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2019-2021
RICS

Course Title : QUANTIFICATION AND COSTING OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Course Code : CM664
Semester : 2nd
Program : MBA CEQS
Submitted to : PROF. NIHAR NANYAM

Submitted By Enrollment No. Topic

Keshav Negi A13567119002 • MATERIALS
Patil Pratik Bhagawan A13567119002 • STONE
Vikas Julius Ganesh A13567119002 MASONRY
Srinivasan S A13567119019 • CEILING &
Soorya S A13567119028 LINING
• LAYING
WATER &
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SEWER
LINES

TABLE OF CONTENTS
[Link] ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. CODE BOOK COMPARISON .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 CEILING & LINING ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 STONE MASONRY ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 LAYING WATER & SEWER LINES ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
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[Link]

The codes for standard measurement are used for the uniformity of measurement in construction practices. Some of the significant codes
books which are popular are
1. POMI- PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
2. IS 1200- INDIAN STANDARDS
3. NRM 2 - NEW RULES OF MEASUREMENT
4. CESMM 4 –CIVIL ENGINEERING STANDARD MEASUREMENT
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2. CODE BOOK COMPARISON

2.1 CEILING & LINING
` IS 1200 NRM-2 CESMM-4 POMI
MEASUREMENTS • Dimension shall be • Dimensions shall be • Specific details have been • Work shall be measured
measured to the nearest measured to the nearest given except that ceilings net as fixed in position and
0.01m 10mm. should be measured in each measurement shall
• Areas shall be worked out • 5mm and over shall be area and linings should be taken to the nearest 10
to the nearest 0·01 𝑚2 regarded as 10mm and less be measured in length. millimetres
• Thickness and method of than 5mm shall be • Ceiling joists should be • Suspended ceilings shall
material fixing is given disregarded. classed as pitched roofs. be measured by area,
• No specific pattern for • Quantities less than one unit classified as follows:
formed works shall be given as one unit o Ceilings stating the
• Area measured is in net drop
contact with base o Sides and soffits of
• Widths stated are the width beams or upstands.
of each finished face • Heated or ventilated
• Height of ceiling is measured ceilings or the like shall be
from structural floor level to measured by area.
soffit of finished ceiling or • Linings or the like should
isolated beam be measured by area

Description Unit Description Unit Description Unit Description Unit

Circular cutting and Running Ceilings Not exceeding Metre(m) Depth of Square metre Depth of Square
waste metres 600mm wide suspension not (𝑚2) suspension not metre (𝑚2 )
UNITS exceeding 150 exceeding 150 mm
mm
Cover fillets over joints Running Ceilingsexceeding Square metre Depth of Square metre Depth of Square
metres 600mm wide (𝑚2) suspension 150– (𝑚2) suspension 150– metre (𝑚2 )
500 mm 500 mm
Sealing joints of plaster Running Isolated area not Number (nr) Depth of Square metre Depth of Square
or fiber boards metres exceeding 1𝑚2 suspension (𝑚2) suspension metre (𝑚2 )
exceeding 500 exceeding 500 mm
mm
Chamfering or rounding Running Proprietary metal Square metre Bulkheads Metre(m) Surfaces of width Metre(m)
edges of fiber boarding metres framed system to (𝑚2) not exceeding 300
form ceilings - mm
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Over 300mm wide on

face
Insulation boards and Square Proprietary metal Metre(m) Access panels Number (nr) Surfaces of width Metre(m)
slabs metre framed system to 300 mm
(𝑚2) form ceilings - Not
exceeding 300mm wide
on face
Hollow insulation block Square Proprietary Square metre Fittings Number (nr) Bulkheads Metre(m)
metre ceilings, linings & sub- (𝑚2)
(𝑚2) linings

Pipe sleeves through Number (nr)

walls, floors and
ceilings
SPECIFICATIONS Two main types of specifications Where the specification contains
• Prescriptive specifications clauses related to any of the
• Performance specifications following General Requirements,
the bills of
quantities shall make reference to
the appropriate clauses.
INCLUSIONS • Height of wall finishes is Ceilings, which shall include attached
measured tofinished ceiling and unattached beams and soffits of
height or specified staircase
height past suspended ceilings.
• Height of ceiling is measured
from
structural floor level to
soffit offinished ceiling or
isolated beam
• Where ceilings are suspended
from
sloping, curved or
irregular structures
an average depth of
suspension shallbe stated.
DEDUCTIONS • No deduction should be • No deduction made for No deduction from the areas • No deduction shall be
made for openings each voids 1.00m2 measured shall be made for holes made from items required
not exceeding 0.4 m2 • No allowance to be made in and openings each not exceeding to be measured by area for
• Deduction should be made net area for laps, dressings or 0.5m2 in area voids of
for openings exceeding 0.4 any other labours less than 1.00 m2
m2and labor assisted
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openings should be • Minimum deductions of

measured separately. voids shall refer only to
voids within the edges of
measured areas. voids
which are at
the edges of measured
areas shall always be
deducted, irrespective of
size.
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2.2 STONE MASONRY

[Link] Description IS 1200_4 POMI CESSM 4 NRM 2

1 Measurements All blockworks shall be measured in volume Blockworks shall be measured in All works are in volume Walls are measured on
and nearest roundoff is as per the following, volume. which includes area and the centre line of the
volume of joints. material unless
i. Length – 0.01m otherwise stated.
ii. Area - 0.01m2
iii. Volume – 0.01m3

2 Description All related works related to blockwork shall be Description of every item is Type of masonry and
included like handling, transportation, etc., aligned according to the sizes height of the masonry
of the blockwork. to be mentioned.

3 Reinforcement Joint Reinforcement joint in masonry All details of spacing, DPC, Width of the Joint
shall be measured only in length. size, etc., should be Reinforcement to be
mentioned in description and stated. Measured only
measured in length. in Length (metres)
4 Deduction Where minimum area is defined for deduction There are no deductions or No deduction from the No deductions to be
of an opening, void, or both, such area shall addition to volumes and areas volumes and areas measured made for voids or built
refer only to opening or void within the space measured shall be made for shall be made for holes and in items whose cross
measured. intruding or projecting surface openings in walls or surfaces sectional area equal to
features. each not exceeding 0. 25 m2 or less than 0.50 sq.m
in cross-sectional area.

6 Battered walls Battered walls shall be measured in sq.m only Battered walls shall be measured Thickness of battered/ Mean Thickness is
(mentioned as “extra over”) by area. tapering wall is the mean same as
thickness. battered/tampering.
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7 Measurement Stone masonry shall be measured in Cu.m and Joints, DPC are included in the Joints, DPC shall be described Stone masonry shall me
facing shall be measured in sq.m. joints are not measurement of stone masonry in the measurement sheet measured in volume
included. and same measurement as per IS and stone masronry shall be (m3)
1200. measured in cu.m

8 Deductions for No deduction as per below Additional lap joints shall not Any other shaped items
measurement be measured. which are mentioned in
i. ends for dissimilar materials upto 0.1m2 drawings,
Built in ducts & pipes of cross specifications, shall be
sectional area which exceed enumerated.
ii. for Bolts, cover blocks, etc.,
0.05m2 shall not be
measured.
iii. plastering accessories and fixtures for
window and doors.

9 Fireplaces & Chimney’s Smoke/air flues If the lengths of pipes and No deductions of flues
ducts exceeds 1m, then it shall be made when the
1. not exceeding 0.20 m2 –area measured as should be described in item. cross sectional area is
solid and no deductions. less than 0.10m2.

2. exceeding 0.20 m2- deduction shall be made

for pargetting and coring flue.
10 Pillars / Columns Columns and pillars shall be mentioned in Calulation of volume of
[Link] shall not exceed 3 times the pillars and columns shall be
thickness and thickness shall not exceed in a done through the mean
rectangular pillar shall be mentioned as in a dimension only.
masonry portion.
11 Stone nogging Stone noggin works shall be measured in m2 The thickness of walls facing
mentioning thickness of wall. to concrete and other casing
section shall be made in
descriptions.

12 Arches and vaults Masonry work for arches shall be mentioned Arches shall be measured by length Vaults shall be
separately and arch faces separately. (m). measured in sq.m and
in length (m) for arches.
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For arches < 2m, centering to be included.

For arches > 2m, centering shall be measured

separately.
13 Underpinning Unperpinning of stone walls shall be measured Pinning shall be measured in Width and Thickness to
separately and required slabs, slates, labours m. be stated.
are measured in sq.m.
14 Facings All facings and angles shall be measured in Measured in m.
length (m).
15 Chases and Rebates All Chases, rebates, throatings, grooves, etc, Shall be measured in meters. Shall be measured in
are measured in meters. [Link].
16 Cutting and opening All Cutting openings which exceeds 0.1 m2 in No deduction from the volumes
area should be measured in m3. and areas measured shall be made
for holes and openings in walls or
surfaces each not exceeding 0.25
m2 in cross-sectional area.
17 Coping and Sills Coping, sills and other related works shall be All Concrete fillings shall be Coping, sills and other
measured in cu.m measured separately in area. related material shall be
measured in m.

18 Expansion Joint Expansion joints or the like shall be The nature of components
measured by length. and dimensions of
movement joints shall be
stated in description.

Inference :

1. Block masonry work are listed in all standards of measurement.

2. More details about block masonry was made in IS 1200_4 and NRM 2.
3. No detailed description of measurement of work is not available in POMI. Since POMI is internationally accepted standard of measurement codes, precise details like measurement
in stages, works to be measured, tides, BOQ preparation, etc., shall be mentioned.
4. CESSM 4 has the least details of description.
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2.3 LAYING WATER & SEWER LINES

WATER LINES

METHODS OF MEASUREMNT
IS 1200 POMI NRM2 CESMM4
1 Measurements of works Pipes should be measured both The description or Center line measurements are taken along the lengths
are fixed to net values in terms of length taken along dimension as given of the pipes. The length occupied by the fittings and
and are rounded of the center line. & cross sectional for the pipe work & valves are included while calculating the length of pipe
0.01m. diameter. The diameter should its ancillaries should and the length the pipe occupies & fittings are excluded.
specify whether if it’s internal or be measured The length of pipe occupied by man holes are not taken
external diameter. inclusive of fittings. into considerations while calculating the length of the
pipe when more than one pipe is laid in a trench.

2 Extra over pipes are Small pipes with internal Pipes entering the manhole & other chambers whose
considered as fittings diameter of 60mm or more & length is to be measured to the inside surface of the
and specials. Cuttings its fittings are deemed to be chambers shall be included neglecting the backdrops to
and joining of pipe are included. the manhole comprising pipes and fittings.
also included to it. It also includes pipes with larger
diameter of more than 60 mm
& gutters which are all grouped
together as fittings.
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METHODS OF MEASUREMENT

IS 1200 POMI NRM2 CESMM4

Measurements of Enumeration of valves, traps, Fitting of pipes for back dropping to manholes should be
vertical & suspended expansion compensators, cover enumerated. The requirement of straight specials are
pipes are enumerated plates, sleeves. specified if its only needed. The pipe interconnections
separately along with between manholes & chambers are not deemed for
its required materials straight specials.
& working
arrangements are
specified.

Pipeline testing should Enumeration of test

be in running metres. certificate for testing
and commissioning.
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SEWER LINES

Methods of measurement
IS1200 POMI NRM 2 CESMM-4
Pipes should be measured both in Center line length The depth of the trench is increased in Measurement is not deemed for
terms of length taken along the center is taken for incremental of 500mm. irrespective of the backfilling of trenches with fillings of
line & cross sectional diameter is also gutters. The size is depth of max depth the average depth is rubble drains and materials other
noted along with it. Separate enumerated for calculated. than what is excavated.
measurements of joints & fittings need fittings in gutters. Center line length is taken for pipes.
to be taken.

MANHOLE
The measurement & the description of - The maximum internal size of the chamber Measurement of depth of manhole &
the manhole & inspection chamber & such as manholes, inspection, soakways, other chambers are taken from cover
are classified on depth basis. septic tanks & rocker joints. top to top of base slab or channel
invert.
APPURTENANT ITEMS
Description & measurement of Enumeration of valves, gullies, pipe sleeves, wall, floor, Principle dimension of each fitting
appurtenant item of work such as valves, traps, ceiling place. stating the item description for pipe
ventilating shafts, pumping mains. expansion fittings to cast iron & spur iron pipe
compensators, work exceeding 300mm. Description
sleeves, cover of fittings of pipe work not in
plates. trenches.

TESTING
Pipeline testing should be in running
metres.
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2.3 MATERIALS

Sr. No. Particulars (IS 1200-22) (NRM-2) CESMM-4 POMI

Aggregates
CUM, 7.5% of stack - -
Brick/stone (Width above measurement, As
1 40mm) per type -
Brick/stone (Width below - -
40mm) Cinder, sand,
1.1
moorum, fly ash, Cum, According to
pozzolona, stone dust nominal size Brick/Blockwork in SQM,

2 Aluminiumstripp& edging RMT - - -

2.1 Aluminiumflate Kg, Stating size - - -

3 Asbestos cement product

measured in RMT, States - Boarding shall be

Net girth, it needs proper measured by area,
edge, good dressing without addition for
Enumerated , stating needed, it is the top most joints or laps
3.1 Barge Boards size part of the building
measured in RMT, States - -
Net girth,Hence chances of
prco;ation of water is high in
the rainy season, dressing
3.2 Ridge Pairs, on size & type need to be done carefully
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- -
Measured in RMT, it is a
total lenth that has been
used, give the details of the
materials, size shape,
material etc. , to fix gutter
tight it need dressing,
Enumerated, States procedure has been give of
3.3 Gutters size, type, length how to carry the work.
measured in SQM/NO., - -
discribe dimension,
thickness, made up of pre
cast concrete. This also can
Enumerated, on size be applicable where pre cast
3.4 Roof light, north light curves & type members will be used
Measured in(RMT when - -
thick.<500 mm and if
thick.>500mm in SQM),
component need to be
coated by anti. Oxidant to
Enumerated, States sustain for long time , no
3.5 Sheet size, type, length deduction for<1 SQM
Meaasured in (NO.), Portal frames and
dimension and description of roof trusses stating
item need to be given along the number fixings
with NO., dimension and shall be given as an
description of item need to item
Ventilators, eaves fillers, be given along with NO., do
apron pieces, louvers, the tight fitttings, thread the
cowls, ridge fianals, septic Enumerated, sharp points, ffill the jionts
3.6 tanks described carefully etc.
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4 Bitumen products - -

SQM, Stating type, - -

4.1 Bitumen felt grade, width
Bitumen hot sealing Kg, Stating grade, - -
4.2 compound type
4.3 Bitumen road tar TON, Stating type - -
- Bitumen filler to
complete rail
Joint Filler (Sealing assemblies shall be
4.4 compound) Kg measured by length

5 Boards

meaures in (RMT/SQM) if - Board shall be

Size less than 600mm=RMT, measured by length
this can used where ever
timber need to be measure ,
Enumerated, Stating mention thickness and type
5.1 plywood thickness of timber
Enumerated, Stating - Board shall be
5.2 Brick/brick tile class & size enumerated
Block(building, clay, Enumerated, stating - -
5.3 cement, stone etc.) size, tye, grade
Cement /lime pozzolona KG, stating type, - -
5.4 mixture thickness
5.5 Distemper KG
Cement /lime pozzolona Linear meter, - -
5.6 mixture Discribe dimensions
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Cement /lime pozzolona - -

mixture (excluding SQM, Discribe
5.7 finnishes, fitting) dimensions
- Glass shall be
measured by area,
SQM, Stating Count in SQM if Area >600 unless materials is
5.8 Fiber glass felt tickness& grade mm width if not then in RMT stated
5.9 filler fiborus/non fiborus SQM, Discribed - -
- Lambs, heads, sills,
mullions, transoms
Measured in(NO.), size & or the like shall be
details need to be mentioned measured by
, size specification given for length;
the joining member, alternatively, frame
procedure given for and lining set
5.10 Fitting for door & window Enumerated execution of work maybe enumerated
KG, Stating type & - -
5.11 Galvanize steel barbed wire size
Galvanizes steel sheet quintel/enumerated, - Enumerated
5.12 (corrugated/plain) Stating typr& size
Glass Sheets(Plain/pin - Glass shall be
head/frosted/wired/splinter SQM, Stating type, measured by area
5.13 proof) thickness, size Glas sheet area is measured
RMT, Stating width & Unit as SQM, with discribing - -
5.14 Glass strip thickness thickness
SQm, Stating Concrete-50- -
5.15 Jali cement (concrete/ clay) thickness & type 100 m³
5.16 Lead for cayulking KG - -
5.17 Lime KG, Stating Class - -
Quintal, Stating size - -
5.18 Marble chips &discribe
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5.19 marble dust KG - -

5.2 Marble pieces KG, Stating colour - -
SQM,Stating - -
5.21 Marble slab thickness & type
RMT, Stating type & - -
5.22 Metal beading size
LIT, Stating class, - -
5.23 Pints, emulsion, thinners type net in place area
KG, Stating type & measurment shall be thaken - -
5.24 Pint (Stiff) &pogmented class in SQM

6 Pipes &accessaries

Counted in NO. in detail - -

Enumerated, specification need to attach
6.1 Pipe fitting Discribed pipe dia, type of material etc.
- Pipes and gutters
shall be measured
by length, taken
Pipes (Except mild steel along the centre
6.2 pipes) RMT, Discribed In RMT net in place line over all fittings
6.3
- Floor slabs,
partition slabs or
Enumerated, the like shall be
6.4 Precast units for flooring Discribed measured by area
6.5 Rope manila KG, Discribed - -
Enumerated, - -
6.6 Rubber rigs for pipes Discribed
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7 Steel

in SQM thickness given, not - -

then counted in NO> with
Toons, Stating size & discribeing it, Method of
7.1 Mild steel sheet thickness fixing it will be give with it.
7.2 Mild steel expanded metal SQM, Discribed In Tonnes - -
- Steel wires or
cables shall be
measured by
7.3 Wire fabric/chain fabric SQM, Discribed Wire mesh Measured in the weight
Hoop SQM stating Size & - -
irn/bolts/rivets/bars/structur thickness, state diametre&
7.4 al sections/mild steel pippes KG/toons, Discribed type

8 Stone

Boundery stone/kilometer Enumerated, Stating - -

8.1 stone size & type
Enumerated, Stating - -
8.2 Kreb stone size
8.3 Floor stone slab SQM, discribed - Enumerated
CUM, 15% from - -
Soling stone, rubble, stack measurment, worked area in RMT shall be
8.4 boulder Stating size type taken.
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9 Sanitary fitting

- Valves, traps,
expansion
compensators or
Cisterns/clamps/cocks/ferru the like shall be
9.1 les/foot enumerated,
rest/grating/hydrants/traps/b sleeve, cover-
ath tub/urinals/valveslwash plates or the like
basin/WC/pansshowers/tow Enumerated, Count in NO. discription shall be understood
els/rails/bidets discribed needs to be given item wise to be included
Enumerated , Stating - -
9.2 Tiles size & type

10 Timber

Measured in Structural timbers

Enumerated, Stating nominal size is measuredd metre square shall be measured
10.1 Blocks/baulks size & type in the (RMT) in lengths
Enumerated, - -
Specifie dimeter it includes Purlins, wall
10.2 Ballies (take plates, roof & floor
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diamenterromthicken joints,dtruting, post

d at 1.5 m) &coloumns, battens etc.
Enumerated, enginered members mostly - -
10.3 Bambbo Discribe measured in the (No.)
ex. Roof truss, pportal - -
frames, wall panels, beams,
joints,posts&coloumns etc.,
Mention finished dimension
discription, more than 6.00
CUM, Stating size & RMT should be concidered
10.4 Scantlings/planks/battens type as contineous length
Measured in SQM., Under - -
laying & battening is
foundation before doin any
SQm, Discribe size & roof tiling, Do deduction for
10.5 Tiles (other than sanitary) type voides>1 SQM
Wall tiles/false ceilings Enumerated, - -
10.6 tiles/roofing tiles Discribe size & type
Filling hollow section with - -
dufferen materials including
sealents, it is taken as ITEM.
Detailes of the maerail
should me mentioned aln
with it Procedure for
conducting work at site aline
the fixing material, fixing
material, dressing. if not
fixtures ued to reduce
10.7 Waterproofing compound KG gluing/sealing material.
Waterproofing - Waterproof
10.8 paste/emulsion/liquid LIT coverings, linings or
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the like shall be

measured by area
- Wires or cables
shall be measured
10.9 Wire KG, Discribe by weight
Wire mesh Measured in the - Wires or cables
SQM stating Size & shall be measured
10.10 Wire rope RMT, Discribe thickness by weight