Roads & Highways Cost Control & Budgeting: Master NHAI-Compliant Project Management

India’s infrastructure sector is undergoing a transformative phase, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) spearheading projects worth ₹15 lakh crore under the Bharatmala Pariyojana. For civil engineers and road construction professionals, mastering cost control and budgeting is critical to securing leadership roles and delivering projects on time and within budget. The Roads & Highways Cost Control & Budgeting Online Course by BHADANIS Quantity Surveying Training Institute equips you with the expertise to navigate financial complexities, mitigate risks, and excel in India’s booming highway construction industry.

Why This Course is Essential for Indian Engineers

1. NHAI-Aligned Curriculum

The course is structured around NHAI’s latest guidelines, ensuring compliance with tender processes, rate analysis, and documentation. For example, you’ll learn to prepare item-rate BOQs for flexible pavement projects, incorporating regional material costs (e.g., bitumen prices in Maharashtra vs. Tamil Nadu) and labor rates.

2. Tackling Cost Overruns

Highway projects often face budget overruns due to land acquisition delays, monsoon disruptions, or design changes. This course teaches:

Earned Value Management (EVM): Track physical progress against budgets using Excel dashboards.
Risk Registers: Quantify risks like soil instability or fuel price hikes and allocate contingency reserves.

3. Excel-Driven Workflows

Master practical Excel templates for:

Budget Allocation: Break down costs for earthwork, granular sub-base (GSB), and bituminous layers.
Variation Order Tracking: Automate calculations for extra items like additional embankment layers.

4. Real-World Case Studies

Analyze a 50km highway project delayed by unplanned rock cutting. Learn to renegotiate rates and claim escalation costs.
Optimize bitumen procurement during price volatility using hedging strategies.

5. Career Advancement

With 12,000+ km of highways awarded annually, employers prioritize engineers skilled in financial management. This course prepares you for roles like:

Highway Cost Engineer
Project Manager (Roads)
Estimation & Billing Specialist

Course Highlights

1. NHAI-Compliant BOQ Preparation

Practical Exercise: Prepare a BOQ for a 4-lane highway, including GST-compliant rate analysis for items like WMM (Wet Mix Macadam) and DBM (Dense Bituminous Macadam).

2. Cost Estimation & Rate Analysis

Example: Calculate the cost of GSB per km, factoring in plant setup, material, labor, and equipment.

3. Procurement & Contract Management

Case Study: Manage contractor claims for idle machinery during land acquisition delays using FIDIC-based clauses.

4. Audit & Compliance

Template: Generate audit-ready reports with cash flow statements and reconciliation sheets.

5. Peer Collaboration

Group Exercise: Resolve a 15% budget overrun due to design changes in a simulated project review.

FAQs: Addressing Key Concerns

How does this course help reduce material wastage?
Learn material reconciliation techniques to track bitumen and aggregate usage against theoretical calculations.
Can I apply these skills to state PWD projects?
Yes—principles align with Maharashtra PWD, Andhra Pradesh R&B, and other state schedules.
How is earthwork cost calculated for hilly terrain?
Master cross-section-based volume calculations and adjust for rock excavation premiums.
What Excel skills will I gain?
Build dynamic templates for cost tracking, progress billing, and resource leveling.
How to handle contractor disputes over rate revisions?
Use NHAI’s price variation clause (PVC) to negotiate fair adjustments.

Why Choose BHADANIS?

BHADANIS Quantity Surveying Training Institute offers specialized courses tailored for Indian infrastructure:

Quantity Surveying & Estimation
Rate Analysis & BOQ Preparation
Billing Engineering & Contract Management
Construction Project Planning
Tendering & Contracts Management

Sat May 31, 2025