HKSMM4

BUILDING WORKS
Hong Kong Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works
Fourth Edition Revised 2017
Incorporating Corrigenda 1 and Amendment 1

Authorised between
The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors,
The Hong Kong Construction Association Ltd.,
The Hong Kong Government Architectural Services Department, of the Hong Kong SAR Government,
Housing Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers,
The Hong Kong Electrical & Mechanical Constructors’ Association,
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, and
The Association of Cost Engineers (Hong Kong Region).

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

III PRELIMINARIES 9
(See Section II --- General Principles)
(a) Preliminary Particulars
CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
1. Employer and 1. The names of the Item
Consultants Employer and
Consultants are stated.
2. Where appropriate and
known, the names of the
Main Contractors,
Nominated Sub-
Contractors (where
known) shall also be
given.

2. Description of the 1. A general description of Item M1. Detailed description

Works the works comprised in needs to be given only
the Bills of Quantities when the equivalent
shall be given. information is not
2. The size of the building indicated on the
and height above and drawings provided.
below ground level are
stated together with the
number of storeys.

3. Site and Inspection
1. The position of the site 1. Attention drawn to any Item
shall be described with adjacent or abutting
any particulars as to buildings
access and any
limitations as to the
extent and position of the
working space.
2. Contractors tendering
shall be advised to visit
the site and inspect trial
holes (if any) and shall
be informed where keys
may be obtained, if
required, and where the
drawings and other
documents may be seen.
3. Any stipulation as to use
or disposal of sand,
gravel or rock that may
be found on the site are
stated.
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(c) Preliminary Particulars
Items shall be given in respect of the following unless they are already covered in the Schedule of Clause Headings given in accordance with item III (b) 5.1 hereof.

CLASSIFICATION TABLE MEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES SUPPLEMENTARY

7. Working Hours, Rates
of Wages, etc.
INFORMATION
1. Any special stipulations Item
as to working hours or
conditions
2. Any conditions that may
be imposed as to rates of
wages and prices of
materials

8. Plants, Tools, Sheds, 1. Plant, tools, scaffolding Item M.2 Special scaffolding for D.1 Items listed are not C.1 Works of a temporary
etc. and staging, and special Nominated Sub- exhaustive and are for nature are deemed to
scaffolds (if required) for Contractors', Artists' or convenience of pricing include rates, fees, and
Nominated Sub- Tradesmen's and only charges related thereto.
Contractors' and Specialist Contractors’
Specialist Contractors’ works are measured
works under item III (c) 32.4.1
2. Offices, sheds, hereof.
messrooms,
accommodation and
attendances and other
welfare facilities
3. Sanitary conveniences
4. Temporary screens
5. Telephones