Building (Quantities)

The following properties should be given for the building to enable cost planning. If not known then an assessment of probable values should be made, this assessment to be subject to correction at a later stage.

Information Needed	MAN	REC	OPT
The total height of the building. The name of the element quantity should be set to 'Total Height of Building'
The expected gross planned area of the building. The name of the element quantity should be set to 'Gross Planned Area of Building' This should initially be for the total gross planned area for all probable storeys of the building. Even if the actual number of storeys is known, the gross planned area at this stage should be the total for the building and not by storey. If a cost calculation on a per storey basis is required then the use of a building storey entity should be substituted for the building entity.
The expected nett planned area of the building. The name of the element quantity should be set to 'Nett Planned Area of Building' This should be the total usable space of the building according to local method of measurement rules
The site coverage or footprint area of the building. The name of the element quantity should be set to 'Building Footprint Area'
The gross volume of the building. The name of the element quantity should be set to 'Gross Volume of Building'