: Principles of determining the value of land and buildings, including depreciation and sinking funds.

: Includes numerous worked examples for buildings, R.C.C. works, roads, bridges, irrigation channels, and railway tracks.

: Detailed rules for writing general and technical specifications for various works like brickwork and plastering.

: Specialized chapters on roads (flexible and rigid pavements), culverts, bridges, and irrigation projects. Estimation And Costing In Civil Engineering By Bn Dutta

: Procedures for government work, including tender notices, measurement books, and administrative approval.

The book is structured to guide the reader through every phase of the estimation process:

: Based on departmental practices and ISI (Indian Standard Institution) specifications.

: Prevents budget overruns and financial losses.

: Detailed breakdown of unit costs for materials and labor.