site by
the Contractor.
e) transporting items from

secure store to point of
multiple handling.
f) assembly of
components of doors
and frames.
connection with
installation of doors
and frames.
h) grouting frames.
i) pointing around frames.
j) any other item of a like

AE/2 July 1998

CLASS AE
AE/3 July 1998

CLASS AE
COVERAGE RULES ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION

MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES
RULES

include;

delivery in accordance
with the Delivery
Programme.
agreed between the
Contractor.
c) attendance on site
upon delivery;
witnessing opening of
package and checking
contents for damage;
compliance with
delivery schedule, etc.

AE/4 July 1998

CLASS AF METAL SHUTTERS, WINDOWS AND LOUVRES
Includes Metal shutters and collapsible gates

Metal windows
Metal louvres
Bird screens, insect screens and wind guards for metal louvres
Excludes Windows and louvres forming an integral part of curtain walling system (included in the class API
Glass to windows and glass louvres (included in Class AS)
louvres forming an integral part of the air supply or return systems (included in BSMM)
1 Shutters nr 1 Grille shutters 1 Stainless steel

2 Non-fire rated slat shutters 2 Galvanized steel with paint finish
3 One hour fire rated shutters 3 Mild steel with paint finish
4 Two hours fire rated shutters 4 Aluminium with paint finish
5 Four hours fire rated shutters 5 Aluminium with anodized finish
6 Collapsible gates
2 Windows nr
3 Louvres nr
AF/1 July 1998

CLASS AF
D1 The expression 'with paint C1 Items for shutters, windows A1 Item descriptions for
finish' shall mean factory and louvres shall be deemed to shutters shall identify shutters
applied paint finish. include : and all associated items by
stating the shutter type
a) preparation of numbers given in the
background. Specification and Drawings.
b) joints.
c) all ancillary items

including fixing lugs,
gaskets, weather strips,
ironmongery, glazing A2 Item descriptions for
beads, and the like. windows shall identify
windows and all associated
d) priming backs of items by stating the window
frames and rebates type numbers given in the
prior to glazing. Specification and Drawings.
e) drilling or cutting of
other work.
f) any other items of a

like nature to the
foregoing. A3 Item descriptions for
louvres shall identify louvres
C2 Items for shutters shall be and all associated items by
deemed to include guide rails. stating the louvre type
numbers given in the
C3 Items for electrically Specification and Drawings.
operated shutters shall be
deemed to include all types of A4 Bird screens, insect
motorised mechanism and screens and wind guards
power connections. where expressly required
descriptions for louvres.
AF/2 July 1998

CLASS AG : METAl ClADDING
Includes Metal cladding

Doors and access panels including glazing forming an integral part of metal cladding
lronmongery of doors and access panels forming an integral part of metal cladding
Insulation forming an integral part of metal cladding
Signs and graphics forming an integral part of metal cladding
Excludes Metal roof cladding (included in class AA)

Specialist architectural metal work (included in class AH)
Metal ceiling systems (included in class AM)
Metal cladding forming an integral part of curtain walling (included in class AP)
In situ painting to metalwork (included in classes V and AT)
1 System metal cladding 1 Vitreous enamelled steel 1 Walls and attached columns m2
2 Other specialist metal cladding 2 Galvanised mild steel 2 Isolated columns m2
3 Coated mild steel 3 Ceilings including sides and
4 Stainless steel soffits of attached beams m2
5 Anodised aluminum 4 Isolated beams m2
6 Coated aluminum 5 Copings m
7 Other materials (type to be 6 Doors nr
stated) 7 Access panels nr
AG/1 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SMM/00 1tA 1
CLASS AG
M1 No deduction from the D1 Coating to metal cladding C1 Items for work in this class A1 Item descriptions for metal
areas measured shall be made required to be stated in the shall be deemed to include : cladding shall state :
for holes and openings each item descriptions in accordance
not exceeding 0.5m 2 in area. with Additional Description a) preparation of a) thickness (for
Rules shall mean factory background. Engineer's design) or
applied finishes to the minimum thickness
cladding. b) installation complete (for Contractor's
with anchorages, design), coating or
D2 Structural supporting frames structural supporting surface finish of
shall mean all structural frames, metal linings, cladding.
members necessary to fix the purlins, cladding rails
metal cladding to the building and all other b) nature of
structure including all fixings, necessary framing background.
jointing, bolts, etc and surface and fixings.
treatment. c) method of jointing
c) holes, notching and and sealing.
the like.
d) all cuttings, narrow circular, elliptical, spherical and
widths, trimming like items shall so state.
around openings,
access panels and A3 Metal cladding with special
obstructions including features and metal cladding with
extra framing, special integral decorations,
supports and edge signs and graphics shall each
trim for same. be measured separately and
described.
e) drilling or cutting of
other work. A4 Metal cladding which are
fully demountable for access
f) any other items of a (as opposed to access panels)
like nature to the shall be identified in item
foregoing. descriptions.
A5 Insulation forming an
integral part of metal cladding
descriptions and fully
described.
M2 Item descriptions for C2 Items for doors and access A6 Item descriptions shall
panels shall group panels panels, shall be deemed to state the backing material and
within the following categories: include frames, glass, shape of panels.
ironmongery and all
(i) not exceeding 1 .Om 2 accessories. A7 Works to ceilings and beams
where the ceiling or beam (the
(ii) 1 .0 - 1 .5m 2 higher in the case of attached
beams) exceeds 3.5m from
(iii) 1.5- 2.0m 2 finished floor level shall be
given separately and so
(iv) 2.0- 2.5m 2 described, the height being
stated in stages of 1.5m.
(v) 2.5- 3.0m 2
AS Item descriptions for doors
(vi) exceeding 3.0m 2 ; size to and access panels shall state the
be fully described size.
A9 Copings shall be described

AG/2 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWFJSMM/00 1 /A 1
CLASS AH : SPECIALIST ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK
Includes : Metal access panel doors

Metal fire hose reel cabinets
Metalwork to kiosks and booths
Metalwork to counters
Metal raised access floors (e.g. computer rooms)
Flexible sheeting and tiling forming an integral part of metal raised access floors
Metal seats, bins, bollards, guard rails and other like items
Metal barriers and associated gates
Glass balustrades, metal handrails and capping pieces to glass balustrades
Excludes Miscellaneous metalwork (included in class N)

Metalwork to partitions (included in class AB)
Metal doors and frames (included in class AE)
Metal shutters, collapsible gates, windows and louvres (included in class AF)
Metal cladding system (included in class AG)
Parapets to curtain walling (included in class AP)
Glass to metal barriers (included in class AS)
In-situ painting to metalwork (included in classes V and AT)
1 Metal access panel doors nr

2 Metal fire hose reel cabinets nr
3 Metalwork to kiosks and booths nr
4 Metalwork to counters nr
5 Metal raised access floors m2
AH/1 July 1998

CLASS AH
MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES ADDITIONAL

DESCRIPTION RULES
C1 Items for work in this class A1 Item descriptions shall

shall be deemed to include: identify specialist architectural
metalwork by reference to
a) preparation of Specification and Drawings.
background.
b) adhesive, framing,
backing, supports,
anchorages, brackets,
bolts, matching screws
and all other fixings.
c) all labours, and stops

and returns to all
labours.
d) all cutting, narrow

widths, small
quantities,
intersections, holes and
the like.
e) joints.
f) gaskets, flashings and

the like.
g) ironmongery.
h) drilling or cutting of
other work.
i) holes for screws and

for other fixings.
j) drilling or cutting of
other work.
k) any other items of a

like nature to the
foregoing.
C2 Items for access panel doors,

hose reel cabinets, kiosks and
booths, counters, barriers and
gates shall be deemed to
include ironmongery.
A2 Flexible sheeting and tiling
forming an integral part of
metal raised access floors shall
be identified in item
descriptions.
AH/2 July 1998

CLASS AH
6 Metal barriers 1 Barriers m
2 Gates nr
7 Balustrades m 1 Glass balustrades

2 Metal handrails to top of
glass balustrades
3 Metal capping pieces to
bottom of glass balustrades
8 Ancillaries 1 Metal seats nr

2 Metal bins nr
3 Metal bollards nr
4 Metal guard rails m
AH/3 July 1998

CLASS AH
(see rules at head of class on page AH/2)
MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES ADDITIONAL

DESCRIPTION RULES
C3 Items for barriers shall be

deemed to include angles,
bends, ramps, wreaths, mitres,
intersections, ends, junctions, A3 Item descriptions for gates
and the like. shall state the size.
C4 Items for glass balustrades A4 Item descriptions shall

shall be deemed to include state the height of balustrades.
metal balusters, stanchions,
uprights, end posts, corner AS Item descriptions shall
posts and the like. identify the type, thickness
(for Engineer's design) or
cs Items for balustrades shall minimum thickness (for
be deemed to include angles, Contractor's design) and
bends, ramps, wreaths, mitres, method of fixing the glass.
intersections, ends, junctions
and the like. A6 Item descriptions shall
identify grinding, polishing,
etching surfaces or edges and
bevelled edges.
A7 Item descriptions shall

identify the type and finish of
metal and method of fixing.

identify the type and finish of
metal and method of fixing.
AH/4 July 1998

CLASS AI : SIGNS AND ADVERTISING PANELS
Includes Station signageStation advertising panels
Excludes Painting letters, numerals, characters and punctuation (included in classes V and AT)
Signs and graphic forming an integral part of metal cladding systems (included in class AG)
Fixing of illuminated signs and illuminated advertising panels (included in BSMM}
Electronic information boards, electronic signs and monitors (included in BSMM)
Portable signs
Al/1 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement 0/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SM M/00 1/A 1
CLASS AI

supply and delivery shall be
deemed to include:
a) taking delivery from the

Supplier at an agreed
point on the Site.
b) taking delivery from the

Supplier in batches in
accordance with the
Delivery Programme.
c) opening packaging on
delivery, checking
contents against delivery
schedule, checking for
damage and repacking
contents after inspection
for storage.
d) transporting items from

point of delivery to
secure store to be
provided on the Site by
the Contractor.
e) transporting items from

secure store to point of
multiple handling.
f) assembly of components,
graphics and the like.
connection with
installation of signs and
advertisng panels.
h) any other item of a like


include:

delivery in accordance
with the Delivery
Programme.
agreed between the
Contractor.
c) attendance on site upon

delivery; witnessing
opening of package and
checking contents for
damage; compliance with
delivery schedule, etc.

Al/2 July 1998

CLASS AI
1 Signs nr 1 Illuminated
2 Non-illuminated
2 Advertising panels nr 1 Illuminated

2 Non-illuminated
3 Individual letters, numerals and nr 1 Aluminium

characters nr 2 Stainless steel
4 Individual symbols and graphics 3 Plastic
5 Silk screen letters, numerals,

characters, symbols and
graphics nr
6 Acid etched letters, numerals,
characters, symbols and
graphics nr
Al/3 July 1998

CLASS AI
(see rules at head of class on page Al/2)

signs shall identify signs and
all associated items by
stating the sign type numbers
given in the Specification and
Drawings.

advertising panels shall identify
advertising panels and all
associated items by stating
the advertising panel type
numbers given in the
Specification and Drawings.

individual letters, numerals and
characters shall state the
height and style.

individual symbols and graphics
shall state the height.

plastic shall state the type of
plastic.
M1 Silk screen letters, numerals, A6 Item descriptions for silk

characters, symbols and graphics screen letters, numerals,
and acid etched letters, numerals, characters, symbols and
characters, symbols and graphics graphics and acid etched letters,
shall be measured by the numerals, characters, symbols
number of complete and graphics of different
descriptions or messages as descriptions or messages
shown on Drawings or shall each be separately
described in the Specification identified.
instead of individual letters,
numerals, characters, symbols A7 Item descriptions for silk
and graphics in the screen letters, numerals,
descriptions or messages. characters, symbols and graphics
and acid etched letters,
numerals, characters, symbols
and graphics shall state the
surface to which the work is
applied.
Al/4 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SMM/00 1 /A 1
CLASS AJ : PLASTERING, RENDERING AND WALL LININGS
Includes In situ finishes and wall linings
Excludes Finishes to concrete (included in class G)

Paving work (included in class R)
Brickwork, blockwork and masonry (included in class U)
Painting (included in class V)
Waterproofing and roof screeds (included in class W)
Partitions (included in class AB)
Metal claddings (included in class AG)
Tiling (included in class AK)
Flexible sheeting and tiling (included in class AL)
Stone claddings (included in class AO)
Architectural coatings and special finishings (included in class AT)
AJ/1 July 1998

CLASS AJ
M1 Internal work, external C1 Items for work in this A1 Item descriptions for in-
work and work in plant rooms class shall be deemed to situ finishes and wall linings
shall each be measured include: shall state the material and
separately either in different thickness.
Parts of an Activity Bill or in a) preparation of
different Activity Bills. background including A2 Item descriptions shall
bonding agents and state the surface (other than
M2 Unless otherwise stated, the like. concrete, brickwork and
areas measured shall be the blockwork) to which finishes
actual areas to which in-situ b) all cutting, narrow are applied. Item
finishes and wall linings are widths, small descriptions for sundries shall
applied. quantities, laying work not be distinguished by the
in bays or between surface to which sundries are
M3 No deduction from the division or panel strips, applied.
areas measured shall be made grained work,
for holes and openings each temporary rules, A3 Item descriptions for
not exceeding 0.5m 2 in area or margins, bands, circular, elliptical, spherical
for unbracketed cornices, internal angles, arrises, and like items shall so state.
mouldings and the like of any fair edges, quirks,
width. throats, drips, coves,
rebates, grooves,
intersections.
c) fitting up to frames,
around pipes and
brackets and similar
items, and dishing to
outlets.
d) fillings to shaped
insets, recessed
manhole or similar
covers, mat sinkings,
pipe trench covers and
the like.
e) laying work to flat

surfaces, slopes, falls
and currents as
required.
f) joints, angle beads and

stops, dividing strips.
g) sealer and polish.
other work.
i) any other items of a

like nature to the
foregoing.
C2 Items for work in this

class shall be deemed to be
applied on concrete,
brickwork or blockwork
surfaces unless otherwise
described.
AJ/2 July 1998

CLASS AJ
1 Walls and columns m2 1 Render

2 Floors m2
3 Ceilings including sides and
soffits of attached beams m2
4 Sloping ceilings including sides
2 Plaster 1 Cement
and soffits of attached beams
and sloping soffits of staircases m2 2 Gypsum
5 Isolated beams m2
6 Stairs and steps m2
7 Skirtings, kerbs, channels, wall 3 Screed 1 With metallic hardener
strings, open strings, curb 2 With steel fabric reinforcement
strings, cornices, mouldings and 3 Light weight aggregate
the like m 4 Light weight aggregate with steel
fabric reinforcement
4 Granolithic
5 Terrazzo
6 Wall Linings 1 Plasterboard

2 Fire rated boards
3 Acoustic panels
4 Insulation boards
5 Composite boards
8 Sundries 1 Non-slip inserts m
AJ/3 July 1998

CLASS AJ
(see rules at head of class on page AJ/2)
M4 Screed thicknesses shall be 01 Treads and risers, C3 Items for floors shall be A4 Work to ceilings and
the nett thicknesses of the landings, aprons, ends, edges deemed to include forming beams where the ceiling or
screed exclusive of the of steps, returns and the like channels within the thickness beam (the higher in the case
thicknesses of any mortar beds shall be classed as stairs and of the in-situ floor finishes. of attached beams) exceeds
which are included in the steps. 3.5m from finished floor level
relevant items of tiling. C4 Items for skirtings, kerbs, shall be given separately and
channels, wall strings, open so described, the height
M5 Where the finishes on sides strings, curb strings, cornices, being stated in stages of
and soffits of attached beams are mouldings and the like shall be 1.5m. Cornices, mouldings and
the same as on the walls built deemed to include angles, similar items which occur in
up to the underside of those stops, intersections, fair ends, work to ceilings and beams
beams the beam finishes shall junctions, wreathed corners shall not be distinguished by
be measured with the wall and the like. height from finished floor
finishes. level.
C5 Items for in-situ finishes
M6 Channels not formed within shall be deemed to include a AS Skirtings, kerbs, channels,
the thickness of the in-situ strip of lathing at junction of wall strings, open strings, curb
floor finishes shall be different background strings, cornices, mouldings and
measured. materials. the like shall each be
measured separately. Item
C6 Items for in-situ finishes descriptions shall state the
receiving tiling or flexible height for skirtings, girth for
sheeting or flexible tiling shall kerbs, width and depth for
be deemed to include surface channels, average height for
finish required to receive the wall strings and open strings,
material stated in item girth for curb strings, girth of
descriptions. the visible contour for
cornices, visible girth for
mouldings. Other like items
shall be described.
A6 Item descriptions for in-

situ finishes shall state the
mix of material, additives
and, if more than one coat,
the number and thickness of
coats.
A 7 Item descriptions for in-

situ finishes shall identify
patterned work.
AS Item descriptions for in-

situ finishes receiving tiling or
flexible sheeting or flexible
tiling shall state the material
to be received. Item
descriptions for in-situ
finishes not receiving tiling or
flexible sheeting or flexible
tiling shall state the surface
finish.

granolithic and terrazzo
finishes shall identify
different colours.
C7 Items for wall linings shall A 10 Item descriptions for

be deemed to include wall linings shall state the
preparation of cut-edges, type and method of fixing.
forming joints, studs, battens
and the like and all fixings.

non-slip inserts shall state
material and size.
AJ/4 July 1998

CLASS AK : TILING
Includes Tile units of any size (terrazzo, mosaic, ceramic, vitrified ceramic, quarry, reconstituted granite,
granolithic)
Excludes Roof tiles (included in class AA)

Render, plaster, screed and wall linings (included in class AJ)
Flexible sheeting and tiling (included in class All
Natural stonework units of any size (included in class AO)
AK/1 July 1998

CLASS AK
M1 Internal work, C1 Items for work in this class shall A1 Item descriptions for tiles
external work and work be deemed to include preparation of shall identify type, size and
in plant rooms shall each background. thickness of tiles.
be measured separately
either in different Parts C2 Items for tiles shall be deemed A2 Surface finish of tiles shall be
of an Activity Bill or in to include: identified in item descriptions for
different Activity Bills. tiles where more than one type of
a) adhesives, bedding of any surface finish is specified for the
M2 Unless otherwise thickness, metal anchors, same type of tiles.
stated, areas measured metal framework, slurry of
shall be the actual areas any colour to back of tiles, A3 Item descriptions for circular,
to which tiling is grouting of any colour, joints elliptical, spherical and like items
applied. and dividing strips. shall so state.
M3 No deduction from b) raking out joints for and A4 Tiles with special features
the areas measured shall pointing flashings, bedding and tiles with special decorations
be made for holes and plates, bedding and pointing shall each be measured
openings each not all frames. separately and described.
exceeding 0.5m 2 in
area. c) all cutting, narrow widths, A5 Where the colour of tiles
small quantities, laying work specified is not within the
in bays or between division manufacturers standard colour
or panel strips, grained work, ranges in accordance with BS or
stops, temporary rules, RAL or DIN international colour
margins, bands, internal standards the item descriptions
angles, arrises, drips, edges, shall so state and also identify the
ends, notching, holes and colour.
intersections.
d) fitting up to frames, around

pipes and brackets and
similar items, and dishing to
outlets.
e) filling in to shaped insets,

recessed manhole covers,
mat sinkings, pipe trench
covers and the like.
f) laying work to flat surfaces,

slopes, fall and currents.
g) laying work in patterns.
h) sealer and polish.
i) drilling or cutting of other

work.
j) coloured tiles from

manufacturers standard
colour ranges in accordance
with BS or RAL or DIN
international colour
standards.
k) any other items of a like

AK/2 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SMM/00 1/A 1
CLASS AK
1 Walls and columns m2 1 Terrazzo

2 Floors m2 2 Mosaic
3 Ceilings including sides and 3 Ceramic
soffits of attached beams m2 4 Vitrified Ceramic
4 Stairs and steps m2 5 Quarry
5 Skirtings, kerbs, channels, wall 6 Reconstituted granite
strings, open strings, curb m 7 Granolithic
strings, cornices and the like m
6 Nosings
7 Round edge tiles, coves, beads, m
mouldings and the like
AK/3 July 1998

CLASS AK
(see rules at head of class on page AK/2)
M4 Where the finishes on sides D1 Treads and risers, C3 Items for floors shall be A6 Work to ceilings including
and soffits of attached beams are landings, aprons, ends, edges deemed to include forming sides and soffits of attached
the same as on the walls built of steps, returns and the like channels in work of a similar beams where-the ceilings and
up to the underside of those shall be classed as stairs and type. beams (the higher in the case
beams the beam finishes shall steps. of attached beams) exceeds
be measured with the wall C4 Items for skirtings, kerbs, 3.5m from finished floor level
finishes. channels, wall strings, open shall be given separately and
strings, curb strings, cornices and so described, the height
M5 The heights of tile skirtings the like and round edge tiles, being stated in stages of
shall be based on tile sizes and coves, beads, mouldings and the 1 .5m. Cornices and similar
not the dimension between the like shall be deemed to include items which occur in work to
finished floor surface and the angles, mitres, stops, ceilings including sides and
top of the tile. intersections, fair ends, soffits of attached beams shall
junctions, wreathed corners not be distinguished by
M6 Channels not formed in and the like including special height from finished floor
work of a similar type shall be tiles or fittings for same. level.
measured.
C5 Items for mosaic floor tiles A 7 Skirtings, kerbs, channels,
M7 Areas measured for work shall be deemed to include for wall strings, open strings, curb
in which round edge tiles, coves, setting the edge tiles at strings, cornices and the like
beads, mouldings and the like junctions between floors and shall each be measured
occur shall include areas walls at an angle including all separately and fully
occupied by round edge tiles, necessary dubbing out. described. Item descriptions
coves, beads, mouldings and the shall state the height for
like. skirtings, girth for kerbs, width
and depth for channels,
average height for wall strings
and open strings, girth for curb
strings, girth of the visible
contour for cornices. Other
like items shall be described.
AS Round edge tiles, coves,

beads, mouldings and the like
shall each be measured
separately and described.
A9 Item descriptions for non-

slip inserts shall state material
and size.
NOTE
Reconstituted granite and terrazzo units of any size shall be measured under this class and not class AO.
AK/4 July 1998

CLASS AL : FLEXIBLE SHEETING AND TILING
Includes : Vinyl, linoleum and carpet sheeting and rolls

Vinyl, linoleum and carpet tiling
Excludes Flexible sheeting and tiling forming an integral part of metal raised access floors (included in class
AHl
Skirtings to proprietary partitions (included in class AB)
Terrazzo tiles, mosaic tiles, ceramic tiles, vitrified ceramic tiles, quarry tiles, artificial stone tiles and
granolithic tiles (included in class AK)
AL/1 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SMM/00 1/A 1
CLASS Al
M1 Unless otherwise stated, C1 Items for work in this A1 Item descriptions shall
areas measured shall be the class shall be deemed to identify type and thickness.
actual areas to which sheeting include :
and rolls and tiling is applied. A2 Item descriptions for
a) preparation of sheeting and rolls and tiling
M2 No deduction from the background. with underlays shall identify
areas measured shall be made nature and number of
for holes and openings each b) adhesives and the like. underlays.
not exceeding 0.5m 2 in area.
c) all cutting, narrow A3 Item descriptions for
widths, small circular, elliptical, spherical
quantities, laying work and like items shall so state.
in bays or between
division or panel strips, A4 Sheeting and rolls and
grained work, stops, tiling with special feature and
temporary rules, sheeting and rolls and tiling
internal angles, arrises, with special decorations shall
drips, notching, holes, each be measured separately
intersections, fixing at and described.
perimeter.
d) fitting up to frames,
around pipes and
outlets.
e) filling in to shaped
insets, recessed
manhole covers, mat
sinkings, pipe trench
f) laying work to flat

surfaces, slopes, falls
and currents.
g) laying work in
patterns.
h) joints, cover strips,

dividing strips, stair
rods, holders, clips,
grippers, binder bars
and other accessories.
i) sealer and polish.
other work.
k) any other items of a

like nature to the
foregoing.
AL/2 July 1998

CLASS Al
1 Floors mz 1 Sheeting and rolls 1 Vinyl

2 Stairs and steps mz 2 Linoleum
3 Skirtings, kerbs, channels, wall 3 Carpet
strings, open strings, curb strings
and the like m
2 Tiling 1 Vinyl
2 Linoleum
3 Carpet
4 Nosings m
AL/3 July 1998

CLASS AL
(see rules at head of class on page AL/2)
M3 Channels not formed in D1 Treads and risers, C2 Items for floors shall be A5 Skirtings, kerbs, channels,
work of a similar type shall be landings, aprons, ends, edges deemed to include forming wall strings, open strings, curb
measured. of steps, returns and the like channels in work of a similar strings and the like shall each
shall be classed as stairs and type. be measured separately and
steps. fully described. Item
C3 Items for skirtings, kerbs, descriptions shall state the
channels, wall strings, open height for skirtings, girth for
strings, curb strings and the like kerbs, width and depth for
shall be deemed to include fair channels, average height for
edges, rounded edges, beaded wall strings and open strings,
edges, moulded edges, coves, girth for curb strings. Other
arrises, angles, mitres, ramps, like items shall be described.
stops, intersections, fair ends,
junctions, wreathed corners,
outlets and the like.

tiling shall identify the size of
tiles.

nosings shall state the
material and size.
AL/4 July 1998

ClASS AM : CEILING SYSTEMS
Includes False ceilings

Insulation forming an integral part of ceiling systems
Excludes In situ painting (included in class V)

Metal cladding (included in class AG)
Architectural coatings and special finishings (included in class AT)
Light fittings, grilles and the like (included in BSMM)
AM/1 July 1998

ClASS AM
M1 Internal work, external D1 Coating to ceiling systems, C1 Items for work in this A1 Item descriptions for
work and work in plant rooms other than plasterboard, required class shall be deemed to ceiling systems shall state:
shall each be measured to be stated in the item include :
separately either in different descriptions in accordance with a) type, material,
Parts of an Activity Bill or in Additional Description Rules a) preparation of thickness (for
different Activity Bills. shall mean factory applied background. Engineer's design) or
finishings to the ceiling minimum thickness
M2 No deduction from the systems. b) installation complete (for Contractor's
areas measured shall be made with ceiling panels or design), pattern,
for holes and openings each strips or boards, coating or surface
not exceeding 0.5m 2 in area. access panels, joints finish.
Where the design of the ceiling and the whole of the
systems is such that the ceiling suspension system b) typical size of panels
panels or strips are not butt (e.g. suspension or typical width of
jointed and have spaces in framing, angle trims, strips.
between, such spaces shall not edge trims, hangers
be regarded as holes or and fixings). c) perforated panels
openings and no deduction shall be so described.
from the areas measured shall c) all cutting, narrow
be made for such spaces. widths, trimming d) material, construction
around openings, and finishes of the
M3 Ceiling systems shall be sleeves, sprinkler and suspension system.
measured on the exposed face detector heads, power
and deductions shall be made points, pipes, conduits e) nature of background.
for grilles, registers, light and the like, and
fittings and the like each grilles, registers and A2 Ceiling systems
exceeding 0.5m 2 • light fittings not exceeding 3.5m (measured to
exceeding 0.5m 2 underside of ceiling systems)
M4 No distinction shall be including extra from finished floor level shall
made between ceiling systems hangers, framing, be given separately and so
fixed to main structural soffit supports, trimmers and described, the height being
and ceiling systems fixed to edge trims for same. stated in stages of 1.5m.
downstand beams.
d) additional framing and A3 Insulation forming an
M5 Access panels and light supports etc. to bridge integral part of the ceiling
fittings, grilles, registers and across ducts. systems shall be identified in
the like exceeding 0.5m 2 shall item descriptions and fully
be enumerated separately. e) preparation of cut described.
edges.
A4 Fire-rated ceiling systems
f) drilling or cutting of shall be identified with the
other work. fire rating described.
g) any other items of a

like nature to the
foregoing.
AM/2 July 1998

CLASS AM
1 Acoustic panel m2 1 Depth of suspension: not exceeding

2 Metal clad acoustic panel m2 500mm
3 Metal panel m2 2 500- 1000mm
4 Metal strip m2 3 exceeding
5 Metal mesh m2 1000mm
6 Plasterboard m2 4 sloping structural
soffit
5 Bulkheads
AM/3 July 1998

CLASS AM
(see rules at head of class on page AM/2)
M6 The depth of suspension of A5 Item descriptions for

ceiling systems is measured ceiling systems shall state
from the main structural soffit the depth of the suspension
to the lining. Notwithstanding where it exceeds 1 OOOmm in
that the structure from which a stages of 500mm.
flat ceiling is suspended is
interrupted by downstand A6 Item descriptions for
beams, the suspension depth ceiling systems fixed to
shall be measured to the main sloping structural soffit shall
structural soffit. state the minimum and
maximum depths of suspension.
C2 Items for bulkheads shall

be deemed to include for
strengthening the ceiling
suspension system and for
providing and fixing runners
for the bulkhead sheeting.
AM/4 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement 0/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SM M/00 1/A 1
CLASS AN : SANITARY ACCESSORIES
Includes : Paper hand towel dispensers and waste bins

Electric hand dryers
Toilet roll holders
Sanitary napkin disposal units
Soap dispensers
Emergency eyewash units
Excludes lronmongery (included in class AD)

Mirrors (included in class AS)
Sanitary fittings (basins, WCs, urinals, cisterns, sinks, heaters, showers and the like). taps, plugs and
all associated pipework (included in BSMM)
1 Paper hand towel dispensers nr

2 Paper hand towel waste bins nr
3 Electric hand dryers nr
4 Toilet roll holders nr
5 Sanitary napkin disposal units nr
6 Soap dispensers nr
7 Sundries 1 Emergency eyewash unit nr
AN/1 July 1998

CLASS AN
ADDITIONAL
MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES DESCRIPTION RULES

identify sanitary accessories
by reference to the

sanitary accessories shall state
surface to which the
accessories are fixed.
AN/2 July 1998

CLASS AO : STONEWORK
Includes Natural stonework units of any size (granite, marble, slate, limestone and sandstone)
Excludes Ashlar masonry (included in class Ul

Rubble masonry (included in class U)
Reconstituted granite and terrazzo units of any size (included in class AK)
Stone cladding forming an integral part of curtain walling (included in class AP)
A0/1 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SM M/00 1 /A 1
CLASS AO
M1 Internal and external D1 Sizes stated in item C1 Items for work in this class A1 Item descriptions for
work shall each be descriptions shall be finished shall be deemed to include stonework shall identify :
measured separately either sizes unless otherwise stated. preparation of background.
in different Parts of an a) type, size, thickness
Activity Bill or in different D2 Thickness stated in item C2 Items for stonework shall be (for Engineer's design)
Activity Bills. descriptions shall be the deemed to include: or minimum thickness
thickness exclusive of keys, (for Contractor's design)
M2 Unless otherwise grooves and the like. a) adhesive, bedding of any and surface finish
stated, areas measured shall thickness, metal anchors, (polished, honed or
be the actual areas to which metal framework, slurry flamed) of stone.
stonework is applied. of any colour to back of
stone, grouting of any b) nature of background
M3 No deduction from the colour, joints and and method of fixing
areas measured shall be dividing strips. the stonework.
made for holes and openings
each not exceeding 0.5m 2 in b) all labours, and stops c) surface treatment to
area. and returns to all labours. stonework (e.g. sealer)
where specified.
c) raking out joints for and
pointing flashings, d) book matching where
bedding plates, bedding specified.
and pointing all frames.
d) all cutting, narrow circular, elliptical, spherical and
widths, small quantities, like items shall so state.
laying work in bays or
between dividing or
panel strips, grained
work, stops, temporary
rules, margins, bands,
dividing strips, internal
angles, arrises, edges,
ends, intersections,
notching, and holes.
e) fitting up to frames,
around pipes and
outlets.
f) filling in to shaped insets,

recessed manhole
covers, pipe trench
g) laying work to flat

surfaces, slopes, fall and
currents.
h) laying work in patterns.
i) returned ends, stoolings

and the like on
stonework measured in
linear metre.
j) drilling or cutting of other

work.

A0/2 July 1998

CLASS AO
1 Walls and attached columns m2
2 Isolated columns m2
3 Floors m2
4 Ceilings including sides and

soffits of attached beams m2
5 Isolated beams m2
6 Stairs and steps 1 Landings m2

2 Spandril steps and winders nr
3 Treads and risers m2
4 Nosings m
5 Wall strings m
6 Open strings m
7 Curb strings m
7 Ancillaries 1 Copings m
2 Cills m
3 Jambs m
4 Architraves m
5 Cornices m
6 Handrails m
7 Bollards nr
A0/3 July 1998

(see rules at head of class on page A0/2) CLASS AO
A3 Stonework to walls built

battering or with battered faces
shall be measured separately
stating the rate of batter.
A4 Works to ceilings and beams

where the ceiling or beam (the
higher in the case of attached
beams) exceeds 3.5m from
finished floor level shall be
given separately and so
described, the height being
stated in stages of 1.5m.
Cornices and similar items
which occur in work to ceilings
and beams shall not be
distinguished by height from
finished floor level.
AS Item descriptions for

spandril steps and winders shall
state the extreme sizes.
A6 Nosings shall be described

A7 Item descriptions for wall

strings and open strings shall
state the maximum height.
Item descriptions for curb strings
shall state the girth.
AB Ancillaries shall be
described in item descriptions.
A9 Item descriptions for non-

slip inserts shall state material
and size.
NOTE
Natural stonework units of any size, other than ashlar masonry and rubble masonry, shall be measured under this class and not class AK.
A0/4 July 1998

CLASS AP : CURTAIN WALLING
Includes : Curtain walling including anchorages, associated glazing, metal or stone cladding
Insulation forming an integral part of curtain walling
Excludes Metal cladding not forming an integral part of curtain walling (included in class AG)
Stone cladding not forming an integral part of curtain walling (included in class AO)
Structural glass walling (included in class AQ)
General glazing (included in class AS)
Building maintenance units (included in BSMM)
External lighting and associated E&M works (included in BSMM)
1 Vision areas m2 1 Framing

2 Spandrel areas m2
2 Glass
3 Metal cladding
4 Stone cladding
AP/1 July 1998

CLASS AP
ADDITIONAL
M1 No deduction from the D1 Coating required to be C1 Items for work in this class A1 Thermal insulation forming
areas measured shall be made stated in the item descriptions shall be deemed to include : an integral part of the curtain
for holes and openings each in accordance with Additional walling shall be identified in
not exceeding 0.5m 2 in area. Description Rules shall mean a) preparation of item descriptions.
factory applied finishes. background.
b) backing, guide rails, fixing

and cleaning eyes,
supports, anchorages,
fastenings, and the like
unless otherwise
specified.
c) ironmongery.
d) special units and

members at angles,
corners, junction, and the
like.
e) closures, covers, copings,

flashings, heads, cills,
trims, gaskets and the
like.
f) fire break insulation.
g) joints.
h) opening lights including

all fixings.
i) drilling or cutting of other

work.
j) any other items of a like


framing shall identify the
material and coating of the
framing members, and size of
typical bay.
M2 Glass shall be measured A3 Item descriptions for glass

over all framing. shall identify the type,
thickness (for Engineer's
M3 Different types of glass design) or minimum thickness
within a panel shall be (for Contractor's design),
measured separately. coating and method of fixing
the glass, and size of the
typical bay of the framing to
which the glass is fixed.
M4 Metal cladding shall be A4 Item descriptions for metal

measured over all framing. cladding shall identify type,
design) or minimum thickness
(for Contractor's design),
surface finish or coating of
cladding, method of fixing the
cladding and size of the typical
bay of the framing to which
the cladding is fixed.
M5 Stone cladding shall be A5 Item descriptions for stone

(for Contractor's design),
surface finish and surface
treatment of cladding, method
of fixing the cladding and size
of the typical bay of the
framing to which the cladding
is fixed.
AP/2 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SMM/00 1 /A1
CLASS AP
3 Louvres m•
4 Soffit cladding m2
5 Parapets m
6 Ancillaries 1 Manifestations m
AP/3 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement 0/MTRC/NW/ABWFJSM M/00 1/A 1
CLASS AP
(see rules at head of class on page AP/2)
M6 Louvres shall be measured A6 Item descriptions for

over all framing. louvres shall identify material,
and coating or surface finish.
M7 Soffit cladding shall be A7 Item descriptions for soffit

measured over all framing. cladding shall identify material,
and coating or surface finish.
A8 Item descriptions for soffit

cladding where the soffit
exceeds 3.5m from finished
floor level shall be given
separately and so described,
the height being stated in
stages of 1.5m.
M8 Parapets shall be measured A9 Item descriptions for

over all framing. parapets shall state the height.
AP/4 July 1998

CLASS AQ : Glass Walling and Specialist Glazing
Includes Glass walling, glass doors, glass screens, glass lining

lronmongery forming an integral part of structural glass walling and specialist glazing
Excludes Glass in glazed panels in proprietary partitions (included in class AB)

Glass in timber doors with glazed panels (included in class AC)
Glass to metal barriers (included in class AH)
Glass to signs (included in class AI)
Glass to curtain walling (included in class AP)
Glass to skylights (included in class AR)
General glazing (included in class AS)
1 Structural glass walling m
AQ/1 July 1998

CLASS AO
M1 No deduction from the C1 Items for work in this class A1 Item descriptions shall
areas measured for unframed shall be deemed to include: identify the type, thickness (for
glass screens, unframed glass Engineer's design) or minimum
linings, framed glass screens and a) preparation of thickness (for Contractor's
framed glass linings shall be background. design) and method of fixing the
made for holes and openings glass.
each not exceeding 0.5m 2 in b) framing, backing, guide
area. rails, fixing and cleaning A2 Item descriptions shall
eyes, supports, identify grinding, polishing,
anchorages, fastenings etching surfaces or edges and
matching screws, and bevelled edges.
the like unless
otherwise specified.
c) special units and

members at angles,
corners, junctions, and
the like.
d) closures, covers,
copings, flashings,
heads, cills, trims,
gaskets and the like.
e) fire break insulation
f) joints.
g) gaskets, flashings and

the like.
h) ironmongery.
i) holes for screws and for

other fixings.
other work.

M2 The length measured for D1 Structural glass walling A3 Item descriptions shall state
structural glass walling shall shall mean frameless glass the height of structural glass
exclude the length of voids walling which is supported walling.
which extend to the full top and bottom and which
height of the structural glass has silicon sealant filled joints
walling other than voids for between the glass panels.
full height doors.
AQ/2 July 1998

CLASS AQ
2 Unframed glass screens m2 1 Glass

3 Unframed glass linings m2
2 Metal cladding
3 Stone cladding
4 Louvres
A0/3 July 1998

CLASS AQ
(see rules at head of class on page AQ/2)
M3 Glass shall be measured D2 Unframed glass screens A4 Item descriptions for glass
over all framing. shall mean unframed glass shall identify the type, thickness
panels forming a full or part (for Engineer's design) or
M4 Different types of glass height screen. minimum thickness (for
within a panel shall be Contractor's design), coating and
measured separately. method of fixing the glass, and
size of the typical bay of the
framing to which the glass is
fixed.
M5 Metal cladding shall be D3 Unframed glass linings shall A5 Item descriptions for metal
measured over all framing. mean glass panels fixed to cladding shall identify type,
another surface (e.g. thickness (for Engineer's design)
concrete, timber and the like) or minimum thickness (for
to form a decorative face. Contractor's design), surface
finish or coating of
cladding,method of fixing the
bay of the framing to which the
cladding is fixed.

thickness (for Engineer's design)
or minimum thickness (for
Contractor's design), surface
finish and surface treatment of
cladding is fixed.
M7 Louvres shall be measured A7 Item descriptions for louvres

over all framing. shall identify material and coating
or surface finish.
AQ/4 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF/SM M/00 1 /A 1
CLASS AQ
4 Framed glass screens m2 1 Framing

5 Framed glass linings m2
2 Glass
3 Metal cladding
4 Stone cladding
5 Louvres
6 Glass doors nr
7 Ancillaries 1 Manifestations m
2 Glass fins nr
AQ/5 July 1998

CLASS AQ
(see rules at head of class on page AQ/2)
D4 Framed glass screens shall AS Item descriptions for framing

mean framed glass panels shall identify the material and
forming a full or part height coating of the framing members,
screen. and size of typical bay.
D5 Framed glass linings shall

M8 Glass shall be measured A9 Item descriptions for glass
mean glass panels fixed to shall identify the type, thickness
over all framing.
another surface (e.g. (for Engineer's design) or
concrete, timber and the like)
M9 Different types of glass minimum thickness (for
to form a decorative face. Contractor's design), coating and
within a panel shall be
measured separately. method of fixing the glass, and
framing to which the glass is
fixed.
M10 Metal cladding shall be A10 Item descriptions for metal

measured over all framing. cladding shall identify the type,
finish or coating of cladding,
method of fixing the cladding and
framing to which the cladding is
fixed.

finish and surface treatment of
cladding is fixed.
M 12 Louvres shall be A 12 Item descriptions for louvres

measured over all framing. shall identify material and coating
or surface finish.

identify glass doors and all
associated items by stating the
door type numbers given in the
A 14 Item descriptions shall state

the height, width and thickness
(for Engineer's design) or
minimum thickness (for
Contractor's design) of glass fins.
AQ/6 July 1998

CLASS AR : SKYLIGHTS
Includes : Skylights including glass and plastic to skylights

Work ancillary to skylights (e.g. dead lights, open lights, smoke vents and the like)
lronmongery forming an integral part of skylights
Excludes Roof tiling and ancillaries (included in class AA)

Metal roof cladding ancillaries (included in class AA)
Roof lights forming an integral part of metal roof cladding (included in class AA)
1 Skylights nr 1 Framing
2 Float glass 1 Area : not exceeding 1 .Om 2

3 Tempered glass 2 1.0- 2.0m 2
4 Laminated glass 3 2.0- 3.0m 2
5 Polycarbonate sheets 4 stated exceeding 3.0m 2
6 Polycarbonate sheets with
surface hardening treatment
7 Perspex sheets
8 Other materials (type to be
stated)
AR/1 July 1998

CLASS AR
ADDITIONAL
MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITIOI\J RULES COVERAGE RULES DESCRIPTION RULES
D1 Coating required to be C1 Items for skylights shall A1 Skylights shall be

stated in the item descriptions be deemed to include : identified in item descriptions
in accordance with Additional by reference to Drawings.
Description Rules shall mean a) preparation of
factory applied finishes. background.
b) installation complete
with supporting
frames and fixings.
c) ironmongery.
d) flashings, soakers and

other forms of
waterproofing and
drainage forming an
integral part of
skylights.
e) all trimming around

openings, cleaning
eyes and obstructions,
including extra
framing supports and
edge trim for same.
f) joints.
g) gaskets.
other work.
i) any other items of a

like nature to the
foregoing.

framing shall identify the
material and coating of the
framing members.
M1 Each pane of glass or sheet or D2 Regular shapes shall be A3 Item descriptions for glass
panel of leadlight glazing shall be deemed to be rectangular or and sheets shall identify the
measured. square. type, thickness (for Engineer's
M2 Panes of glass or sheet of (for Contractor's design),
irregular shape shall be measured coating and method of fixing
the smallest rectangular area out the glass or sheet.
of which such irregular shape can
be cut. A4 Item descriptions shall
identify grinding, polishing,
bevelled edges.

identify work which is curved.
A6 Item descriptions for glass

or sheet shall separately
identify work of irregular
shapes.
AR/2 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWF!SM M/001 /A1
CLASS AS : GENERAL GLAZING
Includes Glass to windows and metal barriers

Mirrors
Glass louvres
Glass blocks
Plastic sheet
Excludes Glass in glazed panels in proprietary partitions (included in class AB)

Glass in timber doors with glazed panel (included in class AC)
Glass to metal cladding doors (included in class AG)
Glass and plastic to signs (included in class AI)
Glass to curtain walling (included in Class AP)
Glass doors (included in class AQ)
Glass balustrading (included in class AQ)
Glass linings (included in class AQ)
Glass and plastic to skylights (included in class AR)
1 Glass m' 1 Float 1 Area : not exceeding 0.1 m'

2 Tempered 2 0.1 - 0.3m'
3 Laminated 3 0.3- 0.5m'
4 Bullet resistant 4 0.5-1m'
5 Wired 5 stated exceeding 1m'
2 Glass louvres m
3 Plastic sheet m' 1 Polycarbonate 1 Area : not exceeding 0.1 m'

2 Polycarbonate with surface 2 0.1 - 0.3m'
hardening treatment 3 0.3- 0.5m'
3 Perspex 4 0.5- 1m 2
5 stated exceeding 1m'
4 Holes nr 1 In glass
2 In plastic sheet
4 Mirrors nr
5 Glass blockwork m'
AS/1 July 1998

CLASS AS
M1 Each pane of glass or D1 Regular shapes shall be C1 Items for work in this A1 Item descriptions shall
plastic sheet or panel of leadlight deemed to be rectangular or class shall be deemed to identify the quality, thickness
glazing shall be measured. square. include : (for Engineer's design) or
minimum thickness (for
M2 Panes of glass, plastic sheet a) preparation of Contractor's design), method
and mirrors of irregular shape background. of fixing the glass, glass
shall be measured the smallest louvres, plastic sheet and
rectangular area out of which b) joints. mirrors.
such irregular shape can be
cut. c) drilling or cutting of A2 Item descriptions shall
other work. identify grinding, polishing,
d) any other items of a bevelled edges.
like nature to the
foregoing. A3 Item descriptions shall
identify work which is
C2 Items for mirrors shall be curved.
deemed to include :
a) silvering. glass, plastic sheet and mirrors
shall separately identify work
b) plywood or other of irregular shapes.
backings.
AS Item descriptions for glass
c) screws and other louvres shall state the width,
fixings. number and finish to edges.
d) holes for screw and A6 Item descriptions for holes

other fixings. in glass and holes in plastic
sheet shall state the size of
C3 Items for glass blockwork the hole and type and
shall be deemed to include thickness of the glass or
general bedding, bedding at plastic sheet and the size of
the perimeter and the pane.
reinforcement to joints.
A7 Item descriptions for glass
blockwork shall state the size
of blocks.
AS/2 July 1998

ABWF Standard Method of Measurement D/MTRC/NW/ABWFJSM M/001 /A1
CLASS AT : ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS AND SPECIAL FINISHINGS
Includes : In situ enamel paint, metallic paint, intumescent paint, stains, varnish, clear finishing and textured
coating
Wall paper
Excludes Road surface marking (included in class Rl

In situ lead, iron or zinc based primer paint, etch primer paint, oil paint, alkyd gloss paint, emulsion
paint, cement paint, epoxy or polyurethane paint, bituminous or coal tar paint (included in class V)
Painting to pipework (included in class V)
Silk screen and acid etched letters, numerals, characters, symbols and graphics (included in class All
Painting to building services pipework (included in BSMM)
Painting carried out prior to delivery of components to the Site
1 Enamel paint 1 Metal other than metal 1 Upper surfaces inclined at an

2 Metallic paint sections angle not exceeding 30° to the
2 Timber horizontal m,
3 Intumescent paint
4 Stains 3 Concrete 2 Upper surfaces inclined at 30 ° -
5 Varnish, or clear finishing 4 Plaster and render 60 ° to the horizontal m2
6 Textured coating 5 Masonry 3 Surfaces inclined at an angle
7 Wall paper 6 Brickwork and blockwork exceeding 60° to the horizontal m2
4 Soffit surfaces and lower
surfaces inclined at an angle not
exceeding 60° to the horizontal m2
5 Isolated surfaces of width or
girth not exceeding 500mm m2
6 Letters, numerals, characters,
punctuation and the like nr
7 Metal sections m2
AT/1 July 1998

CLASS AT
ADDITIONAL
M1 Internal and external work C1 Items for work in this A 1 Preparation of surfaces
shall each be measured class shall be deemed to shall be identified in item
separately either in different include preparation of descriptions where more
Parts of an Activity Bill or in surfaces before painting or than one type of preparation
different Activity Bills. hanging wall paper. is specified for the same
surface.
M2 No deduction from the
areas measured shall be made
for holes and openings each
not exceeding 0.5m 2 in area.
M3 Areas measured for wall D1 Isolated suifaces of width or C2 Items for wall paper shall A2 Item descriptions for
paper shall be the net area girth not exceeding 500mm shall be deemed to include : painting shall state the
covered. be classed as such only where material used and either the
work of overall width or girth (a) adhesives. number of coats or the film
M4 Isolated suifaces of width or not exceeding 500mm is not in thickness (for Engineer's
girth not exceeding 500mm shall conjunction with similarly (b) all cutting. design) or minimum
not be distinguished by painted work. thickness (for Contractor's
inclination. (c) fitting paper around design).
pipes, switches,
brackets and the like. A3 Item descriptions for wall
paper shall state the type.
(d) hanging in patterns.
A4 Wall paper applied to
different bases shall be given
separately and the nature of
base shall be stated in the
item descriptions.

letters, numerals, characters,
punctuation and the like shall
M5 In calculating the painted C3 Painting of metal sections
state the height and style.
area of metal sections the shall be deemed to include
presence of connecting plates, painting the surfaces of
brackets, rivets, bolts, nuts connecting plates, brackets,
and similar projections shall be rivets, bolts, nuts and similar
ignored. projections.
AT/2 July 1998

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Architectural Builder's Works and Finishes

Standard Method of Measurement

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDER'S WORKS AND FINISHES

STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

©MASS TRANSIT RAILWAY CORPORATION 1998

Section 1 . General Principles i - ii

Section 2. Work Classification iii

Class AA Roof Tiling and Metal Roof Cladding AA/1-AA/4

Class AB Partitions AB/1-AB/2

Class AC Carpentry & Joinery AC/1-AC/4

Class AD lronmongery AD/1-AD/4

Class AE Metal Doors and Frames AE/1-AE/4

Class AF Metal Shutters, Windows and Louvres AF/1-AF/2

Class AG Metal Cladding AG/1-AG/2

Class AH Specialist Architectural Metalwork AH/1-AH/4

Class AI Signs and Advertising Panels AI/1-AI/4

Class AJ Plastering, Rendering and Wall Linings AJ/1-AJ/4

Class AK Tiling AK/1-AK/4

Class AL Flexible Sheeting and Tiling AL/1-AL/4

Class AM Ceiling Systems AM/1-AM/4

Class AN Sanitary Accessories AN/1-AN/2

Class AO Stonework A0/1-A0/4

Class AP Curtain Walling AP/1-AP/4

Class AQ Structural Glass Walling and AQ/1-AQ/6

Class AR Skylights AR/1-AR/2

Class AS General Glazing AS/1-AS/2

Class AT Architectural Coatings and AT/1-AT/2

SECTION 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES

1. 2 (a) The Classes in the ABWFMM are supplemental to

(b) Sections 1 to 8 of CESMM3 as amended by the

(c) CESMM3 Classes A to Y as amended by the

CESMM3 Classes 2. References to Classes A to Y in the ABWFMM are

Measurement and 3. Where ABWFMM Measurement Rules require

Examples: Class AA Measurement Rule M5 "areas

Class AK Measurement Rule M6 "areas

Joints 4. "Joints" referred to in the Coverage Rules of the

SECTION 2. WORK CLASSIFICATION

Class AA Roof Tiling and Metal Roof Cladding AA/1-AA/4

Class AB Partitions AB/1-AB/2

Class AC Carpentry & Joinery AC/1-AC/4

Class AD lronmongery AD/1-AD/4

Class AE Metal Doors and Frames AE/1-AE/4

Class AF Metal Shutters, Windows and Louvres AF/1-AF/2

Class AG Metal Cladding AG/1-AG/2

Class AH Specialist Architectural Metalwork AH/1-AH/4

Class AI Signs and Advertising Panels AI/1-AI/4

Class AJ Plastering, Rendering and Wall Linings AJ/1-AJ/4

Class AK Tiling AK/1-AK/4

Class AL Flexible Sheeting and Tiling AL/1-AL/4

Class AM Ceiling Systems AM/1-AM/4

Class AN Sanitary Accessories AN/1-AN/2

Class AO Stonework A0/1-A0/4

Class AP Curtain Walling AP/1-AP/4

Class AO Structural Glass Walling and Specialist Glazing A0/1-A0/6

Class AR Skylights AR/1-AR/2

Class AS General Glazing AS/1-AS/2

Class AT Architectural Coatings and Special Finishings AT/1-AT/2

iii July 1998

CLASS AA : ROOF TILING AND METAL ROOF CLADDING

Includes : Roof tiling and ancillaries

Excludes Precast concrete slabs (included in class H)

FIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION THIRD DIVISION

1 Roof tiling 1 Precast concrete tiles 1 Upper surfaces inclined