Synopsis:
The Department of Transport's Method of Measurement for Highway Works has been published in several editions over the last 30 years with the 4th edition being published in 1992 as part of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works. The MMHW is integral with the Specification for Highway Works and therefore it is essential to understand this relationship, the principles behind the Method and the basis of its use in the preparation of Bills of Quantities if contractual disputes are to be avoided.  The purpose of this training course is to study in detail the background to the MMHW, its relationship to other contract documents and the basis of its use in the preparation of  Bills of Quantities for highway contracts. The course will include reference to the 1998 Amendments.
Course Duration:
Two Days 0900 - 1700hrs with a view to seeking eligibility for CITB Grant Aid (including achievement measurement by completion of various practical exercises).
Course Level:
The course is intended for Quantity Surveyors, Estimators, Planners, Commercial Managers and Project Managers.
Elements of the following training objectives are covered
by the course:
CM2 & CM3
CPD Approval:
Recommended 12 Hours CPD.

Objectives:

•     Understand the underlying principles of the MMHW
•     Appreciate the relationship between the MMHW and other documents
•     Have knowledge of the major differences in the 4th edition
•     Appreciate the implications for measurement, tendering and claims

Outline Programme:

DAY 1

•     The Bill of Quantities and its relationship to the other contract documents
•The relationship of the Contract Documents
•The Bill of Quantities - its need & use
•The role of a Method of Measurement

• The Principles of the MMHW
•The European dimension
•Introduction to the various sections
•General principles
•Definitions

•     Preparation of Bills of Quantities
•Amendments
•Itemisation
•Item coverage
•Arrangement of bills
•Alternatives

•     Preambles to the Bill of Quantities
•Objective
•General directions
•Information to be provided
•Testing
•Tidal and non-tidal water
•Temporary works
•Alternative designs and materials
•Provisional & prime cost sums

•     Hand out Workshop 1 - Item Construction for overnight consideration
by the delegates

DAY 2

•     Measurement of preliminaries, site works and earthworks
•The rules and principles
•Series 100
•Series 200
•Series 300/400
•Series 600
•     Measurement exercise ‘A’

•     Measurement of drainage and roadworks
•The rules and principles
•Series 500
•Series 700
•     Measurement exercise ‘B’

•     Measurement of structures
•The rules and principles
•Series 1700
•Series 2000
•Series 2100
•Series 2500
•     Measurement exercise ‘C’

Course Availability and Cost:
Refer to the course calendar