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Preface to 1 Edition (Metric) 1976

The Institution of Surveyors (Malaysia) in conjunction with Jabatan Kerja Raya has agreed to convert
the present Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works to Metric Edition in early 1976 for the
adoption and the use of Metric System in Malaysia

The Joint Committee is made up of the Chaimman of the Quantity Surveying Sectional Comminee of
the Institution of Surveyors (Malaysia), two Members representing Jabatan Kerja Raya and two
Members representing Institution of Surveyors (Malaysia).

The Joint Committee was instructed by the Institution to produce the Standard Method of
Measurement of Building Works 1 st Edition (Metnc) in line with the existing Standard Method of
Measurement and any improvement and revision will be done subsequently. This Edition is not a
straight conversion from Imperial measurement to metric as the Joint Committee has deliberated at
the several meetings to arrive at measurements for practical purposes and usage with regards to
materials and labour in Malaysia.

After severai sittings, the draft was duly completed and copies forwarded to the Institution of
Surveyors (Malaysia) and Jabatan Kerja Raya for their comments before final printing.

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In submitting this 1 Edition (Metric) of the Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works, for
use in Malaysia, the Joint Committee hope that this publication will be a guide for the construction
industry until such time the Standard Method of Measurement is revised.

The members of the Joint Committee are Tuan Haji Mohd Isahak Mohd Yusuf (Chairman), Encik
Cheah Kow Chye (Honorary Secretary), Encik Hashim Sikan, KMN, Encik Abdul Rahman Abdullah
and Encik Loh Siow King.

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