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Thumb Rules for Concrete Works – Civil Engineers & QS
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…
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Advanced Interview Q&A Quantity Surveyor / Billing Engineer / Contracts Engineer
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…
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Consolidated Master Table for IS 1200 (Part 1–35)
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…
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IS 1200 – Part 35: Demolition and Dismantling
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…
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IS 1200 – Part 34: Structural Glazing and Cladding
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…
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IS 1200 – Part 33: Horticulture and Gardening Works
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:…
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IS 1200 – Part 32: Surface Dressing and Landscaping
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…
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IS 1200 – Part 31: Asphalt/Bituminous Works
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…
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🔹 IS 1200 – Part 30: Roadwork (General)
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:…
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🔹 IS 1200 – Part 29: Damp Proof Course (DPC)
Scope:Covers damp proof courses and treatments in buildings. Unit of Measurement: m² → horizontal DPC (e.g., 75mm thick concrete with bitumen). m² → vertical DPC on walls. Classification: By type…