(Amitesh Vijay Mourya)

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Area calculations: Types of areas taken for estimation plinth areas, plot area,

ilt up area, covered area etc.

Different types of estimates to be prepared. Preliminary estimates, detailed

timates etc.
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Methods of taking out quantities, width, length and depth calculations by

long wall & short wall

center line methods.

Units of different items, for quantity estimations.Modes of measurement

of works on site.

Measurements methods of various items, deductions for opening etc.

Addition of wastages to the measured quantities.

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Preparation of preliminary and detailed estimates working out estimates for

buildings whose plans, section and elevations are given.

Working out cost of construction based upon the plinth area rates, covered
ea rates etc.

Rate analysis of various items concrete, RCC brickwork etc. using the market
es CPWD (97) of materials and labor.

CPWD schedule of rates latest edition of 2014. Rates as given in schedule to

used as guidelines for making estimates.
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Use of computers for generating Bill of Quantities

Calculates the cost of the building based on the market rates and working out
e rate per sq.mtr. area of the building.
urpose of Estimating
) To know the approximate resources for proposed work.
) To know the requirement of tools, plants and equipment.
) To keep control over expenditure during construction.
) To draw up a construction schedule and programme.
) To fix up the completion period.
) To know value of property.
) To obtain administrative approval and technical sanction.
) To invite tender.
urpose of Costing
To know the probable cost of project before the execution.
To arrange the finance for proposed work.
For valuation of existing property
To know the cost of various items, well in advance, to be
onstructed.
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