Category: Quantities & pricing
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
A remeasured contract pays the contractor for quantities actually executed at the unit rates agreed in the BOQ.
Why it matters on a project
It suits work whose quantities cannot be fixed in advance, such as excavation and infrastructure, but needs documented measurements for every payment.
Common mistake
Not recording site measurements with joint signatures, so every quantity becomes a dispute at payment.
Frequently asked questions
How are quantities measured in a remeasured contract?
By joint site measurement or approved as-built drawings, signed by both parties.
What is the owner's risk in this contract?
The final cost is not known precisely until the end, because it follows actual quantities.
Related terms
- Lump-sum contractA fixed-price contract for a defined scope; the contractor carries the quantity risk.
- Bill of quantities (BOQ)A list of work items with description, unit and quantity, priced item by item.
- Payment application (IPC)A periodic payment request based on approved progress and executed quantities.
- Unit rateThe item price per unit of measure, built from material, labour and equipment then indirect costs and profit.
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