Akinseinde, Olubola Atanda (2017) Practical Demonstration of the use of BESMM4 in Measurement and Billing of Building Works. In: 2-DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR ON THE APPLICATION OF BESMM4 TO RISK MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS, 30th – 31st August, 2017, T. Idibiye Auditorium, FUTA.
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Building and Engineering Standard Method of Measurement fourth edition (BESMM4) provides the fundamental guidance for detailed measurement and description of Building, Engineering and Industrial works for the purpose of obtaining a tender price. The emergence of new method of Construction due to modern technology, the need for provision of precise cost information and reduced cost of construction, management of risks associated with construction works necessitates the new BESMM4. The document review and correct ambiguities, errors in text or context, duplications in previous edition and incorporate additional rules deemed necessary to enable the document serve its purpose more effectively. The paper summarized the rules of measurement and description for building works and demonstrate the use of BESMM4 in measurement and billing of building works. The paper concluded that the new BESMM4 permits local content in enhancing cost management of construction projects and meet global best practice alongside the principles of similar international standard.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography |
| Depositing User: | Mr Daniel Kumoye |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2020 10:01 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2020 10:01 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/721 |
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