Estimating and Costing in Civil Engineering: Theory and Practice Including Specifications and Valuations

Learning about ‘estimating and costing’ is an important part of civil engineering. The book is complied to help students get clear idea on the subject both theoretically and practically. It also throws light on analysis of rates, specifications and how tender documentation is filed as well as how materials are procured for various contractual projects.

Including complete theory and practice material, the book is useful for all civil engineering students who are pursuing degree, diploma, certificate and draftsman courses. Based on departmental practice and I.S.I. specifications, the book features various conversion tables, technical data and other information that can be quite helpful while performing practical tests.

Specification and valuations are also mentioned in the book for providing detailed insight into practical aspects of different topics. For better understanding, the book even includes drawing and designing formats used in civil engineering. Published by UBSPHD, a reputed publication house, the book is quite good for clearing basic to advanced topics from the subject.

A professional author with an expertise in Civil Engineering, B.N. Dutta’s other famous book is called Prakkalanavam Mulyankan Civil Engineering : Siddhanth Tatha Karya Pranali (Hindi), 7/e PB.