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CLE3001 QUANTITY SURVEYING AND ESTIMATING

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Syllabus version
Pre-requisite CLE2001 – Building Drawing
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Course Objectives:
1. To understand the types of estimates
2. To identify the methods used for different structural components
3. To understand rate analysis and process of preparation of bills
Expected Course Outcome:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to
1. Understand the methods of estimates of buildings.
2. Understand the concepts of prepare a detailed estimate for different types of structures
3. Evaluate rate for various items of works in different types of structures.
4. Prepare valuation reports and cost quality control in construction
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 2, 9
Module: 1 Introduction- Methods of estimates 3 hours
General items of work in building – standard units –principles of workingout quantities for detailed
and abstract estimates –methods of estimatesof buildings.
Module: 2 Quantity Estimation for Building 6 hours
Estimation of building - Short wall and long wall method - Centre line method - Report writing.
Module: 3 Quantity Estimation for Structural steel 5 hours
Estimate of R.C.C and structural Steel - Scheduling - Slab - beam-column.
Module: 4 Quantity Estimation for Roads 4 hours
Road estimation - earthwork fully in banking - cutting - partly cutting & partly filling - Detailed
estimate and cost analysis for roads.
Module: 5 Analysis of Rates 4 hours
Rate analysis & preparation of bills - Data analysis of rates for various items of works - Sub-
structure components - Rate analysis for R.C.C. slabs, columns and beams.
Module: 6 Tenders and contracts 3 hours
Tenders-Tender document - Cost & quality control - Contracts - Contracts - Types of contracts-
Arbitration and legal requirements
Module: 7 Valuation 3 hours
Valuation- Capitalized value - Depreciation - Value of building - Mortgage – Lease- Measurement
book, Stores. BOT & EPC - Case studies.
Module: 8 Contemporary issues 2 hours
Total Lecture hours 30 hours
Text Book (s)
1. Datta B.N. Estimating and costing, Charator Publishing House, 2012.
Reference Books
1. Kohli D.D and Kohli R.C, "Estimating and Costing", 12th Edition, S.Chand Publishers, 2014.
2. Vazirani V.N and Chandola S.P, “Estimating and costing", Khanna Publishers, 2015.
3. Rangwala, C. "Estimating, Costing and Valuation", Charotar Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2015.
4. Duncan Cartlidge, "Quantity Surveyor’s Pocket Book", Routledge Publishers, 2012.
5. PWD Data Book
6. CPWD Schedule of Rates (SoR)
7. Kohli D.D and Kohli R.C, "Estimating and Costing", 12th Edition, S.Chand Publishers, 2014.
Mode of Evaluation: Continuous Assessment Test, Quizzes, Assignments, Final Assessment Test
Recommended by Board of Studies
Approved by Academic Council 47th ACM Date 05.10.2017