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Module 1: Orientation to UPPWD SOR, CPWD Practices & IS Codes
1.1 Structure of UPPWD SOR (chapters, item descriptions, units, conditions)
1.2 Reading an item: description, inclusions/exclusions, unit, prevailing conditions
1.3 Interpreting “materials, labour, T&P” in SOR; royalty, carriage, and GST treatment
Linkage with CPWD Specifications and key IS codes
Module 2: Contract Documents & Departmental Requirements
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2.1 Tender documents: NIT, TS, conditions; departmental specifications and drawings
2.2 Schedule items vs non-schedule items; extra & substituted items
2.3 Taxation, royalty, cess, and price consideration in cost statements
2.4 Pre-bid clarifications, site constraints, and risk allocation in rates
Module 3: Principles of Measurement—IS 1200 Series
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3.1 General rules: units, rounding, deductions, openings, wastage allowances
3.2 Work-specific rules: earthwork, concrete/RCC, steel, brickwork, plaster, flooring, wood/metal/aluminium, water supply & sanitary, roads
3.3 Bill units vs site measurement units—avoiding conversion errors
3.4 Preparing a measurement plan from drawings (GA, sections, schedules)
Module 4: Earthwork & Site Development
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4.1 Excavation in different soils; lead & lift; shoring, dewatering, disposal
4.2 Filling/backfilling, compaction, site grading, and borrow areas
4.3 Rate analysis logic: machine vs manual, outputs, carriage from lead chart
4.4 Documentation: measurement book (MB) entries and check points
Module 5: Plain Cement Concrete (PCC)
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5.1 Mix types (nominal/specified), materials per IS 383/1489/8112/12269
5.2 Measurement of PCC in foundations/floors, deductions, curing
5.3 Rate build-up: materials, labour, mixer/vibrator, wastage, carriage
5.4 QA checkpoints and documentation (cube casting frequency as per practice)
Module 6: Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC)
6.1 RCC items in SOR: concrete (excluding steel), centering & shuttering, curing
6.2 IS 456 requirements: cover, compaction, joints; IS 9103 for admixtures
6.3 Shuttering classification (ordinary/special), staging and de-shuttering time guidance
6.4 QA: cube testing, slump, records; billing separation for RCC and shuttering
Module 7: Reinforcement Steel & BBS
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7.1 IS 1786 (Fe 500/500D) and compliance; testing documentation
7.2 BBS basics—cutting lengths, bends, hooks, chairs; bar mark schedule
7.3 Measurement: length-to-weight (unit wt.), laps, wastage norms per practice
7.4 Rate build-up: supply vs bending/placing; tying wire; handling & stacking
Module 8: Masonry—Brick & Block
8.1 Bricks (IS 1077), classes; mortar (IS 2250); curing and joints
8.2 Measurement rules—openings, pilasters, honeycombing, chases
8.3 Rate logic—materials, scaffolding, labour outputs, curing
8.4 Typical SOR items: 230 mm and 115 mm walls; extra for over-thickness or high lifts
Module 9: Plastering & Finishes (Base)
9.1 Plaster thicknesses (12/15/20 mm), single/double coat; IS 1661 good practice
9.2 Measurement: area, deductions for openings, jambs, soffits
9.3 Rate build-up: sand, cement, curing, scaffolding; putty/primer if specified
9.4 Common defects and cost implications (hollows, cracks, rework)
Module 10: Flooring & Tiling
10.1 IPS, Kota, ceramic/vitrified tiles; bedding and jointing materials
10.2 Measurement: net floor area, skirting, risers & treads
10.3 Rate build-up: tile rate, adhesive, spacers, labour, wastage allowance
10.4 Inspection check list before billing (levels, lippage, joint width)
Module 11: Doors, Windows & Aluminium/UPVC
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11.1 Frames & shutters (timber, steel, aluminium, UPVC), hardware schedules
11.2 Measurement: unit vs area vs weight; glazing; fixtures counts
11.3 Rate logic: frame timber/aluminium sections, hinges, locks, glazing, sealants
11.4 Testing/inspection: plumb, level, closure, gap tolerances
Module 12: Painting, Polishing & Specialty Coatings
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12.1 Whitewash, distemper, acrylic emulsion, enamel; surface preparation sequence
12.2 Measurement: coats, priming, putty; deductions
12.3 Rate build-up: material coverage, labour outputs, scaffolds, protection
12.4 Colour schedule tracking and stage-wise billing checks
Module 13: Waterproofing & Roof Treatments
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13.1 Integral waterproofing in concrete/mortar (IS 2645)
13.2 Terrace treatments—APP membrane/brickbat coba; expansion joints basics
13.3 Measurement & payment boundaries (drip courses, parapets, overlaps)
13.4 Testing: ponding test, visual checks, and maintenance notes
Module 14: Internal Water Supply & Sanitary (Buildings)
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14.1 Pipe materials & standards: CPVC (IS 15778), GI (IS 1239), UPVC (IS 4985)
14.2 Fittings, valves, traps, WCs, WHBs; measurement approach (points/lengths/each)
14.3 Rate build-up: pipe + fittings + clamps + labour + testing
14.4 Testing and handing-over records (pressure test registers)
Module 15: External Water Supply, Sewer & Drainage
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15.1 Excavation, bedding, laying, jointing of pipes; manholes and chambers
15.2 Measurement: per running metre, per chamber/manhole, road cutting & reinstatement
15.3 Rate build-up: pipes, specials, collars, RCC covers, disposal of surplus earth
15.4 Tests: air/water tests, gradient checks, benching quality
Module 16: Electrical—Estimation Basics (Building Projects)
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16.1 Points, wiring schemes, circuiting, DB schedules
16.2 Measurement: point wiring, fixtures, fans, MCBs, earthing, conduits
16.3 Rate build-up logic: wire, conduits, boxes, plates, labour outputs
16.4 Safety records and testing documentation (IR values, earth resistance)
Module 17: Roadwork & Pavements for Building Campuses
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17.1 Subgrade, GSB/WMM, kerbs; bituminous layers (BM/SDBC) coordination with MoRTH where adopted
17.2 Measurement: camber, crossfall, shoulder; curves and transitions
17.3 Rate build-up: plant, material carriage, tack/prime, rolling hours
17.4 Field tests: density, core thickness checks—billing implications
Module 18: Rate Analysis Methodology (Core Engine)
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18.1 Step-by-step build-up: materials + labour + T&P + wastage + carriage + overheads + profit
18.2 Lead chart preparation and carriage inclusion per UPPWD practice
18.3 Royalties, seigniorage, and documentation; GST/Rebate handling as per tender
18.4 Non-schedule items: deriving rates consistent with SOR logic and specs
Module 19: BOQ, Abstract & Cost Summary
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19.1 Item structuring by SOR chapters; grouping by trade/head
19.2 Quantities cross-checked with drawings and IS 1200 rules
19.3 Abstract of cost: schedule items, non-schedule items, contingencies, labour cess
19.4 Packaging for submission: indexes, sign-offs, and error-proofing
Module 20: Measurement Book (MB), RA Bills & Final Bill
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20.1 MB writing standards: description, locations, calculations, cross-references to drawings and levels
20.2 RA billing cycle: measurements to abstract to bill; checklists for JE/AE/XEN scrutiny
20.3 Extra/substituted items, deviation statements, and approvals
20.4 Final bill closure: handing-over checklists, test records, NOC, and reconciliation (cement/steel)