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

The RICS issued a global professional statement this month on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Surveying Practice in which it warns;

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.