including metering pumps, chemical storage, electrochemical chlorinator, pipework, fittings and valves.

The Standard Method of Measurement 7 (SMM7) has been extensively used in the construction industry to measure and estimate building works. Its clear and consistent approach to measurement ensures accurate cost estimates and facilitates communication between various professionals such as architects, quantity surveyors, and contractors. GROUP ELEMENT : 04 - MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Element : AC - Air conditioning cont’d Definition : Includes for all works associated with the installation of lightning protection system including air termination, down conductors and earth electrodes.

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Definition : Includes for all works for the installation of lighting points, power points, luminaires, accessories and electrical appliances including trunkings, cables and cabling facilities . Definition : Includes for all works associated with ventilating installation specifically designed for removal Definition : Includes for all work and sundry items associated with the installation of uninterruptible power supply system. The primary development in recent years has been the publication of the International Cost Management Standard (ICMS) (formerly known as International Construction Measurement Standards). Together with the recent publication of the Cost prediction professional statement, there now exists a hierarchy of cost management standards and tools from the high-level and global ICMS, through the more detailed principles of all aspects of cost prediction in the professional statement, to the detailed rules and guidance in the NRM suite. Definition : Includes for all works associated with the condenser water system including condensers, water

The transition from SMM7 to NRM has impacted how construction works are measured and influenced the global construction industry’s practices. The NRM’s comprehensive and modern approach to measuring building works has been recognised and adopted by various regions worldwide. This widespread adoption promotes a consistent and uniform approach to measuring and estimating construction works, contributing to the industry’s overall efficiency and economic viability. SMM7 was the starting point for delivering NRM2 therefore it has numerous similarities with alterations made to improve its usabi Definition : Includes for all works associated with the provision of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning including all pipework, insulation, ducting, fan motors, chillers and other plant and equipment, including boilers and unitary air conditioners.In essence, the contents of SMM7 serve as a comprehensive guide for measuring building works. Its guidelines and procedures provide a solid foundation for the preparation of bills of quantities and cost estimates, promoting accuracy and efficiency in the construction industry. SMM7 in Practice Application and Benefits of SMM7 Exclusions : Internal partitions, suspended slabs, finishes etc. are to be included in the appropriate superstructure element. Lowest basement slabs to be included with ground floor slabs (see FNGF). Definition : Includes for all other specialist services installations not already mentioned above for example, kitchen equipment, specialist medical gases, steam/hot water boilers and other mechanical plant and equipment and the like. K. Abd. Latif, Standardising and Enhancing Bills of Quantities for Civil Engineering Works using Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement using Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement (CESMM). Seminar on SMM in construction presented on 31 March 2010 (Kuala Lumpur, 2010)