03/09/2025
Detailed Estimates:
On the approval of the approximate estimate or after getting the administrative approval, this estimate is prepared in detail. In this estimate the quantities of various items under each sub-head of works are calculated in detail from the dimensions taken from the drawings and the cost of each item is worked out according to the prevalent market rates or sanctioned schedule of rates. If the work proposed shall be constructed is located at a remote place, the provision for the carriage of the material shall also be added in the estimate. A percentage 5% to 10% of the estimated cost for unforeseen items (contingencies) such as change of design, and for the provision of petty establishment and a percentage of about 2% are provided for work charged establishment, so as to avoid any excess over the administratively approved estimate later on. The rates include the cost of labor, materials, and equipments, water charges, overhead charges, tax, profits etc. This estimate includes water supply & sanitary fittings, electrical works, site development, boundany walls and approach road.
This estimate is accompanied by:
a) A detailed report.
b) Detailed specifications for the ex*****on of work.
c) Detailed drawings (plans, site plan, elevations, sections etc)
d) Calculation and designs of various items such as for beams, slabs, irrigation channels.
e) Schedule of rates followed and premium if allowed.