EVALUATION OF THE ELEMENTS INFLUENCING QUANTITY SURVEYORS' USE OF BESMM4 IN THE NIGERIAN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR

Abstract

The new BESMM4 is required by the development of new construction methods as a result of current
technology, the requirement to provide accurate cost information and reduce construction costs, and the
management of hazards related to construction operations. The purpose of this study is to determine the
elements that make up the new BESMM4 rules. 80 responses—or 65%—of the 135 total—were received after
the structured questionnaire was given to the respondents who are quantity surveyors in the corporate
organization, government organization and consultant firms in Abuja. Using quantitative analysis, the data
was examined with the goal of identifying the elements that make up the new BESMM4 regulations. However,
the findings of this study suggest that, among other things, the lack of a clearly defined scope of work, failure
to take into account the local climate, the lack of a health and safety advisor, first aid facilities, and cost
planning are among the best factors that make up the new BESMM4 rules. The use of BESMM should be a
part of every organization to help with the introduction of new techniques like value management, and
organizations. Nigerian building industry should review their techniques as the basis for valuing work for the
purpose of making payments. It also suggested that there be adequate awareness of the role and importance of
BESMM to all Nigerian building industry (mobilization payment, interim payment, final account payment).