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CESMM 3- Practical Application of the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement

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CESMM 3- Practical Application of the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement

Course Cost £545 +VAT
Duration 2 DAYS
  • CESMM Contract Training covers CESMM background and work classes.
  • Recognize rationale behind standard methods of measurement.
  • Appreciate value of using Method Related Charges.
  • Recognize rules governing interpretation of working sections.
  • Appreciate problems from incorrect CESMM application.

Overview

The CESMM Contract Training is a 2-day workshop aimed at helping participants understand the standard methods of measurement, specifically the CESMM. The course covers topics such as itemizing and numbering, preparation of bills of quantities, and worked examples in various work classes like Earthworks, Concrete, Pipeworks, and Piling. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to recognize the rationale behind CESMM, interpret working sections, and appreciate the value of Method Related Charges.

Who should attend

Quantity Surveyors

Course Content

CESMM Contract Training

Day One

Session 1

Introduction
Background to CESMM
Relationship to other contract documents
General Philosophy of CESMM
Work Classes and Rules

Session 2

Itemising and Numbering
Preparation of Bills of Quantities

Session 3

General Items and Method Related Charges

Session 4

Worked Example: Method Related Charges

Session 5

Class E: Earthworks

Session 6

Worked Example: Earthworks

Session 7

Class F: Insitu Concrete
Worked Example

Programme

Day Two

Session 1

Class G: Concrete Ancillaries
Worked Example

Session 2

Class R: Roadworks and Worked Example

Session 3

Pipeworks Class I-L
Class I: Pipes:
Worked Example – Pipes

Session 4

Class J: Fittings
Worked Example: Pipeworks – Fittings

Session 5

Class K: Manholes and other Chambers
Worked Example – Chambers

Session 6

Worked Example: Pipeworks – Supports etc

Session 7

Piling

Session 8

Summary and closing discussion

Objectives

At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:

Recognise the rationale behind the standard methods of measurement in general and the CESMM in particular.
List the working sections of the CESMM and be able to choose an appropriate description.
Recognise the rules governing the interpretation of the working sections.
Recognise the value of using Method Related Charges.
Appreciate the problems that can arise through the incorrect application of CESMM by considering cases.

CESMM Contract Training Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dunfermline and other sites throughout the UK including onsite closed company courses are available.

CESMM Contract Training in Ghana, Nigeria and Qatar is also available.

Who Should Attend

Quantity Surveyors
Course Cost £545 +VAT
Duration 2 DAYS

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CITB, APS, IEMA

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Testimonials

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The course was exceptional, well run in terms of delivery of information, IT online course but seamless. Very interesting examples of temporary works failures applicable to the businesses we worked in. Break out activities / group examples worked very well and were again well managed by the trainer. Fantastic course, I will recommend to others! Best course I have attended in years!

CITB Temporary Works Co-Ordinator

Black & Veatch

The trainers knowledge was excellent and I liked his examples and how he could relate them to every day relatable examples that we could all understand. Coming from different industries and sectors his examples were a common ground. It was handled very well virtually and the engagement worked with his questioning and answering

Contract Management

The Pension Regulator

The training was very interactive and the tutor was excellent in engaging every course attendee and ensuring that the course content was tailored to each attendees Organisation and Company requirements

CITB Temporary Works Awareness

Kone – H &S Advisor

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