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Introduction to ANZSMM
1-Australian-and-New-Zealand-Standard-Method-of-Measurement
1.1 History and evolution of ANZSMM
1.2 Scope, objectives and benefits
1.3 Structure and organization of the standard
1.4 Key terminology and conventions
Measurement Principles & Conventions
2.1 General measurement rules
2.2 Units, rounding and decimal places
2.3 Measurement of finished versus unfinished work
2.4 Dealing with overlaps and omissions
Classification and Coding of Items
3.1 ANZSMM classification hierarchy
3.2 Item numbering and coding principles
3.3 Use of prefixes and suffixes
3.4 Cross-referencing with trade sections
Preparation of Measurement Documents
4.1 Bill of Quantities (BOQ) format
4.2 Schedule of Rates layout
4.3 Appendices and explanatory notes
4.4 Document control and versioning
Site Preparation & Earthworks
5.1 Clearing, grubbing and demolition
5.2 Bulk excavation and filling
5.3 Trenching and backfilling
5.4 Surface treatment and compaction
Concrete Works
6.1 Plain and reinforced concrete
6.2 Formwork and falsework measurement
6.3 Precast elements and tilt-up panels
6.4 Finishes, curing and protection
Masonry, Blockwork & Lining
7.1 Brickwork and blockwork
7.2 Stone cladding and veneer
7.3 Cavity wall construction
7.4 Plastering and rendering
Structural Steel & Metalwork
8.1 Fabricated steel sections
8.2 Bolted and welded connections
8.3 Metal decking and grating
8.4 Protective coatings and fire-proofing
Timber & Carpentry
9.1 Framing, trusses and joists
9.2 Joinery, doors and architraves
9.3 Built-in cabinets and shelving
9.4 Finishes: staining, painting, varnish
Floor, Wall & Ceiling Finishes
10.1 Tiling, stone and resilient finishes
10.2 Carpets and timber flooring
10.3 Wall linings: panels, wallpaper, paint
10.4 Suspended and bulkhead ceilings
Doors, Windows & Glazing
11.1 Standard and specialty doors
11.2 Window framing and sashes
11.3 Curtain-wall and shopfront systems
11.4 Seals, flashings and hardware
Roofing & Waterproofing
12.1 Roof coverings: metal, tile, membrane
12.2 Flashings, gutters and downpipes
12.3 Liquid and sheet waterproofing
12.4 Roof safety and access provisions
Mechanical & Electrical Services
13.1 Ducting, piping and insulation
13.2 Equipment items (pumps, AHUs, switchboards)
13.3 Fixtures, fittings and accessories
13.4 Testing, commissioning and allowances
External Works & Landscaping
14.1 Pavements, kerbs and channels
14.2 Drainage, sewerage and irrigation
14.3 Landscape elements: planting, turf, mulch
14.4 Fencing, signage and site furniture
Variations, Provisional Items & Final Accounts
15.1 Provisional sums and prime cost items
15.2 Measurement of variations and extras
15.3 Daywork, rates and time-based work
15.4 Final measurement and certification