Roll of Quantity Surveyor

ROLE OF QUANTITY
SURVEYOR
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ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR
1. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
2. QUANTITY SURVEYOR AS A SPECIALIST
3. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES OF A QUANTITY

SURVEYOR
4. THE ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
5. THE ROLE IN A GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
6. ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN PLANNING/

DESIGN/ CONSTRUCTION
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
1933------Institution of civil engineers, London published report
on engineering quantities
1953------standard method of measurement issued
1967------establishment of a working party to identify research

needs in construction needs
1976------Civil engineering standard method of measurement

published
1985------CESMM 2 published
1988------CESMM 7 published
QUANTITY SURVEYOR AS A SPECIALIST
REQUIRES SPECIAL SKILLS IN THE CHANGED

AND COMPLEX CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
TECHNICAL AND SEMI LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED
BUILDING ECONOMICS ACQURIED GREATER IMPORTANCE
CONSTANT MONITORING/ APPRAISAL TO TOP MANAGEMENT

ON CONTRACT MATTERS
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER DO NOT POSSESS THE ABOVE SKILLS
FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR
ADVISE THE OWNER AT PRELIMINARY STAGE ON COST
STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL/ DPR
ADVISE ON THE TYPE OF CONTRACT SYSTEM
PREPARE SCHEDULE OF WORK/ BILL OF QUANTITIES
PREPARE SPECIFICATIONS
LIST OF DRAWINGS
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
PRICE LUMSUM ITEMS OF WORK
SELECTION OF CONTRACTORS
ISSUE/ RECEIPT OF TENDERS

EVALUATION OF TENDERS/ ACCEPTANCE
FUNAMENTAL DUTIES OF QUANTITY
SURVEYOR (CONTD)
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES
DEVIATIONS/ VARIATIONS
FIXING RATES
EXTENSION OF TIME
PAYMENTS
TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
DISPUTES AND THEIR RESOLUTION

ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN
ALL DUTIES STATED ABOVE
TAKING MEASUREMENTS
MONITORING AND VARIANCE REPORTS
ROLE IN A GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
TENDERING BASED ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY ADR/ ARBITRATION
DEFECT LIABILITY
RELEASE OF PERFOMANCE GUARANTEES
TECHNICAL EXAMINATION
MENSURATION
AND
QUANTITY SURVEYING
ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR
1. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
2. QUANTITY SURVEYOR AS A SPECIALIST
3. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES OF A QUANTITY

SURVEYOR
4. THE ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN

5. THE ROLE IN A GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION
6. ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN PLANNING/

DESIGN/ CONSTRUCTION
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT
1933------Institution of civil engineers, London
published report on engineering quantities
1953------standard method of measurement issued
1967------establishment of a working party to identify

research needs in construction needs
1976------Civil engineering standard method of

measurement published
Mensuration & Quantity Survey
1985----CESMM 2 Published in Britain
1987----SP 27 Hand Book of Method of
Measurement of Building works
1988----CESMM 7 published in Britain
1991----CESMM 3 published in Britain
(Civil engineering standard
method of measurement)
Mensuration & Quantity Survey
Mensuration formulae:
QUANTITY SURVEY
METHODS IN BUILDINGS
By
V.R.K.Murty
Quantity Survey Methods
► Introduction
► Formats for measurement
► Systems of measurements
► Order of taking Measurements
► IS Codes
► Standard methods of Measurement
► Abstracting and billing
► Conclusion
Methods of Measurement
► Centre line method
► In and out method
► Important mensuration formulae and their
application
► Standard formats for recording
measurements.
Formats for measurement
► Horizontal formats
S.No Description Nos L B D Quantity
1 Excavation 8 2.0 1.50 1.20 28.80m3

for Column
footing
Formats for measurement
Vertical format as followed by Institution of
Surveyors
Timsing Dimensions Squaring Rough

/waste
2/4/ 2.00 Details of

1.50 dimensions,
1.20 28.80 m3 sketches
Systems of Measurement
► Trade system - Measurements trade wise
► Group system – Measurements for all trades
simultaneously
Order of taking measurements
► Earth work
► Foundations (Pile/ Well foundations)
► Concrete works
► Brick work
► Stone masonry
► Form work
► Wood work and joinery
► Steel work and iron work
► Hard ware
► Glazing
► Paving, floor finishes, dado and skirting
► Roof covering
► Ceiling and lining
► Plastering and pointing
► White washing, colour washing,
distempering and other finishes
► Painting, polishing, varnishing
► Demolitionand dismantling
► Water supply, plumbing and drains
► Water and sewage lines
► Road work including airfield pavement
IS Codes
► IS
1200 Parts I – XXVIII Method of
measurement of building and civil
engineering works
► SP
27 Hand book of method of
measurement of building works
Standard methods of measurement
Earth work:
Length - Nearest 0.01m, nearest 0.1m for
lengths > 25m
Area – 0.01 Sqm
Volume – 0.01 cum
Classification: Soft/ loose soil, hard soil,
SDR, HR, other classifications to suit local
conditions
Earth work:
Types of excavation:
- Surface dressing
- Rough excavation
- Surface excavation
- Excavation over areas (>1.5m in width & 10 sqm in plan)
- Excavation in trenches (< 1.5m in width & n.exe 10sqm)
- Post holes (0.5cum)
- Return fill and ram (RFR)
- Lead and lift
Earth work:
Lead- 50,100,150,200,250,500,1000,1500m
additional 500m up to 5 Km, there after 1
Km intervals
Lift _ 1.5m intervals
Embankments – 10% deduction for solid
contents, 5% in case machinery is used
Rock stacks – 50% deduction
Earth work:
Authorized width: For pipes, pipe dia
without socket plus 40 Cm, for depth >1m
10 Cm for every 1 m depth
Concrete: Classification if in-situ concrete
Foundations, footings, bases of columns
Walls
Slabs supported on walls, beams, columns
Chajjas
Lintels, Shelves, beams
Stair cases
Balusters, newels, railing
Arches
Domes, vaults
Concrete: Classification of in- situ concrete
Foundations, footings, bases of columns
Walls
Slabs supported on walls, beams, columns
Chajjas
Lintels, Shelves, beams
Stair cases
Balusters, newels, railing
Arches
Domes, vaults
Concrete:
Shell roof, arch, folded plates
Chimney shafts
Canal lining
Blast walls, retaining/ return walls
Concrete filling for precast components
Kerb, steps
String/ lacing courses
Cornices, moulds
Louvers, fins, facias
Concrete: Measurements:
Columns – Top of column base to underside of 1st
floor & from top of floor slab to underside of 2nd
floor slab
Beams – Face to face of column (length)
Bottom of slab to bottom of beam
(depth)
Top of slab to top of beam (depth of
inverted beam)
Chajjas – Inclusive of bearing (without
lintel) Clear with lintel/ beam
Cavity walls – Plane along centre line of
cavity
Channel – Rm
Tensioning strands – Kg (between
anchorages)
Expansion joints – Rm
Water proofing – Kg
Guniting – Sqm
Grout holes – Rm (grout pipes –kg)
Water pressure test – each holes
Holding bolts – Nos
Cutting in concrete – Rm (grooves, chages)
Cm (holes/ mortices)
Toothing/ bonding - Sqm
No deduction for:
Ends of dissimilar materials (joists)
Openings – 0.1 sqm each
Moulding/ drips/ champers – Up to 10 cm
deep
Small voids – Up to 40 cm2 each
Volume occupied by reinforcement
Brick work - Measurements:
More than one brick thick – m3
Less than one brick thick, honey comb work,
cavity walls, broken glass coping, DPC toothing
bonding – m2
Brick edging, cills, cornices – Rm
Greater than three brick thick – actual
measurement to nearest cm
Greater than ¼ brick as ½ brick
Brick work - Measurements:
No deductions for:
Ends of dissimilar materials
Openings up to 0.1 m2
Bearings of slabs, chajjas where thickness
< 10cm & bearing does not extend to full thickness
Concrete blocks, hold fasts, holding down bolts
Chases < 50cm girth
Volume occupied by box girders
Honeycomb work measured solid
Stone work – Measurements:

Battered, tapered and curved walls
measured net in m3
Bond stones- Volume shall be deducted
Dimensions to nearest 0.01m, 0.01m2,0.01
m3
No deductions – same as for brick work
Woodwork and Joinery– Measurements:
Battens < 5cm2, Scantlings – 5- 20 cm2
Length – Neatest 1cm
width and thickness – Nearest 2mm at least
cross section
Varying cross section – Section at the
largest cross section
Framed members – Length of member
including embedded length
in the joint
Builders hard ware- Measurements:
Tower bolt (barrel) – Length barrel
Tower bolt (Semi barrel) – Length of bolt
Locking bolt – Length of bolt
Butt hinge – length of joint/ knuckle
Parliament hinge – Width between flanges
and height of hinge
Handle – grip length
Piano hinges – Overall width of flaps when open
Steel/ aluminum, Iron work–Measurements:

Weight of steel sections as per IS weights
If weight not given @ 7850 kg/m3
Weight of cleats, brackets, packing pieces, bolts, nuts,
washers, gussets- overall dimensions
Rivets – Weight of rivet + head
Welding metal weight not added
Weight to nearest kg, length nearest 0.5cm
Deduction – hole> 0.02m2, opening > 0.1m2
Steel/ aluminum, Iron work -

Measurements:
Authorized laps, cranks, chairs, spacers shall be
measured extra
Weight of tying wire, weight of of welds not
measured
Expanded metal: Unit M2, authorized laps
measured, openings > 0.2M2 shall be deducted
Steel/ aluminum, Iron work - Measurements:

Steel rolling shutters: Height – Bottom of lintel to FFL/
cill, Width- Inclusive of side guides
Collapsible gates: Height – FFL to top of gate Width –
out to out in open position
Steel doors/ windows/ ventilators: Height/ width – Out
to out of frame to nearest 0.5 cm
Pressed steel frames: Rm, Filling of frame width
concrete measured separately
Roof covering:
Measured net as fixed without any allowance for laps.
Openings up to 0.4 M2 not deducted. Portions of roof
covering overlapped by ridge or hip shall be included.
Circular openings shall be classified as holes
GI/Aluminium/FRP sheets: 2 Corrugations for side lap
AC sheets: ½ corrugation for side lap
Accessories: Rm
Ceilings/ linings – Measurements:

Measured net as flat in M2
Circular surfaces measured separately
Supporting members measured separately
No deduction up to 0.4 M2
Floor finishes – Measurements:

Measured net in M2 (Excluding expansion
joints) and in M3 for thickness above 25 cm
No deduction up to 0.2M2 openings
Ends of dissimilar materials up to 0.1M2
Plastering/Pointing – Measurements:
Measured net in M2
Thickness > 10mm done in separate layers and top
coat is called as floating/ setting coat
Minimum thickness at any point on the surface
Does not include dubbing out
Wall plastering: Between walls/ partitions for length,
Height from top of floor/ skirting/ dado to the ceiling.
Depth of moulds, cornices shall be deducted. Sides of
pilasters, projections added to wall plaster.
Deductions: No deduction for openings up to 0.5M2
Openings > 0.5 M2 but < 3 M2 – When both faces are
plastered with same plaster deduction for one face
only. When both faces plastered with different types
of plaster deduction will be on the side of the frame
on which width of reveal is less. If both reveals are
equal 50% on each side. When width of frame equals
to thickness of wall full deduction on both sides. For
openings > 3 M2 deduction for the opening and
plastering for jambs/ cills
Ceilings – Measurement between walls,
partitions (mouldings, cornices deducted)
Beams – Plastered sides of beams added to
ceilings
Stairs – Measured as ceiling plaster
Pointing: Same as plastering
V/U grooves measured in Rm
Colour washing, Distempering, Cement

based painting – Measurements:
On walls, ceiling measured separately
Measurements will be that of plastered surfaces
Deductions: No deduction ends of joists <
0.5M2. No deduction for conduits, electrical
wiring. Cornices and other wall features shall
be girthed and included in general area.
Colour washing, Distempering, Cement

based painting – Measurements:
Corrugated surfaces measured flat and
increased as follows:
Corrugated steel sheets - 14%
Corrugated asbestos sheets – 20%
Semi corrugated AC sheets – 10%
Glazing:
Glass panes measured to nearest 0.5 cm
Irregular shaped/ circular shall be measured as
smallest rectangle/ square from which the shape could
be cut
If ground glass ordered allowance in thickness for loss
due to grinding to be given
Measurements for doors/ windows/ ventilators fixed
glazing measured up to 0. 5M2 and exceeding 0.5 M2
Painting - Measurements:
Areas of uneven surfaces converted into equivalent
areas
Height shall be from the bottom of lowest rail to top
most rail
Doors and windows of composite sections measured
separately with application of appropriate coefficient,
centre line of common rail being dividing line
Where shutter is provided with clearance > 15cm such
opening will be deducted
Measurement coefficients for undulating
surfaces:
Corrugated asbestos sheets – 20%
Semi corrugated asbestos sheets – 10%
Corrugated steel sheets – 14%
Sl no Description Multiplying factor
1.Panelled/ledged joinery 1.3(Each side)
2.Flushed joinery 1.2(Each side)
3.Flush shutter 1.2(Each side)
4.Fully glazed/ gauzed 0.8(Each side)
5.Partly panelleed/glazed 1.0(Each side)
6.Fully venetianed/louvered 1.8(Each side)
7.Weather boarding 1.2(Each side)
8.Wood shingle roofing 1.10(Each side)
9.Boarding with cover fillets 1.05(Each side)
10.Tile & slate battening 0.80(All over)
11.Trellis 2.00(All over)
12.Guard bars/ grills/XPM 1.00(All over)
13.Gates/open palisades 1.00(All over)
14.carved or enriched work 2.00(Each side)
15.Steel rolling shutters 1.10(Each side)
16.Plain steel sheet doors 1.10(Each side)
17.Fully glazed steel door 0.50(Each side)
18.Partly glazed steel doors 0.80(Each side)
19.Partly panelled/ glazed 0.80(Each side)
20.Collapsible gate 1.50(All over)
Abstracting and billing:

Measurement books
Bill of quantities
Running bills
Checking bills
Final bills
Conclusion: Measurements and billing is an

important aspect of any construction industry/
organization. There is a need to standardize the
procedures all over the country and all
concerned should be familiar with the standard
methods of measurements. With the
participation of international firms it is all the
more necessary.

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ROLE OF QUANTITY

2. QUANTITY SURVEYOR AS A SPECIALIST

3. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES OF A QUANTITY

4. THE ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN

5. THE ROLE IN A GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION

6. ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN PLANNING/

1953------standard method of measurement issued

1967------establishment of a working party to identify research

1976------Civil engineering standard method of measurement

REQUIRES SPECIAL SKILLS IN THE CHANGED

TECHNICAL AND SEMI LEGAL SKILLS REQUIRED

BUILDING ECONOMICS ACQURIED GREATER IMPORTANCE

CONSTANT MONITORING/ APPRAISAL TO TOP MANAGEMENT

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER DO NOT POSSESS THE ABOVE SKILLS

ADVISE THE OWNER AT PRELIMINARY STAGE ON COST

STUDY ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL/ DPR

ADVISE ON THE TYPE OF CONTRACT SYSTEM

PREPARE SCHEDULE OF WORK/ BILL OF QUANTITIES

PRICE LUMSUM ITEMS OF WORK

ISSUE/ RECEIPT OF TENDERS

DISPUTES AND THEIR RESOLUTION

MONITORING AND VARIANCE REPORTS

DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY ADR/ ARBITRATION

RELEASE OF PERFOMANCE GUARANTEES

2. QUANTITY SURVEYOR AS A SPECIALIST

3. FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES OF A QUANTITY

4. THE ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN

5. THE ROLE IN A GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION

6. ROLE OF QUANTITY SURVEYOR IN PLANNING/

1953------standard method of measurement issued

1967------establishment of a working party to identify

1976------Civil engineering standard method of

S.No Description Nos L B D Quantity

1 Excavation 8 2.0 1.50 1.20 28.80m3

Timsing Dimensions Squaring Rough

2/4/ 2.00 Details of

Stone work – Measurements:

Steel/ aluminum, Iron work–Measurements:

Steel/ aluminum, Iron work -

Steel/ aluminum, Iron work - Measurements:

Ceilings/ linings – Measurements:

Floor finishes – Measurements:

Colour washing, Distempering, Cement

Colour washing, Distempering, Cement

Abstracting and billing:

Conclusion: Measurements and billing is an

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