Essential features of a building services standard method of measurement in Malaysia

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dc.contributor.authorAmuda Yusuf, Ganiyu
dc.contributor.authorSarajul, Fikri Mohamed
dc.date.accessioned2019-06-27T13:32:28Z
dc.date.available2019-06-27T13:32:28Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractPurpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the need to develop building service standard method of measurement (BSSMM) that would provide a home ground advantage and a framework for managing the cost of building services by quantity surveyors. Design/methodology/approach – A review of previous research on the rules of measurement was carried out. This exercise provides the basis for questionnaire design which was administered to quantity surveyors in Malaysia construction industry. Findings – The results indicated the need to develop BSSMM. In total, 23 variables were identified as essential features of such standard method of measurement. These variables were grouped into three categories and a priority ranking of them was carried out. The analysis revealed a strong agreement among quantity surveyors on the priority ranking of the essential features of the BSSMM. Research limitations/implications – Although, the research would assist industry stakeholders in developing BSSMM that reflects local and international best practices, there is need to further investigate how the rules of the BSSMM could be aligned with construction industry classification systems. Practical implications – The availability of information and computer technology (ICT) tools has transformed the traditional practices in the industry and offered values to quantity surveyors, but if quantity surveyors’ tools cannot be consolidated and incorporated into emerging ICT applications, then QS collaboration will be difficult, and the requirements for electronic data exchange will be impractical. Therefore, this type of standard method of measurement will facilitate cross-referencing and coordination between BoQ and other documents such as drawings, specifications and tender produced by other project participants and thereby lay efficient foundation for effective collaboration of quantity surveyors in BIM model. In addition, the BSSMM will not only comply with local industry practices, it will also be internationally compatible. Originality/value – Adoption of a structured format based on BSSMM to present building services cost information is essential in view of the increase in the value and complexity of building services in modern buildings. However, there is need to enhance quantity surveyors’ knowledge in the technology and cost management of building services so as to ensure the reliability of cost advice provided to clients. This goal would be partly achieved through education and training of Quantity Surveyors/Cost Consultants in the interpretation and use of the rules of an SMM.en_US
dc.identifier.issn0969-9988
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2360
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherEmerald Insighten_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries22;6
dc.subjectMalaysiaen_US
dc.subjectStandardsen_US
dc.subjectConstruction managementen_US
dc.subjectCost estimatesen_US
dc.subjectBuilding servicesen_US
dc.subjectQuantity surveyingen_US
dc.titleEssential features of a building services standard method of measurement in Malaysiaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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