PSA schedule of rates - a training manual: measurement and pricing guidance with worked examples - Tapa blanda

The management of maintenance contracts is a neglected area of cost control, especially as the volume of maintenance work can often outweigh expenditure on new work when managing property portfolios. The measured term contract has been the cornerstone of the maintenance operation since its introduction in the 1960s. This publication is a practical training manual for users of the PSA schedules of rates in a measured term contract who are unfamiliar with the schedules. It includes a brief outline of the principles of the contract and focuses on the interpretation of the schedules. It provides advice on the measurement rules and uses a wide variety of worked examples to give guidance on how to measure items based on the schedules. The manual has been written to act as a companion to "A guide to measured term contracts" (ISBN 9780117025547)

"PSA Schedule of Rates - A Training Manual: Measurement and Pricing Guidance With Worked Examples" is a simple and practical training manual for users of "The PSA Schedule of Rates in a Measured Term Contract" who are unfamiliar with the Schedules. This manual focuses on the interpretation of the PSA Schedules of Rates, provides advice on the measurement rules and uses a wide variety of worked examples to provide valuable guidance on how to measure items based on the Schedules. Produced by the author of "The PSA Schedule of Rates Series", the manual includes a brief outline of the principles of Measured Term Contracts and an interpretation of the PSA Schedule of Rates. The use of Measured Term Contracts has increased rapidly in recent years as government initiatives have led local authorities and others to introduce competitive tendering for maintenance work. Acts as a companion to "A Guide to Measured Term Contracts", ISBN 9780117025547. The key content includes: History; What is a Measured Term Contract; Advantages and disadvantages; Schedules of Rates; PSA Schedule of Rates; Setting down dimensions; Measurement and valuation; Worked examples; and, Frequently asked questions.