New joint Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement
The NZ construction industry has been using a NZ Standard - NZS4202 The Standard Method of Building Works - as a guideline for the measurement of building works since 1986. NZS4202 was last updated in 1995 and requires a major update to meet current industry practices and Standards New Zealand requirements.
Rather than updating NZS4202, the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) and Registered Master Builders Association of NZ (RMBA) introduced a new industry guideline for the method of measurement in February 2018.
This method of measurement is a joint Australia and NZ industry guideline based on the Australian Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works (6th Edition) and is called the Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement 2018 (ANZSMM 2018).
We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and your company so that the industry is aware of this change in the method of measurement.
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$95 |
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What the ANZSMM 2018 looks like
The ANZSMM 2018 has a tabulated format which is widely adopted internationally. It is divided into 37 Sections. These are similar to the sections in NZS4202 although there are some differences.
Section 1 covers the Introduction, General Rules and Recommendations and the remaining sections relate to separate packages of work continuing the scope, definitions and measuring rules specifically for that section.
Two new sections relevant to NZ conditions have been added to the current ASMM6:
#38 Fire Protection
#39 Included Sums
NZ Guidance Notes
There are some differences in terminology and practices between NZ and Australia. The new ANZSMM 2018 includes some changes and the addition of the two new sections as above from ASMM6.
The NZ Guidance Notes for ANZSMM 2018 highlight any substantial differences (including terminology used) and provide guidance on how to use ANZSMM 2018 specifically for NZ conditions.
These Guidance Notes will be shipped with orders of ANZSMM 2018 and will be updated as required.
SOQ Example based on ANZSMM 2018
This example SOQ, based on an actual NZ construciton project, has been preapred to show what aa SOQ looks like using ANZSMM 2018. Not all trades are included at this stage. Thank you to Rawlinsons for developing the example SOQ.
USEFUL DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD
NZ Guidance Notes for ANZSMM 2018
NZIQS Surface Area of Ductwork Diagrams
ANZSMM 2018 Tabulated Rules Instructions
ANZSMM 2018 Table of Contents
Sample section: #14 Structural Steel
Example SOQ
An industry steering group met in 2016-2017 to investigate the options available for a method of measurement guide in NZ. These options included:
- Keeping NZS4202 as is
- Updating NZS4202 and keeping as a NZ Standard
- Developing a new industry standard
- Adopting an existing international standard
The steering group included representatives from NZIQS, RMBA, New Zealand Institute of Building, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, and Specialist Trade Contractors Federation, as well as quantity surveyors from consultant and contractor firms.
After consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of each option, the steering group recommended the adoption of the Australian Method of Measurement of Building Works (ASMM6) as a basis for a joint Australia/New Zealand Method of Measurement.
This recommendation has been endorsed by:
- New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Registered Master Builders Association of NZ
- New Zealand Institute of Building
- Specialist Trade Contractors Federation
Joint Trans-Tasman Method of Measurement
The owners of the Australian Standard Methods of Measurement; Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors and Master Builders Australia Limited, agreed there was benefit in having a joint Australia-NZ industry guideline.
Changes have been made to the current Australian Method of Measurement of Building Works (6th Edition) to better suit NZ industry practices resulting in a new joint industry guideline for both countries: the Australian and New Zealand Standard Method of Measurement 2018 (ANZSMM 2018).
- The ANZSMM 2018 is a clearer document with less opportunity for ‘grey’ areas. It gives contractors more certainty of what they are pricing and will work well in the NZ industry
- ANZSMM 2018 is similar to the RICS New Rules of Measurement2 used in the UK and internationally recognised
- A common method of measurement makes it easier for NZ and Australian companies to complete work across the Tasman
- The ‘landscape’ tabulated format style is easy to follow and used internationally
- The guideline will be owned by the respective NZ and Australian QS institutes and Master Builders Associations allowing for more frequent updates
The QS diploma and degree courses introduced ANZSMM 2018 as a method of measurement to students in 2018.
Students will be able to access all of the training resources provided by NZIQS and can purchase copies of ANZSMM 2018.
CostX have added ANZSMM 2018 to their Phraseologies, free to download for clients under maintenance. For more information please contact sales.nz@exactal.com
Download the ANZSMM 2018 FAQ sheet for more information about the introduction of ANZSMM 2018.
For order queries of ANZSMM 2018 please email NZIQS Publications or call our office on 08004 NZIQS or 04 473 5521.
For other queries please contact the NZIQS Executive Director, Marilyn Moffatt.