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Discounts – do the rates include any discounts/profits/overheads etc?2022-08-11T10:57:37+00:00

No, they do not include any discounts, profits or overheads and other costs. These should be agreed and discussed in the Client requirements and Tender Documents

Emergency lighting Testing routine basis – do the schedules have rates for testing Emergency Lighting on a routine basis?2023-01-10T12:27:40+00:00

Emergency Lighting Testing –  should be found in SFG 20 supplements

Can the NSR be used in conjunction with standard contracts i. e JCT?2022-08-11T14:31:40+00:00

Yes – they are suitable to used with be used with variety contract form including for example: JCT Measured Term, NEC3 Term Contracts, PSPC, Various Minor Works (see Guidance Notes 2.7 Form of Contracts) We always recommend the client should seek necessary advice when incorporating any pricing and payment mechanisms into a relevant contract using experienced and professional advice, adjustment then adding back the actual cost of the materials with the “Day work Material” Tendered % adjustment added

Waste allowances in NSR – does this refer to rubbish type waste?2022-08-11T14:32:11+00:00

No, the Waste Allowances in the schedules refer to the % of waste of an item of material i.e. Timber 10%, Aggregates 5%. (items that are machined, cut etc, or the full pack quantity is not used e.g. paint , adhesives ) See Guidance Notes: 2.9.2.2 Waste Allowances Table F.

We are working from the 16/17 schedule but it does not seem to be here any more, where can we find it?2022-08-11T14:34:22+00:00

Please give us a call on 01296 339966 or email us on info@nsrmanagement.co.uk and we will assist you to find your product.

When carrying work outside of normal working hours, can we charge additional labour due to access and other delays on top of the labour charge in the appropriate NSR code?2022-08-11T14:34:54+00:00

This should have been previously set out in your contract i,e Daywork rates/out of hours rates

We are currently using the NSR to price work for an NHS client and the works are located on the third floor of a building (with no working lifts) so the travel distance for materials in and demolition materials out is significant. How does the NSR deal with these additional labours? On what basis are the rates priced in terms of location?2022-08-11T14:38:31+00:00

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Electrical testing do the rates include for a full Electrical Test and Inspection including periodicals?2022-08-11T14:42:29+00:00

No, rates are only included for testing of items as part of works that have been installed by an electrician and require a test certificate as part of the installation to comply with Electrical Regulations.

I am working on a 2016/17 Schedule but need to now use a 2017/18, what is the % it increases each year?2022-08-11T14:43:16+00:00

The schedules do not work like this, the prices are sourced every year along with labour costs and then the calculations are made to produce the new book.

Hand Driers and heating – are there rates in the schedules for heating appliances?2022-08-11T14:43:45+00:00

Yes: Electrical Services Section V – V51 for hand driers, tubular heaters , heat emitters.

How are skips and rubbish paid for? can I include cost in rate: i.e taking down brick wall or doors and items not to be reused?2022-08-11T14:44:37+00:00

No, was the charge for removal and disposal of items from the site arising from the works or not? The rates include for taking the waste/rubbish from the works to place of disposal but not for the cost of the skip or by removal by vehicle and tip charges (this should be allowed for in the contractors Tendered Percentage adjustment).

Does the National Schedule mandate a percentage uplift for Subcontracted Elements to Building Works or Electrical, Mechanical Works also?2022-08-11T14:45:26+00:00

Answer is to follow

Where can Glazing works be found in the schedule of rates?2022-08-11T14:46:08+00:00

They’re in Section L of the Building Schedule

Would it be possible to confirm whether Weekly scaffold inspections are included in the rate A4410 / A4465?2022-08-11T14:46:40+00:00

They are not included, this is because It’s a prelims item so it’s part of the tendered adjustment.

Can you import the rates from MTCQS into a CSV file?2022-08-11T14:48:47+00:00

No you are not able to do this, however the reports MTCQS run are able to transfer to CSV file. MTC QS invoices print to pdf.

What is the difference between and eBook and a hard copy book?2022-08-11T14:49:18+00:00

The content is identical, although you have a search facility with the eBook.

There are so many questions here, how can I quickly find what I’m looking for?2022-08-11T14:52:13+00:00

This is a very good question, just start typing what you are looking for in the text field at the top of the page and we will filter them out for you. How cool is that?

Emergency lighting Installation – do the schedules have rates for Emergency Lighting install, supply and fit , repair and replacement including LED modules?2023-01-10T12:26:08+00:00

Install, repair  etc should be referred to and be in Electrical Services V40

Asbestos the site has asbestos that may be disturbed or need to be removed and disposed of is there a rate for this?2022-08-11T14:53:24+00:00

No the NSR rates do not include for the costs associated with working with asbestos including asbestos waste disposal. Works may require the new Handover Form to be completed.

Solar water heating Panels – are there rates in the schedules for install of these?2022-08-11T14:54:47+00:00

Yes: Mechanical Services Section T – T15 details for complete systems/cylinders/valves controls etc .

Waste allowances in NSR – does this refer to rubbish type waste?2022-08-11T14:59:37+00:00

No, the Waste Allowances in the schedules refer to the % of waste of an item of material i.e Timber 10%, Aggregates 5%. (items that are machined, cut etc, or the full pack quantity is not used e.g paint , adhesives ) See Guidance Notes: 2.9.2.2 Waste Allowances Table F.

Safety labour costs; I need to use a person to foot a ladder for safety reasons Is this included in the rates?2022-08-11T15:00:40+00:00

No, you would need to allow for the cost of the additional labour in the percentage adjustment.

Can the NSR schedules be applied to Asbestos Removal and Remediation works?2022-08-11T15:04:14+00:00

The actual removal of asbestos is specialist work and is not contained within the National Schedules, however any remedial work after the removal would generally be contained within the schedules

My ebooks have gone from my account?2022-08-11T15:07:41+00:00

Please give us a call on 01296 339966 or email us on info@nsrmanagement.co.uk and we will assist you to find your product.

Please could you tell me if your schedule of rates would cover building planned maintenance task timings?2022-08-11T15:08:18+00:00

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If we have Glazing exceeding 0.15m2 but not exceeding 1.00m2 , Should this be measured as 1.00m2 ?2022-08-11T15:08:56+00:00

answer is to follow

With regards to civils / groundworks included in the Building Works schedule. There are rates in section D for disposal of excavated material, but there is also a note that stipulates Rubbish Removal should be included in the percentage adjustment. Does excavated material not constitute rubbish removal and what do you define rubbish removal as being?2023-04-12T08:51:05+00:00

There are separate rates within the excavation section as it is measured separately. This is because some of the excavation material may well be reused to fill.

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