Scope of Civil Engineering Works and Method of Measurement

Abstract

It is considered desirable to begin by defining some of the terms that are extensively employed in the ‘measurement’ of civil engineering works, so that their meaning and purpose shall be generally understood. The term ‘measurement’ covers both (1) ‘taking-off’ dimensions by scaling or reading from drawings and entering them in a recognised form on specially ruled paper, called ‘dimensions paper’ (illustrated on page 73), and (2) the actual measurement of the work as executed on the site.