Quantity surveying & Costing (CE-503 (C)) - Important Questions

Explain the purpose, importance and principles of estimating and the general rules for measurement of items of work.

Explain the different types of approximate / rough estimates such as plinth area rate, cubical content rate, preliminary, original, revised and supplementary estimates with example.

Explain the long wall and short wall method of estimating a building with example.

Explain mode of measurement, measurement sheet and abstract sheet for preparation of bill of quantities.

What is rate analysis? Explain the various factors affecting the rate of an item of work.

Calculate the quantities of cement, sand and aggregate required for 25 cu.m of R.C.C. 1:2:4 concrete work.

What is Current Schedule of Rates (C.S.R.)? Explain its importance in estimation and costing.

Explain the procedure for the preparation of a detailed estimate of a building.

Explain in detail the cost estimation for building services such as water supply, drainage and electrification.

Explain the method of estimating culverts with measurement details.

Find the volume of earthwork in an embankment of length 0.5 km, top width 4 m, depth 2 m with side slopes 1.5:1.

Explain factors affecting cost of works, key construction stages and approximate cost percentages.

What is overhead cost? Explain overhead charges, expenses included therein, contingencies and work charge establishment.

Define sinking fund, explain how it is determined and its importance in valuation.

Explain the different methods of valuation of buildings and purpose of valuation.

Explain the method of fixation of standard rent of a building.