| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 13, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSection 2\n\nGeneral principles\n\nTitle application\nand extent\n\nObject of CESMM4\n\nObjects of the Bill\nof Quantities\n\n2.1. The title of this document is the Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measure-\nment, fourth edition, which is abbreviated to CESMM4. CESMM4 is intended to be\nused only for civil engineering works and simple building works incidental to civil\nengineering works.\n\n2.2. CESMM4 provides for simple building works incidental to civil engineering works\nto be measured in accordance with Class Z. CESMM4 does not deal with the prepara-\ntion of Bills of Quantities for complex mechanical or electrical engineering work, or com-\nplex building work or work which is seldom encountered in civil engineering contracts.\nWhere any such work is to be included in a contract for civil engineering work, it shall\nbe itemized and described in the Bill of Quantities in sufficient detail to enable tenderers\nto price it adequately and the method of measurement shall be stated in the Preamble to\nthe Bill of Quantities in accordance with paragraph 5.4.\n\n2.3. The object of CESMM4 is to set forth the procedure according to which the Bill\nof Quantities shall be prepared and priced and the quantities of work expressed and\nmeasured.\n\n2.4. The objects of the Bill of Quantities are\n\n(a) to provide such information of the quantities of work as to enable tenders to be pre-\npared efficiently and accurately\n\n(6) when a contract has been entered into, to provide for use of the priced Bill of Quan-\ntities in the valuation of work executed.\n\n2.5. In order to attain these objects, work should be itemized in the Bill of Quantities\nin sufficient detail for it to be possible to distinguish between the different classes of\nwork, and between work of the same nature carried out in different locations or in any\nother circumstances which may give rise to different considerations of cost. Consistent\nwith these requirements the layout and content of the Bill of Quantities should be as\nsimple and brief as possible.\n\n2.6. All work which is expressly required should be covered in the Bill of Quantities.\n\n2.7. CESMM4& seeks to attain these objects principally by the use of the Work Classifi-\ncation. This defines\n\n(a) how work is to be divided into separate items in the Bill of Quantities\n(6) the information to be given in item descriptions\n\n(c) the units in which the quantities against each item are to be expressed\n(d) how the work is to be measured for the purpose of calculating quantities.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0013.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 14, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSection 3\nApplication of the work classification\n\nItem descriptions = 3.1. The Work Classification divides work commonly encountered in civil engineering\ncontracts into 26 main classes. Each class comprises up to three divisions which classify\nwork at successive levels of detail. Each division comprises a list of up to eight descrip-\ntive features of work. Each item description in the Bill of Quantities shall identify the\ncomponent of work covered with respect to one feature from each division of the\nrelevant class, for example\n\nClass H (precast concrete) contains three divisions of classification. The first classifies\ndifferent types of precast concrete units, the second classifies different units by their\ndimensions, and the third classifies them by their mass. Each item description for\nprecast concrete units shall therefore identify the component of work in terms of the\ntype of unit, its dimensions and mass.\n\nMode of 3.2. To avoid unnecessary length, item descriptions for permanent works shall generally\ndescription identify the component of the works and not the tasks to be carried out by the contrac-\ntor, for example\n\nAn item should be described as ‘Plain round mild steel bar reinforcement to nominal\nsize 20 mm’, not as ‘Supply, deliver, cut, bend and fix plain round mild steel bar\nreinforcement to nominal size 20 mm’.\n\n3.3. Where the work identified by an item is specifically limited, the limitation shall be\nstated in the item description, for example\n\n‘Plain round mild steel bar reinforcement to nominal size 20 mm excluding supply and\ndelivery to the Site.’\n\nItem descriptions for work which is divided between two classes require such limitations to\nbe stated, for example\n\nItem descriptions for miscellaneous metalwork inserts which are to be cast into\nconcrete require appropriate additional description if items are given in both Class G\nfor casting in the inserts and Class N for supplying the inserts.\n\nAn item should be described as ‘Plain round mild steel bar reinforcement to nominal size\n20mm’, not as ‘Supply, deliver, cut, bend and fix plain round mild steel bar reinforcement\nto nominal size 20 mm’.\n\nSeparate items 3.4. The work shall be divided into items in the Bill of Quantities so that the compo-\nnent of work which is included in each item does not exhibit more than one feature from\neach division of any one class of the Work Classification, for example\n\nOne item for precast concrete work shall not include more than one of the types of\nconcrete unit listed in the first division of Class H, neither shall it include different\nunits whose dimensions are not within one of the classifications listed in the second\ndivision of Class H, nor shall it include different units whose mass does not lie within\none of the ranges listed in the third division of Class H.\n\nUnits of 3.5. The unit of measurement for each item shall be that stated for the item in the\n\nmeasurement Work Classification. The unit of measurement stated against a descriptive feature in\nthe Work Classification shall apply to all items to which that descriptive feature\napplies.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0014.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 15, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nMeasurement\nrules\n\nDefinition rules\n\nCoverage rules\n\nAdditional\ndescription rules\n\nApplicability of\nrules\n\n3.6. Measurement rules in the Work Classification set out the conditions under which\nwork shall be measured and the method by which the quantities shall be computed if\nother than in accordance with paragraph 5.19.\n\n3.7. Definition rules in the Work Classification define the extent and limits of the class\nof work represented by a word or expression used in the Work Classification and in a\nBill of Quantities prepared in accordance with CESMM4.\n\n3.8. Coverage rules in the Work Classification provide that the work stated is deemed\nto be included in the appropriate items to the extent that such work is included in the\ncontract. A coverage rule does not state all the work covered by an item and does not\npreclude any of the work stated being covered by a Method-Related Charge.\n\n3.9. Description of an item in addition to that required in accordance with paragraph\n3.1 shall be given where required by any provision of section 5 or by any applicable\nadditional description rule in the Work Classification. Where additional description is\ngiven, a separate item shall be given for each component of work exhibiting a different\nadditional feature, for example\n\nAdditional description rule Al of Class H requires that the specification of the\nconcrete in each precast concrete unit shall be stated. Accordingly, this rule also means\nthat separate items shall be given for units cast from concrete of different\nspecifications.\n\n3.10. Where a descriptive feature in the Work Classification identifies a range or group\nof dimensions and an applicable additional description rule requires the particular\ndimension to be stated, the range or group of dimensions shall not also be stated, for\nexample\n\nAdditional description rule A2 of Class I requires that the nominal bores of pipes shall\nbe stated in item descriptions. The range of nominal bore taken from the second\ndivision of the classification of Class I shall not also be stated.\n\n3.11. Rules printed on a right-hand page above a double line apply to all work in the\nclass. Other rules on a right-hand page apply to particular groups of items as shown by\nthe classification table.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0015.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 16, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSection 4\n\nCoding and numbering of items\n\nCoding\n\nItem numbers\n\nCoding of\nunclassified items\n\nNumbering of\nitems with\nadditional\ndescription\n\n4.1. For convenience of reference each item in the Work Classification has been\nassigned a code number consisting of a letter and not more than three digits. The letter\ncorresponds to the class in the Work Classification in which the item occurs and the\ndigits give the position of the item in the first, second and third divisions of the class, for\nexample\n\nCode H 1 3 6 identifies an item as\n\nclass H precast concrete\nfirst division 1 beams\n\nsecond 3 length 7-10 m\ndivision\n\nthird division 6 mass 5-10t\n\n4.2. The symbol * is used in the rules to the Work Classification to indicate all numbers\nin the appropriate division, for example\n\nH 1 3 * means the group of code numbers from H 1 3 | to H 1 3 8 inclusive.\n\n4.3. Code numbers may be used to number the items in the Bill of Quantities, the items\nwithin the Bill of Quantities being listed in order of ascending code number.\n\n4.4. Code numbers used as item numbers in the Bill of Quantities shall not form part\nof the item descriptions or be taken into account in the interpretation of the contract.\n\n4.5. Where a feature of an item is not listed in the Work Classification the digit 9 shall\nbe used in the appropriate positions in the code number.\n\n4.6. Where there is an item to which a division of classification does not apply or for\nwhich fewer than three divisions of classification are given the digit 0 shall be used in the\nappropriate positions in the code number.\n\n4.7. Additional description given for an item in accordance with paragraph 3.9 is not\nrepresented by the code number. Where code numbers are used as item numbers a suffix\nnumber shall be used to distinguish items which have the same code number but differ-\nent additional description, for example\n\nAdditional description rule Al of Class H requires that additional description be given\nfor precast concrete units stating their position in the works and the specification of\nthe concrete used. If three items are required within one part of the Bill of Quantities\nto allow for precast concrete beams having the same code but different additional\ndescription, the items should be numbered\n\nH136.1\nH136.2\nH136.3", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0016.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 17, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSection 5\n\nPreparation of the Bill of Quantities\n\nMeasurement of\ncompleted work\n\nSections of the Bill\nof Quantities\n\nList of principal\nquantities\n\nPreamble\n\n5.1. Appropriate provisions of this section shall also apply to the measurement of\ncompleted work.\n\n5.2. The Bill of Quantities shall be divided into the following sections.\n\n(a) List of principal quantities\n\n(6) Preamble\n\n(c) Daywork Schedule\n\n(d) Work items (grouped into parts)\n(e) Grand Summary.\n\n5.3. A list of the principal components of the works with their approximate estimated\nquantities shall be given solely to assist tenderers in making a rapid assessment of the\ngeneral scale and character of the proposed works prior to the examination of the\nremainder of the Bill of Quantities and the other contractual documents on which their\ntenders will be based.\n\n5.4. The Preamble shall state the methods of measurement other than CESMM4, if\nany, which have been adopted in the preparation of the Bill of Quantities and are to be\nused for the measurement of any part of the works. Such methods of measurement shall\ncomprise those adopted and to be used for any work not covered by CESMM4 and any\namendments to CESMM4 which have been adopted and are to be used. Amendments\ncomprising abbreviation of CESMM4 are usually necessary for contractor-designed work\nand work which is intended to involve selection between alternatives at the discretion of\nthe contractor. The extent of the work affected by all amendments to CESMM4 shall be\nstated in the Preamble.\n\n5.5. Where excavation, boring or driving is included in the work a definition of ‘rock’\nshall be given in the Preamble and this definition shall be used for the purposes of\nmeasurement.\n\n5.6. The Method of Measurement is designed to be contract and generally specification\nneutral. It is therefore necessary to ensure that there is compatibility between the\nMethod of Measurement and the Conditions of Contract used on the project. To achieve\nthis a schedule must be included in the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities indicating the\nclause in the Conditions of Contract that defines the terminology used in the Method of\nMeasurement.\n\nA schedule is given below of terms found within CESMM4 where such cross reference is\nrequired but, if there are amendments made to CESMM4, then further cross references\nmay be required.\n\nIfa term is not referred to in a particular contract (e.g. 6.5 Contract price fluctuation), then\nthe schedule should state ‘Not applicable’ rather than being left blank.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0017.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 18, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSpecific clauses\n\nThe following section references in CESMM4 require an appropriate clause and terms in\nthe Conditions of Contract to be drafted to define the term. The schedule shall be replicated\nin the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities, together with any further required cross references\nand be completed by the Bill compiler, before the Bill is issued to other parties.\n\nCESMM4 Section Reference Contract Provision\n\n \n\n1.3. Contract administrator\n\n \n\n2.4 Valuation of work executed =\n5.1. Measurement of completed work Se a * ig\n5.2. Daywork Schedule Ras |.\n5.16 Prime cost items ee oe: ee\n5.16 Nominated Sub-contractor Eee tes. Le\n\n5.18 Provision sums\n\n \n\n6.1 Currency of contract\n\n6.4 Interim payments\n\nCompletion\n\n \n\n6.5 Contract price fluctuation\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\nAdmeasurement\n\nClass A Coverage rule C1\n\n \n\nClass F Definition rule D1\n\nClass R Definition rule D1\n\n \n\n \n\n{ To be completed by the Bill compiler.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0018.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 19, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nDaywork Schedule 5.7. The Daywork Schedule, if any, shall comprise either\n\nWork items\nDivision of the Bill of\nQuantities into parts\n\nHeadings and\nsub-headings\n\nExtent of itemization\nand description\n\nDescriptions\n\n(a) a list of the various classes of labour, materials and plant for which daywork rates\nor prices are to be inserted by the tenderer together with a statement of the condi-\ntions under which the contractor shall be paid for work executed on a daywork\nbasis, or\n\n(6) a statement that the contractor shall be paid for work executed on a daywork basis\nat rates and prices calculated by adding the percentage additions stated in the\nstandard schedule included in the contract to the rates and prices contained in the\naforementioned schedules and by making further adjustments as follows.\n\nLabour addition/deduction* of — tper cent\nMaterials addition/deduction* of — tper cent\nPlant addition/deduction’ of — tper cent\nOther charges addition/deduction* of — tper cent\n\n* Appropriate deletion to be made by the contractor when tendering\nt Percentage to be inserted by the contractor when tendering\n\n5.8. Provisional Sums for work executed on a daywork basis may be given comprising\nseparate items for labour, materials, plant and other charges. Where a Daywork Schedule\nof the form stated in sub-paragraph (6) of paragraph 5.7 is used each Provisional Sum\nshall be followed by an item for the adjustment referred to in that sub-paragraph. The\nprice inserted against each such item shall be calculated by applying the percentage\naddition or deduction inserted by the contractor in the Daywork Schedule to the\namount of the associated Provisional Sum.\n\n5.9. The items in the Bill of Quantities which are to be priced and to contribute to the\nTender Total may be arranged into numbered parts to distinguish between those parts of\nthe work of which the nature, location, access, limitation on sequence or timing or any\nother special characteristic is thought likely to give rise to different methods of construc-\ntion or considerations of cost. General items (Class A) may be grouped as a separate\npart of the Bill of Quantities. Items in each part shall be arranged in the general order of\nthe Work Classification.\n\n5.10. Each part of the Bill of Quantities shall be given a heading and groups of items\nwithin each part be given sub-headings. Headings and sub-headings shall be read as part\nof the item descriptions to which they apply. A line shall be drawn across the item\ndescription column below the last item to which each heading or sub-heading applies.\nHeadings and sub-headings shall be repeated at the start of each new page which lists\nitems to which they apply.\n\n5.11. All work shall be itemized and the items shall be described in accordance with\nthe Work Classification, but further itemization and additional description may be\nprovided if the nature, location, importance or any other special characteristic of the\nwork is thought likely to give rise to special methods of construction or considerations\nof cost.\n\n5.12. Descriptions shall identify the work covered by the respective items, but the\nexact nature and extent of the work is to be ascertained from the Drawings, Specification\nand Conditions of Contract, as the case may be, read in conjunction with the Work\nClassification.\n\n5.13. Any detail of description required to be given in accordance with the Work\nClassification may be omitted from an item description provided that a reference is given\nin its place which identifies precisely where the omitted information may be found on a\ndrawing or in the Specification.\n\n5.14. Where an item description compiled in accordance with the Work Classification\nwould be insufficient to identify clearly the particular work covered by the item", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0019.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 20, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nRanges of dimensions\n\nPrime Cost Items\n\nProvisional Sums\n\nQuantities\n\nUnits of measurement\n\nadditional description shall be given to identify the work by reference to its location or\nother physical features shown on the Drawings or described in the Specification.\n\n5.15. Where all the components of work included in an item are of one dimension\nwithin a range given in the Work Classification that dimension may be stated in the item\ndescription in place of the range of dimensions given.\n\n5.16. The estimated price of work to be carried out by a Nominated Sub-contractor\nshall be given in the Bill of Quantities as a Prime Cost Item. Each Prime Cost Item shall\nbe followed by\n\n(a) an item for a sum for labours in connection therewith which, in the absence of any\nexpress provision in the contract to the contrary, shall include only\n(i) in any case in which the Nominated Sub-contractor is to carry out work on the\nSite for allowing him to use temporary roads, scaffolding, hoists, messrooms,\nsanitary accommodation and welfare facilities which are provided by the\ncontractor for his own use and for providing space for office accommodation\nand storage of plant and materials, for disposing of rubbish and for providing\nlight and water for the work of the Nominated Sub-contractor, and\n(ii) in any case in which the Nominated Sub-contractor is not to carry out work on\nthe Site for unloading, storing and hoisting materials supplied by him and\nreturning packing materials, and\n(b) an item expressed as a percentage of the price of the Prime Cost Item in respect of\nall other charges and profit.\n\n5.17. Where any goods, materials or services supplied by a Nominated Sub-contractor\nare to be used by the contractor in connection with any item, reference shall be made in\nthe description of that item, or in the appropriate heading or sub-heading, to the Prime\nCost Item under which the goods or materials or services are to be supplied.\n\n§.18. Provision for contingencies shall be made by giving Provisional Sums in the Bill\nof Quantities and not by increasing the quantities beyond those of the work expected to\nbe required. Provisional Sums for Defined Work shall be included where work is known\nto be required but the scope of the work cannot be completely designed but the scope\ncan be defined. A Provisional Sum for a general contingency allowance shall be given in\nthe Grand Summary in accordance with paragraph 5.26.\n\n5.19. The quantities shall be computed net using dimensions from the Drawings, unless\ndirected otherwise by a measurement rule in CESMM4 or by the Contract, and no\nallowance shall be made for bulking, shrinkage or waste. Quantities may be rounded up\nor down where appropriate. Fractional quantities are not generally necessary and should\nnot be given to more than one place of decimals.\n\n5.20. The following units of measurement and abbreviations shall be used.\n\nUnit Abbreviation\nMillimetre mm\nMetre m\nSquare mm? or mm2\nmillimetre\nSquare metre m? or m2\nHectare ha\nCubic metre m? or m3\nKilogramme kg\nTonne t\nsum sum\n\n* Number nr\nHour h\n\nWeek wk", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0020.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 21, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nWork affected by\nwater\n\nGround and\nexcavation levels\n\nGrand Summary\n\nGeneral Contingency\nAllowance\n\nAdjustment Item\n\nTotal of the Priced Bill\nof Quantities\n\n5.21. Where an existing body of open water (other than groundwater) such as a river,\nstream, canal, lake or body of tidal water is either on the Site or bounds the Site, each\nbody of water shall be identified in the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities. A reference\nshall also be given to a drawing indicating the boundaries and surface level of each body\nof water or, where the boundaries and surface levels fluctuate, their anticipated ranges of\nfluctuation.\n\n5.22. The Commencing Surface shall be identified in the description of each item for\nwork involving excavation, boring or driving for which the Commencing Surface is not\nthe Original Surface. The Excavated Surface shall be identified in the description of each\nitem for work involving excavation for which the Excavated Surface is not the Final\nSurface. The depths of excavation stated in accordance with the Work Classification\nshall be measured from the Commencing Surface to the Excavated Surface.\n\n5.23. Provision shall be made for the amounts inserted on each page to be totalled and\ncarried to a summary of each part of the Bill of Quantities and for the total of each Part\nSummary to be carried to the Grand Summary.\n\n5.24. The Grand Summary shall contain a tabulation of the parts of the Bill of Quanti-\nties with provision for insertion of the total of the amounts brought forward from the\nPart Summaries.\n\n5.25. An item for a general contingency (the General Contingency Allowance), if\ninstructed by the employer, shall be given in the Grand Summary following the total of\nthe amounts brought forward from the Part Summaries.\n\n5.26. An item described as the Adjustment Item shall be given in the Grand Summary\nfollowing the total of the amounts brought forward from the Part Summaries and the\nGeneral Contingency Allowance, if any (see paragraphs 6.3 and 6.4).\n\n5.27. Provision shall be made for insertion of the total of the amounts brought forward\nfrom the Part Summaries, the amount of the General Contingency Allowance, if any,\nand the amount of the Adjustment Item.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0021.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 22, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSection 6\n\nCompletion, pricing and use of the Bill of\n\nQuantities\n\nInsertion of rates\nand prices\n\nParts to be\ntotalled\n\nAdjustment Item\n\n6.1. Rates and prices shall be inserted in the rate column of the Bill of Quantities in the\ncurrency of the contract.\n\n6.2. Each part of the Bill of Quantities shall be totalled and the totals carried to the\nGrand Summary.\n\n6.3. A tenderer may insert a lump sum addition or deduction against the Adjustment\nItem given in the Grand Summary in adjustment of the total of the priced Bill of\nQuantities.\n\n6.4. For the purposes of interim payments additions or deductions on account of the\namount, if any, of the Adjustment Item shall be made by instalments in interim certificates\nin the proportion that the amount bears to the total of the priced Bill of Quantities before\nthe addition or deduction of the amount of the Adjustment Item and a statement to this\neffect shall appear in the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities. Such interim additions or\ndeductions shall be made before deduction of the retention moneys if any, and shall not\nexceed in the aggregate the amount of the Adjustment Item. If by the date of the\ncompletion of the works any balance of the amount of the Adjustment Item is outstand-\ning it shall be added to or deducted from the moneys then due.\n\n6.5. For the purposes of a contract price fluctuations clause, if applicable, account shall\nbe taken of any addition to or deduction from the amounts due to the contractor in\nrespect of the Adjustment Item.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0022.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 23, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSection 7\n\nMethod-related charges\n\nDefinitions\n\nInsertion by a\ntenderer\n\nitemization\n\nDescription\n\nContractor not\nbound to adopt\nmethod\n\nCharges not to be\nmeasured\n\nPayment\n\nPayment when\nmethod not\nadopted\n\n7.1. For the purposes of this section the following words and expressions shall have the\nmeanings hereby assigned to them.\n\n(a) ‘Method-Related Charge’ means the sum for an item inserted in the Bill of Quanti-\nties by a tenderer in accordance with paragraph 7.2.\n\n(b) ‘Time-Related Charge’ means a Method-Related Charge for work the cost of which\nis to be considered as proportional to the length of time taken to execute the work.\n\n(c) ‘Fixed Charge’ means a Method-Related Charge which is not a Time-Related\nCharge.\n\n7.2, A tenderer may insert in the Bill of Quantities such items for Method-Related\nCharges as he may decide to cover items of work relating to his intended method of\nexecuting the Works, the costs of which are not to be considered as proportional to the\nquantities of the other items and for which he has not allowed in the rates and prices for\nthe other items.\n\n7.3. Where possible the itemization of Method-Related Charges should follow the\norder of classification and the other requirements set out in class A of the Work Classifica-\ntion, distinguishing between Time-Related Charges and Fixed Charges. Method-Related\nCharges may be inserted to cover items of work other than those set out in class A.\n\n7.4. Each item for a Method-Related Charge inserted in the Bill of Quantities shall be\nfully described so as to define precisely the extent of the work covered and to identify\nthe resources to be used and the particular items of Permanent Works or Temporary\nWorks, if any, to which the item relates.\n\n7.5. The insertion by the contractor of an item for a Method-Related Charge in the Bill\nof Quantities when tendering shall not bind him to adopt the method stated in the item\ndescription in executing the Works.\n\n7.6. Method-Related Charges shall not be subject to admeasurement but shall be\ndeemed to be prices for the purposes of valuing changes to the works and revisions to\nrates as a consequence of a change in quantity arising from admeasurement.\n\n7.7, Method-Related Charges shall be certified and paid in accordance with the con-\ntract and a statement to this effect shall appear in the Preamble to the Bill of Quantities.\n\n7.8. In the event of the satisfactory execution of any part of the works which has been\nthe subject of an item for a Method-Related Charge using, whether in whole or in part,\na method other than that described in the item the contractor shall nevertheless be\nentitled to payment of the Method-Related Charge or the balance thereof, as the case\nmay be, by such installments at such times and upon such events as may from time to\ntime be agreed between the contract administrator and the contractor. In default of such\nagreement the Method-Related Charge, or the balance then unpaid, shall be treated as if\nit were an addition to the Adjustment Item referred to in paragraphs 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5\nand allowed to the contractor by way of payments in interim certificates. The amount of\na Method-Related Charge shall be neither increased nor decreased by reason only of any\nchange in method made by the contractor, unless such change has been ordered by the\ncontract administrator, in which case the provisions of the contract in valuing changes\nshall apply.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0023.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 24, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nSection 8\n\nWork classification\n\nClass A:\n\nClass B:\n\nClass C:\n\nClass D:\n\nClass E:\n\nClass F:\n\nClass G:\n\nClass H:\n\nClass I:\n\nClass J:\n\nClass K:\n\nClass L:\n\nClass M:\n\nClass N:\nClass O:\nClass P:\nClass Q:\nClass R:\nClass S:\nClass T:\nClass U:\n\nClass V:\n\nClass W:\n\nClass X:\n\nClass Y:\n\nClass Z:\n\nGeneral items, 14\n\nGround investigation, 18\n\nGeotechnical and other specialist processes, 26\nDemolition and site clearance, 30\n\nEarthworks, 32\n\nIn situ concrete, 38\n\nConcrete ancillaries, 42\n\nPrecast concrete, 46\n\nPipework — pipes, 48\n\nPipework — fittings and valves, 50\n\nPipework — manholes and pipework ancillaries, 52\nPipework - supports and protection, ancillaries to laying and excavation, 56\nStructural metalwork, 60\n\nMiscellaneous metalwork, 62\n\nTimber, 64\n\nPiles, 66\n\nPiling ancillaries, 70\n\nRoads and pavings, 74\n\nRail track, 78\n\nTunnels, 84\n\nBrickwork, blockwork and masonry, 90\n\nPainting, 94\n\nWaterproofing, 96\n\nMiscellaneous work, 98\n\nSewer and water main renovation and ancillary works, 100\n\nSimple building works incidental to civil engineering works, 104", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0024.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 25, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[NO CONTENT ON PAGE]", "page_type": "empty", "image": null} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 26, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\n14\n\nCLASS A: GENERAL ITEMS\n\nincludes: General obligations, site services and facilities, Temporary Works, testing of materials and work, Provisional Sums\n\nand Prime Cost Items\n\nttems to cover elements of the cost of the work wh\n\nof the Permanent Works\nFIRST DIVISION\n\n \n \n \n\n1 Contractual requirements\n\n2 Specified requirements\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nSECOND DIVISION\n\nPerformance bond\n2 Insurances\nParent company guarantee\n\n \n\nAccommodation for the contract\nadministrators\n\n \n\nServices for the contract\nadministrators\n\n \n \n\nEquipment for use by the contract\nadministrators\n\n \n \n\n4 Attendance upon the contract\nadministrators\n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n1\n2\n3\n\n1\n2\n\n \n\nich are not to be considered as proportional to the quantities\n\nTHIRD DIVISION\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\nOffices\nLaboratories\nCabins\n\nTransport vehicles\nTelephones\n\n \n \n\nOffice equipment\nLaboratory equipment\nSurveying equipment\n\n \n\nDrivers\nChainmen\nLaboratory assistants\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n5 Testing of materials\n6 Testing of the Works\n\n \n\n7 Temporary Works\n\n \n\n \n\n3 Method-Related Charges\n\n(Continued)\n\n1 Accommodation and buildings\n\n2 Services\n\n3 Plant\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\nN+] @OnNOUuSWNe|/NHUaWNA@| UeWN=/| ON OQUaWNo\n\n3\n4\n5\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nTraffic diversions\nTraffic regulation\n\nAccess roads\n\nBridges\n\nCofferdams\n\nPumping\n\nDe-watering\n\nCompressed air for tunnelling\n\nOffices\n\nLaboratories\n\nCabins\n\nStores\n\nCanteens and messrooms\n\nElectricity\nWater\nSecurity\nHoardings\n\nSite transport\nPersonnel transport\nWelfare\n\n \n \n \n \n\nCranes\nTransport\nEarthmoving\nCompaction\nConcrete mixing\nConcrete transport\nPile driving\n\nPile boring\n\n \n\nPipelaying\nPaving\n\nTunnelling\nCrushing and screening\nBoring and drilling", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0026.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 27, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nMEASUREMENT RULES\n\nM1 The unit of measurement for\ngeneral items may be the sum,\nexcept where another unit of\nmeasurement is used in\naccordance with rule M2.\n\nM2 An item may be given for a\nParent Company Guarantee\nwhere it is envisaged a tenderer\n\n \n\nDEFINITION RULES\n\nCOVERAGE RULES\n\nC1 Items for insurances classed as\ncontractual requirements\n\n \n\n15\n\nCLASS A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION\nRULES\n\n \n\nmay be a subsidiary of a larger\n\ncompany or group.\n\nM3 A quantity shall be given D1 All work other than the At Item descriptions for work\nagainst all items for specified\n\nrequirements of which the value\nis to be ascertained and\ndetermined by admeasurement.\nA unit of measurement shall be\nstated for each such item.\n\nM44 Items shall be given in this\nclass for all testing for which\nitems are not given separately as\nset out in other classes.\n\nM5 Items for Method-Related\nCharges, if any, shall be inserted\nby the tenderer in accordance\nwith section 7.\n\n \n\npermanent works which is\nexpressly stated in the contract\nto be carried out by the\ncontractor and of which the\nnature and extent is expressly\nstated in the contract shall be\nclassed as specified\nrequirements.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n\nclassed as specified\nrequirements which is to be\ncarried out after the date for\ncompletion shall so state.\n\nA2 Item descriptions for work\nclassed as specified\nrequirements shall distinguish\nbetween the establishment and\nremoval of services or facilities\nand their continuing operation\nor maintenance.\n\nA3 Item descriptions for testing\nof materials and testing of the\nworks shall include particulars of\nsamples and of methods of\ntesting.\n\n \n\nA4 Item descriptions for\nMethod-Related Charges shall\ndistinguish between Fixed and\nTime-Related Charges.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0027.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 28, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\n16\n\nCLASS A\n\n \n \n\n \n\nFIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION THIRD DIVISION\n\n \n\n \n\n3 Method-Related Charges (continued) Traffic diversions\nTraffic regulation\n\n1\n2\n3 Access roads\n4\n5\n\n \n\n5 Temporary Works\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBridges\n\nCofferdams\n\nPumping\n\nDe-watering\n\nCompressed air for tunnelling\n\n \n \n\n6 Temporary Works Access scaffolding\nSupport scaffolding and propping\nPiling\n4 Formwork\nShafts and pits\nHardstandings\n\n \n\n \n\n7 Supervision and labour Supervision\n\n5\n6\n1\n2 Administration\n3\n1\n2\n\n \n \n\nLabour teams\n\n \n\nLabour\n\nPercentage adjustment to\n\nProvisional Sum for Daywork\n\nlabour\n\nMaterials\n\nPercentage adjustment to\n\nProvisional Sum for Daywork\n\nmaterials\n\n5 Plant\n\n6 Percentage adjustment to\nProvisional Sum for Daywork\nplant\n\n7 Other charges\n\n8 Percentage adjustment to\n\nProvisional Sum for Daywork\n\nother charges\n\n4 Provisional Sums 1 Daywork\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\npw\n\n \n\n2 Provisional Sums — Defined Work\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n\n1 Prime Cost item\n2 Labours\n\n3 Special labours\n4 Other charges and profit\n\n5 Nominated Sub-contracts which include work on the\nSite\n\n6 Nominated Sub-contracts which do not include work\non the Site\n\n \n \n \n\nNOTE\n\nMethod-Related Charges may be inserted by the tenderer in accordance with paragraph 7.2 for insurances additional to those classed as\ncontractual requirements.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0028.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 29, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\n17\n\nCLASS A\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nMEASUREMENT RULES DEFINITION RULES COVERAGE RULES ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION\nRULES\n\n \n\nM6 Items for percentage\nadjustment to Provisional Sums\nfor Daywork shall be given only\nwhere a Daywork Schedule in\naccordance with alternative form\n(b) of paragraph 5.6 is given in\nthe Bill of Quantities.\nAdjustments shall be inserted\nagainst such items to correspond\nwith the adjustments, if any,\ninserted by the tenderer in the\nDaywork Schedule.\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\nD2 Provisional Sums - Defined\nWork where the scope of the\nwork cannot be completely\ndesigned but where the scope\ncan be defined\n\nC2 Where Provisional Sums —\nDefined Work are included the\nTenderer is deemed to have made\ndue allowances for the\nprogramming, planning and\npricing of the Works within his\nGeneral Items.\n\nN77 Provisional Sums - Defined\nWork shall be given where the\nscope of the work cannot be\ncompletely designed but where\nthe scope can be defined in\ntule C2.\n\nAS Item descriptions for\nProvisional Sums - Defined\nWork shall state the nature of\nthe work, indicative quantities\nof the scope and extent of the\nwork.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\nM8 Each Prime Cost Item shall\nbe followed by an item for\nlabours and an item for other\ncharges and profit in accordance\nwith paragraph 5.15. Where\nlabours other than or in addition\nto those stated in sub-paragraph\n(a) of paragraph 5.15 are to be\nprovided the item for labours\nshall be designated as for special\nlabours.\n\nAG item descriptions for Prime\nCost Items shall identify the\nwork included.\n\nA7 The labours shall be stated in\nitem descriptions for special\nlabours.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0029.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 30, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\n18\n\nCLASS B: GROUND INVESTIGATION\n\nIncludes: Trial pits and trenches, boreholes, samples, site and laboratory tests, instrumental observations and professional\nservices in connection with ground investigation\n\nExcludes: Excavation not carried out for the purpose of ground investigation (included in class E) Boring for piling\n(included in classes P and Q)\n\nFIRST DIVISION SECOND DIVISION THIRD DIVISION\n1 Trial pits and trenches 1 Number in material other than 1 Maximum depth:\nrock not exceeding 1m\n2 Number in material which 2 1-2m\nincludes rock 3 2-3 m\n4 3-5m\n5 5-10 m\n6 10-15m\n7 15-20 m\n8 stated exceeding 20 m\n\n3 Depth in material other than\nrock\n\n4 Depth in rock\n\n5 Depth supported\n\n6 Depth backfilled, material stated\n\n \n\n7 Removal of obstructions\n\n8 Pumping at a stated minimum\nextraction rate\n\n \n \n\n2 Light cable percussion boreholes\n\n3 Depth m\n\n=\n\nin holes of maximum depth:\nnot exceeding 5 m\n5-10 m\n10-20 m\n20-30 m\n30-40 m\nstated exceeding 40 m\n\nQuawn\n\n6 Depth backfilled, material stated =m\n\n7 Chiselling to prove rock or to\npenetrate obstructions\n\n3 Depth without core recovery In holes of maximum depth:\n\n4 Depth with core recovery not exceeding 5 m\n5-10m\n\n10-20 m\n\n20-30 m\n\n30-40 m\n\nstated exceeding 40 m\n\n \n\n~\n\nQuawn\n\n5 Depth cased\n6 Depth backfilled, material stated im\n7 Core boxes, length of core stated nr", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0030.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 31, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\nMEASUREMENT RULES\n\nDEFINITION RULES\n\nCOVERAGE RULES\n\n \n\nC1 Items for ground investigation\nshall be deemed to include\npreparation and submission of\nrecords and results.\n\n \n \n \n \n\nC2 Items for ground investigation\nshall be deemed to include\ndisposal of excavated material and\ntemoval of dead services.\n\n \n \n\n19\n\nCLASS B\n\nADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION\nRULES\n\n \n\nM1 Chiselling to prove rock or to\npenetrate obstructions shal! be\nmeasured only where it is\nexpressly required.\n\n \n\nC3 Items for the depth of light\ncable percussion boreholes shall\nbe deemed to include casings.\n\n \n\n \n\nD1 Rotary drilled boreholes shall\nbe classified as such whether the\n\n \n\nboring is carried out by a rig or\nby an attachment.\n\nD2 Core boxes shall be deemed\nto become the property of the\nEmployer unless otherwise\nstated.\n\nD3 The maximum depth used\nfor classification of rotary drilled\nboreholes which are\ncontinuations of light cable\npercussion boreholes shall be\nmeasured from the Commencing\nSurface of the light cable\npercussion borehole.\n\n \n\nA1 Item descriptions for the\nnumber and depth of trial pits\nand trenches shall state the\nminimum plan area at the\nbottom of the pit or trench or,\nwhere the work is undertaken\nto locate services, the maximum\nlength of the trench.\n\nA2 Item descriptions for the\nnumber and depth of trial pits\nand trenches (B 1 1-4 *) shall\nidentify separately those which\nare expressly required to be\nexcavated by hand.\n\nA3 Item descriptions for\npumping shall state any special\nde-watering methods which are\nexpressly required.\n\nA4 Item descriptions for the\nnumber and depth of fight cable\npercussion boreholes shall state\nthe nominal diameter of the\nbases of the boreholes.\n\nAS Item descriptions for rotary\ndrilled boreholes shall state the\nnominal minimum core\ndiameter.\n\nAG Item descriptions for the\nnumber of rotary drilled\nboreholes shall state those\nwhich are continuations of light\ncable percussion boreholes.\n\nA7 Item descriptions for rotary\ndrilled boreholes which are\ninclined shall state the angle of\ninclination.", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0031.png"} |
| {"pdf_file": "CESMM4.pdf", "page_num": 32, "prompt": "Analyze this page with diagrams, tables, formulas, calculations, and explanations.", "response": "[OCR TEXT]\n20\n\nCLASS B\n\nFIRST DIVISION\n\n \n\n4 Samples\n\nSECOND DIVISION\n\n1 From the surface or from trial pits\nand trenches\n\n \n\n2 From boreholes\n\n \n\n5 Site tests and observations\n\n6 Instrumental observations\n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\nTHIRD DIVISION\n\n \n\nRock\nGroundwater\n\nOpen tube\nDisturbed\nGroundwater\nStationary piston\nSwedish foil\nDelft\nBishop sand\n\nPermeability\n\n=/Noauawne| buna\n\n2 Groundwater level\n\n3 Standard penetration\n\n4 Penetration vane\n5 Vane in borehole\n6 Pressure meter\n\n1 Plate bearing\n\n \n\nStatic cone sounding\n\n5 In situ density\n6 Mackintosh probe\n\n7 Hand auger borehole\n\nUndisturbed soft material\nDisturbed soft material\n\nSelf-boring pressure meter\nCalifornia bearing ratio\n\n \n\nSelf-potential\nGravimetric\n\n \n\n1 Pressure head 1 Standpipes\n2 Piezometers\n3 Install covers\n4 Readings\n\n2 Inclinometers 1 Installations\n4 Readings\n\n3 Settlement gauges 1 Installations\n\n4 Resistivity 4 Readings\n\n5 Seismic\n\n6 Magnetometer\n\n7\n\n8\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n\nor\n\n \n\nnr\nnr\n\nnr\n\nnr\nor\n\nor", "page_type": "diagram", "image": "CESMM4_f6c0b363_p0032.png"} |
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