ISSM Introduction

SMPI 24 Oktober 2015
Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris
Summary
PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Back to Basis Why do we use Bills of Quantities :
B. Standard Method of Measurement
PART 2 : THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION

WORKS IN INDONESIA
A. History and Development
B. The General Principles
PART 1
WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT ?
PART 1

A. Back to Basis Why do we use Bills of Quantities ?
The BQ
The BQ is a standard pricing document for use in competitive tenders
To assist contractors estimators in pricing the Bills Quantities should be :
Arranged in a logical format

Detailed
Accurate
Consistent
Based on Standard Method of Measurement
The purpose of a BQ
The primary purposes of our Bills of Quantities are :
To provide an organized list of items with identifying descriptions and

quantities, this enable contractors to prepare tenders efficiently and
accurately
And .... after a contract has been entered into
provide a basis for the valuation of work executed for interim

payments
provide a basis for the determination of the value of variations
The Benefits of a BQ
A consistent detailed BQ :
Saves considerable time and cost of several contractors
measuring the same design in order to calculate their bids for
competition;
Provides a consistent basis for obtaining competitive tenders
Provides a clear statement of the scope of work
Allows for easy comparisons and analysis of tenders received.
Provides a strong basis for budget control and cost reporting
including:
- the preparation of cash flow forecasts,
- a basis for valuing variations
- a basis for the preparation of progress payments
It provides one of the best sources of real-time cost data, which
can be used for estimating the cost of future building projects
PART 1

B. Standard Method of Measurement
B. Standard Method of Measurement :
An SMM provides consistency

So in order to reap the benefits of using a BQ the document should be
prepared in accordance with a standard method of measurement
An SMM provides detailed information, classification tables and rules
for measuring building works.
The use of a standard rules of measurement in BQ production provides

for consistency :
Consistency within the BQ document itself
Consistency within an individual professional QS practice
If adopted on a national level - Consistency throughout the
industry (consultants, contractors and clients)
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Why is Consistency Important ?

It is important that there is a consistent, uniform basis for measuring
building works in order :
to facilitate comparisons and benchmarking,

to encourage the adoption of best practice
to help avoid misunderstandings
to help avoid disputes.
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The Current situation in Indonesia
At present there are as many methods of measurement used in Indonesia as

there are professional QS companies.
Some are very detailed
Some are very basic and do not address all types of work
All are different
That means that when a package is tendered the estimator has to read and
fully understand the rules of the MOM
These takes time during a tight tender period
It can lead to misunderstandings and mistakes in pricing
The lack of a standard can lead to misinformation when discussing unit rates
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The solution
All developed countries have their own adopted SMMs
Australia, UK, HK, Singapore all have their own standard methods
Its time for Indonesia to have its own Standard Method of

Measurement
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The Good News

IQSI have decided to adopt the SMM developed by Langdon & Seah
as the SMM to be used by IQSI members
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PART 2
THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR

CONSTRUCTION WORKS IN INDONESIA
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PART 2
THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS

IN INDONESIA?
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PART 2 : THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR

In 2000 Peter Robinson and myself returned to Indonesia and together

with Ibu Haelly Hamid set up a new professional QS Consultancy called
QUANTECH
The company was new and independent
We had a blank slate to draw on and so we developed new standard
documents including :
New conditions of contract
New preliminaries
New estimating format
New BQ format
And of course a new standard method of measurement
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For the standard method of measurement we wanted to create a

document that was :
Based on local materials and construction techniques
Suitable for local estimating methods
Consistent and easy to understand
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We reviewed many standard methods from around the globe

Some were paragraph formats some were tabular formats
We opted for a tabular format similar to SMM7 from UK and the

Philippines SMM
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As many projects in Indonesia have Specifications from :

American consultants
local consultants with American style Specifications
we decided that our SMM would be based on the 16 division format
used in North American specifications.
These 16 divisions are further divided into 91 divisions in the SMM
These divisions have reference numbers based on the USA publication
"MasterFormat; Master List of Numbers and Titles for the Construction
Industry"
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After a few years input

The formal English version was issued in 2003
A Bahasa Indonesia version was issued in 2012
The Bahasa Indonesia version is the document that IQSI have adopted
as the standard Method of Measurement for use by IQSI members
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PART 2
THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS

IN INDONESIA?
B. General Principles
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1. Introduction
1.1 The Standard Method of Measurement of Construction Works in

Indonesia (the ISMM) provides a uniform basis for measuring
construction works and embodies the essentials of good practice.
1.2 The rules apply to measurement of proposed work and executed

work.
1.3 Work is held to be carried out in accordance with the relevant
specification and drawings as though those documents were fully
set out in the Bill of Quantities.
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2.
Use of the tabulated rules
2.1 The rules in this document are set out in tabular form. Each table is
split into three parts:
a) Information to be provided : which lists any information which is
required to support the Bill of Quantities
b) Classification table : where the main components of the
description are set out
c) Rules : for the preparation of the Bill of Quantities separated into

three components; measurement rules, definition rules and
coverage rules
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05100 Structural Steelwork

INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
MEASUREMENT RULES
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
P1 Type and grade of material
M1 Work is separated into

individual structures each given
under a suitable heading to
identify the work
M2 Curved, cambered, tapered,
cranked and castellated
members shall be identified
separately
D1 Ordinary bolts are

plain steel bolts used to
join steel members
together and include high
strength bolts
D2 Surface treatments
prior to delivery or
erection include blast
cleaning, galvanising and
protective painting.
Painting after erection is
measured in accordance
with the rules of Section
09900 Painting
C1 Work is held to
include:
(a) all cutting including
cutting holes and
perforations
(b) notching, drilling and
countersinking
(c) welds, rivets and
ordinary bolts with
associated nuts and
washers
P2 Surface treatment prior to delivery
P3 Surface treatment prior to erection
P4 Structural engineers reference numbers if appropriate

CLASSIFICATION TABLE
1
2
3
4
5
6
Columns
King posts
Beams
Purlins
Cladding rails
Strutting and
bracing
7 Members of
roof
trusses,
number
stated
8 Members of
portal frames,
number stated
1 Cross sectional
shape and
dimensions stated
1 Weight per metre

stated
kg
M3 The weight of members is

calculated from their overall
lengths with no deductions for
splay cuts or mitred ends or for
the mass of metal removed to
form notches, holes and
perforations
M4 No allowance is made for
rolling margins or for the weight
of weld fillets, ordinary bolts,
nuts, washers, rivets and
protective coatings
M5 The mass of steel is taken
for measurement purposes as
7850 kg/m3
EXAMPLE
Grade 40 fabricated structural steel with hot dip galvanize finish, all as specified
To Canopy as shown on drawing S 12-401 complete with all holes, perforations, notching, drilling,
counterinking, welds, rivets and bolts
Beam
size ..
(. Kg / m)
4000 kg
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2. Use of the tabulated rules
2.2 The classification table is split into three columns.

Each item description in the Bill of Quantities shall identify the work
it refers to by descriptive features drawn from each of the columns
in the classification table.
2.3 The lists in each column are not intended to be exhaustive and
should be supplemented where necessary.
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2.4 Within the classification table, where more than one unit of
measurement is shown against one item, the units of measurement
given may be used as alternatives. The alternative selected must
be consistent with the corresponding description or rules.
2.5 Everything above the bold horizontal line, which is immediately

below the classification table heading, is applicable throughout
that table
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2.6 Measurement rules set out when work shall be measured and the
method by which quantities shall be computed.
2.7 Definition rules define the extent and limits of the work represented
by a word or expression.
2.8 Coverage rules draw attention to particular incidental work which
is held to be included within the item.
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3.
Quantities
3.1 Work is measured net as fixed in position.
3.2 Dimensions used in calculating quantities shall be taken to the

nearest 10mm (i.e. 5mm and over shall be regarded as 10mm and
less than 5mm shall be disregarded). This rule shall not apply to any
dimensions stated in item descriptions.
3.3 Quantities shall be given to the nearest whole unit except that any
quantity less than one unit shall be given as one unit. Where the
unit of measurement is the hectare or the tonne, quantities shall
be given to the nearest two places of decimals.
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3.
Quantities
3.4 Unless otherwise stated, where minimum deductions for voids are
dealt with in this document they shall refer only to openings or
block-outs which are within the boundaries of measured areas.
Openings or block-outs which are at the boundaries of measured
areas shall always be the subject of deduction irrespective of size.
3.5 The requirement to measure separate items for widths or girths not
exceeding a stated limit shall not apply where these widths are
caused by voids.
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4.
Descriptions
4.1 Where work is required to be described as curved it should further

be described where the curve is in more than one plane such as in
domed work.
Curved work is held to include:
(a) all junctions between straight and curved work
(b) work which is flewing
4.2 Where sizes are required to be given in descriptions they may be

given in ranges where appropriate.
Examples : up to 100 mm high
min 50 mm max 75 mm
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4.
Descriptions
4.3 Work in repairs should be given separately and described as "in

repairs" or further described as necessary to convey the nature of
the repair work.
4.4 Dimensions are stated in descriptions generally in the sequence

length, width, height. Where ambiguity could arise, the dimensions
shall be identified. Dimensions in the item descriptions must be
stated in metres or millimetres; centimetres are not to be used.
Example kitchen cupboard 2,500 mm long x 600 mm wide x
850 mm high
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4.
Descriptions
4.5 Information required by the rules of this method of measurement

may be given in documents separate from the Bill of Quantities
(eg. specification or drawings).To assist the estimator a cross
reference may be given in place of the information within the
description of the item concerned.

850 mm high as drawing A12-755 details A, B and D
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4.
Descriptions
4.6 Work is held to include for fixing through any types of finishes
applied to the surface of the base including glass, stone, ceramic
and any other vulnerable material.
4.7 The use of a hyphen between two dimensions signifies a range of

dimensions exceeding the first dimension stated but not exceeding
the second.
Example : Screed 50 75 mm thick
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4.
Descriptions
4.8 Unless otherwise specifically stated in the Bill of Quantities, the following
shall be held to be included with all items :
(a) Labour and all costs in connection therewith
(b) Goods, materials and plant and all costs in connection therewith
(c) Assembling, hoisting, fitting and fixing goods, materials and plant in
position
(d) Contractors equipment and all costs in connection therewith
(e) Consumables
(f) Wastage, cutting, laps, breakage, loss and any other contingency
(g) Design to the extent required by the specification and drawings
(h) Protection throughout the construction period
(i) Taxes and duties (other than PPN)
(j) Establishment charges, overhead charges and profit
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4.
Descriptions
4.9 Work is held to include:

(a) All temporary work as necessary and its subsequent removal
(b) All permanent work in supports, fixings and the like which may not be
designed but are required to correctly install the item
(c) Working in confined spaces
(d) Working at any height or depth
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5.
Catalogued or standard components
5.1 A cross reference to a catalogue or to a standard specification may be

given in an item description instead of the description required by the
rules.
850 mm high ex .......... Model no KC 002-300 M
5.2 Where an item is specified by, or refers to, a manufacturer or proprietary

product it is held to be fixed and to include all fixings and accessories in
accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations unless
described otherwise.
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6.
Work of special types
6.1 Work of each of the following special types shall be separately

identified :
(a) Work to or in an existing building should be so described. Handling
materials and getting them in or out of such buildings shall be
deemed to be included with the items
(b) Work carried out in or under water shall be so described stating
whether canal, river or sea water and (where applicable) the levels
of high and low water
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7. Procedure to be followed where the information required by these rules

is not available
7.1 Where work can be described and given in items in accordance with
these rules but the quantity of work required cannot be accurately
determined, an estimate of the quantity shall be given and identified as
a provisional quantity.
Example : Mpa 30 Concrete to housekeeping
pads (PROVISIONAL)
10 m3
7.2 Where work cannot be described and given in items in accordance
with these rules it shall be given as a provisional sum
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8. Symbols, abbreviations and codes

8.1 The following symbols and abbreviations are used in this method of
measurement :
m
= metre
m
= square metre
m3
= cubic metre
ha
= hectare
mm
= millimetre
no
= number
pr
= pair
kg
= kilogramme
t
= tonne
ls
= lump sum
<
= equal to or not exceeding
>
= exceeding
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8. Symbols, abbreviations and codes
8.2 Item codes are taken from the classification tables and are given in the
form :
Section Number
Example:
02200.2.4.1.
02200 Earthwork
Excavation
Pile caps
Depth
Number
.from first column
Number
.from second column
Number
.from third column
8.3 The digit 0 within an item code indicates no entry in the column of the
classification table to which it refers.
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02200 Earthworks
INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED
MEASUREMENT RULES
P1 The following information, where available:

(a) soil investigation results
(b) ground water level and the date when it was established
(c) location of underground services
M1 The quantities given for

excavation and disposal are the
volumes before excavating, the
quantities given for filling and
backfilling are the volumes of the
void to be filled; no allowance is
made for bulking or shrinkage
P2 Excavation by top down or other special method shall be given under a separate
heading
DEFINITION RULES
COVERAGE RULES
D1 Trenches include
excavation for thickenings to
slab on grade, beds and the
like
C2 Work is held to include:

(a) excavating in any ground
encountered (b) breaking out
any existing material
encountered except as
otherwise provided in this
Section
(c)
excavating around existing
services
(d)
temporary support to existing
services
(e) removal
of dead services
M2 Neither excavation for nor

backfilling to working space is
measured
C1 Work is held to include

additional excavation the
contractor may require for
working space, timbering,
formwork or other temporary
works, and its subsequent
backfilling with material and
compaction
M3 Base and sub base courses to

roads, walkways, sidewalks and
pavements are measured in
accordance with the rules of Section
02500 - Paving and Surfacing
M4 Topsoil filling for landscaping is
measured in accordance with the
rules of Section 02900 - Soft
Landscaping
CLASSIFICATION TABLE
1 Excavation
1 Topsoil
1 Average depth stated
2 Excavation,
commencing level
stated
1 To reduce levels
1 Depth stated in stages

of 1.50m
m3
2 Basements
3 Trenches
4 Pile caps
5 Pits
M5 Depth is measured from

commencing level
M6 The volume of open cut
basement excavation is measured
within the profile of the open cut only
where the profile is designed by the
structural engineer; where the
method of excavation is at the
discretion of the contractor, the
volume of basement excavation is
measured within the outside face of
the basement wall
D2 Pits include stanchion,

column or pier bases,
isolated footings, lift pits and
the like
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9. Definitions
9.1 Where the ISMM rules describe work as designed or specifically required
by the architect, the structural engineer", the services engineer", the

civil engineer, the landscape architect, the specialist lighting
consultant or the interior designer it is defined as work which is shown
on the drawings or described in the specification in sufficient detail to
measure the quantities and/or accurately describe the work.
9.2 Where the ISMM rules describe "labours" they are defined as work in
cutting, bending, drilling, shaping and the like
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9. Definitions
9.3 The term measured separately in an item description is a convention
meaning not to be priced here.
9.4 The term by others shall mean works to be carried out by other
contractors, statutory authorities or other parties.
9.5 The term or equal and approved shall mean materials or equipment
equal or better in quality or performance criteria to that shown on the
drawings or described in the specification and subject to the approval
of the project manager

9. Definitions
9.6 The term extra over or extra over for preceding any item description
shall mean additional work over and above what is already provided. It
is deemed to exclude the item to which the term extra over or extra
over for applies
0.3m
Pipe
1m
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BQ Description
Tee
Quantity
Unit Rate
100 mm diameter pipe
1m
1 m of 100 mm dia pipe
Extra over for 100 x 100 x 100 mm diameter tee
1 no
1 no tee less price for

0.3m of 100 mm dia
pipe
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10. Discretionary rules
10.1 Where specifically stated, work may be measured in accordance with
the rules of the appropriate Section or included in the coverage of allin items at the discretion of the quantity surveyor

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SMPI 24 Oktober 2015

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

PART 2 : THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT ?

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT ?

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Back to Basis Why do we use Bills of Quantities ?

To assist contractors estimators in pricing the Bills Quantities should be :

Arranged in a logical format

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Back to Basis Why do we use Bills of Quantities ?

To provide an organized list of items with identifying descriptions and

provide a basis for the valuation of work executed for interim

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Back to Basis Why do we use Bills of Quantities ?

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT ?

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

B. Standard Method of Measurement :

An SMM provides consistency

The use of a standard rules of measurement in BQ production provides

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

B. Standard Method of Measurement :

Why is Consistency Important ?

to facilitate comparisons and benchmarking,

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

B. Standard Method of Measurement :

The Current situation in Indonesia

At present there are as many methods of measurement used in Indonesia as

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

B. Standard Method of Measurement :

Its time for Indonesia to have its own Standard Method of

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 1 : WHY DO WE NEED A STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

B. Standard Method of Measurement :

The Good News

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 2 : THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR

A. History and Development

In 2000 Peter Robinson and myself returned to Indonesia and together

Inc. Langdon & Seah I Hyder Consulting I EC Harris

PART 2 : THE STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT FOR

A. History and Development

For the standard method of measurement we wanted to create a