Advance Estimation & Quantity Surveying

Dr. S. D. Kore
NICMAR University
Pune
 Reference Books
1) Chakraborti M., Estimating, Costing Specification & Valuation in Civil
Engineering, Published by Authors, Calcutta.
(2) Dutta B. N., Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering - Theory and
Practical, UBS Publishers' Distributors Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
(3) Joglekar P.T., Practical information for Quantity Surveyors, Property
Valuers, Architects , Engineers and Builders, Pune Vidyathi Graha
Prakashan.
(4) Kharb K.S., Guide for Quantity Surveyors, Architects, Engineers and
Builders, vol.1,2,3. Kumar Book Depot, N. Delhi

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 Internal Assessment Pattern
Internal assessment Total Marks Type

Unit test 1 20 Regular question paper

IA1 20 Assignment

IA2 10 MCQ/Quiz

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Estimate
• An estimate is the anticipated or probable cost of work and is usually
prepared before the construction is taken up.
• Estimating is the technique of calculating or computing the various quantities
and the expected expenditure to be incurred on a particular work or project.
Quantity Surveying

• The appraisal method of estimating construction costs by calculating the cost

of all the physical components adding the cost to assemble them and then
including the indirect costs associated with such construction is termed as
“Quantity Survey”.

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Need for Estimation and Costing
➢To know the quantities of various items of work, a material and
labour and their source of identification.
➢To decide whether the proposal can match the available funds to
complete the structure.
➢To obtain the administrative and technical sanction of estimate from
the competent authorities to release the funds for construction.
➢To invite tenders or quotations based on the estimate quantities for
entrust of works to the execution.

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 Drawings
i.e. plans, élévations, sections etc.
Data Required Detailed specifications about
for Estimation workmanship & properties of materials
etc.
Standard schedule of rates of
the current year

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1. DRAWINGS

If the drawings are not clear and without complete dimensions the preparation of estimation become very
difficult. So, It is very essential before preparing an estimate.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

a) General Specifications:

This gives the nature, quality, class , work and materials in general terms to be used in various parts of wok.

It helps to form a general idea.

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b) Detailed Specifications:
These gives the detailed description of the various items of work, laying down the Quantities and qualities of
materials, their proportions, the method of preparation workmanship and execution of work.

3. RATES
For preparing the estimate the unit rates of each item of work are required.

1. For arriving at the unit rates of each item.

2. The rates of various materials to be used in the construction.

3. The cost of transport materials.

4. The wages of labour, skilled or unskilled of masons, carpenters, Mazdoor, etc.,

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Complete Estimate

Cost of
Land

Complete
Estimate

Legal Cost of
Expenses Structure

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The complete estimate consist of some direct & indirect cost

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 Lump-sum
• While preparing an estimate, it is not possible to workout in detail in case of
petty items. Items other than civil engineering will be placed under Lump-sum
items.
• The following are some of L.S Items in the estimate.
1.Water supply and sanitary arrangements.
2.Electrical installations like meter, motor, etc.,
3.Architectural features.
4.Contengencies and un-forseen items.
• In general, certain percentage on the cost of estimation is allotted for Lump-
sum Items.
• Even if sub estimates prepared or at the end of execution of the work, the
actual cost should not exceed the Lump-sum amounts provided in main
estimate.
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Measurements of Works

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Fundamentals
1. 1 ft = 0.3048m
2. 1 sq.ft = 1 ft x 1ft
= 0.3048m x 0.3048m
= 0.0929 sq m
3. 1 cu. ft = 1ft x 1ft x 1ft
= 0.3048m x 0.3048m x 0.3048m
= 0.0283cu m
4. 1m = 3.28 ft
5. 1sqm = 3.28ft x 3.28ft
= 10.76 sqft
6. 1 cum = 3.28ft x 3.28ft x 3.28ft
= 35.3147 cuft

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MEASUREMENT

• Measurement has a very important place in Planning and

Execution of any Civil Engineering work.

• It is required from first estimate to the final completion of

work and payment settlements.

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GENRAL RULES
❑ Each item shall be fully described and shall include all necessary materials,
transport, unloading, stacking, storing, wastage in handling, labour required
for finishing the work etc.
❑ Booking of dimensions is done in order of length, breadth or width and height or
depth or thickness.
❑ Dimensions shall be nearest
• 0.01 m in length
• 0.01 m2 in areas
• 0.01 m3 in volumes
• 0.001 tonnes in weights

❑ Same work with different conditions or stages must be measured separately

stating the condition, height or depth or distances.

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 UNITS OF MEASUREMENTS
➢Mass, voluminous and thick works shall be taken in cubic unit or volume( M3).

➢Thin, shallow or surface works shall be taken in square unit or in area ( M2).

➢Long and thin work shall be taken in linear or running unit (RMT)

➢Piece works or job works etc shall be taken as number.

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Units of Measurements
Categorized for their nature, shape, size and for making payments to
contractor.
1.Single units-----doors, windows, trusses etc., are expressed in numbers.

2.Work consisting linear measurement ------fencing,handrail,bands for specific

width etc., are expressed in running meters (RM)

3.Works consisting areal measurements-------------plastering, white washing,

etc., are expressed in square meters (m2).

4.Works consisting cubical contents which involve volume like earth work,
concreting, masonry, etc., are expressed in cubic meters(m3).

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Measurements of works
Si No Particulars of item Units of Units of payment
measurements
I 1. Earth work in excavation cum per cum

2.Earthwork in filling foundations trenches cum Per cum

3.Erath work in filling plinth cum Per cum

II 1.P.C.C. In Foundations cum Per cum

2. Cement concrete in lintels/slabs/chajja/ cum Per cum

sunshades

3. Concreting if thickness specified sqm Per sq m

4.If width and height specified cum 1rm

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 Standard No Publication year Reaffirmed year Title
IS 1200:Part 1 1992 2007 Earth work
IS 1200:Part 2 1974 2007 Concrete works
IS 1200:Part 3 1976 2007 Brickwork
IS 1200:Part 4 1976 2007 Stone masonry
IS 1200:Part 5 2013 ----- Form work
IS 1200:Part 6 1974 2007 Refractory works
IS 1200:Part 7 2013 ----- Hardware
IS 1200 IS 1200:Part 8 1993 2007 Steel work and iron work
IS 1200:Part 9 1973 2007 Roof covering (Including cladding)
28 Parts IS 1200:Part 10 2013 ----- Ceilings and linings
IS 1200:Part 11 2013 ----- Paving, Floor finishes, Dado and Skirting
IS 1200:Part 12 1976 2007 Plastering and pointing
IS 1200:Part 13 1994 2007 Whitewashing, colour washing. distempering and painting of building
surfaces
IS 1200:Part 14 1984 2007 Glazing
IS 1200:Part 15 1987 2007 Painting, polishing and varnishing etc.
IS 1200:Part 16 1979 2007 Laying of water and sewer lines
IS 1200:Part 17 1985 2007 Road work including airfield pavements
IS 1200:Part 18 1974 2007 Demolition and dismantling
IS 1200:Part 19 1981 2007 Water supply, Plumbing and Drains
IS 1200:Part 20 1981 2007 Laying of gas and oil pipe lines
IS 1200:Part 21 1973 2007 Wood work and joinery
IS 1200:Part 22 1982 2007 Materials
IS 1200:Part 23 1988 2007 piling
IS 1200:Part 24 1983 2007 Well foundations
IS 1200:Part 25 1971 2007 Tunneling
IS 1200:Part 26 1987 2007 Acid resistant lining
IS 1200:Part 27 2013 ------ Earth work done by Mechanical Appliances
IS 1200:Part 28 1992 2007 Sound insulation works
IS:3861 2002 2007 Plinth, carpet and rentable area of building
SP27 1987 2003 Handbook of method of measurement of building works
IS 3385:Pat 1 1965 ---- Code of practice for measurement of civil engineering works: Part 1 Pile 25
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