Estimating and Costing

Assignment 1
1. Describe the term estimate. Mention the various requirements for preparing detailed
estimate.
2. Mention the various purposes of Estimating. What are various subheads of items of work?
3. Write the principles of unit measurement.
4. Explain various methods of building estimate with suitable sketch.
5. Explain the importance of abstract of bill of quantities
6. Write the units of measurement and payment for the following items of work:
a. Surface excavation e. Brick work in well steining
b. Lightening conductor f. Cornice
c. W.C. pan g. White washing
d. Bending and binding of reinforcement
7. Under what circumstances the following types of estimates prepared?
a. Preliminary estimate c. Supplementary estimate
b. Revised estimate d. Complete estimate
8. What are the factors on which the unit rates of particular item of work depends on?
9. Explain the term contingencies and work establishment