Accurate Area Measurement Reports for Every Project

An Area Measurement Report is a document that provides detailed and accurate measurements of the floor area of a building or space.

This report helps streamline decision-making for property management, design, and renovation projects, offering you clear, dependable data. Accurate MBS ensures the highest level of precision in every report we generate.

To prepare an accurate quote for an Area Measurement Report, Accurate MBS requires a few key details about your project:

• Project Location:

  • The address where the site is located, to assess travel requirements and logistics.

• Building Type and Layout:

  • Information about the building type (e.g., office, industrial, retail) and any unique layout details, which help us determine equipment needs and complexity.

• Specific Measurement Standards:

  • Let us know if you require calculations per certain standards, such as NIA, GIA, or IPMS, to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

• Additional Deliverables:

  • Any extra deliverables, such as 2D/3D models, CAD drawings, or specific reporting formats, to provide an accurate cost estimate.

Feel free to contact Accurate MBS with these details, and our team will promptly provide a customized quote for your area measurement needs.

The deliverables of an Area Measurement Report are the specific outputs provided to the client after conducting a detailed survey of a building or space.

Here’s what you can typically expect:

• Area Calculations:
  • Net Internal Areas (NIA)
  • Gross Internal Areas (GIA)
  • Gross External Surveys (GEA)
  • IPMS Reports
• 2D Floor Plans (with measurements and layouts)
• Summary Tables (of areas per room/floor)

These deliverables ensure the client has accurate, easy-to-understand information about the building’s area and layout, useful for space planning, real estate transactions, lease agreements, and more.

Gross Internal Area (GIA) calculation is used to measure the total enclosed area within a building’s walls, providing an overview of the entire usable and non-usable space. At Accurate MBS, we perform precise GIA calculations to help you understand the full scope of your property. Here are the key aspects of GIA:

Total Area Measurement:

GIA includes all internal areas of the building, measured to the internal face of the perimeter walls. This includes all floors, including basements and mezzanines.

Inclusions:

It includes usable spaces like offices, storage rooms, meeting areas, and communal facilities.

Exclusions:

GIA does not account for external areas such as balconies, terraces, or external staircases.

PMS (International Property Measurement Standards) is a globally recognised standard for measuring property areas. At Accurate MBS, we use IPMS to provide consistent, transparent, and internationally comparable area measurements. Here are the main types of IPMS measurements:

IPMS 1:

Measures the entire floor area of a building, including external walls, used primarily for comparing building sizes across different markets.

IPMS 2:

Measures the interior areas by including internal walls but excluding external walls, typically used for planning and design purposes.

IPMS 3:

Focuses on measuring the actual occupiable or usable space, often used for property valuation, leasing, and tenant agreements.

Using IPMS ensures that property measurements are fair and consistent globally, reducing discrepancies in area calculations.

Net Internal Area (NIA) calculation is a method used to measure the usable space within a building, typically for commercial properties. At Accurate MBS, we provide precise NIA calculations to help assess the value and usability of a property. NIA refers to:

• Usable Space:

  • It includes all areas that can be used for business operations, like offices, storage rooms, and retail spaces.

• Exclusions:

  • It excludes areas like stairwells, lobbies, hallways, toilets, and mechanical rooms that are not usable for business purposes.

Creating an Area Measurement Report involves a systematic approach to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Here are the key stages involved in the process:

1. Project Initiation and Consultation

• Discuss the project’s objectives, specific requirements, and deliverables with the client. Understand their needs for the area measurement report.

2. Data Collection

• Execute the measurements using the selected equipment. This may involve Laser Scanning or Manual Measurements.

3. Data Processing and Analysis

• If laser scanning is used, register the multiple scans to create a cohesive point cloud representation of the site.

4. Report Compilation

• Prepare a comprehensive breakdown of measurements for each space, including room dimensions and area calculations.
• Create accurate 2D floor plans that illustrate the layout of the spaces measured. Include annotations for clarity.
• Develop summary tables that present the calculated areas in a clear format for easy reference.

5. Final Delivery

• Provide the report in accessible formats (e.g., PDF, CAD files, or BIM models) based on the client’s preferences and requirements.

6. Post-Delivery Support

• Check in with the client after delivery to ensure satisfaction and address any queries or requests for further information.
• If needed, accommodate any client requests for revisions or additional measurements.

Accurate MBS is based in London, we offer services for projects of all sizes across Greater London, including boroughs like Camden, Croydon, Hackney, Westminster, and more.

We also cover surrounding areas such as Buckinghamshire, Essex, Kent, Surrey, and beyond.