Month: August 2025

General Steel Estimation 1. Steel requirement for RCC works (general):For residential buildings, steel consumption ≈ 2.5–3.5% of concrete volume. For commercial/high-rise ≈ 4–5%. This helps in preliminary BOQ estimation. 2.…

Concrete Mix & Volumes Dry volume of concrete = Wet volume × 1.54. 1 Bag cement = 0.035 m³ (1.25 cu.ft). 1 m³ M20 = 8 bags cement. 1 m³…

1. Professional Experience & Role Q: With Many years of experience, what has been your most challenging project?A: A high-rise mixed-use project with multiple subcontractors. The challenge was handling variations…

Part No.ScopeUnit of MeasurementClassificationSpecial Notes1Earthwork (excavation, filling, banking, etc.)m³, m², m, tonneType (excavation/filling), Soil/Rock, Lead/Lift, DewateringTimbering/shoring included; Deduction for pits >0.5 m²2Concrete Work (plain/reinforced)m³, m²Mix type, Thickness, Reinforcement inclusionCentring/shuttering included…

Scope:Covers demolition and dismantling of buildings and structures. Unit of Measurement: m³ → volume of demolished masonry, concrete. m² → dismantling finishes, flooring, roofing. No. → fixtures, doors, windows, sanitary…

Scope:Covers aluminium, glass, ACP, stone cladding systems. Unit of Measurement: m² → area of glazing or cladding. kg/tonnes → steel/aluminium sections if specified. Classification: By material: Glass, ACP, stone, ceramic…

Scope:Deals with plantation, gardening, and horticultural works. Unit of Measurement: m² → lawn, flower beds. No. → trees, shrubs. Classification: By species of plants. By size/age of plants. Special Notes:…

Scope:Measurement of surface treatment, turfing, and landscaping works. Unit of Measurement: m² → area dressed or turfed. No. → trees planted. Classification: By work type: Levelling, turfing, tree planting, hedge…

Scope:Covers measurement of bituminous road layers. Unit of Measurement: m² → surface treated. m³ → premix asphalt. Tonnes → bitumen. Classification: By work type: Prime coat, tack coat, premix, asphaltic…

Scope:Measurement of roads, pavements, shoulders, and allied works. Unit of Measurement: m² → pavement surface. m³ → road foundation/layers. km → road length (for overall contracts). Classification: By pavement type:…