Adaption Programme in Quantity Surveying (APQS)

Batch : 6

Self Study: 1A Assignment 2 – Quantification Costing of Construction Works

Submitted by: Shantanu Dutta,

Asst. Construction Manager (Mech.),
Larsen & Toubro Limited,
Metallurgical & Material Handling SBG,
Email: shaan@Lntecc.com
 Introduction to Indian Standard : 1200

 Name of Organization : Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

 Division Name : Civil Engineering Division

 Section Name : Methods of Measurement of Works of Civil Engineering (CED 44)

 Designator of Legally Binding Document : Indian Standard (IS) 1200

 Title of Legally Binding Document : Method of Measurement of Building and Civil Engineering Works
 Introduction to Indian Standard : 1200 - 22

 This Indian Standard (IS:1200) Part XXII was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 20 th April, 1982.

 Why Measurement is Important ?

Without the ability to measure, it would be difficult for scientists to conduct experiments or form theories.
Not only is measurement important in science and the chemical industry, it is also essential in farming,
engineering, construction, manufacturing, commerce, and numerous other occupations and activities.

 This standard eliminates different methodology of measurement for various materials used in building and civil
works materials like sand, boulders, aggregates, wood, cement, etc.

 IS:1200 (Part XXVII) covers the method of measurement of materials normally used in buildings and civil works.
 General Consideration in IS:1200 (Part XXVII)

 Description of Item – Description of each item shall, unless otherwise stated, include, wherever necessary,
conveyance and delivery, handling, unloading, storing etc.

 Limits of Measurement –
Nearest to
Item
(Decimal Place)
Dimensions 0.01 M
Area 0.01 M2
Volume 0.01 M3
Weight 1 Kg

 Bill of Quantities – Bills of quantities shall fully describe materials.

 Method of Measurement of Materials

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Name of Material How Measured
No.
1 Aggregates
In m3 after making a deduction of 7.5 percent from
Brick/stone of 40mm nominal size and above
stack measurements and as per type
Brick/stone aggregates of less than 40mm size
In m3 of gross stack measurements according to
cinder, sand, moorum, fly ash, pozzolana, stone,
nominal size and type
stone dust
2 Aluminium Flats In kg, stating size
3 Aluminium Strip and Edging In running metre stating size
4 Asbestos Cement Products
Barge boards Enumerated, stating size
Ridge In pairs, according to size and type
Gutters Enumerated, stating size, type and length
Roof lights, north light curves Enumerated, stating size and length
Sheets Enumerated stating type, size and length
Ventilators, eaves fillers, apron pieces, louvers,
Enumerated and described
cowls, ridge finials, septic tanks
 Method of Measurement of Materials

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Name of Material How Measured
No.
5 Bitumen Products
Bitumen felt In m2, stating type, grade and width
Bitumen hot sealing compound By weight, in kg, stating grade and type
Bitumen road tax In tonnes, stating type
Joint filler (sealing compound) In kg
6 Boards
Plywood, etc. In m2, stating type and thickness
7 Bricks/Brick Tiles Enumerated, stating type and thickness
8 Blocks (Building, Clay, Cement, Stone, etc.) Enumerated stating size, type and grade if any
9 Cement/Lime Pozzolana Mixture In kg, stating type
10 Distemper In kg
In linear metres and described (outside dimensions
11 Doors/Windows/Ventilators Frames
measured)
12 Fibre Glass Felt In m2 stating thickness and grade
 Method of Measurement of Materials

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Name of Material How Measured
No.
13 Filler Fibrous/Non fibrous In m2 and described
14 Fittings for Doors and Windows Enumerated
15 Galvanized Steel Barbed Wire In kg, stating type and size
16 Galvanized Steel Sheets (Corrugated/Plain) In quintals or enumerated, stating type and size
Glass Sheets (Plain/Pin
17 In m2, stating type, thickness and size
Head/Frosted/Wired/Splinter proof)
18 Glass Strips In running metres, stating thickness and width
19 Fali Cement – Concrete/Clay In m2, stating thickness and type
20 Lead for Caulking In kg
21 Lime In kg, stating class
22 Marble Chips In quintal, stating size and described
23 Marble Dust In kg
24 Marble Pieces In kg, stating colour
25 Marble Slab In m2, stating thickness and type
 Method of Measurement of Materials

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Name of Material How Measured
No.
26 Metal Beading In running metres, stating type and size

27 Paints, Emulsions and Thinners In litres, stating type and class

28 Paint (Stiff) and Pigment In kg, stating type and class

29 Pipes and Accessories In quintals or enumerated, stating type and size

Pipe fittings Enumerated and described

Pipes (except mild steel) In running metres and described

30 Precast Units for Flooring Enumerated and described

31 Rope Manila In kg and described

32 Rubber Rings for Pipes Enumerated and described

33 Steel

Mild steel sheets In tonnes, stating size and thickness

Mild steel expanded metal In m2 and described

Wire fabric/chain fabric In m2 and described

 Method of Measurement of Materials

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Name of Material How Measured
No.
Hoop iron/bolts/rivets/bars/structural
In kg or tonnes and described
sections/rails/mild steel pipes
34 Stone
Boundary stone/kilometre stone Enumerated, stating size and type
Kerb stone Enumerated, stating size
Floor stone slabs In m2 and described
In m3, after making a deduction of 15 percent from
Soling stone, boulders, rubble gross stack measurements, stating nominal size
and type
35 Sanitary Fittings
Cisterns/clamps/cocks/ferrules/foot-
rests/gratings/hydrants/traps/bathtubs/urinals/val
Enumerated and described
ves/wash basins/WC pans/showers/towel
rails/bidets
Tiles Enumerated, stating type and size
36 Timber
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Name of Material How Measured
No.
Blocks/baulks Enumerated, stating type and size
Enumerated, specifying diameter and described
Ballies (diameter shall be measured at 1.5m from the thick
end)
Bamboos Enumerated and described
Scantlings/planks/battens In m3, stating size and type
37 Tiles (Other thank sanitary) In m2, stating size and type
38 Wall Tiles/False Ceiling Tiles/Roofing Tiles Enumerated, stating type and size
39 Water Proofing Compound In kg
40 Water Proofing Paste/Emulsion/Liquid In litres
41 Wire In kg and described
42 Wire Rope In running metre and described
Thank You !

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