Surface water is water on the surface of the site and excavations. Disposal of surface water is deemed to be included in NRM2 Section 5. However SMM7 had previously required disposal of surface water to be measured as an item and confusion can occur as to what constitute surface water and ground water.

Festive hospitality

Sustainability and construction, let's face it, the numbers are undeniably poor.

"Whistle Blowing: Ethical Obligation or Career Risk?"

Like many of you I guess you have been holding your breath for news of the fate of Justin Sullivan. In early March the RICS released a...

June / July sees the publication of new editions of The Estimator's and The Construction Project Manager's Pocket Books.

Taking off quantities using NRM2

NRM3 is the final part of the NRM trilogy, released in 2016. A revision followed in 2021.

Modern methods of construction (MMC) is one of the main planks of the UK Government's Construction Playbook to 'Build back better.'