Starting on 1st January 2026 the number of times that candidates have to attempt the RICS APC will be capped at four to encourage candidates to be better prepared.

This is an overview of taking off quantities for cut & fill.

In 2000 Building published an article ‘ 'Will we soon be drying a tear over a grave marked RIP Quantity Surveying, 1792 – 2000?’. I have always defended my profession, but recently I’ve begun to have second thoughts, perhaps the end is nigh?

This is a short video dealing with taking off quantities for structural metalwork.

This is an overview of taking off quantities for composite concrete construction

This is a short video dealing with taking off quantities for narrow widths in finishings and decoration.

This is an overview of the measurement of hot and cold water installations.

This short video is an overview of measuring civil engineering quantities

This is a short video dealing with taking off quantities for brickwork.

This is a short video dealing with taking off quantities for in-situ concrete.

The short video presentation below outlines some of the issues involved with taking off quantities for below ground drainage.

Traditionally a contingency sum was included to allow for unforseen additional costs but clients have always asked questions as why this allowance is necessary.

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.

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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.