Bills of Quantities
Full taking-off and preparation of bills of quantities, measured in accordance with SMM7, RICS NRM, the Highways Method of Measurement, and contractors' bespoke measurement formats.
Precise measurement, fair pricing
A well-prepared bill of quantities is the foundation of a fairly priced, well-understood contract. Forbury Consultants undertakes full taking-off from drawings and specifications, producing bills that are accurate, unambiguous and ready for competitive tender.
Our chartered surveyors are experienced across the principal measurement rules used in UK construction and infrastructure, and select the standard most appropriate to your project, employer's requirements or contract form.
Whether you need a full bill for building works, a civils or highways scheme measured to the Highways Method of Measurement, or a bespoke pricing document to match a contractor's own format, we deliver documents that stand up to scrutiny at tender, valuation and final account.
Key Deliverables
- Full taking-off from drawings, models and specifications
- Bills of quantities prepared to SMM7
- Bills of quantities prepared to RICS New Rules of Measurement (NRM1/NRM2)
- Highway and civil engineering works measured to the Highways Method of Measurement (HMM)
- Contractor's bespoke measurement and pricing document formats
- Schedules of work and pricing schedules for smaller or refurbishment projects
- Post-tender reconciliation of priced bills against the estimate
Measurement Standards We Work To
We measure to whichever standard best suits your project, sector and contract strategy.
The Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, still specified on many traditional building contracts.
The New Rules of Measurement — NRM1 for order of cost estimating and cost planning, NRM2 for detailed measurement and bills of quantities.
Measurement of highway, civil engineering and infrastructure works in line with HMM and the relevant Method of Measurement for Road and Bridge Works.
Contractor and client-specific pricing documents and measurement formats, prepared to a bespoke structure where required.
Our Approach
A structured process from information review through to a tender-ready document.
Information Review
Assessing drawings, specifications and models for completeness ahead of taking-off.
Taking-off & Measurement
Detailed measurement of quantities to the agreed method of measurement.
Billing & Abstracting
Working up quantities into a fully described, structured bill of quantities.
Quality Check & Issue
Checking for accuracy and consistency before issuing a tender-ready document.
Need a bill of quantities prepared?
Get in touch to discuss your drawings, programme and preferred method of measurement.
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