To expose the students to modes of measurement advanced rate analysis, preparation of estimates, schedule of quantities, specifications of materials and methods.

1. Modes of measurements, explanation of I.S. mode of measurement, explanation with case studies.

2. Collection of construction cost data of material, lab our, in-depth work- study with a view to frame rate analysis, design, work out rate analysis for items of construction.

3. Identification and framing of items of work.

4. Construction estimates, approximate index based estimates, accurate estimates based on quantity take off.

5. Methods of quantity take off, centerline method; out to out and clear dimension and other methods, measurement sheets & recording measurements, arithmetic processing and working out quantities.

6. Preparation of schedule of quantities, working out overall resource requirement materials, manpower, equipments etc.

7. Analysis of estimates, trade wise% costing, comparative analysis of approximate and accurate analysis.

8. Case study of residential buildings.

    1. Estimating and costing in civil engineering - By B. N. Dutta

    2. Economics and basic principles pertaining to civil engineering- By S. Patil

    3. Elements of estimating and costing- By S.C. Rangwala.

    4. Estimating and costing – By S. C. Rangwala.

Internal 60 %

    (Class assignments/tutorials, Class attendance, Tests, Class interactions, and any laboratory work if required
    etc.)

Final 40 %

    (Exam, Jury, Term Paper etc.)