THe purposes of SMM included

• Permit greater standardization of BQ format - assit in pricing . 
• Ensure a standard basis for contractor's to tender and a uniform basis for valuation and payment to the contractor . 
• All tender submitted are strictly comparable and thus easy to justify best offer . 
• Contractors are saved costly exercise . 
• fair and convenient basis for valuing certified stage payment , variations and adjustments of final account . 
• Data for cost analyses . 
• Reduce variations and claims 
• Ease management of contract finance . 
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