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Technical Secretaries Queries (March 2009)

Q:         Can a Contractor claim for time spent identifying and locating faults?

A:         The NSR rates include time for competent workman to locate and identify faults.  See page 2/15 para 3, headed Diagnostics.

Q:         Re painting on open railings, fences & gates is it measured both sides or does the rate include for painting on both sides?

A:         Painting to fencing is measure both sides.

Q:         Is the NSR all in labour rate suitable for dayworks?

A:         No.  The build up of the NSR rate  shown on page 2/11 of the Compilers notes does not include costs shown in the list on page 10/68 in part 1 of the Schedule which lists profit as well as a large number of other costs which should be included in the daywork labour.

Q:         Can you copy and send out sections of the Schedules to sub contractors?

A:         No.  This is in breach of copyright without specific permission from NSR Management.

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November Updates for the Schedules (November 2009)
The November updates have been made. Please find below the Schedule updates in pdf format ready for downloading.

November 2009 - Building Update

November 2009 building update 1 sect2

November 2009 Building update sec 3

November 2009 Elec update

Newsletter February 2009 (Feb 2009)
The newsletter contains information about our new offices, new clients and obtining best value for money.

Newsletter February 2009

November Updates for the Schedules (November 2008)
The November updates have been made. Please find below the Schedule updates in pdf format ready for downloading.

November Updates for Electrical Services - Part 2

November Updates for Building

November Updates for Electrical Services

November Updates for Mechanical Schedule

New Office for NSR Management (November 2008)
NSR Management moved to their new office premises on the 10th November 2008. This move enables us to offer extensive on site training, seminars and user group meetings on a variety of subjects. Our new address is 3 Prebendal Court, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP19 8EY. All other contact details remain the same.

New Appointments of Managing Directors and farewell to current Managing Director (April 2007)
NSR Management Ltd, property management consultants and publishers of the National Scheudle of rates are pleased to announce that Susan Rickard and David Fairbrother have been appointed Joint Managing Directors of the company following the retirement of John Jenkins. Mr Jenkins will remain as Chairman and act as a Consultant to the company.

NSR Complies with European Procurement Regulations (December 2006)
Changes to the European Procurement Regulations were introduced in January 2006. One of the important changes was the encouragement of e-procurement. All National Schedules and our enestimator online package fully comply with the principles set out in the legislation

Access Audit Schedule

A new addition to our family Our new Access Audit Schedule (incorporating special needs adaptations) will be able to assist our customers in meeting tthe moral and legal requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act. The new schedule includes over 800 items (two thirds of them composite) thus making it easier you cost out the implications of meeting your obligations.

One Stop Shop

'Our Business is your Property' NSR Management can now be offer a 'one stop shop' service to all those involved in term contracting. The management team has over 60 years experience in the construction industry and our Managing Director John Jenkins has been involved in term contracting since the introduction of the Planning and Land Act in 1980.

As a company we are now able to provide the following services: " General advice on, and the preparation of, contract documentation including compilation of Preliminaries and Conditions of Contract to suit individual clients' needs. " Pricing Schedule of Rates " Management of term contracts including selection of contractors etc. " Use of computers in term contracting " Training staff in the use of Schedules of Rates " Advice on post contract issues and settlement of disputes " Value from money assessments including benchmarking " Technical advice " Condition surveys on properties " DDA surveys

Our aim is to provide a professional 'cradle to grave' service for all parties involved in term contracting; to insure property managers receive a quality maintenance service from contractors at a price that enables the contractor to make a reasonable profit; and provide value for money to all parties. With our considerable experience we will offer a unique and cost effective service to each client based on the use of the National Schedule documentation. We can also provide a comprehensive service for all Quantity Surveying activities.

Advertise in the National Schedule of Rates

Would you like to advertise in the National Schedule of Rates? From the 1st August 2006 the National Schedules will contain advertisements. The National Schedule is updated annually and has been in production for 22 years and is widely used throughout the United Kingdom by many different clients from local authorities, health authorities, police authorities, banks, insurance companies, housing associations, breweries, shops etc. Customers can buy space in our Schedules for quarter, half and full-page advertisements. The advertisements will be portrait and reproduced in black and white only. This is a unique way of reaching a broad customer base so why not contact Sue Rickard in our Aylesbury office for more details. Although you may have missed the boat for this years schedules we can save you a space for next year.

Web based demo users goes through the 200 barrier Our eNeStimator product is proving to be very popular. Over 200 people have used the web based demo software since it was first made available in January 2006, so why not log onto the eNeStimator web page and try it for yourself? Learn More - Save More We run a number of training courses throughout the year specifically designed to give practical advice in the use of the National Schedules. These useful training seminars include the benefits of Measured Term Contracts, estimating percentage 'A', JCT Measured Term Contract, dispute resolution, estimating the value of works orders and more common practical issues. The training days are flexible and can be tailored to suit your individual or businesses requirements.