CESMM 3 Vs.

CESMM 4
 Format of the day
 It is a 90 minutes presentation, but need a day!!

 Discuss day to day application in CESSM in Civil

Engineering Construction

 CESMM -3 Knowledge?

 A comparison of two editions: CESSM-3 Vs. CESMM-4

 Q&A
Edition
 The First Edition in 1976

 The Second Edition in 1985

 The Third Edition in 1991

Added:
 ICE Conditions of Contract
 Class “Y” and “Z”

What is Class “Y” & “Z”?

 The Fourth Edition in 2012
 Contents
Preface
Foreword to the first edition
Foreword to the second edition
Foreword to the third edition
Foreword to the fourth edition
Section 1. Definitions
Section 2. General principles
Section 3. Application of the work classifications
Section 4. Coding and numbering of items
Section 5. Preparation of Bill of Quantities
Section 6. Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities
Section 7. Method-related charges
Section 8. Work classifications
Class A: General Item
Class B: Ground investigation
Class C: Geotechnical and other specialist processes
Class D: Demolition and site clearance
Class E: Earthwork
Class F: In situ concrete
Class G: Concrete ancillaries
Class H: Precast concrete
Class I: Pipework- pipes
Class J: Pipework –fittings and value
Class K: Pipework- manholes and pipework ancillaries
Class L: Pipework- support and protection, ancillaries to laying and excavation
Class M: Structural metalwork
Class N: Miscellaneous metal work
Class O: Timber
Class P: Piles
Class Q: Piling ancillaries
Class R: Roads and pavings
Class S Rail track
Class T Tunnels
Class U Brickwork, blockwork and masonry
Class W Waterproofing
Class X Miscellaneous
Class Y Sewer and water main renovation and ancillary work
Class Z Simple building works incidental to civil engineering works
 Contents

Preface
Foreword to the first edition
Foreword to the second edition
Foreword to the third edition
Foreword to the fourth edition
Sections
Section 1. Definitions
Section 2. General principles
Section 3. Application of the work classifications
Section 4. Coding and numbering of items
Section 5. Preparation of Bill of Quantities
Section 6. Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of Quantities
Section 7. Method-related charges
Section 8. Work classifications
 Contents
Classes
Class A: General Item
Class B: Ground investigation
Class C: Geotechnical and other specialist processes
Class D: Demolition and site clearance
Class E: Earthwork
Class F: In situ concrete
Class G: Concrete ancillaries
Class H: Precast concrete
Class I: Pipework- pipes
Class J: Pipework –fittings and value
Class K: Pipework- manholes and pipework ancillaries
Class L: Pipework- support and protection, ancillaries to laying and excavation
Class M: Structural metalwork
Class N: Miscellaneous metal work
Class O: Timber
Class P: Piles
Class Q: Piling ancillaries
Class R: Roads and pavings
Class S Rail track
Class T Tunnels
Class U Brickwork, blockwork and masonry
Class W Waterproofing
Class X Miscellaneous
Class Y Sewer and water main renovation and ancillary work
Class Z Simple building works incidental to civil engineering works
Section 1 - Definition
CESMM-3 CESMM -4
 15 definitions.  12 definitions.
 Reference to “ICE
Conditions of
 BS standard added.
Contract” removed.

 Reference to “British
Standard” removed.
 Definition to “work”
removed.
 New definition under
item 1.3- “contract
administrator”.
Section 1– Definitions
What are the benefits for QSs
from CESSM-4?
 It has been Internationalised/Globalized.

 Identified the authority for contract

administration.

 Reduce preamble notes.

 Avoid disputes.
Section 2 – General Principles

 No Significant Differences found

Section 2 – General Principles
Extent of the CESSM4/3

1. Does not deal with preparation of BoQ

for complex MEP work.
Use for simple MEP works??

2. Not for Building Construction.

3. Use for simple building works incidental

to civil engineering works.
Section 2 – General Principles
Object of the CESSM4/3

‘Is to set forth the procedure according

to which the bill of quantities shall be
prepared and priced and the
quantities of work expressed and
measured’.
Section 3 – Application of the work classification
No Significant Differences found
Code Description
3.1 Item Description (with three divisions)
3.2 Mode of Description (to identify the component of the work
3.3 the work not the task to be carried out)
3.4 Separate items (Should not exhibit more than one feature
from each division)
3.5 Units of Measurements
3.6 Measurement Rules (described where applicable)
3.7 Definition Rules (define the extent and limit of the class of
work represented)
3.8 Coverage Rules (provide that the work stated is deemed to be
included in the appropriate item)
3.9 Additional Description Rule (Where additional description
3.10 may be given over and above the para. 3.1 above)
3.11 Applicability of Rules (Rules given on above the double line
apply to all work in that particular classification.
Section 3 – Application of the work classification
Item Description Maximum Eight
Maximum Classifications
Eight Classifications
(with three
divisions)
Units of
Measurements
Section 3 – Application of the work classification
Coverage Rules (provide Applicability of
Measurement that the work stated is Rules (Rules given
Rules (described deemed to be included in on above the double
where applicable) the appropriate item) line apply to all
work in that
Definition Rules Additional Description particular
(define the extent Rule (Where additional classification.
and limits ) description may be given)
Section 4 – Coding and numbering of items
No Significant Different found
Code Description
4.1 Coding
Code H 1 3 6 describes an item as follows;
Class H – Precast Concrete
First division 1 - beam
Second division 3 - length 7-10m
Third division 6 - mass 5-10t
4.2
H 1 3* means all code numbers are inclusive
4.3, 4.4 Item Numbers

4.5 Coding of unclassified items (Where no item is listed in

4.6 the Work Classification the digit 9 shall be used)
4.7 Numbering of items with additional description
3.6 Measurement Rules (described where applicable)
H 1 3 6 .1
H 1 3 6 .2
H 1 3 6 .3
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities
 Item 5.6 - Daywork of CESMM-3 has now replaced
with more explanation for application of Preambles.
 As the CESSM-4 is neutral from contract [Reference to
“ICE Conditions of Contract” removed] and
specification [Reference to “British Standard”
removed] it is now necessary to show compatibility
between the Method of Measurements and the
Conditions of Contract used on the project.
 To address this a schedule must be included in the
Preambles to the BoQ.
 Schedule shall indicate clauses in the Conditions of
Contract that define the terminology used in the Method
of Measurement.
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.)
Schedule to given in the Preamble
CESMM-4
Item 1.3 - Contract Administrator
Item 2.4.(b) – valuation of work executes
as per the Contract
Item 5.2 (c) – Daywork Schedule
Item 5.16 – Prime cost item
Item 5.18 – Provisional sum
Class A Coverage rule C1
(Item for insurance class as contractual
requirement)
Class R Definition rule D1
Class R Definition rule D1
# to be complied by the Bill compiler may
use items introduced to Preamble notes
by him
Contract Provision (FIDIC 99)
Clause 3 – The Engineer
Sub-clause 14.6 – Issue of Interim
Payment Certificates
Sub-clause 14.7 – Payment
Sub-clause 13.6 - Daywork
Not applicable
Sub-clause 13.5 – Provisional Sums
Clause 17 – Risk and Responsibility
Specifications
US $
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.)
 Item 5.7 Daywork Schedule

Reference given in CESMM-3 to Schedule of Daywork rates

published by the Federation of Civil Engineering
Contractors in the UK has been omitted – in order be a
very neutral Method of Measurement.
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.)
 5.18 Provisional Sums

 In CESMM -3, Provisional Sums for specific

contingencies shall be given in the General Items of the
BoQ.

 In CESMM -4, Provisional Sums for Defined Work shall

be included where work is known to be required.
(within the respective Bill/Part).
Section 5 – Preparation of the Bill of Quantities (Contd.)
 Item 5.22 Forms and Setting

CESSM -3 stated the format of the BoQ to be followed by the bill compiler as
follows;
Column Heading Column width
Number 20mm
Item description 90mm
Unit 10mm
Quantity 20mm
Rate 20mm
Amount: £ 20mm
p 8mm

 This is not in CESSM-4.

 This is another sign to maintain the neutral status of the CESMM-4.
Section 6 – Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of
Quantities (Contd.)
Item 6.1 Insertion of rates and prices

 CESMM -3 specified the pounds sterling and pence as

the currency to be used in the BoQ.

 CESMM-4 currency to be used shall be as per the

contract (which is to be stated in the Preamble –
Schedule – referred in the item 5.6)

This is another sign of globalizing of the CESMM-4

Section 6 – Completion, pricing and use of the Bill of
Quantities (Contd.)
Item 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 - Adjustment Item

 The Clauses noted in the Conditions of Contract of ICE

have been removed in the CESSM-4.

 This will leave to Employer to use his own “Form of

Contract”.
Section 7 – Method–related charges
All the Clauses noted in the Conditions of Constroct of
ICE have been removed in the CESSM-4.

Item 7.6 – Charges not to be measured

CESMM-3:- Method-Related Charges shall not be subject
to admeasurement but shall be deemed to be
priced for the purpose of variations.

CESMM-4 – shall not be subject to admeasurement,

deemed to be priced for the purpose of ;
1. Variations,
2. Revision to rates as a consequences of a change in
quantity arising from admeasurement.
Class A: General Items
1.2- Insurances – One single item for the insurance
In CESSM-3; there are two items for:
1. Insurance of the Works,
2. Third party insurance.

1.3 - Parent company guarantee – new requirement and

covered in Measurement Rule M2 (A separate item to be
given in the BoQ)

4.2 – Provisional Sums – “Defined Work”.

In CESSM -3, it stated as “Other Provisional Sums”.
 Class A: General Items (Contd.)

 Two new Measurement Rules added; M7 and M8

M7 – About the defined Provisional Sums stated in the

BoQ

M8- Explained the billing format of Prime Cost items:

A. Prime Cost =
B. Add: for labour =
C. Add: for other charges and Profits=
Or
D. Add: for special labour
Class A: General Items (Contd.)

New Definition Rule D2 added;

Definition has been given to “Provisional Sum - Defined
Work”.
“Where the scope of the work cannot be completely
designed but where the scope can be defined”

New Coverage Rule C2 added;

 When a Provisional Sum added for Defined Work, it is
deemed that Tenderer shall allow for;
 programming,
 planning,
 pricing of the General Items
 Class A: General Items (Contd.)

New Additional Description Rule A5 added;

The BoQ description for the Provisional Sums for the

Defined Work shall state following;
 Nature of the work,
 Indicative quantity of the scope,

 Extent of the work.

Class B: Ground Investigation

There is no significant deviation from CESMM-3

Class C: Geotechnical and Other Specialist Processes

CESSM-3

This is amended in CESSM-4;

Class C: Geotechnical and Other Specialist Processes (Contd.)
 C6 of CESMM – 3; Ground Anchorage
changed to
Ground Reinforcement in CESSM -4

 And new Definition Rule added under D4;

“Ground anchorage and soil nailing shall be
classified as ground reinforcement”

 New Additional Description Rule - A8 added to Ground

Reinforcement;
“The composition, location and details of
testing shall be stated in the BoQ item description
for soil nailing”
Class C: Geotechnical and Other Specialist Processes (Contd.)

A new item has added under C8 –Vibro Floation

Class D: Demolition and Site Clearance
D1,2 and 3 in CESMM-3.
V

changed to in CESSM-4:
 Class D: Demolition and Site Clearance (Contd.)

 New Definition Rule D2 added to Invasive Plant;

“Invasive plant species shall include any plant
whose control is governed by legislation and
which is treated by herbicidal or chemical process”.

 New Coverage Rule C3 added to Invasive Plant;

Invasive plant species shall include for the disposal
of any vegetable mater remaining after treatment.

 New Additional Description Rule A3 added to

Invasive Plant;
BoQ item shall state the method of treatment and
type of vegetation.
New two items added to the 2nd Division;

• Controlled and hazardous material exposed at

the Commencing Surfaces,

and

• Controlled and hazardous material not

exposed at the Commencing Surfaces,
New Definition Rule D4 added to controlled and hazardous
excavation;
“Controlled and hazardous materials shall include
any materials whose excavation and disposals is
governed by legislation including invasive plant
species”.

New Coverage Rule C2 added to excavation;

“Excavation shall be deemed to include removal of
existing pipes or any material or diameter”.

New Additional Description Rule A7 added to controlled

and hazardous excavation;
“BoQ item shall state the nature of the controlled and
hazardous excavation materials.”
Class E: Earthworks (Contd.)
 For Excavation Ancillaries a new third division added
as “Controlled and hazardous materials”

 New Additional Description Rule A11 added to

controlled and hazardous material disposal;

“BoQ item shall state the nature of the

controlled and hazardous materils to be
disposed.”
Class E: Earthworks (Contd.)
 New item below added to the Filling

 New Measurement Rule M22 added to energy impact filling;

“High energy impact compaction general fill
existing ground shall be measured to the surface
are to be treated”.

 New Additional Description Rule A17 added to energy

impact filling ;

“BoQ item description for high energy impact

compaction shall state the type of compaction.
Class F: In-situ Concrete
 There are several changes in the format and description;

In CESSM-4;
Class F: In-situ Concrete (Contd.)
Class F: In-situ Concrete (Contd.)
New Definition Rule D12 and D13 added for Sprayed
Concrete;
D12;
“Sprayed concrete shall be designated as other
concrete forms”.
D13;
“Reinforcing materials added to the mix of sprayed
concrete shall not be classed as reinforcement”
New Additional Description Rule A11 added for Sprayed
Concrete;
“BoQ item for sprayed concrete support shall state the
specification of the concrete and whether it is
reinforced and the minimum thickness’’
Class G: Concrete Ancillary
 All references noted for BS has been omitted in
CESMM -4.

 New Additional Description Rule A9 added for Steel

Fabric Reinforcement;
“BoQ item description for steel fabric shall state the
fabric reference size and mass or mass per square
metre”.
Class H: Precast Concrete

 No significant deviation from CESMM-3

Class I: Pipework - Pipes
 All references noted for BS has been omitted in
CESMM -4.

 Measurement Rule M3 has expanded to cover;

….Where more than one pipe is expressly required

to be laid in one trench, the length measured shall
be the length of the pipe, not including the length
occupied by manholes, and other chambers.
Class I: Pipework - Pipes (Contd.)
 The Coverage Rule C1 and C2 of CESMM-3 removed.

 Coverage C1 - item shall include for supply all materials

by the Contractor and include pipe cutting.
 Coverage C2 – Pipe in trench deemed to include
excavation, preparation of surface, disposal
,upholding sides, backfilling and removal
dead services except covered in Class J , K
and L.
This has described in the beginning of the Class I
in both CESSM 3 and 4;
Class I: Pipework - Pipes (Contd.)
Class K: Pipework - Fitting and Valves

 No significant deviation from CESMM-3

Class K: Pipework - Manholes and Pipework Ancillary

 No significant deviation from CESMM-3

Class K: Pipework – Supports and Protection, Ancillaries to
Laying and Excavation

 No significant deviation from CESMM-3

Class P: Piles
 Performed “prestressed concrete pile” in CESMM-3
omitted from CESMM-4

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 New Additional Description Rule A7 added to address the

Prestressed Piles;
“BoQ item description for performed concrete
piles shall state if they are prestressed”
Class P: Piles
 New item for Stone Columns added;

 New Coverage and Additional Description Rules added for

Stone Columns;
Class Q: Piling Ancillaries

 No significant deviation from CESMM-3

Class R: Roads and Pavings
Code CESSM-3 and Inclusions CESSM-4
1 Sub-base, flexible Granular base Unbound sub-base
road bases and materials materials
surfacing
2 Sub-base, flexible Macadam base Cement and other
road bases and materials hydraulically bound
surfacing pavements
3 Sub-base, flexible Asphalt base Bituminous bound
road bases and materials pavements (8 classification)
surfacing
4 Concrete pavements Bituminous bound
pavements (8 classification)
5 Joint in concrete Concrete pavements
pavements
6 Kerbs, channels and Joints in Concrete
edging pavements
7 Light duty pavements Kerbs, Cannels, footway
and paved
8 Ancillary Ancillary
Class R: Roads and Pavings
 Complete change from CESMM -3;
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)
CESMM -3, based on the specifications of Dept. of Transport;
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)
CESMM -4, further new additions:

Bituminous bound paving to be measured separately.

 New Coverage Rule C2 and Additional Description Rule A6
added to Bituminous bound paving;
C2- “Cold milling/planning shall be deemed to include for
disposal”
A6- “BoQ item for cold recycled bound materials shall
state whether it is in-situ or ex-situ”
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)
New Additional Description Rule A3, A4, and A5 added to
various paving types;

BoQ item description shall state that;

A3- “The type and grade of materials of geotextile”

A4- “The type of mixture for cement and other hydraulically

bound pavement”

A5- “The type of mixture of bituminous bound pavement”

Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)
Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)

CESMM-4 has omitted reference to Dept. of Transportation;

Class R: Roads and Pavings (Contd.)
 New Coverage Rule C4 to C8 added to Kerbs,
Channels, edgings, footways and paved areas;
 C4- “deemed to include beds, backings, reinforcements, joints
and cuttings for above”.

 C5- “deemed to include earthworks and concrete ancillaries”

for above”.

 C6- “deemed to include beds, joints and cuttings for precast

concrete natural stone block and clay slabs and pavers”.

 C7- “deemed to include beds and joints for flexible surfacing

and in-situ concrete surfacing”.

 C8- “deemed to include beds, joints, soiling and seeding for

grass concrete paving”.
Class R: Roads and Paving (Contd.)
 New Additional Description Rule A12, A13, and A14 added
to Kerbs, Channels, edgings, footways and paved areas;
BoQ item description shall state that;
A12- “Materials and cross-section of kerbs, channels
and their beds and backing”.

A13- “The material, size and thickness for precast

concrete, natural stone blocks and clay slabs and
pavers”.

A14- “The materials and thickness for flexible surfacing

in-situ concrete surfacing and grass concrete
paving”.
Class Z: Simple Building Works Incidental to Civil
Engineering Works

 No significant deviation from CESMM-3

 Summary
 A Neutral Document.

 No reference to any Conditions of Contract (ICE

Conditions of Contract has removed).

 No reference to any standards (BS has removed).

 No reference to any standard specifications (DTp. has

removed).

 No specified currency.

 Preamble table added to defined the terminology.

 Complete change in Roads and Paving.

CESMM 3 Vs. CESMM 4

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