New Rules of Measurement - Revision history

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.		NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.

−	~~= NRM1: Order of cost estimating~~ and ~~cost planning for capital building works~~. =	+	All three volumes were republished in new editions in October 2021 and then reissued, unchanged, as RICS professional practice information in October 2022 (replacing their earlier designation as RICS guidance notes).

−	~~NRM 1 was first published in February 2009 (as NRM~~ Order of cost estimating and ~~elemental~~ cost planning~~). Now in its second edition, it provides guidance on the quantification of~~ building works in order to prepare order of cost estimates and cost plans, as well as approximate estimates. It also includes guidance about quantifying wider costs such as preliminaries, overheads and profit, risk allowances, and inflation.	+	= NRM1: Order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works =

−	~~The~~ second edition ~~has been~~ renamed to better distinguish between capital building works and building maintenance works, ~~and the~~ arrangement of elements ~~has been revised~~. It ~~became operative~~ on ~~1 January 2013~~.	+	NRM 1 was first published in February 2009 (as NRM Order of cost estimating and elemental cost planning). A second edition became operative on 1 January 2013, renamed to better distinguish between capital building works and building maintenance works, with a revised arrangement of elements. It provides guidance on the quantification of building works in order to prepare order of cost estimates and cost plans, as well as approximate estimates, and includes guidance about quantifying wider costs such as preliminaries, overheads and profit, risk allowances, and inflation.

	See NRM1 for more information.		See NRM1 for more information.

−	= NRM2: Detailed measurement for building works. =	+	= NRM2: Detailed measurement for building works =

	NRM2 was published in April 2012. It became operative on 1 January 2013 and replaced the Standard Method of Measurement, seventh edition (SMM7) on 1 July 2013.		NRM2 was published in April 2012. It became operative on 1 January 2013 and replaced the Standard Method of Measurement, seventh edition (SMM7) on 1 July 2013.
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	See NRM2 for more information.		See NRM2 for more information.

−	= NRM3 - Order of cost estimating and cost planning for building maintenance works. =	+	= NRM3: Order of cost estimating and cost planning for building maintenance works =

	NRM3 was published in March 2014. It allows the quantification and description of maintenance works. It can be used for initial order of cost estimates, general cost plans and asset-specific cost plans. It also provides guidance on procurement and cost control.		NRM3 was published in March 2014. It allows the quantification and description of maintenance works. It can be used for initial order of cost estimates, general cost plans and asset-specific cost plans. It also provides guidance on procurement and cost control.
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	* Providing a better method for quantifying risk.		* Providing a better method for quantifying risk.

−	The RICS also suggest that it will facilitate “...greater cross-industry working, the introduction of Building Information Modelling and effectively analysing the costs of construction ~~projects”~~ ref [http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=6624&categoryID=390 RICS].	+	The RICS also suggest that it will facilitate "...greater cross-industry working, the introduction of Building Information Modelling and effectively analysing the costs of construction projects" (ref. [http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=6624&categoryID=390 RICS]).

	As well as a set of rules for how to quantify building work, NRM is intended to provide a toolkit for cost management that will be central to controlling costs as a project develops. It provides guidance on how measurement changes as design progresses, how cost centres can be included in a single project cost plan, how to assess the cost of risk, how to assess fees, what information is required to make key decisions and so on.		As well as a set of rules for how to quantify building work, NRM is intended to provide a toolkit for cost management that will be central to controlling costs as a project develops. It provides guidance on how measurement changes as design progresses, how cost centres can be included in a single project cost plan, how to assess the cost of risk, how to assess fees, what information is required to make key decisions and so on.

−	The new NRM volumes were published alongside guidance on conflict avoidance and dispute resolution and retention. These ~~will~~ form part of the RICS QS and construction standards (the Black Book).	+	The new NRM volumes were published alongside guidance on conflict avoidance and dispute resolution and retention. These form part of the RICS QS and construction standards (the Black Book).

−	~~-----~~	+	= Notes =
−	Notes:	+

−	* Contracts that refer to SMM7 will have to be revised when it is ~~superceded~~ by NRM. Many of the publishing bodies ~~are now preparing~~ amendments (for example JCT).	+	* For a comparison of the Standard Method of Measurement and the New Rules of Measurement see: Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2.
		+	* Contracts that refer to SMM7 will have to be revised when it is superseded by NRM. Many of the publishing bodies prepared amendments accordingly (for example JCT).
	* NRM has moved away from the Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS) to adopt its own system of indexing.		* NRM has moved away from the Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS) to adopt its own system of indexing.
	* For a detailed comparison of NRM2 with SMM7, see Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2.		* For a detailed comparison of NRM2 with SMM7, see Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2.
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	* Approximate quantities.		* Approximate quantities.
	* BCIS.		* BCIS.
−	* BCIS elements.
	* Bill of quantities.		* Bill of quantities.
	* Black book.		* Black book.
−	* Building People.
−	* Classification, an introduction.
−	* Code of measuring practice.
	* Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).		* Common Arrangement of Work Sections (CAWS).
	* Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2.		* Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2.
−	* Conversion of material volumes.
	* Cost plans.		* Cost plans.
	* Elemental cost plan.		* Elemental cost plan.
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	* Order of cost estimate.		* Order of cost estimate.
	* RICS.		* RICS.
−	* RICS Property Measurement.
−	* RICS publishes Land Measurement for Planning and Development Purposes.
	* Schedule of work.		* Schedule of work.
	* Spon's Price Book.		* Spon's Price Book.
	* Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7).		* Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7).
	* Surveyor.		* Surveyor.
−	* Tender.
	* Tender documentation.		* Tender documentation.
−	* Uniclass.

	= External references =		= External references =

−	* ~~RICS: RICS has released new guidance for quantity surveyors and other members working in the construction sector.~~	+	* [https://www.rics.org/profession-standards/rics-standards-and-guidance/sector-standards/construction-standards/nrm RICS: New Rules of Measurement - current standards and guidance.]
−	* RICS: NRM 1 and NRM 2 are available.	+
−	* nbs video: [https://www.~~thenbs~~.~~com~~/~~nbsTV~~/~~surveyors~~/~~programme.asp?refCode=313053&title=The+New+Rules+of+Measurement The~~ New Rules of Measurement].	+
	* RICS QS and construction standards (the Black Book).		* RICS QS and construction standards (the Black Book).
−	* ~~nbs:~~ [~~http~~://www.thenbs.com/~~topics~~/~~practicemanagement/articles/coordinatingCommonArrangement~~-~~Uniclass~~-NBS-~~RulesofMeasurement.asp Coordinating~~ Common ~~Arrangment~~, Uniclass, NBS and Rules of Measurement].	+	* [https://www.thenbs.com/knowledge/co-ordinating-common-arrangement-uniclass-nbs-and-rules-of-measurement NBS: Co-ordinating Common Arrangement, Uniclass, NBS and Rules of Measurement.]

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	* The New Rules of Measurement are accompanied by the 'Black Book', the QS and construction standards. Together they provide a suite of tools to help the construction industry work more collaboratively and consistently.		* The New Rules of Measurement are accompanied by the 'Black Book', the QS and construction standards. Together they provide a suite of tools to help the construction industry work more collaboratively and consistently.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* All-in rates.		* All-in rates.
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	* Uniclass.		* Uniclass.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

−	* RICS: ~~[http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=6624&categoryID=390~~ RICS has released new guidance for quantity surveyors and other members working in the construction sector].	+	* RICS: RICS has released new guidance for quantity surveyors and other members working in the construction sector.
−	* RICS: ~~[http://www.rics.org/uk/shop/standards/standardsnrm/?gclid=CIKTxpeeprQCFXDLtAod_F0AeA~~ NRM 1 and NRM 2 are available].	+	* RICS: NRM 1 and NRM 2 are available.
	* nbs video: [https://www.thenbs.com/nbsTV/surveyors/programme.asp?refCode=313053&title=The+New+Rules+of+Measurement The New Rules of Measurement].		* nbs video: [https://www.thenbs.com/nbsTV/surveyors/programme.asp?refCode=313053&title=The+New+Rules+of+Measurement The New Rules of Measurement].
−	* ~~[http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents.aspx?categoryID=1207~~ RICS QS and construction standards] (the Black Book).	+	* RICS QS and construction standards (the Black Book).
	* nbs: [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/practicemanagement/articles/coordinatingCommonArrangement-Uniclass-NBS-RulesofMeasurement.asp Coordinating Common Arrangment, Uniclass, NBS and Rules of Measurement].		* nbs: [http://www.thenbs.com/topics/practicemanagement/articles/coordinatingCommonArrangement-Uniclass-NBS-RulesofMeasurement.asp Coordinating Common Arrangment, Uniclass, NBS and Rules of Measurement].

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The New Rules of Measurement (NRM) are published by the Royal ~~Institutution~~ of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group. They provide a standard set of measurement rules for estimating, cost planning, procurement and whole-life costing for construction projects. Adopting a standard methodology such as NRM facilitates consistency and benchmarking and helps avoid disputes.	+	The New Rules of Measurement (NRM) are published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group. They provide a standard set of measurement rules for estimating, cost planning, procurement and whole-life costing for construction projects. Adopting a standard methodology such as NRM facilitates consistency and benchmarking and helps avoid disputes.

	NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.		NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.
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	* RICS.		* RICS.
	* RICS Property Measurement.		* RICS Property Measurement.
		+	* RICS publishes Land Measurement for Planning and Development Purposes.
	* Schedule of work.		* Schedule of work.
	* Spon's Price Book.		* Spon's Price Book.

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	* Bill of quantities.		* Bill of quantities.
	* Black book.		* Black book.
		+	* Building People.
	* Classification, an introduction.		* Classification, an introduction.
	* Code of measuring practice.		* Code of measuring practice.

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	For a comparison of the Standard Method of Measurement and the New Rules of Measurement see: Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2.		For a comparison of the Standard Method of Measurement and the New Rules of Measurement see: Comparison of SMM7 with NRM2.

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	* The New Rules of Measurement are accompanied by the 'Black Book', the QS and construction standards. Together they provide a suite of tools to help the construction industry work more collaboratively and consistently.		* The New Rules of Measurement are accompanied by the 'Black Book', the QS and construction standards. Together they provide a suite of tools to help the construction industry work more collaboratively and consistently.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* All-in rates.		* All-in rates.
		+	* Approximate quantities.
	* BCIS.		* BCIS.
	* BCIS elements.		* BCIS elements.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The New Rules of Measurement (NRM) are published by the Royal ~~Institute~~ of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group. They provide a standard set of measurement rules for estimating, cost planning, procurement and whole-life costing for construction projects. Adopting a standard methodology such as NRM facilitates consistency and benchmarking and helps avoid disputes.	+	The New Rules of Measurement (NRM) are published by the Royal Institutution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group. They provide a standard set of measurement rules for estimating, cost planning, procurement and whole-life costing for construction projects. Adopting a standard methodology such as NRM facilitates consistency and benchmarking and helps avoid disputes.

	NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.		NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.

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	* RICS Property Measurement.		* RICS Property Measurement.
	* Schedule of work.		* Schedule of work.
		+	* Spon's Price Book.
	* Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7).		* Standard Method of Measurement (SMM7).
	* Surveyor.		* Surveyor.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The New Rules of Measurement (NRM) are published by the Royal Institutution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group. They provide a standard set of measurement rules for estimating, cost planning, procurement and whole-life costing for construction projects. Adopting a standard methodology such as NRM facilitates consistency and benchmarking and helps avoid disputes.	+	The New Rules of Measurement (NRM) are published by the Royal Institutution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) Quantity Surveying and Construction Professional Group. They provide a standard set of measurement rules for estimating, cost planning, procurement and whole-life costing for construction projects. Adopting a standard methodology such as NRM facilitates consistency and benchmarking and helps avoid disputes.

	NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.		NRM is a suite of documents, comprising three volumes; NRM1, NRM2 and NRM3.
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	= NRM1: Order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works. =		= NRM1: Order of cost estimating and cost planning for capital building works. =

−	NRM 1 was first published in February 2009 (as NRM Order of cost estimating and elemental cost planning). Now in its second edition, it provides guidance on the quantification of building works in order to prepare order of cost estimates and cost plans as well as approximate estimates. It also includes guidance about quantifying wider costs such as preliminaries, overheads and profit, risk allowances, and inflation.	+	NRM 1 was first published in February 2009 (as NRM Order of cost estimating and elemental cost planning). Now in its second edition, it provides guidance on the quantification of building works in order to prepare order of cost estimates and cost plans, as well as approximate estimates. It also includes guidance about quantifying wider costs such as preliminaries, overheads and profit, risk allowances, and inflation.

	The second edition has been renamed to better distinguish between capital building works and building maintenance works, and the arrangement of elements has been revised. It became operative on 1 January 2013.		The second edition has been renamed to better distinguish between capital building works and building maintenance works, and the arrangement of elements has been revised. It became operative on 1 January 2013.
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	= Reasons for the changes =		= Reasons for the changes =

−	It is suggested by the RICS that together, the new suite of documents will better reflect the way the industry ~~now~~ works, for example:	+	It is suggested by the RICS that together, the new suite of documents will better reflect the way the industry works, for example:

	* Better meeting the needs of clients.		* Better meeting the needs of clients.
	* Providing for more up-front detail.		* Providing for more up-front detail.
−	* Allowing better consideration of the full costs of a construction project (for example marketing costs, fees and charges, the cost of acquiring land, planning costs, relocation costs, the cost of finance and so on).	+	* Allowing better consideration of the full costs of a construction project (for example, marketing costs, fees and charges, the cost of acquiring land, planning costs, relocation costs, the cost of finance and so on).
	* Providing a better method for quantifying risk.		* Providing a better method for quantifying risk.

−	The RICS also suggest that it will facilitate “...greater cross industry working, the introduction of Building Information Modelling and effectively analysing the costs of construction projects” ref [http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=6624&categoryID=390 RICS].	+	The RICS also suggest that it will facilitate “...greater cross-industry working, the introduction of Building Information Modelling and effectively analysing the costs of construction projects” ref [http://www.isurv.com/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=6624&categoryID=390 RICS].

	As well as a set of rules for how to quantify building work, NRM is intended to provide a toolkit for cost management that will be central to controlling costs as a project develops. It provides guidance on how measurement changes as design progresses, how cost centres can be included in a single project cost plan, how to assess the cost of risk, how to assess fees, what information is required to make key decisions and so on.		As well as a set of rules for how to quantify building work, NRM is intended to provide a toolkit for cost management that will be central to controlling costs as a project develops. It provides guidance on how measurement changes as design progresses, how cost centres can be included in a single project cost plan, how to assess the cost of risk, how to assess fees, what information is required to make key decisions and so on.