Opening Pandora's box - the Method of Measurement for Highway Works (MMHW): Part 7 -ambling through the preambles
Series: Civil Engineering Surveyor ; November 2004, 35-37(3)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Describes preambles in the MMHW/MMRW as the introductory clauses that are always inserted at the beginning of a bill of quantities, even when no amendments to the method of measurement are required. They are used to set out various matters dealing with obligations, pricing, measurement, amendment, amplification and explanation of the items in the bill. Explains the various elements which are included and particularly highlights issues regarding water flow and testing. Concludes the bill of quantities is a particular document which tends to override the general method of measurement document. (See also Abs67770, Abs67769, Abs67964, Abs68163, Abs68280).| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS68473 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 128153-1001 |
Describes preambles in the MMHW/MMRW as the introductory clauses that are always inserted at the beginning of a bill of quantities, even when no amendments to the method of measurement are required. They are used to set out various matters dealing with obligations, pricing, measurement, amendment, amplification and explanation of the items in the bill. Explains the various elements which are included and particularly highlights issues regarding water flow and testing. Concludes the bill of quantities is a particular document which tends to override the general method of measurement document. (See also Abs67770, Abs67769, Abs67964, Abs68163, Abs68280).