NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

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SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
EXAMINATIONS - JUNE 2015
PGCM 14/PGQS 14/GPQS 14/GPCD 14: Estimating and Quc.ntity Surveying
Note: 1. Answer ANY FOUR questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
Time Allowed: 2 Hrs. Ma.<. Marks: 1JO

1. What are the various types of specifications? Explain detail specification for RCC
work in footing.

2. Explain the need of quantity surveying in construction with some suitable example.

3. "Billing plays an trnportant role", comment on statement with an example.

4. Explain how measurement is done for concrete work. What are the various deduction
s are made?

5. Explain quantity takoff for a residential banglow with area 2000 Sqft Ground floor I

1000 Sqtt at first floor. Assume suitable data.

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6. Write short notes on ANY TWO of th&fcHlowing:
a. Engtish method of taking off quarRy
b. Abstrac.ting
c. Importance of measurement