arrow_back
INTRODUCTION OF COURSE ~ NRM1-Take-Off-and-Preparing-Cost-Plan-BOQ-Procedure-Practical-Guide-for-Civil-Engineers-and-Quantity
Module 1 – Introduction to NRM1 Framework
1-NRM1
Purpose of NRM1 – Alignment with RICS standards, scope, and industry usage.
Relationship with Cost Management Process – How NRM1 fits from feasibility to final account.
Classification Structure – Work breakdown, group elements, and coding.
Practical Case – Sample high-rise cost plan structured per NRM1.
Module 2 – Understanding BOQ in the NRM1 Context
2-NRM1
Role of BOQ in Cost Planning – Link to design stages.
BOQ Formats under NRM1 – Elemental, work section, and combined formats.
Measurement Principles – Consistency and standard terminology.
Example & Template – Elemental BOQ layout for a G+45 high-rise.
Module 3 – Preliminaries and Project Overheads
3-NRM1
Definition & Purpose – Temporary works, site setup, and management costs.
Measurement Rules – Preliminaries per NRM1 section 0.
Cost Plan Integration – Linking preliminaries to cost planning stages.
Template – Preliminaries BOQ sheet with example rates.
Module 4 – Measurement of Substructure Works
4-NRM1
Scope of Substructure – Foundations, basements, and retaining walls.
Measurement Units – m³, m², item basis.
Worked Example – Raft foundation take-off sheet.
Template – Substructure BOQ with coding.
Module 5 – Measurement of Superstructure Works
5-NRM1
Scope of Superstructure – Columns, beams, slabs, walls.
Measurement Rules – Elemental grouping per NRM1.
Worked Example – Slab take-off calculation.
Template – Superstructure BOQ for RC frame.
Module 6 – Measurement of Finishes
6-NRM
Internal Finishes – Floors, walls, ceilings.
External Finishes – Cladding, renders, paints.
Worked Example – Floor tiling BOQ sheet.
Template – Finishes cost plan summary.
Module 7 – Measurement of Fittings, Furnishings & Equipment (FFE)
7-NRM
Scope – Fixed & loose furniture, equipment.
Measurement Units – No., item, set.
Worked Example – Kitchen fit-out BOQ.
Template – FFE schedule with cost integration.
Module 8 – Measurement of Services
8-NRM
Mechanical Systems – HVAC, lifts, escalators.
Electrical Systems – Lighting, power distribution.
Plumbing & Drainage – Water supply, sewage.
Template & Example – MEP BOQ extract.
Module 9 – External Works Measurement
9-NRM
Scope – Roads, pavements, boundary walls.
Measurement Units – m, m², m³, item.
Worked Example – Asphalt paving take-off.
Template – External works BOQ sheet.
Module 10 – Provisional Sums & Prime Cost Items
10-NRM
Definition & Purpose – Allowances for undefined works.
How to Include in BOQ – Formatting rules.
Worked Example – Provisional sum entry for façade system.
Template – BOQ page with provisional & PC items.
Module 11 – Pricing the BOQ
11-NRM
Rate Build-Up – Labour, material, plant, overheads.
Market Rate Adjustments – Inflation, location factors.
Worked Example – RC beam rate build-up.
Template – Priced BOQ sheet.
Module 12 – Preparing the Cost Plan
12-NRM
Elemental Cost Analysis – Grouping costs by elements.
Comparative Cost Studies – Benchmarks and historic data.
Worked Example – G+10 office building cost plan.
Template – Elemental cost summary sheet.
Module 13 – Reviewing & Checking the BOQ
13-NRM
Common Errors – Omissions, double counting, misclassification.
Cross-Checking Methods – Elemental vs. work section totals.
Worked Example – BOQ reconciliation check.
Template – QA checklist for BOQ.
Module 14 – BOQ in Tendering & Contract Administration
14-NRM
Tendering Role – Basis for pricing and negotiation.
Contract Payment – Interim valuations.
Variation Management – Measuring changes from BOQ.
Example – BOQ extract showing variation adjustment.
Final Account Preparation – Reconciling actual vs. BOQ.
15-NRM
Final Account Preparation – Reconciling actual vs. BOQ.
Cost Reporting – Periodic updates.
Worked Example – Final account statement for a residential project.
Template – Final account summary sheet.