000			01387cab a2200181 4500
001			L130080
008			050620n2005 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u130080
041			_aeng
100			_aMitchell, Hamish
245			_aOpening Pandora's box - the method of measurement for Highway Works (MMHW): Part 12 - designed to innovate?
260			_c2005
490			_aCivil Engineering Surveyor _v June 2005, 30-32(3)
520			_aLooks at the implications of Specification of Highway Works cl106 'design of permanent works by the contractor' and its impact on measurement and the preparation of bills of quantities for structures and structural elements. Describes how recent practice means a specifier no longer stipulates a specific proprietary material, but leaves the choice and design to the contractor. This can result in confusion in the contract. The introduction of "Standard SD 4/92 procedures for the adoption of proprietary structures" meant that brand items could be incorporated into the design where needed. However, this approach has proved to be too open. Concludes this problem might be solved by the inclusion of the words 'or equivalent' when a brand name is used. (See also Abs67770, Abs67769, ABS67964, Abs68163, Abs68280, Abs68473, Abs68677, Abs68871, L129543, L129779)
590			_aIKA040705
690			_aQuantity surveying _96263
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999			_c75445 _d75445