Measuring different items

Topsoil which is required to be preserved is measured in square metres stating the average depth
and its disposal is measured in cubic metres stating the location of the disposal
Reduced level excavation is measured in cubic metres using the average depth as calculated
above stating the maximum depth as D20.2.1-4
The volume of excavated material is measured as disposal either on or off site as required by
the design.
Filling is measured in cubic metres using the average thickness as calculated above stating the
average thickness as D20.10.1-2 and the nature of the material D20.10.1-2.1-3
Compacting the bottom of the excavation and the surface of the filling, including any blinding,
are measured in square metres as are any other surface treatments required.
Disposal of surface water and ground water should both be included as Items